The ten best patios in Denver for saying goodbye to summer

Fall begins on Sunday, so there’s no time to waste: Get out and enjoy one of the town’s great outdoor eating/drinking areas this weekend. We’ve been profiling some of our favorite patios this summer, extolling the joys of al fresco beers and sun on our shoulders. Now, in honor of…

Central Bistro & Bar is hosting a DISH pre-party this evening

This Sunday, September 22, DISH will dish out food and drinks from dozens of Cafe Society’s favorite restaurants and trucks, as well as Best of Denver readers’ winners, in the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. And Central Bistro & Bar, 1691 Central Street, is offering up an…

Dishes of DISH: Spicy tuna rolls from Sushi Sasa

On Sunday, September 22, DISH will dish out food and drinks from dozens of Cafe Society’s favorite restaurants and trucks, as well as Best of Denver readers’ winners, in the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Sushi Sasa, our pick for Best Sushi Restaurant in the 2013 Best…

Dishes of DISH: Braised short ribs and pie from Udi’s

On Sunday, September 22, DISH will dish out food and drinks from dozens of Cafe Society’s favorite restaurants and trucks, as well as Best of Denver readers’ winners, in the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Robin Baron of Udi’s will be featuring her date-braised short ribs with…

Guess where I’m eating a beautifully reimagined pasta salad?

You know what most pasta salads are like: potluck blasphemies harboring overcooked macaroni slathered in mayonnaise. But this pasta salad, trumpeting orbs of fresh mozzarella, leafy spinach, heirloom tomatoes and handmade strands of fettuccine, is a summer stunner. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the…

Jen Jasinski moves to the finals of Top Chef Masters

Denver will be in the national spotlight next week — and we’re not talking about Monday Night Football. The really big game is on TV two days later, when Jen Jasinski will compete in the final round of Top Chef Masters. The chef/co-owner of Rioja, Bistro Vendome and Euclid Hall,…

GrowHaus founder Adam Brock weighs in on permaculture elitism

Adam Brock The GrowHaus 4751 York Street 720-515-4751 thegrowhaus.com This is part two of my interview with Adam Brock, founder of the GrowHaus; part one of my chat with Brock ran yesterday. What do you grow at the GrowHaus? Mostly leafy greens and herbs like lettuce, kale, cilantro, bok choy…

Dunkin’ Donuts will roll out two Denver shops next Tuesday

This city is about to start rolling in dough! On Tuesday, Denverites will finally be able to dip into Dunkin’ Donuts. At long last, the beloved East Coast institution will have a stand-alone store in the metro area (there are already three in Colorado Springs): The spot at 366 Broadway…

Dishes of DISH: Lobster Mac and Cheese from The Hornet

On Sunday, September 22, DISH will dish out food and drinks from dozens of Cafe Society’s favorite restaurants and trucks, as well as Best of Denver readers’ winners, in the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. The Hornet will be on-site, serving its popular lobster-and-bacon mac and cheese…

Epernay: Hold your applause until this restaurant cleans up its act

If anyone wonders if I get special treatment as a critic, they should have been at Epernay, the nine-month-old, high-gloss restaurant and sushi bar a stone’s throw from the Ellie, one evening last month. “I’m sorry,” the hostess said, “but we’re full tonight.” My husband and I looked at each…

Don’t have your DISH ticket yet? Have we got a deal for you!

DISH, Westword’s annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, takes place this Sunday, September 22 in Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex with food and drink from some of Cafe Society’s favorite restaurants, as well as Best of Denver readers’ choices. Close to fifty restaurants, trucks and food…

Colorado flood benefits: Drink and eat out to help out

The recent floods in Colorado have left communities devastated, and now restaurants, breweries and bars are doing all they can to help the victims and their families. But as fast as those waters have risen, Colorado businesses have risen to the occasion. Here are links to just some of the…