The Humble Pie Store is working on opening its new location on East Colfax Avenue next door to Cerebral Brewing (which just began selling brews in November), and while things aren’t quite ready yet, you can still get a taste of the baked goods before opening day. Head over to…
Last month, Tom Unterwagner and Steve Jankousky, owners of Tom’s Home Cookin’ in Five Points, put their restaurant up for sale. Fans of the Southern-style kitchen who lined up every weekday for lunch hoped that Tom’s would continue to serve the meatloaf, mac and cheese, chicken and dumplings, and other country…
Tonight the 41st annual Parade of Lights will wind its way through downtown Denver. We checked out the parade route, and recently served up our choices of Nine Places to Eat and Drink During the Parade of Lights — all of which offer good views of the action while also…
Bah, humbug! Yesterday, servers at Simms Steakhouse found out that they’ll have to work on Christmas — after already working on Thanksgiving, and knowing that they also have to work on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. “This came out of the blue,” says one Simms server. “This is just…
In southern Italy, the feast of the seven fishes is a traditional Christmas Eve banquet where family and friends gather to celebrate in typical Italian fashion (meaning lots of good food) while still maintaining a meatless day in accordance with Catholic practices. While the best place to experience such a…
Brian Coppom, director of the Boulder County Farmers’ Markets, which operates markets in Boulder and Longmont, has been named CEO of the year by ColoradoBiz — the first leader of a nonprofit to be recognized by the magazine. Coppom’s background is corporate, in telecommunications and technology, but his passion —…
Another old favorite on the Denver dining scene — Andre’s Confiserie Suise — will close on December 31, after 49 years. Until then, chef Bruno Gegenschatz will continue serving the cuisine of Europe, including daily specials (today’s are beef goulash, polenta and Brussel sprouts, or croute au fromage, sliced tomatoes and…
In the restaurant business, lines are growing fuzzier all the time. Crafted food that once would have been the stuff of fine kitchens is dished out of cafeteria-style lines, and fast-food chains have dabbled – largely unsuccessfully — in higher-end experiences. Fast food vs. fine isn’t the only binary distinction…
A venerable Cherry Creek fixture is calling it quits after 49 years. Andre’s Confiserie Suisse opened in 1967 but will bake its last confection on December 31. The bakery is known for its tortes, pastries, croissants, quiches and other European specialties as well as its daily lunch with no permanent…
Uncle Joe’s Hong Kong Bistro opened nearly a year ago as a fast-casual Chinese eatery with a short menu of mix-and-match traditional proteins and starches. But the counter-service model was quickly ditched and by spring the restaurant was offering a full-service menu to theater-goers and conventioneers at its location in…
‘Tis the season for family dinners — often at restaurants that are not designed for kids. The Old Spaghetti Factory, which Gretchen Kurtz just reviewed, is an ideal spot for a family gathering, with plenty to keep young customers amused. But many other spots around town are designed as places…
A year ago, Grant Williams, then bar manager at the Coral Room in West Highland, decided to buy the restaurant from his boss, who was putting it up for sale after ten years. Williams and longtime friend and now co-owner Raymond Childs had visions of a neighborhood bistro that emphasized…
With the holidays come hordes of visiting family members, bringing with them a need to find somewhere, anywhere, that the beleaguered host could take a group to eat. Gretchen Kurtz recently reviewed just such a spot, an oldie and, surprisingly, a goodie: The Old Spaghetti Factory. While the 43-year-old restaurant may…
Summer is the season to get out and explore new things — unfamiliar dishes at restaurants, an undiscovered hiking trail that winds through a mysterious valley. But as winter approaches and icy winds and dark days force us inside, we yearn for what’s safe. This is the time of year…
Latke love developed quite a cult following when it opened in Park Hill a few years ago after its start as a market vendor in 2011. But fans of the crispy potato cakes topped with classic ingredients like apple sauce and lox as well as playful fare like green chile…
No. 5: Fall Squash Carpaccio at the Squeaky BeanA question might pop into your head when you read the description for the Squeaky Bean’s fall squash carpaccio: “I don’t even know what a musquee de provence is, and you want me to eat it raw?” You can rest easy though,…
With more than twenty restaurants and bars opening in the metro area in November, a couple of trends stood out. Barbecue continues to heat up the dining scene, with four smokehouses opening from Aurora to Westminster. If the sheer number of new ‘cue joints opening this year means more competition…
The lights are bright downtown, since the Grand Illumination on Friday night lit up Denver from the City and County Building to Union Station. But crowds heading to the center of the city for the holidays illuminate another issue: concerns about the 16th Street Mall. Says Christa: Honestly, the homeless don’t…
With one of the biggest national pig-outs of the year just behind us, getting through a fridge full of Thanksgiving leftovers may be more on the minds of Denverites than hitting the grocery store or going out to eat. But give it a week of pilgrim sandwiches and turkey tostadas,…
His quest has hit some rough patches, but it looks like all of James Bertini’s efforts are finally bearing fruit. Earlier this month, in a pre-trial ruling, a federal court in California canceled the trademark for “urban homesteading” that its owner — the Dervaes Institute of Pasadena, California, a self-described…
Chef/restaurateur Justin Brunson has been expanding his meaty restaurant empire this year, with the opening of Honor Society downtown and the soon-to-open Masterpiece Kitchen in Lowry adding to his collection of two Masterpiece Delis (in Lower Highland and Uptown) and LoHi pork palace Old Major. But for his latest venture,…
Ignite Ale House and Kitchen opened on Sheridan Boulevard in July after a fast remodel job that converted it from a Woody’s Tavern outpost. But after only five months, Ignite failed to catch fire and is now closed. The Arvada Ignite was an offshoot of the popular Ignite Burgers &…
