The owners of the Empty Bottle wine shop have finally popped the cork for Bin 1884 Cheese Bar, a casual eatery they opened in the shop at 1886 South Pearl Street that offers soups, sandwiches and antipasta plates. Here’s a look at Bin 1884: See also: -Bin 1884 Cheese Bar…
When chef Jeff Osaka opened twelve in November 2008, he wasn’t thinking about a day more than four years in the future, the last triple date of this century: 12/12/12. He wasn’t thinking about the future much at all. He’d named his restaurant twelve to reflect the fact that he…
Colorado is one of the top two markets for Tuaca, and judging from the local launch of Tuaca Cinnaster at the Dive Inn last night, this cinnamon-laced extension of the brand is going to be hot in more ways than one. Westword photographer Elyse Mitchell brought back these photos from…
The above dish — sliced lamb with a garden of scallions — hails from a Chinese restaurant with a lengthy menu (aren’t they all that way?), much of it Americanized, but if you dig a little deeper and study the last two pages, you’ll be rewarded with authenticity. Can you…
It’s the first King Soopers of its kind in Colorado, and it’s aimed at luring discriminating, savvy shoppers searching for fresh, organic produce, all-natural foods, upscale pastries, cheeses from around the globe, salumi, prime-grade beef, fresh seafood and fish and just about anything else you’d expect from a high-end grocer…
Ignacio Leon Los Carboncitos 3757 Pecos Street 303-458-0880 www.loscarboncitos.com Paxia 4001 Tejon Street 720-583-6860 www.paxiadenver.com Part one of my interview with Ignacio Leon, exec chef of Paxia and Los Carboncitos, ran yesterday; this is part two of our conversation. Favorite food city in America: The nation’s best chefs are in…
Smashburger, a homegrown burger chain, just opened a new location in Costa Rica. And so far, it’s been a smashing success, with a special, indigenous burger and fries combo and more international flavors to come. See also: -Smashburger and New Belgium team up on burger-and-beer pairings -Smashburger capitalizes on Manning…
Gretchen Kurtz reviewed Central Bistro & Bar this week, and although she loved many of chef Lance Barto’s dishes, she didn’t like the giant HOT sign that dominates the decor. Even though it comes with a tasty back story — the six-foot-high letters used to be part of the sign…
Today may — or may not — be National Cocoa Day (both January 31 and December 12 are claimed by National Hot Chocolate Day. But either way, EDGE Restaurant & Bar, 1111 14th Street, is giving you reason to celebrate, offering free hot chocolate today from 2 to 4 p.m…
Interior designers are paid to think about color, and for good reason. Whether on walls, fabrics or furniture, colors impact how we feel and act, often without our knowing it. Yellow, the color of sunshine, makes people happy, whereas red, the color of stop signs and Xs on school papers,…
Interior designers are paid to think about color, and for good reason. Whether on walls, fabrics or furniture, colors impact how we feel and act, often without our knowing it. Yellow, the color of sunshine, makes people happy, whereas red, the color of stop signs and Xs on school papers,…
UPDATE: We’ve chosen a winner of our contest, wherein one couple gets a complimentary dinner for two on New Year’s Eve at Central Bistro & Bar. Congrats to K.D. Bryan, who tugged at our romantic heartstrings with this answer: “I’m proposing to my sweetie at midnight! A romantic meal beforehand…
‘Tis officially the season, wine lovers. Christmas is a mere thirteen days away, and if you’re anything like us, then you’ve barely thrown out your Thanksgiving leftovers, never mind purchased anything sparkly or bright for your loved ones. The good news? We’ve made a list of all the primo wine-related…
The second location of Pablo’s Coffee just opened in the former home of Penn Street Perk at 1300 Pennsylvania Street. Westword’s Elyse Mitchell stopped by the shop for a look at the renovated space. Keep reading for her photos: See also: -Pablo’s Coffee will open a second location this fall…
Paris isn’t widely associated with street food, but some of my favorite food moments in France happened not in restaurants or bistros but at crepe stands. One crepe cart would set up outside the Odeon movie theater near my apartment; I preferred him over all the others because rather than…
Here are two beery deadlines to note: If you are entering a home-brewed stout into the Mountain Sun/Vine Street Pub Stout Month contest, the deadline is Saturday, December 16. The winner gets to brew the beer at Mountain Sun and have it served in February alongside all of the brewery’s…
In more ways than one, the shots simply weren’t falling for Zanzibar Billiards Club. But after receiving a royal red, white and blue renovation from Jon Taffer and Spike TV’s Bar Rescue crew, the bar — now known as Solids & Stripes Badass Billiards — is ready for another crack…
As always, the celebrity chef lineup for the 2013 FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen, which will take over Glitter Gulch June 14-16, is a gallery of big, bold culinary mugs: Mario Batali, José Andrés, Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Andrew Zimmern, Jacques and Claudine Pépin, Ming Tsai, Hugh Acheson, Andrew…
Ignacio Leon Los Carboncitos 3757 Pecos Street 303-458-0880 www.loscarboncitos.com Paxia 4001 Tejon Street 720-583-6860 www.paxiadenver.com This is part one of my interview with Ignacio Leon, exec chef of Paxia and Los Carboncitos; part two of our conversation will run tomorrow. Ignacio Leon has more restaurants under his belt than years…
Justin Brunson is happier than a pig in mud. The chef-owner of Masterpiece Deli recently launched Denver Bacon Company, he’s on the prowl for a second location to open another Masterpiece, and in February of next year, he’ll unveil Old Major, a seafood, swine and wine restaurant in Highland that…
It’s not easy to get a boot in the door of the craft-brewing industry. It’s even more difficult for women since breweries, with a few notable exceptions, are boys’ clubs. But despite the stereotypes, there are plenty of ladies who love suds just as much as guys do, and they’ve…
Are you feeling naughty or nice this holiday season? The answer could be a combo of both, if you attend the Cinnful & Sweet Party tonight, December 12, at the Dive Inn, 1380 South Broadway, where Cinnaster — the new cinnamon-flavored liqueur from Tuaca Liqueur — will be launched in…
