After ten minutes in the kitchen, surrounded by mounds of meatballs, I finally broke the silence: “Who’s got meatball jokes?” I asked. Jensen Cummings stopped me. “No, we’re not going to do that. We’re not going to be the guys that tell the bad ball jokes,” he declared. Cummings (also…
The coffee alone makes Crema worth a stop — which is both good and bad news for this city’s vegans, because if you stop for the coffee, you won’t be able to get any Beet Box vegan baked goods. The coffeeshop recently stopped carrying Beet Box products and instead is…
News that the Burnsley Hotel would be closing next month hit some people hard. Although the European-boutique-style accommodations (all suites) were a hit with out-of-towners, locals appreciated the hideaway dining room and the lounge with its generous happy hour. But two weeks from now, that deal will dry up when…
Today is the last day of service at the original location of Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli, 3130 Lowell Boulevard. The shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving a sandwich-only menu and saying goodbye to customers by offering $2 off each sandwich. “It’s been sad; we’re very sentimental…
Are you ready for your Glendale green fix? The Bull & Bush Pub and Brewery reopened today after an eight-week kitchen remodel turned into a somewhat grueling four-month closure. But co-owner Erik Peterson says he has a nice kitchen to show for it, and promises that customers will appreciate the…
Panzano, the restaurant at the Hotel Monaco, has always had a great bar and dining room complete with chef’s counter, but it never had many private dining options, beyond a small room in back where it could seat up to fourteen guests. So when the boutique next door to Panzano…
According to a receptionist at the premises, The Burnsley Hotel will be closing next month. This weekend 9News reported that the Burnsley Hotel will be closing December 13. The building has been purchased by RedPeak Management, which plans to convert the seventeen-story hotel into apartments or condos. See also: -…
Oskar Blues will add to its small empire of eateries next year when it opens CHUBurger, serving burgers, fries, shakes and beer (of course) in Longmont, just a mile away from both its brewery and its flagship restaurant, Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids and Solids. The craft brewery, Colorado’s second largest,…
A new restaurant is coming to Cherry Creek: La Piccola Venezia has a liquor-license hearing today for its space at 250 Steele Street, right above Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar and Big Easy. See also: -Reader: Look around Cherry Creek — new independent spots are opening -Big Easy Creole Kitchen is…
Cafe Society posted four Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a glass of barracuda punch from the new, aptly named Punch Bowl Social, to lamb kabobs from the recently opened Cafe Byblos to a plate of enchiladas smothered with verde and squiggled with crema from an Aurora taqueria…
Restaurant turnover isn’t anything new — joints shutter all the time in this city — but the space at 3555 West 38th Avenue has seen so many places come and go that we’re losing track. First, there was Playa de Oro, which closed in early 2011; that was followed by…
This is how I spent my Saturday afternoon — drinking flight after flight of craft beers. In case you’re wondering how that all turned out for me, suffice it to say that I suffered mightily on Sunday. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first…
Curried tofu is like super tofu — the “bland” flavor that many people find dull is eliminated with an explosion of spices. (Especially if you toast the cumin seeds yourself and grind them — yum.) This recipe is adapted from Moosewood New Classics; we’re cutting down slightly on the tofu…
Reindeer are real animals, and the proof is on the menu at Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs, which serves the “smoky, juicy and delicious” deer between two buns for $6.50. In light of the current cover story, “Santa Is Grounded,” which tells the story of a mall Santa named Bill Lee…
Thanksgiving is not over — at least, not at Denver delis that serve sandwiches featuring all the trimmings of the traditional meal a combo traditionally known as the Pilgrim. While some people are still demolishing the remains of their own meals — “Why would I go out for a Thanksgiving…
The fifth annual Buy Local Week began last Friday and runs through this Friday, November 30. The campaign coincides with the most popular week for holiday shopping and urges shoppers to support local retailers, markets and restaurants. Visit the website for a guide and information on “cash mobs” going down…
The second annual two-day celebration of the bison that is MCA Denver’s Art Meets Beast kicked off on November 10 when Pete Marczyk of Marczyk Fine Foods carved an entire bison. The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver shared these fun photos of the festivities, which combined art and education through…
The Twin Peaks locations at 299 East Flatiron Crossing Drive in Broomfield and 14055 West Colfax Drive in Lakewood are offering shoppers the opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the malls and enjoy “homemade comfort food, 29-degree draft beer, and, of course, scenic views.” For…
Would-be visitors to Vita Restaurant, 1575 Boulder Street, were surprised to find the place dark this week. Thankfully, the situation was only temporary: Vita had closed last Sunday for a week’s worth of renovations to the floor. The Highland spot reopens today, however, and will be serving up its recently…
There’s no telling what the rest of his reindeer are up to (Thanksgiving obligations?), but Santa and at least a couple of his reindeer came to Denver early this year with a stop at El Diablo’s “Holiday Spectacular.” The Broadway hotspot invited family and friends to visit as it lit…
I love a wonderful handcrafted cocktail made meticulously by a professional mixologist. But at times, I get extremely annoyed waiting for it. Punch is a perfect way to have a fantastic cocktail with interesting depth of flavors without the wait. According to the Startender at this bar, punch requires five…
Drew Hardin Lola 1575 Boulder Street 720-570-8686 www.loladenver.com Part one of my interview with Drew Hardin, exec chef of Lola, ran on Wednesday; this is part two of our chat. Favorite Denver/Boulder restaurant(s) other than your own: I’m probably biased when it comes to answering this, but I love Vesta,…
