The Eleven Best Food and Drink Events This Weekend

Denver Food + Wine’s Grand Tasting may be the swankiest event of the weekend, but if that’s not your scene, there isn’t any shortage of good times to be had. Go casual at a (barn) dance party, an Oktoberfest celebration or a good old-fashioned barbecue — and that’s just for…

Rhein Haus Owners Launch Wisconsin Tribute Bar

There’s surely more to Wisconsin than cheese and sausages, but those are the things we care about. And that’s what Wally’s Wisconsin Tavern, the new concept that the owners of Rhein Haus just opened beside the LoDo restaurant, is offering — plus a few more things from the Great Lakes region…

Chipotle Reopening Bash Includes Free Food for Anyone Named Evans

Steve Ells opened the original Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1644 East Evans Avenue, an old Dolly Madison location, in 1993, kicking off more than two decades of growth and influence over how Americans perceive fast food. The tiny burrito outlet closed its doors on May 18 — but only temporarily: Employees…

Fantastic French Croissants at Eleven Denver Bakeries

Considering the distance — in both miles and elevation — between Denver and Paris, a good French croissant is surprisingly easy to find in the metro area. But for a great one, you’ll need to search a little longer. Traditional almond and chocolate croissants, savory croissants, and contemporary twists like…

Farmers’ Market Finds: Harvesting on Site at Black Cat Farm

When it comes to finding the best of the summer harvest, sometimes we must go all the way to the source, especially if we want to show a soon-to-be-three-year-old city kid where vegetables really come from. With that in mind, I accepted an invitation from chef Eric Skokan, chef/owner of…

Reader: Say Goodbye to All the Classic, Iconic Spots on Colfax!

Photographer Brandon Marshall has been traveling east along Colfax Avenue, documenting every bar and restaurant — whether fast-food outlet or more upscale, independent eatery — on Denver’s main street, once called the “wickedest street in America.” So far, he’s made it to Yosemite

Restaurant Roll Call: All the Openings and Closings for August 2017

August is typically a busy month for restaurateurs, and this year was no exception. More than twenty new eateries debuted, including second (or even third) locations of some of our favorites, like Blue Pan Pizza, 5280 Burger Bar and Maria Empanada. Lavish hotel restaurants downtown also welcomed customers: Citizen Rail…

Marcella’s Slated for Late September Opening in LoHi

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, which is based in Columbus, Ohio, has grown steadily in the Midwest since founder Cameron Mitchell opened his first restaurant in 1993. The company has taken a cautious approach to Colorado, though, bringing Ocean Prime to Larimer Square in 2006, but otherwise keeping a low profile. Mitchell…

Wine Enthusiast Recognizes Colorado Wine Pro With Tastemaker Award

Colorado gained a little more recognition for its growing wine culture this week: industry magazine Wine Enthusiast named Kyle Schlachter of the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board (CWIDB) as one of its 40 Under 40 Tastemakers for 2017. Schlachter, outreach coordinator for the CWIDB, is a Colorado wine enthusiast who…

Are Oktoberfest Beers Having a Moment?

Maybe it’s because the United States only imports foreign holidays that involve a lot of drinking. Maybe it’s because there’s now a direct flight between Denver and Munich, Germany. Or maybe it’s because craft-beer drinkers are tired of relying on pumpkin brews for their seasonal fall treats. Whatever the reason,…