Think “outside the box” for The Art of Cheese at Haystack Mountain Goat Creamery’s Mac & Cheese Family Event today. Bring the whole family (or a group of friends) and learn how to make some easy cheeses and then turn them into a variety of gourmet homemade mac-and-cheese dishes, which you…
We all love the shiny and new, but sometimes the patina of nostalgia adds value to what might otherwise seem like just a trendy novelty. Restaurants are no different; if we recognize the name of the chef or if one of our old favorites finds new life in a new…
A small shopping center in the only corner of Cherry Hills Village that extends north of Hampden Avenue will soon become home to Cherry Hills Sushi Co. Husband-and-wife owners Bradford Kim and Olivia Maeng are aiming for a mid-January opening for their first restaurant. Kim, who will be the executive…
The corner restaurant at South Federal Boulevard and Cornell Street was an Italian eatery for years before Bubba Chinos moved into the building a few years ago. The burrito slinger didn’t last long there before another fast-food joint called Boost Burger took over in early 2014, but it came and…
Mt. Fuji Hibachi & Sushi Bar might be one of the best-kept secrets in Denver dining despite its highly visible location as the cornerstone of a strip mall between two busy intersections — where 6th Avenue and Speer Boulevard funnel hundreds of cars daily. Step inside and there’s not much to…
Over the past year, more than a dozen craft brewers have been gobbled up, either by larger breweries, corporate breweries, European interests or private-equity investors. And there is more — much more — on the way. Up until last week, though, there hadn’t been uch action with Colorado craft brewers…
Having company for brunch on New Year’s Day? Wow your guests with this chorizo gravy, which you can ladle over biscuits for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The recipe comes from noted chef Enrique Socarras, who spent many years as a chef-partner at Cuba Cuba. Now working at Revelry Kitchen – which…
After a decade as one of East 17th Avenue’s most reliable sources of burgers, booze and kitsch — it’s the home of Dreamgirls, Denver’s longest-running cabaret drag show — Hamburger Mary’s has been transformed into M Uptown. Turns out that owners Jennifer and Jeff Kustok couldn’t come to a new…
The holiday season is all about family, fun, and food, lots of food. Luckily the calendar is packed with plenty of tasty events to unwrap this weekend, including a surprise free feed on Christmas Day. Keep reading to dig into a few Christmas gifts that you’ll actually enjoy, unlike that…
Tamales are a crucial addition to the dining table during the Christmas season for many Mexicans and Mexican-Americans; the tradition has also been adopted by those who have lived in the Southwest long enough to absorb culinary customs that have been part of the region since before Colorado became a…
Weird week for Colorado’s storied Breckenridge Brewery, which announced an impressive new beer series, oh, and the fact that Anheuser-Busch is buying the entire brewery, all within a few days of each other. If that purchase means you’re not doing to drink Breck’s beers, then you can skip ahead. If…
While the crowds head downtown for the Parade of Lights, you can sample Christmas cheer around town. Here are just three of the holiday opportunities on the table: 1) Christmas Trees at Kaos Pizzeria 1439 South Pearl Street 303-733-5267 The little wood-fired pizzeria on South Pearl Street is known for its…
Yesterday we reported that Peruvian bistro Limon closed on 17th Avenue after nearly ten years in business. And it turns out that another Peruvian eatery closed earlier this month: Pikkas in Cherry Creek has also gone dark. Two newer restaurants downtown, Viand and Reunion Gastropub & Wine Bar, announced they’ll…
Customers at South Broadway’s Pie Hole line up for late-night slices of pizza served on paper plates. And many of them are leaving paper plates behind — decorated with all manner of sketches, squiggles and self-portraits. Since 2013, the pizza joint has been decorating its once-bare walls with customer art,…
Done with the cooking, cleaning and shopping — or just want to avoid it all? Eat, drink and be very, very merry on Christmas Eve. We’ve found a quartet of events that should keep you in very good cheer today. 1) Stoic & Genuine There are plenty of fish in…
Telling his employees that Breckenridge Brewery had been sold to Anheuser-Busch was “challenging,” says Breckenridge chief Todd Usry. “But it went well. I believe in what we are doing, but I understand the emotion.” A day after the sale was announced, Usry continued to walk around the facility, talking to…
No. 1: Smoke House Buffalo BBQ Ribs at the Fort Our last favorite dish of the year is an oldie — a very oldie — but a goodie: the buffalo ribs at the Fort. Ad man Sam’l Arnold built that restaurant in the early ’60s as a scale model of Bent’s…
Denver is short one Peruvian cafe after Uptown’s Limón closed yesterday. Chef/owner Alex Gurevich had opened the Novoandino eatery in 2006, serving upscale cuisine heavily influenced by the South American country. There’s a sign on the door of 1612 East 17th Avenue that announces the closing, and the restaurant’s Facebook page now…
If you’re putting up family for the holidays and need someplace to go for entertainment where you can spend a few hours away from the house — and the kitchen — you’re in luck: Many cultural institutions around town have upped the ante by creating stellar food programs for their…
The Right Dose at RooseveltWhen Isaac Smith needs a name for a new cocktail, he steps into his library, located only a few steps away from his bar at Roosevelt, where floor-ceiling bookshelves span the entire length of the space. He jots down titles of books that he thinks might…
It takes all kinds of bars to satisfy Denver’s thirst for all things boozy. Some people are content with a gritty dive bar with few choices but lots of familiar faces, while others want serious bartenders who mix serious drinks. Whether you like bright and sunny or dark and stylish,…
When I first walked into Revelry Kitchen, there wasn’t much revelry going on. No one was laughing over mimosas or micheladas, as they would’ve been on a busy weekend morning. No one was even waking up over coffee, which had yet to be made. Steel stools at the bar in…
