December means latkes to most of the people in this country who celebrate Hanukah (and even to many happy eaters who don’t), but the simple yet delicious — and infinitely variable — potato pancakes are pretty good the rest of the year as well. At least that’s what the owners…
As the end of the year approaches, owners are scrambling to finish restaurant projects. Last year, Lou’s Food Bar, Bittersweet and Aria all managed to get their doors open right before the start of 2011 — which meant they could also get tables booked for New Year’s Eve. Dozens of…
People are excited to see something, anything go in to Union Station, which has long been filled with nothing but potential. Union Station Alliance, which won the nod from RTD to redevelop the historic building, has big plans for a retail/restaurant mix underneath the hotel that will go on the…
Tonight is the longest night of the year, which means it’s your night to shine! Unleash your inner rock star at Markstar Karaoke at Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue; the weekly festivities (including drink specials, to give you some liquid courage) start at 10 p.m. For more…
It hasn’t been a good year for our economy, but it’s been a stellar year for the Denver restaurant scene, which continues to produce culinary heroes and push the envelope. I can’t even begin to guess how many meals I’ve eaten in restaurants over the past year, but I’m fairly…
The last review of 2011 took me back to Barolo Grill, where a year ago I had some very mediocre meals at soaring prices — which made me think that Barolo’s star was tarnished, and the legendary restaurant no longer lived up to its reputation. When I returned to Barolo…
There are dozens of holiday beers on tap around town, whether it’s at beer bars like the Falling Rock Taphouse and Freshcraft or at local breweries themselves. But there’s one style of beer that absolutely screams Christmas: peppermint porter…
Three years ago, triplets Jill, Jessica and Jennifer Emich bowed out of Boulder’s restaurant scene when they sold Trilogy, their 13th Street wine bar; it became the now-closed B-Side Lounge. Since then, the sisters have worked together on several projects: running a catering company called Blissful Sisters, managing the Gold…
With only a few days to go until Christmas, it’s time to ‘fess up: Have you been naughty or nice? For goodness’ sake, here’s hoping you’ve been on your very best behavior this year — because then you’re fully deserving of these six stupendous bottles. Read on for the continuation…
Phat Thai will definitely start serving at 11 a.m. today in Cherry Creek — the place was already bustling earlier this morning as this Denver offshoot of Mark Fischer’s Carbondale Phat Thai prepared to open the doors. Here’s a first look:…
The cocktail in question sounded fantastic: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, basil and balsamic reduction with a splash of coke. Although it didn’t quite live up to my expectations, the new restaurant/bar pouring it certainly did. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to…
Dana Rodriguez Bistro Vendôme 1420 Larimer Street 303-825-3232 www.bistrovendôme.com This is part one of my interview with Dana Rodriguez, exec chef of Bistro Vendôme. Part two of that interview will run in this space tomorrow. Last month, three lawyers swaggered into Bistro Vendôme for dinner. One was from Puerto Rico,…
Park Hill residents know the strip on Kearney Street between 22nd and 23rd avenues well. In a largely residential area, this block contains a bakery, an upscale restaurant, a pizzeria and now Neighbors at Park Hill, a new venture with an eclectic mix of clientele that makes it difficult to…
It’s been a long time coming, but we hear that Phat Thai — the Denver offshoot of Mark Fischer’s famed Carbondale restaurant — is opening at 11 a.m. today at 2900 East Second Avenue…
California or bust! This week Fifty Fifty Brewing, which is based in Truckee, California, will send Colorado some of its most sought-after, most expensive product: Eclipse, an oak-aged imperial stout. And it’s selling for close to $30 a bottle…
Eden, the restaurant that’s taken over the space at 3090 Downing Street that was once home to Tosh’s Hacienda, is hosting its inaugural Tweet Drive tonight. Donate one new, unwrapped toy or canned-food item and enjoy food-and-drink specials with Denver’s social media professionals and entrepreneurs. For more information, call 303-832-5482…
A year ago, after a series of lackluster meals at Barolo Grill, I begrudgingly paid a $200 tab and doubted that I’d ever return, concluding that Blair Taylor’s iconic restaurant was past its prime. “Barolo Grill,” I wrote, “needs to try a little harder to be Barolo Grill.”…
A year ago, news broke that home-grown burrito chain Chipotle was being scrutinized by the feds surrounding the company’s hiring of illegal immigrants, and that hundreds of employees would be laid off in Minnesota as a result. A few months later, the same fate would befall Chipotle’s outlets in Washington,…
Scott Taylor will be closing his Happy Coffee kiosk inside Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop this Friday, and then open a full-size coffee shop this spring at Ellsworth and Broadway, in the space now occupied by Fancy Tiger Crafts…
Just in time for winter: Highland is getting another yogurt joint. This one is Yogurt Guru, going into 3617 West 32nd Avenue. There’s already a Yogurt Guru in Cherry Creek. Follow @CafeWestword on Twitter and at facebook.com/denvercafesociety…
‘Tis the season to get obliterated with family members and co-workers, and just in time for those special events, Food & Wine has released its list of the fifty best bars in the country. And while you’re sure to find it a useful guide if you’re headed out of state,…
Fifty Fifty Brewing out of Truckee, California, is the latest out-of-state brewer planning to see if there is room in Denver’s crowded craft-beer market for another name. But Fifty Fifty will take an interesting tack, initially distributing just one beer here, its most sought-after, most expensive product: Eclipse, an oak-aged…
