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Food & Drink

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black garlic ramen

Oodles of Noodles: The Best Ramen in Denver and Beyond

By Gil AsakawaMarch 10, 2026

After a lot of taste-testing, we landed on ten favorites.

outside of original Racines, a landmark restaurant in Denver

Memorabilia From the Much-Missed Racines Offers a Taste of the Past

By Teague BohlenMarch 10, 2026

This one’s for fans of the Nutty Cheese Salad.

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Wholesale Bakery Closure Leaves Burger Favorite in a Bun Conundrum

By Molly MartinMarch 9, 2026

Jim’s Burger Haven says it got no warning that the longtime supplier of its signature 6-inch buns was shutting down.

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Five Colorado Irish Pubs Rank Among the Best in America

By Molly MartinMarch 9, 2026

The list includes the oldest Irish bar in the state.

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Downtown Tasting-Menu Spot Shutters Four Months After Reopening

By Molly MartinMarch 9, 2026

Guests have been left in the dark at The Guest.

Wapos Cantina Now Open sign on a black building

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Eight New Additions

By Molly MartinMarch 7, 2026

A growing local Mexican chain has moved into the former El Tepehuan in Englewood.

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Warm Up With a French Onion Fix, From Soup to Tarts, Dumplings and More

By Molly MartinMarch 6, 2026

This classic flavor is trending.

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The End of an Era: World-Famous Dark Horse Will Go Dark March 14

By Molly MartinMarch 6, 2026

“Every laugh, story and shared moment made has built the legacy that will live on long after our doors close.”

"closed" written on a building

Denver Restaurant Prices Are High — But Owners Say They’re Still Losing

By Antony BrunoMarch 6, 2026

“I think people assume that one little cost here, and one little cost increase here shouldn’t be that big a deal. But when you add them all up, there is nothing left.”

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Packages of Trader Joe's chicken fried rice, vegetable fried rice, Japanese style fried rice and chicken shu mai.

Yikes! Trader Joe’s Issues Recall of Frozen Food Products

By Lauren Antonoff HartMarch 5, 2026

If you’re a fan of a quick and easy meals courtesy of Trader Joe’s frozen section — beware.

fire trucks in front of a restaurant

Popular Mexican Restaurant Closed Temporarily Following Fire

By Molly MartinMarch 5, 2026

Flames were visible from the roof from a fire that started in the kitchen on March 3.

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Beer Is Back at Popular Broadway Hot Chicken Joint

By Gabe TothMarch 5, 2026

“We did it. Our liquor license is approved. Fully. FINALLY.”

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Local Food Influencer Is Behind This Hidden Sushi Spot

By Maddie BrowningMarch 4, 2026

It’s only open on Saturday nights.

A cup of banana pudding with Nilla Wafers.

Banana Pudding Proves to Be a Hit for The Yellow Fix

By Edward SimpsonMarch 4, 2026

The business started as a pop-up a year ago.

pierogi

The Five Best Bites We Had in February

By Molly MartinMarch 3, 2026

Pierogi, po’boys and more were standouts.

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These Activists Are Working to Combat Food Insecurity in Colorado

By Christen AldridgeMarch 3, 2026

Meet the food justice warriors who are fighting on the frontlines.

entryway under "Denver Distillery" sign

Denver’s First Distillery Pub Announces Upcoming Closure

By Gabe TothMarch 3, 2026

“We’re a small little spot that makes really great products from scratch, and it’s definitely hard to weather these ups and downs.”

a man in glasses wearing an apron

Michelin-Starred Eatery Announces Current Chef’s Final Menu

By Molly MartinMarch 2, 2026

The restaurant plans to continue to evolve through a “chef-driven research residency program.”

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a plate of steak and french fries

New Littleton Eatery Aims to be a ‘Burb-Friendly French Bistro

By Antony BrunoMarch 2, 2026

“How do you view the Parisian bistro experience through an American lens and make it casual and comforting to Americans?”

mural of hector lavoe at new Puerto Rican social club, Aguanile, in Denver

Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in February

By Molly MartinFebruary 28, 2026

Join the club: Aguanile celebrates Puerto Rican culture, while Casa Juani serves up the soul of Spain.

interior of an empty restaurant

The 2025 State of Denver Restaurants: Fed Up

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 27, 2026

“The energy of the city used to flow through our dining rooms. Now it feels like people go out less often, spend more cautiously, and are more likely to stay home or order in.”

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Melissa Strong in a blue Bird & Jim T-shirt, posed inside the restaurant dining room

Estes Park Restaurateur Reclaims Her Life in Climbing Through, a New Memoir

By Abigail BlissFebruary 27, 2026

Melissa Strong, founder of Bird & Jim and a formerly sponsored rock climber, found strength in her community after a near-fatal electrocution accident.

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