Has Denver become a city of bagel snobs? That’s what one reader suggests, as the debate over Denver bagels versus New York bagels — as exemplified by Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen — continues. But according to that same reader, there’s another danger lurking on the horizon: designer toast. See also:…
Gluten-free diets are pervasive these days, but as trendy as gluten-free diets can be, there are those who truly need to shed the protein composite from their diet. Celiac Disease affects about one in every 100 people in America and requires complete avoidance of gluten. Jake Rosenbarger of Kim &…
Bistro Barbès 5021 East 28th Avenue 720-398-8085 It was early when we arrived at Bistro Barbès, a French-inspired 32-seater that opened this spring in the former home of Pary’s on 28th (and, before that, Satchel’s Market). Still, it would be another hour before guests outnumbered the good folks manning the…
Dozens of restaurants opened this summer in metro Denver, and there are many more slated to make their debuts later this year. Among them is Nocturne, a modern take on the 1940s jazz supper club that’s going into an old building at 1330 East 27th Street. “I want a place…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Away from the grills and the…
It’s called the Taste of Colorado, but we know it’s really about the taste of turkey legs. After all, the annual festival at Civic Center Park generally goes through over 40,000 pounds of the fire-roasted turkey trotters. Despite a smattering of Denver-area restaurants turning out mini-portions of standard menu items,…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. The Orange Crunch, for example, will…
No. 78 Pulled Pork Pig Pen Sandwich at Boney’s Smokehouse Barbecue 1543 Champa Street 303-825-9900 Boney’s pulled pork sandwich is just that — a simple sandwich of hickory-smoked pulled pork on a bun. You can get it topped with Kickin’ Slaw by asking for it Carolina style or with hot…
The coffee-shop bookstore is an urban tradition that almost vanished with the advent of the big-box bookstores in the 1990s, the rapid spread of Starbucks and the ease of online book purchasing. But with niche marketing and a specialized catalogue, the neighborhood book-and-coffee purveyor can still make a living. At…
When people find out what I do for a living, they always ask two things: 1) What’s your favorite restaurant? And 2) What’s it like to be a critic? I’ll save the answer to the first question for our 31st edition of Best Of Denver next spring. But with one…
What’s better than one great patio? Two! This week’s featured patio brings a double dose of outdoor seating, plus an indoor space that offers the perfect bridge between summer patio time and warmer seating to escape autumn’s chill. The Source, if you don’t already know, is an artisan collective on…
A drive into the southern suburbs on a weekend can feel like you’re entering a deserted city. Traffic after rush hour is light, and once the sun begins to set, people seem to clear out like they’re expecting the vampires to come out. Places that normally do a brisk lunch…
It’s been a big summer for Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, which opened in July in a Welton Street storefront and has been packing in the customers ever since. But owner Joshua Pollack’s claims that he makes an authentic “New York-style” New York native Eden Myles has spent years in the…
There is plenty that McDonald’s has done — or not done that you can criticize, but every once in a while McDoo’s does something right. And that includes offering free breakfast — an Egg McMuffin or Egg White Delight McMuffin, apple slices and choice of milk or orange juice –…
After a long holiday weekend, the work week might be starting out slow — but it’s building to quite a culinary finale, with the tenth annual Denver Food and Wine grand tasting on Saturday (with related events starting Wednesday) and Westword’s twentieth annual DISH on Sunday. Keep reading for tidbits…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. The mobile food cart/catering operation Tamales…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Silvi’s Kitchen (formerly Udi’s Cafe, Pizza…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. WaterCourse Bakery, the sweet-focused branch of…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Like Manna From Heaven, which is…
On Sunday, September 7, 2014, Westword will host its twentieth annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, DISH, in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where many of the favorite restaurants of Cafe Society writers and readers will be serving delectable dishes. Like Frijoles Colorado Cuban Cafe, the…
After two big months for restaurant openings, the pace slowed a little in August — but still, more than twenty new spots opened their doors this month, everything from downhome burger bars to the upscale Cooper Lounge in Union Station. Keep reading for our Restaurant Roll Call for August. See…
Way back when record companies issued 45 rpm records in advance of a full album release, those little black discs had two sides; the A-side was the radio-friendly song that the producer hoped would become a hit. Songs on the B-side, however, weren’t always considered a band’s best work. But…
