It’s not easy to find quality sushi in the suburbs, but Fontana Sushi, 8601 West Cross Drive, #F4 in Littleton, is an oasis in a desert of Olive Gardens and Chili’s storefronts. Yes, it’s also part of a chain; this branch is owned by brothers Quiang and Sky Chen (Kevin…
A year ago this week, Westword’s cover story was Laura Shunk’s “The Truck Stops Here,” a look at the spanking-new phenomenon — in Denver, at least — of gourmet food trucks. Steuben’s, the first truck to take to the streets, was the focus of that piece, but it wasn’t long…
Yes, it’s only June 1, but Denver is already making plans for the Great American Beer Festival, which takes place here September 29-October 1. Tickets go on sale at the end of this month, and brewers are thinking about what categories to enter (or brewing up some specialties and hiding…
At this newly renovated watering hole, where I was graced by the presence of a friendly albeit pushy street dweller who bellied up to the bar with me, I sampled the chips and queso, which I probably should have shared — but I didn’t. Sorry, dude. Can you guess where…
It’s been five months since the Wynkoop and Breckenridge breweries revealed that they were merging their finances and operations, but it’s going to be a while longer before the Wynkoop can start producing its beer at Breckenridge as it had planned. The federal Alcohol Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau (TTB),…
Arik Markus Row 14 891 14th Street 303-825-0100 www.row14denver.com This is part one of my interview with Arik Markus, executive chef of Row 14. Part two of my chat with Markus will run in this space tomorrow. Arik Markus is the chef equivalent of Iron Man on steroids. He races…
The dining scene saw lots of action last month, including the opening of two new spots in the 500 block of East Colfax — and the surprise closings of two Mark Tarbell restaurants in the Streets at SouthGlenn, including the one that served our Best Burger for 2011. Here’s the…
It’s going to be hot today, perfect weather for some ice cream. It’s already hot in the comments section of Laura Shunk’s “Denver’s five best spots for ice cream” post, where readers are melting for Sweet Action, giving Liks the deep freeze and, in the case of anon, asking Shunk…
Le Central will host this round of D.I.N.E.: Dinner, Ideas ‘N Exchange, with poet laureate David Mason discussing “The Poet and the West.” The Colorado Humanities-organized event starts at 6 p.m. and costs $35; for reservations, call 303-863-8094 or go to www.lecentral.com. To learn more about Colorado Humanities, visit www.coloradohumanities.org…
Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource Program. You can…
There was no brawl, no last-minute demands, no squealing and no bloodshed. Instead, at 5 p.m. on Sunday at Euclid Hall, two monkey-masked men jumped out of a van, raced up the stairs and delivered a pig — a pig for ransom that had been stolen in broad daylight just…
When TAG owners Troy Guard and Leigh Sullivan-Guard decided to extend their reach in Larimer Square — to an underground spot on a newly remodeled walkway — they didn’t have much to work with: The tiny space had no hood, no gas range and, really, no kitchen. So they focused…
Frank and Dina Berta want their new restaurant, Frank’s Kitchen, to be the go-to spot for the Whittier neighborhood. “We’ve gotten a very positive response,” says Dina of Frank’s, a breakfast and lunch joint that opened May 19. “I think the neighborhood is glad to see some activity here. We…
An old friend was coming over for lunch the other day, and I wanted to make something special for him. He’s a family man who works his ass off to support them and, needless to say, doesn’t get to hang out with the fellas very often. I had some duck…
Italian wines can be hard to love. They’re unabashedly old world, full of mouthwatering acidity, brazenly tannic, and as terroir-driven as they come. They’re also endlessly intriguing. Each of Italy’s winemaking regions tells the unique, richly historic tale of its evolution from independent city-state right up to its unification with…
It’s finally warm and sunny, and we can’t imagine a better way to celebrate the summery weather than with a big dish of frozen yogurt — especially since you can get it for free today at the the Golden Spoon at 20209 East Smoky Hill Road in Centennial (or Aurora,…
The Food Truck Renegades — a posse of food trucks comprised of Street Eats, the Crock Spot, Biscuit Bus, Steuben’s, Max Lunch, Brava Pizzeria, Stick It to Me, The Bon Bon Buggy, Mikes2 Kitchen, Mythos Greek and Sweet Revenge Cupcakes — held its summer kick-off party on Friday night at…
Denver’s Del Norte Brewing Company, which specializes in Mexican-style craft lagers, is working on a new beer that could be in bottles by the end of June. The as-yet-unnamed beer is an amber lager, similar to Bohemia, but more hop-forward, says brewery co-owner Joe Fox. A test batch is on…
Great Divide’s monthly beer-and-cheese pairing is always a good draw — and there’s lots more taking place this week in Denver’s foodie scene. Here’s what’s on the menu:…
A film production crew from Eat St., a television show on the Cooking Channel hosted by James Cunningham, a guy who worships — and chases — the nationwide street-food movement, is in town this week to shoot several Denver pavement cuisine pushers, beginning today at 11 a.m. with molecular magician,…
An early nomination for mother of the year: Stevie Hickey. The 22-year-old Pennsylvania woman, who has a one-month-old and a three-year-old, decided to spread some “parsley butter” — kept in a tub of “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” — on toast as a treat for a couple of children…
While the above snap doesn’t come anywhere close to depicting the real life enormity of the gut bomb in the bowl — a massive biscuit straddling fried chicken — suffice it to say that a half dozen of us took swipes at it, and still had plenty to share. Can…
