Back in July, when we announced that Matador Restaurant and Tequila Bar, a Seattle-based Tex-Mex restaurant, had signed a lease on the now-shuttered Heidi’s Deli space in Highland, outspoken opponents weren’t particularly shy about voicing their dismay: “I think most of us in the Highlands could really care less. We…
Given how good the savory empanadas are at Rincon Argentino, which I review this week, I was curious why the restaurant doesn’t serve empanadas for dessert. “They’re not very common,” explains chef-owner Christian Saber, a native of Argentina, which is why he offers more classic desserts such as dulce de…
For the last few years, McDonald’s has given its fans an annual holiday present: the McRib, a porkorific product that returns to menus across the country for a few weeks. But this year, the fast-food chain has decided against a national rollout; instead, local franchises can decide whether they want…
After more than a year of heated exchanges, Denver’s Strange Brewing Company has settled its contentious federal trademark battle with Strange Brew Beer & Wine Making, a Massachusetts homebrewing store. Neither company would disclose the details of the settlement until the paperwork has been signed. But the full terms will…
It’s rare that I eat dessert at all, and I can count the number of times I’ve eaten dessert first on less than one toenail. But this dessert — a glorious butterscotch pudding crowned with salted caramel — might be enough to convince me that it’s absolutely okay to bend…
Nate Booth Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 1101 Walnut Street, Boulder 303-444-3690 riograndemexican.com This is part two of my interview with Nate Booth, exec chef of the Rio, Boulder; part one of our chat ran yesterday. What cookbooks and/or food-related reading material do you draw inspiration from? My mom has my…
Thanksgiving is just a week away…and musician Rekha Ohal has come up with an easy way to share your thanks. A transplant to Denver from the East Coast, Ohal is a singer and piano player who likes to entertain; she also loves the idea of people getting together over a…
The lowly tater tot has been elevated to great heights in Denver. Inspired by the homemade tots Gretchen Kurtz found at Vesper Lounge, we rounded up some of our other favorites for a list of the ten best places for tater tots in Denver — everything from the tots to…
If you are a wine lover, you know that this month comes bearing gifts in the form of Beaujolais Nouveau. This most popular vin de primeur originates with Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France that are then fermented for only six to eight weeks prior to bottling…
Judging from the look of his restaurant, you’d never guess what line of work Christian Saber was in before he became a chef. Rincon Argentino, a fast-casual joint that he opened in Boulder a year ago, is an unpretentious little spot, with postcards and pictures that he and his wife…
Treat your friends, family members and random one-night stands to something out-of-the-ordinary this holiday season: Throw your traditional soiree at one of these offbeat, quirky and totally unforgettable spots. See also: Beer calendar: Get hopping with big cans, chefs and holiday brews…
Everyone seems to go gaga over desserts this time of year. According to the American Pie Council, 90 percent of Americans agree that a slice of pie represents one of life’s simple pleasures. That’s not the only fascinating fact coming from this group. For example, one in five Americans have…
Are dogs at bars a guaranteed chick magnet — or an annoyance? According to one reader, “People take their dogs into bars all the time in Denver. I see it everywhere and it’s usually weird, single dudes trying to pick up girls, and it almost always works.” Pop culture might…
Chef Eric Roeder had restaurants in two of Denver’s hottest restaurant neighborhoods before they were hot. A Boulder native who started his culinary career at the Flagstaff House as a pastry apprentice, Roeder graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York in 1995, then cooked in Seattle and…
Need inspiration for Thanksgiving? Head to the holiday tasting fair at Lucky’s Market from 4 to 7 p.m. today. You can sample some of the sweet and savory tastes of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey (pre-orders available), gravy, stuffing, side dishes, Organic Valley Eggnog, Lucky’s Bakehouse pies and more!…
Sometimes a spoon just doesn’t serve its purpose, especially when the sauce, the broth, or the soup is just too good to leave anything behind — even a drop. And there are those of us who will unabashedly tilt the bowl to our mouths in order to make sure that…
The Brewers Association, the not-for-profit trade group representing the craft-beer industry, announced last week that it is moving its headquarters from 736 Pearl Street in Boulder to a much larger location at 1327 Spruce Street. The organization says it “has been growing steadily — along with the booming craft beer…
After a summer (and some of fall) hiatus, Charcoal has begun serving lunch again — but without the bincho boxes that won our hearts when Gary Sumihiro opened the Golden Triangle restaurant in 2011. See also: First look: Chef Peter Ryan opens the Plimoth in North City Park…
Champps Americana has wiped Colorado off the map of its locations; all three Champps that had been located in this state are now closed. See also: Reader: Park Meadows could use some new restaurants…
Four years ago, when I interviewed Peter Ryan, then the executive chef/instructor at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, I asked him what he wished would disappear from Denver’s culinary landscape. “Acceptance of a lousy performance by a restaurant,” he told me. “Everything counts in the hospitality industry, but a…
Nate Booth Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 1101 Walnut Street, Boulder 303-444-3690 riograndemexican.com This is part one of my interview with Nate Booth, exec chef of the Rio, Boulder; part two of our chat will run tomorrow. It’s a question that just about everyone has asked: What’s in those potent margaritas?…
In A Federal Case, I’ll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard – south to north – within Denver city limits. I’ll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I’ll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here’s the…
