Jeff Bolton grew up in Arvada, in a time when “downtown Denver was not a place that you went,” he recalls. Now he’s running the kitchen at Kachina, Sage Restaurant Group’s restaurant in the Maven hotel downtown.
JJ Chinese Seafood, at 2500 West Alameda Avenue, was once a go-to restaurant for Denver’s off-duty chefs, a status it earned with its adventurous Cantonese menu, live seafood and relatively late hours that allowed many in the service industry to slip in for a meal before its midnight closing. But…
Changes to the craft-beer industry in Fort Collins have been coming at breathtaking speed over the past six months, but the latest change is one of the biggest and one of the strangest. Last week, Red Truck Beer Company, a brewery from Vancouver, Canada, announced that it had purchased the…
We’ve all been faced with the “Where should we go?” question. Sometimes the answer is obvious, but other times we need help. Whether it’s finding the perfect place to celebrate the right occasion, determining what kitchen can accommodate an unusual dietary restriction, or maybe just discovering a new place to…
Adrian Miller, one of the country’s top food historians, soul-food experts and biscuit aficionado, rises to the occasion with his crew’s list of the ten best biscuits in Denver, from fast-food favorites to brunch specialists.
Although the growing Denver dining scene is getting more sophisticated, there are gaps in the culinary map that covers the metro area. Communal Platter is out to change that, with dinners and an app.
You might be hosting a barbecue in your back yard on Memorial Day, but plenty of people will be searching for a spot where they can get some good ribs or brisket. To help them make plans, we recently shared our Ten Best Barbecue Joints in Metro Denver — and What You Should Order There. But readers disagree with our choices.
You’re probably exhausted from Memorial Day weekend — all that drinking, barbecuing and leaving town can be hard work. Relax. Take care of yourself this week! Return to a simpler time — eat some nostagic comfort food, like doughnuts or TV dinners. Play games with childlike wonder. Denver restaurateurs understand…
At the end of May, Fadó Irish Pub, one of the first spots to open in LoDo in anticipation of Coors Field, suddenly closed.The owners say they’re looking for a new location; in the meantime, fans and foes alike have been responding to the news.
National Hamburger Day is Sunday, May 28, which falls on Memorial Day weekend this year — the perfect time to celebrate the all-American meal. Whether you like your burger old-fashioned or newfangled, simple or over the top, there’s a burger for you. From white-tablecloth eateries to greasy spoons, here are…
There’s plenty of good food and drink to be found this weekend, from newcomers and old favorites alike. This week’s hot spots include a new bar perfect for your inner sourpuss, a sushi bar with a brand-new brunch, and two new chefs rolling out menus at established eateries. Dig in,…
If you thought New York City had a lock on bagel provenance, you probably aren’t familiar with the history of Montreal bagels, which have been part of that Canadian city’s food scene for more than a hundred years. But David Bowen, a restaurateur from Toronto, knows that Montreal-style bagels are…
Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project just dropped a bombshell on its Facebook page: the Denver brewery, known nationwide for its wild and sour ales, has begun canning three of its beers and will start distribution in June, just in time for Colorado’s outdoor-loving populace to grab a four-pack and head…
If you haven’t made a break for the mountains this weekend, don’t despair: There’s still plenty going on around town. Chef collabs, cider and coziness are all on the menu for this weekend. And for Memorial Day events, we check out our Memorial Day list. Season’s eatings! Friday, May 26…
Sushi Tora supplied sushi to Boulder for three decades, and when it shuttered last month, it vacated a prime slice of downtown real estate. But here’s some good news: The address is now in the hands of Edwin Zoe, CEO and founder of Chinese noodle shop Zoe Ma Ma, and…
Two weeks after pulling the plug on Lucky Cat, his Chinese eatery in Lowry, Denver restaurant mogul Troy Guard is paring back his empire even further. SugarMill, the dessert bar with dinner aspirations, will close this Sunday, May 28, at 2461 Larimer Street. In a statement released today, the chef,…
Everyone knows about the Squire Lounge. It’s been a perennial dive bar fixture on the Corner of Colfax and Williams for much of Denver’s recent history. But in case you’re new here, I am going to break it down for you so you can seem like a native. That’s a…
Perhaps, kind sirs and madams, you are not aware of the award-winning histories of St. Ides Malt Liquor, Olde English 800 and King Cobra. Indeed, said beverages, often mocked for their high-alcohol “bottom-shelf” reputations at liquor stores, have a glorious record of bronze, silver and gold at the Great American…
If you’ve ever felt like you were in desperate need of a tropical vacation (and who hasn’t, given these late May blizzards?), Adrift may just be the solution to dispel the cabin fever. Whether you’ve been to the hot spot at 218 South Broadway a hundred times or are just…
Late this summer, luxury hotel Le Méridien will open at 1475 California Street in downtown Denver, marrying mid-century modern design with Victorian era flourishes. The property will also house a sibling brand, AC Hotel, which will incorporate urban elements into a French-modern vibe. And when Le Méridien opens its doors,…
This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy great food and beverages at block parties and Denver restaurants and bars. There are deals for veterans and active members of the military as well as family fun all over town. Here are seven ideas for a free entree, discounts on fresh-baked bread, celebrating with…
There are plenty of new canned Colorado craft beers hitting the market this month, including Oskar Blues Fugli Yuzu & Ugli Fruit IPA, Ska Brewing Pink Vapor Stew, Telluride Brewing Russell Kelley Pale Ale and Denver Beer Co. Maui Express. But it’s hard to beat the refreshing, can-tastic artwork on…
