J. Wilson, who was named Beerdrinker of the Year this past weekend at the Wynkoop Brewing Company, has gone through trials before. Last spring, for example, he lived for 46 days on nothing but water and dopplebock (a German style of beer) that a local brewery in Iowa, where he…
It’s IHOP’s National Pancake Day, and participating restaurants will be serving up a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to anyone who asks from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. today — and all you need to do is make a voluntary donation to support Shriners Hospitals for Children. There are…
I fell in love with Greece while sitting at a rickety wooden table at a cafe in Corinth, picking at a brick of feta. My infatuation was initially superficial, of course; the country is beautiful viewed from the deck of a boat navigating around white islands on the royal-blue sea,…
As beer pairings go, few are more classic than the briny oyster and the heady stout; the two have been matched since the eighteenth century, when the beer was first made. Sometime in the early twentieth century, beermakers began crafting their stouts to pair with oysters — or using oysters…
When Louisville’s Viceroy of India changed over to Delhi Darbar, not much changed — the Indian restaurant served up the same menu as its predecessor, albeit under a different name. But even with a fresh moniker, the owners couldn’t make Indian food work in that location, and Delhi Darbar closed…
Denver Restaurant Week began this past Saturday (prompting some words of wisdom from Matt Selby, chef of Vesta Dipping Grill and Steuben’s) and continues through Friday, March 9. Participating restaurants are offering prix-fixe meals for $52.80 per couple or $26.40 per individual. Visit the website for menus and details. In…
Over the last few months, I went from the worst shape of my life to the best while continuing to eat like a food critic. Don’t punch me in the face; instead, read how I did it in this series: As internet memes go, I really hope this one is…
Do you think you drink a lot of beer? Do you think you know a lot about malt, hops and yeast? Do you think it’s a lifestyle? You might be right, but you’ve got a ways to go if you want to catch up with J. Wilson, who won Beerdrinker…
While Denver is filled Mexican food outlets, restaurants that delve into the vast gastronomic offerings of the rest of Central and South America are in short supply. Still, there are some worthy spots specializing in the cuisine of Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador and the islands of the…
No one’s saying you have to go meatless just because it’s Monday — but as incentive to join the growing movement, every week we’re offering an animal-free recipe. If you’ve tried our banana walnut muffins or peanut-butter cookies, then you know vegan baking isn’t nearly as difficult as it’s made…
It’s been an interesting past few years for James Mazzio, whose culinary career took a giant leap forward in 1999, when the then-Boulder chef of the long-gone 15 Degrees, snagged a Food & Wine magazine Best New Chef crown. Since then, Mazzio has cooked in numerous kitchens throughout the state,…
Denver Restaurant Week — or, as Row 14 chef Jensen Cummings coined it, “Denver Restaurant Half Month” — began in earnest on Saturday night, with 340 food temples across the metro area offering multi-course menus for two for $52.80. Chef Troy Guard and his crew from TAG and TAG RAW…
Arby’s just signed hot, Boulder-based Crispin Porter + Bogusky to polish its image. But it’s going to take more than a “Good Mood Food” slogan to create a good bottom line for this company, so Jenn Wohletz suggested her own fast five fixes for Arby’s . Here’s a sixth: Bottle…
Free breakfast! No, not this morning, but today you can start signing up for the Denver area Chick-fil-A Breakfast Giveaway, which runs March 5 through March 10. Here’s the deal: If you reserve an entree online, you’ll get that item free when you come to the specified store with your…
In this interview, James Lee, one of the godfathers of Colorado cocktail culture, discusses the Pimms Cup that made him see the light, one thing he thinks bartenders absolutely have to measure, and the night he was called the worst bartender ever…
The Village Greek opened on Tuesday, February 21, at 6886 South Clinton Street in Englewood, an area that could use more ethnic flavor. The restaurant is owned by Stanley Pappas and managed by his chef/brother Steve Pappas. For more information — including details on this weekend’s special of roast leg…
Crooked Stave’s brews aren’t for everyone. But for beer fans who love sour and wild ales, they’re worth the pucker — and the price. Chad Yakobson, the one-man operation behind Crooked Stave brewery, knows that, which is why he’s been selling memberships to people who love this style of beer…
Happy Place: Trinity Grille, 1801 Broadway, 303-293-2288. The Hours: Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. The Deals: $1 off all beer, well cocktails, house wines; free hors d’oeuvres Were we happy? Flip the page to find out…
Denver Restaurant Week(s) gets under way tomorrow, with more than 300 metro-area grub houses offering one of the best culinary deals of the year: multi-course meals for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 if you’re solo, excluding tax and gratuity. And because we believe that everyone should…
If Rayme Rossello was worried that Comida Cantina, her new brick-and-mortar that just opened in the Prospect development in Longmont, wouldn’t be a hit in the ritzy ‘hood, the gazillion bodies who packed the joint last weekend should alleviate any concerns. Rossello, who launched her hot-pink Comida food truck in…
Glenfiddich, known for its single malt Scotch whisky, “has the spirit of a pioneer,” says Edinburgh native Mitch Bechard, the spirit’s national brand ambassador. “It was the first single malt marketed outside of Scotland, and we were laughed at when we did it.”…
I love that more and more Mexican joints are adding molcajetes to their menus, although of the half-dozen or so I’ve sampled over the past six months, this was the most disappointing: rough and tough meats, no charred jalapenos, no sizzle and no flavor. Can you guess where I’m eating?…
