In my next review, I explore a restaurant that’s above grade. Despite how that sounds, the term has nothing to do with caliber. “Above grade” is architectural speak for spaces that are above ground. “At grade” is the term for street level and “below grade” is, well, you get it…
Broadway has seen plenty of Mex-and-match action this year, from the closing of 3 Monkeys Cantina to the opening of a second Zocalo and the imminent transformation of Delite into Juanita’s. And now Illegal Pete’s is Broadway-bound, too. See also: -Photos: Zocalo is now open on South Broadway -3 Monkeys…
As evidenced by the name of the restaurant, Hops & Pie has considered beer as important as pizza since the spot opened two years ago, serving up the best or the rarest stuff beers it can find, from Colorado and around the country. And by this time next year, Hops…
The Vargas family is officially opening their second Zocalo Restaurant and Bar today — three miles south of the original Zocalo . Although this new location is currently semi-blocked by the South Broadway construction project, that’s scheduled for completion at the end of October — and in the meantime, the…
Remember how your mother told you to keep your damn mouth shut if you didn’t have anything nice to say? It’s been a while since I put those words of advice into play, but I’m doing so here. Oh, screw it: This is some of the worst fried calamari I’ve…
Only history books will be able to properly assess the mayorships of John Hickenlooper and Michael Hancock, and whose administration did more for Denver. But there’s one area in which Hancock will always be a step behind: beer. Still, the mayor will get his feet wet on Wednesday, possibly for…
Here’s a little tidbit about Dylan Moore, the exec chef-owner of Deluxe and Delite that you likely didn’t know: Throughout high school, Moore cooked — and served — at the long-defunct Juanita’s in Uptown, as well as Juanita’s in Boulder, which stood for nearly thirty years on the Pearl Street…
Wurstküche, a company that runs exotic sausage restaurants in downtown Los Angeles and in Venice Beach, has taken over the building at 2036 Broadway that most recently housed Rockaway Tavern (and was the Triangle for decades before that). But don’t fire up the grill just yet. See also: – Besides…
Beware: Even the medium-heat pad Thai at US Thai Cafe is hot enough to leave a substantial tingle on your lips. But between the tofu ladna and many other menu items that can be made vegetarian and vegan, there are also options for those who don’t like it hot –…
Open the door of the newly renovated Gaetano’s, Lori Midson reports, and you’ll see many familiar sights. The bar. The naked lady. The plates of pasta. It looks familiar, but better — once you’re through the door, that is. But the sign over that door? See also: – Exclusive first…
There are still seats available for the Crazy Mountain Brewery beer dinner at TAG, 1441 Larimer Street, which starts at 7 p.m. tonight…
Four years ago, Alex Waters opened Bistro One with a lot of promises and Olav Peterson in the kitchen. But Peterson left two years ago to open his own restaurant, Bittersweet, and this spring Waters finally closed Bistro One. Then he quickly resurrected the space in May as 3 Monkeys…
No sightings of Justin Timberlake yet, but the liquor-license hearing sign is up in the window of the future home of Southern Hospitality, at 1433 17th Street. And the owners of this branch of a restaurant Timberlake introduced in New York are going for both a standard restaurant license and…
“Organic” and “sustainable” are words that get thrown a lot these days. But being truly organic requires more than just buying the lettuce branded as such. And so the Grower’s Organic Awards were created to give recognition to Denver restaurants, growers and grocers that are truly making an effort to…
Look, I like arugula just as much as the next herb-obsessed mortal, but it’s every-damn-where, including crouching on top of my omelet, which in and of itself, was lovely to look it but not remotely memorable in my mouth. And it’s a sad day when a heave of arugula makes…
Like beer, marijuana and oxygen bars, Colorado has quickly developed a subculture of people who like to geek-out on coffee, enjoying the everyday beverage on a level far beyond the utilitarian purpose of a quick stimulant. “We’re here to deliver more than just caffeine; that’s just a perk,” says Ali…
“Don’t be chicken,” pleads the sign roosting above the new Grillin’ Wings & Things, which opened last week in Bonnie Brae in a small storefront space that’s seen a slew of sandwich shops open and shutter over the past several years. Despite the fowl joke, owner Michael Godart and general…
Cafe Society served up four Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a a hot dog crowned with smoky collard greens from Dazzle, to a mighty bowl of cauliflower from Uncle, to a behemoth heap of shoestring fries that I likened to the “whole fucking state of Idaho.”…
Vegan Black Metal Chef first popularized his version of this excellent recipe for pad Thai, one of our favorite dishes, and although we’ve made a few variations — we like more rice noodles and a little less sugar — it’s always fun to follow along with the video. Vegetarians can…
It’s prime green chile season, which means things are smokin’ at Chubby’s-like outlets all over town. But which Chubby’s has founder Stella Cordova’s original recipe? Back in 1967, Stella noticed a “Cook Wanted” sign at the Chubby Burger Drive Inn at 1231 West 38th Avenue. At the age of 59,…
Fall is less than a week away, and the mountains of Colorado glitter with gold. But the culinary scene glitters just as bright this time of year. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
There’s a cornucopia of culinary events this weekend — from farm celebrations both urban and rural to beer olympics, wine festivals, a toga party and more. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
