Woodgrain Bagels Fires Up Pizza and Chicken in New Lowry Location

Just eight months after opening the first Woodgrain Bagels in Boulder, founder David Bowen is serving his Montreal-style bagels and an extended menu at a new, second location in Lowry. In addition to the classic bagel sandwiches and midday fare offered in the original Boulder location, the new Woodgrain Bagels location at 7559 E. Academy Blvd in features evening hours and a selection of dinner entrees…

Chef Justin Brunson Reflects on Five Years at Old Major

Five years ago chef Justin Brunson, an up-and-coming Denver chef who had already made a name for himself with his killer sandwich shop, Masterpiece Delicatessen, launched Old Major in the home of a former rollerskating rink in Lower Highland. Since then, the restaurant has helped put Denver on the national…

Element Kitchen & Cocktail Goes Dark After Seven Months

Element Kitchen & Cocktail had a lofty goal when it opened at 1134 Broadway last August: bringing a chef-driven, farm-to-table eatery to a part of downtown known mostly for bars and clubs. To help fit into the neighborhood, Element offered a sports-bar experience and an upstairs club called SneekEazy, which…

The Fattest Straws in Town at These Five Bubble Tea Shops

Boba smoothies have long been staples at pho restaurants: What better way to get super-sloshy than to suck down a slushy drink after slurping a big vat of noodle soup? Those boba balls, typically pearls of tapioca starch, make for a goofy good time when combined with a brightly colored…

These Five Tiny Wine Shops Offer Great Selection, Personalized Service

After an exploration of some of Denver’s coziest wine shops, the takeaway is: Go small. Tiny bottle shops offer a delightful shopping experience, quaint ambience and unparalleled customer service. Owners and staff are friendly and knowledgeable and forge long-term relationships with returning customers. They offer high quality wines in every…

The Six Best Events on the Culinary Calendar This Week

This week we celebrate a birthday, booze at cost and food traditions straight from the 1970s while preparing for Passover and the overthrow of the patriarchy — all while filling up on good food and drink. Here are the six best food and drink events from Monday, March 5, through Friday,…

The Happiest Hour: It’s Wine O’Clock at the Populist

With so many other options on Larimer Street and the surrounding blocks of the RiNo district, the Populist might get overlooked by trend seekers. But happy hour is perfect for wine drinkers and those searching for a peaceful retreat in the hip neighborhood.