The Big Denver Barbecue Block Party took place this past weekend for its first event outside of New York. “I’m really excited that we’re hosting a festival in a place where we actually have restaurants,” said Dave Robinson, executive chef for the Jim ‘N Nick’s barbecue chain, which boasts locations…
As of this morning, an online petition condemning Lakewood bakery Masterpiece Cakeshop for its policy against working with gay weddings has garnered well over 4,000 signatures. This weekend, for the second Saturday in a row, protesters gathered outside the store in an effort to convince owner Jack Phillips to change…
There’s nothing like hand-rolled, fresh-made pasta, and here, at this unassuming Italian storefront, that’s exactly what you’ll get, in addition to sandwiches, salads and sweets. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Guess Where posts is entered into a…
Larkburger, the burger chain born in Edwards, is taking its service to a new level. The company has teamed up with LevelUp, a free iPhone and Droid phone application that allows users to pay-by-phone at more than 3,000 shops and restaurants across the U.S. Really, all customers need now is…
Cafe Society dished up five Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a platter of faultless al pastro tacos from El Taco Veloz, to a yet-to-be-identified sausage roll that was much better than expected, to a pork osso buco that was positively behemoth…
If you’re looking for a good online (vegan!) recipe bank, then the Humane Society’s Meatless Monday recipe of the week is an excellent source; we made this week’s falafel with the accompanying tahini sauce and served it in pita bread with fresh greens. Yum!…
Months ago, in March, when we first reported that a restaurant called Uncle was opening in the Lower Highland neighborhood, we — and a few of our commenters — collectively scratched our heads. “I’ve heard it will be a Asian noodle bar type place, but with a name like Uncle,…
Zanitas Mexican opened last week in Boulder, offering “chef-inspired” menu that gives a new twist to tacos. Or so its owners hope, since T|ACO opened nearby this spring…
The culinary calendar is full of tasty events this week, including plenty of excuses to enjoy the summer weather. Here’s the rundown:…
UPDATE: The winner of our contest is tropicalchrome1, who guessed 257 shots. The actual number of shots sold is 270. ________________________________________________________________________ There are tons of deviations this weekend to tear you away from the comfort of your couch (and the Olympics), including the Justice League of Street Food party, which…
For the last several months, we’ve received text messages, e-mails and Facebook alerts that Carbone’s, everyone’s favorite Italian deli and market, is shuttering, which would break more than a few hearts — including mine. And I’ve spoken to “Mama” Rosa Lonardo, the matriarch of Carbone’s, a few times on the…
Bull & Bush will temporarily close its kitchen for the first major remodel in its 41 years, although — and this is important — the bar will stay open. To get it done, the kitchen will stay closed for six to eight weeks, says co-owner Erik Peterson. “When my dad…
Two of Denver’s meal mainstays are celebrating their birthdays this weekend — and you’re invited to join in the festivities. Here are the invitations:…
When you go through a really bad relationship breakup, you need three things (four, if you smoke weed): Netflix, booze and frozen yogurt from Pinkberry. Netflix is for watching horrible movies with Jason Momoa (hopefully he’ll be wearing eyeliner), the booze is so you can drink away the memories of…
Zanitas Mexican — a fast-casual Mexican joint — finally opened Wednesday at 1370 College Avenue on the Hill in Boulder. Zanitas says it hopes to stand out in the world of fast-casual dining — T|ACO, anyone? — with a “chef-inspired” menu featuring tacos topped with mac and cheese, grilled burritos…
Happy Place: Goosetown Tavern, 3242 East Colfax Avenue, 303-399-9703. The Hours: Daily from 3 to 7 p.m. The Deals: $1 off draft beers; $2.50 bottles; $3 house wines; $7 food specials. Were we happy? Flip the page to find out…
These al pastor tacos are not from Tacos Y Salsas, which, up until a few weeks ago, were my kid’s favorite. But no more. After dragging him to this taqueria, Tacos Y Salsas has been superseded. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct…
Great Divide Brewing has initiated a full-fledged sour ale program this year thanks to a new seven-barrel pilot brewing system that allows it to experiment on a small scale. The first beers from the program, Berliner Weisse and Leipzog Gose, debuted earlier this summer in the tasting room and were…
Unless you’ve been living in a basement without electricity, you’ve heard about the socio-political chicken soup boiling up around Chick-Fil-A, complete with boycotts and “buycotts” inspired by the company president’s anti-gay-sex marriage stance. And you’ve heard about it from one side, then the other, then both again. Gay people are…
Tickets to this year’s Great American Beer Festival sold out almost as soon as sales started yesterday. But the ire of would-be GABF-goers is just starting. Some are suggesting that scalpers were at work; others say they’re giving up on the festival and starting their own…
The 501 West 12th Avenue location of Dazbog Coffee is accepting donations to the Aurora Victim and Colorado Fire Relief Funds today and will be giving away free cups of coffee as an incentive for support. “It has been a difficult summer in Colorado for many people and Dazbog considers…
This is the fourth in a series of pieces profiling Colorado-grown products…and what some local restaurants do with them. “I want to have a relationship with someone who’s cooking my food,” declares Paul Cure, co-founder of Boulder’s Cure Organic Farm. One handshake at a time, Paul and his wife, Anne,…
