The news that Krewe Crescent City BBQ had closed, joining a long list of now-shuttered barbecue joints around town, prompted one reader to share his opinion that Denver’s barbecue is “atrocious.” That, of course, inspired other readers to defend their favorite ‘cue spots around town. And still others suggested that…
Green chili. Red chili. Chili rellenos. Chili con queso. The word stood out on the menu like an intentional affront, dismissing all notions of regional American-Mexican food with a simple refusal to differentiate between two vowels at the end of a single, all-important word. At Brewery Bar II, though, the…
After more than a year of delays, the Meadowlark Kitchen quietly opened its doors two weeks ago to little fanfare. The small eatery next door to the popular underground bar and music venue, the Meadowlark, originally announced the beginning of construction in September of 2013, but contractor delays pushed the…
While the warm patio days of summer are just a distant memory this chilly December week, a new restaurant in the Hangar 2 development in Lowry wants to transport you to sunny and warm San Diego.North County, which opens today for dinner, has a menu that features Baja fish tacos…
Crave Dessert Bar reopened for regular business in the Spire Building downtown on Friday after a red-carpet grand opening party on Thursday night. Owners Darrell Naughton and Allen Milham closed Crave and the neighboring Organic Pizza Co., which they also owned, in November to remodel, expanding the dessert bar into…
Krewe Crescent City BBQ closed last week, capping off what’s been a tough year for Denver barbecue. We lost the last outpost of longtime favorite Big Papa’s; Country Time closed its doors; Big Hoss left Tennyson. But there have been gains: Tennyson Street BBQ is now smokin’ in Berkeley, Ragin’…
As soon as our photographers got news that the Denver Cat Company was open today, there was a rush to get some face time with the cuddly kitties. Danielle Lirette was there first, snapping shots of the friendly felines and equally personable owner, Sana Hamelin. Keep reading for more photos…
This week in Cafe Society, Gretchen Kurtz visited Adelita’s Cocina Y Cantina to find out why the Tuesday special is the taco the town. The Denver Cat Company, only the third cat cafe in the U.S., opened its door today — but only a little, since the owner didn’t want…
The Source was jumping yesterday, but even so, we’re not quite sure it needs a bathroom with room for 185 people. Or does that sign refer to the capacity for another space in the converted warehouse? To clear up the mystery, we went straight to the source: Source developer Kyle…
No. 59: Curry Puffs at Suvipa Thai Food 1015 South Federal Boulevard 720-379-6038 Suvipa Thai hasn’t been open long, but the kitchen is already going strong, serving up some of the brightest and most flavorful Thai dishes we’ve dug into recently. While the standards — pungent pad Thai that’s not…
The day is finally here — after many twists and turns and much anticipation, the Denver Cat Company is now open for business, serving coffee and kitty love on Tennyson Street in the Berkeley neighborhood. Eight adoptable cats will be in house, courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue, at…
Tengu opened earlier this week with almost no advance notice, no website and not even a sign with the ramen shop’s name on the outside of the building. Tucked into the back corner of the Industry development on Brighton Boulevard, it would be easy to mistake it for a loading…
With the season changing soon, so are the menu items at many restaurants. This week, the love child of modern dining and comfort food, Steuben’s, has added several items to its always-tasty menu. (Don’t worry, the crispy Brussels sprouts aren’t going away. Ever.) One noteworthy change to the menu lives…
This week Gretchen Kurtz reviews Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina, a welcoming spot whose deals are undeniable — but a few dishes there could use some work, she says. Or not, respond readers. “Whoever wrote this is an idiot,” writes one. “Maybe you should go to the doctor and get your…
Ambitious downtown eatery Stout Street Social opened today, with an intentionally eclectic menu for an area that’s thick with businesspeople, tourists, conventioneers and theater-goers but isn’t necessarily known as a destination dining zone (unless you think Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a great destination). Concept Restaurants, which operates a handful…
For the second year in a row, Denver International Airport has been named one of the top ten airports in the United States for healthy options by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization. DIA ranks seventh, with a restaurant lineup that “features an array of…
Biju’s Little Curry Shop hums with color and spice, the result of owner and chef Biju Thomas’s childhood in the state of Kerala, India. Biju’s opened earlier this week, serving curries and other delights from southern India; Thomas says more unique dishes will be available starting next week when his…
Apparently someone took the word “house” in the name of downtown beer bar Yard House a little too literally. As 9 News reported yesterday, a man who had been living in the ceiling above the 16th Street Mall restaurant had to be rescued after he became stuck in a wall…
The only thing hotter than good green chile? The discussion over which state has the better version — New Mexico or Colorado. Mark Antonation is on a verde journey this month in Ethniche, and his recent visit to Tacos Jalisco sparked another round in the NM v. CO debate –…
Sushi Den’s 30th anniversary is this month (the actual day is Christmas Eve) and although the restaurant is not in the habit of running specials or discounts, owners Toshi and Yasu Kizaki have held a few small events throughout the year to show appreciation for regular customers. The most recent…
As major fans of savory breakfasts, we love a good plate of eggs Benedict. There’s something about the combination of a soft poached egg, a crunchy English muffin and a lake of creamy sauce kissed with lemon that makes for the perfect kick-start to a morning or a cure for…
Erich Rosenberg talks fast and moves between subjects even faster. You might blame it on the coffee; after all, he’s the head roaster for Novo Coffee, so continuous coffee-tasting is a big part of his job. But after you listen for a few minutes, it’s clear that his energy is…
