Over two dozen eateries opened in metro Denver in April, everything from coffeehouses to second outposts for local breweries (Upslope and Renegade) to a third spot for Ali Baba to a tenth restaurant for Bonanno Concepts, Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria. But Denver also lost an institution: Strings closed after 27 years…
When Common Grounds opened at 3484 West 32nd Avenue back in 1992, this part of Highland was far from the hot restaurant neighborhood it is today. And by providing a place where neighbors could gather, with a welcoming atmosphere that drew people from across town, Common Grounds helped heat up…
At 12:01 on May 1, Colorado’s Civil Unions Act took effect. And to commemorate the new law,Racines is offering same-sex couples celebrating their new legal status a complimentary 187 ml bottle of Korbel California Brut Champagne to share during lunch or dinner…or breakfast, if you’re so inclined. And since the…
Bright and early this morning, Jonathan “Beer Man” Shikes, announced that Renegade Publik House, a new beer joint from the clan behind Renegade Brewing, was opening later this afternoon, a textbook’s toss from the University of Denver. And judging from the crush at 3 p.m., when the doors opened, word…
Alex Nelson founded Roundhouse Spirits in Boulder five years ago for one primary reason: he has a penchant for gin. “I decided to start making gin not only because it’s one of my favorites, but also because gins have tremendously complex flavors and still manage to be extremely versatile in…
After merging last summer at 250 Josephine Street, Opus Restaurant & Aria Wine Bar just unveiled a new spring menu, which features locally sourced ingredients, including meats from Two Mile Ranch and Tender Belly. The restaurant also revealed the results of a recent remodel, which removed a private dining space…
Exactly one year after opening its first taproom in northeast Denver, Caution Brewing will reveal its plans for a second brewery and taproom somewhere in the metro area. Co-owner Danny Wang says he just signed a lease on a new location and will give it away on American Craft Beer…
Late last week, on Friday, so many people showed up to the opening of Tarboosh, a new Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant in an Aurora strip mall, that the kitchen ran out of food by 5:30 p.m. Yesterday, however, when I stopped in for lunch, the quarters were relatively quiet,…
On Thursday night, at 7 p.m., the grape-savvy crew at Beast + Bottle, Paul and Aileen Reilly’s lovely restaurant in Uptown, is hosting a Victor Hugo wine dinner. The six-course feast, most of which is paired with wines from Victor Hugo Winery, located in the lush landscape of Paso Robles,…
In last week’s fantastic ode, former Westword food critic Laura Shunk joined the chorus of raves for Uncle. If you haven’t been to this tiny noodle shop in Highland, by all means try it; we named it 2013’s Best New Restaurant for a reason. But on nights when you don’t…
After going to two different tap rooms for a beer and bite, only to find both joints closed (this, despite websites that listed hours that extended beyond those on the doors), I wound up here by default, drowning my sorrows in a deep-dish pizza and a saison. Can you guess…
Drinking your lunch got easier at Chipotle yesterday, when the homegrown Colorado chain introduced premium Patrón margaritas in all 900 of its U.S. restaurants (out of 1,450 Chipotle locations total). Although margaritas were on the menu before this, they were made with a standard mix, and Mark Crumpacker, chief marketing…
Upslope Brewing is going big this spring. The five-year-old Boulder company just opened its second brewery and taproom in a 17,000-square-foot space with a thirty-barrel brewhouse, to complement its original location at 1501 Lee Hill Drive in Boulder. And now, it’s getting ready to brew one of its biggest beers,…
After months of renovation, Steam Espresso Bar is now pouring in Platt Park. The sleek spot is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and will hold a grand opening celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Keep reading for more photos of Steam. See…
Renegade Publik House, a new pub from the owners of Renegade Brewing, will open at 3 p.m. today at 2043 South University Boulevard, near the University of Denver. The spot will keep it simple, both with its menu of artisan flatbread pizzas and salads, and in its decor, which co-owner…
Winner announcement: Congrats to Joey Murdah, who came the closest with his guess of 1,200 glasses of Dunkel. The actual number is 1,289. Tomorrow night, at 6:30 p.m., chef Michael Long, also a co-host on KEZW’s The Main Course, will cook a German feast at Prost Brewing as part of…
Back when Mary and Lisa Rogers opened Common Grounds in 1992, the coffeehouse at 3484 West 32nd Avenue was an alternative to the Denver bar scene, with a live-music stage — and coffee for 75 cents a cup. And Highland was far from the hot spot it is today. Today…
The Justice League of Street Food hopped on board the opening of the West Line this weekend to set its 2013 summer season in motion. The featured vendors included theBiscuit Bus, Sully’s Slice Truck, the Denver Pie Truck, Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs, Quiero Arepas, Yatai Food Cart and Capt’n Crabby…
It takes raw courage — or a lot of sake — to eat sushi while watching sumo wrestling. Fortunately, there was plenty of sake at Saturday’s Sumo + Sushi + Sake Experience at Casselman’s. Keep reading to get a taste of the action, and visit our full slide show for…
Avery Brewing will release its latest small-batch sour ale this Saturday only in its taproom. The beer is No. 14 in the Boulder brewery’s acclaimed Barrel-Aged Series. It has been eight months since No. 13, Odio Equum, was released. Volunt Plus Erat (which translates into “wish there was more”) was…
Tennyson Street has come a long way since the ’80s. This area of northwest Denver has become a major restaurant row, filled with interesting eateries, bars and coffee shops. But while diners might not want to eat as they did in the ’80s here, on Saturday’s Totally Tennyson pub crawl,…
Whoa. From the outside looking in, everything seemed perfectly peachy at Old Major, Justin Brunson’s restaurant in Highland that opened in late February after months of restless expectancy by the city’s food-obsessed. The temple to swine, wine and farmhouse cuisine just garnered a three-and-a-half star review from the Denver Post…
