Volta, a new Mediterranean-style restaurant, is opening this afternoon in the Boulder space previously occupied by Alba Restaurant and Bar, which closed in September. See Also: The gang’s all beer at BRU handbuilt ales & eats…
Drunken throngs amassed on Colfax last night to celebrate the arrival of the newly refurbished Squire Lounge. While the Squire had a reputation for being one of Denver’s diciest dive bars, it was nevertheless beloved by its regular patrons, many of whom would schlep over to 7-11 instead of using the bathrooms. It wasn’t the nicest place and sometimes homeless people shouted at the patrons, but they cheap drinks, a great staff. It was the ideal environment to host what used to be called “the meanest comedy open mic in America.”
As times change however, so must the Squire Lounge. Owner Sudhir Kudva partnered with X-Bar’s Steven Alix to create a more inviting space, and if last night’s crowd is any indication, the Squire 2.0 will fit right in with the changing character of Colfax.
Westword went to check out the new Squire, photograph some revelers and chat with owner Sudhir Kudva. “This is basically the same Squire, except it’s cleaner,” Kudva reassures. “That balance will be a big deal to us going forward.”
“How is a Cruban different from a Reuben?” I asked the sandwich maker behind the counter. “I have no idea, but it’s one of my favorite sandwiches. You should get it, you’ll like it,” he replied. He was right, and while I’m not certain, my guess is that it’s called…
As thousands of beer-seekers prepare today for the hop mecca that is Great American Beer Festival, locals and visitors alike can takes advantage of the many ways that restaurants incorporate that fizzy friend into their culinary creations. Here’s a list, in no particular order, of some local restaurants that get…
Suffice it to say that I eat out more than the general population, unless, of course, the general population can catalogue more than 450 restaurant meals in a year — which is about the number of breakfasts, lunches and dinners that I stomached in 2012. Pathetic, isn’t it? But all…
The city’s convention and visitor’s bureau has finally answered some beery prayers — agreeing after several years of negotiations to allow the Great American Beer Festival to significantly expand the amount of space it uses at the Colorado Convention Center. Beginning in 2015, GABF will add 90,000 to 100,000 additional…
Steve Redzikowski Acorn 3350 Brighton Boulevard 720-542-3721 denveracorn.com Oak at Fourteenth 1400 Pearl Street, Boulder 303-444-3622 oakatfourteenth.com This is part two of my interview with Steve Redzikowski, exec chef of Acorn and Oak at Fourteenth; the first part of my one-on-one with Redzikowski ran yesterday. Most underrated chef in Denver/Boulder:…
Autumn is here, and the pumpkins are piling up outside of supermarkets — ready to be carved into a poor excuse for a face. But before you grab that knife, consider all the culinary delights this fall fruit can be used for — besides that old-fashioned pumpkin pie. Because let’s…
The Great American Beer Festival starts today, and tickets to the 32nd annual event, which runs through October 12 at the Colorado Convention Center, sold out within minutes this summer, leaving many would-be attendees high and dry — very dry. To help out, we’re giving away two tickets to the…
Yes, the Great American Beer Festival starts tonight, and although tickets sold out long ago, there are plenty of other beery events around town. Tonight’s Barleywine Fest, for example. Don’t be fooled by the name: Barleywine is actually a sweet and very strong type of ale originating in England in…
Ian Clark, founder of BRU handbuilt ales & eats, is one smart man. Not because he’s been successful in a business where it’s notoriously hard to succeed, but because he knows how to get brownie points where they matter most: with the in-laws. See also: Review of BRU handbuilt ales…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a nationwide chain known for its healthy eats with a tropical twist, opens Monday in the Denver Tech Center, and one person will receive free smoothies for a year as part of the grand opening celebration, which will also include complimentary smoothies for anyone who walks through…
The distillery where Suerte Tequila is made can be found in the highlands of Jalisco, an hour-and-a-half east of Guadalajara in a very small town called Atotonilco El Alto. But long before that location became Suerte’s home, co-founders Laurence Spiewak and Lance Sokol shared the dream of launching a tequila…
The Food Network’s Chef Wanted sent chef/host Anne Burrell to the Mile High City for tomorrow night’s episode, a “Mile High Melee” in which Burrell helps Second Home Kitchen + Bar find a new chef. See also: Second Home among Denver’s ten best plates of chicken and waffles…
Most Mexican restaurants turn out some version of skewered shrimp, usually wrapped in bacon, but this Mexican joint keeps its brocheta minimal, forgoing the pig and threading the stick with plump shrimp and simply grilled vegetables brushed with a tart tomatilo salsa. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus:…
The Great American Beer Festival, which starts tomorrow and runs through October 12, is dominating Colorado this week, as locals and out-of-town visitors fill up breweries, restaurants and bars all along the Front Range. But GABF doesn’t just fill up the Colorado Convention Center. The days around it are a…
Steve Redzikowski Acorn 3350 Brighton Boulevard 720-542-3721 denveracorn.com Oak at Fourteenth 1400 Pearl Street, Boulder 303-444-3622 oakatfourteenth.com This is part one of my interview with Steve Redzikowski, exec chef of Acorn and Oak at Fourteenth; part two of my one-on-one with Redzikowski will run tomorrow. Steve Redzikowski grew up on…
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…
Chow Down, Boulder’s first food film festival, gets under way tonight. Hosted by the International Film Series and the Boulder Public Library, the event will bring together a slew of passionate Boulder foodies and local businesses over three days of programs that include seven films about food, family and the…
Baker Street Pub & Grill, a Sherlock Holmes-themed eatery, has closed in Boulder; three more links in that national chain are still open in the Denver area. See also: Baker Street Pub & Grill in Boulder has closed…
Man does not live by beer alone…that beer could accompany a five-course meal, for example. At 6 p.m. tonight, the Kitchen Denver is hosting the Young Guns Dinner. Each of five courses will be paired with two beers from the following breweries: The Bruery (Orange Country, California), Cigar City Brewing…
Ian Clark is a man of many hobbies. But what sets him apart from the rest of us is his ability to turn his hobbies into a career, not just a drain on discretionary income. A veteran chef (hobby #1), Clark turned an interest in home brewing (hobby #2) into…
