Ruth’s Chris Steak House returned to Denver this week, opening in a 10,000 square foot spot on 15th Street just seven blocks away from the location the New-Orleans-based chain left five years ago. Mayor Michael Hancock was on hand to cut the ribbon — and the steak. “Welcome back to…
Sathya and Sujatha Narayan — an architect and a realtor, respectively, and both natives of Southern India — had never run a restaurant, but when they moved to Denver ten years ago and saw a gaping hole in Denver’s Indian food scene, they couldn’t resist picking up a strip-mall spot…
Pete’s Patio Bar in southeast Denver — formerly Prickly Pete’s — will be serving its last pints Sunday night, since the bar has been sold to the owners of Jonesy’s, Horseshoe Lounge and Bar Car. “I just sold the place, nothing dramatic,” says current owner Scott Happel. See also: Best…
I love chocolate chip cookies and Rice Krispies treats, but it’s always a letdown when I see them wrapped in Saran by the register at fast-casual spots. Why not offer desserts more in sync with the menu? That’s why I appreciated the globally-inspired desserts at the Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria in…
The chef of the joint that serves the chicken-liver pâté in the above snap has been suspended (doctor’s orders) from eating it, which sucks. On the upside, it just means more for me, at least until my own doctor steers me back toward kale. Can you guess where I’m eating?…
Steve Scott Babettes 3350 Brighton Boulevard 303-993-8602 cbabettes.wix.com/babettes This is part two of my interview with Steve Scott, owner of Babettes at the Source; part one of our conversation ran yesterday. Are there any current trends or innovators in the bread world that you find particularly interesting? Chad Robertson of…
Barb Macfarlane and Pete Marczyk, husband-and-wife founders of Marczyk Fine Foods, were so excited about the Denver Broncos going to the Super Bowl that their talented staffers dressed up the Marczyk cow in Broncos gear for the weekly newsletter, right over over some tasty ideas for Super Bowl snacks. And…
Even before Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria existed, Kristy Socarras Bigelow was a poster child for the American Dream. A Cuban-American from Miami whose family didn’t allow her to go to college — “Cuban moms are strict,” she explains — she’d fashioned a successful career for herself, opening Cuba Cuba Cafe &…
If you were going to bet the mayor of Seattle on the outcome of Sunday’s big game, what would you make part of the wager? Denver mayor Michael Hancock and Seattle mayor Ed Murray settled the terms of their bet in a conference call on Monday. Should the Broncos win,…
Super Bowl Sunday is quickly approaching, and Denver is abuzz with optimistic anticipation. For those who don’t plan on watching the game at home, there are plenty of options around town. Many of Denver’s favorite bars are throwing viewing parties or serving up specials to make the big game even…
Michel Wahaltere has cooked all over Colorado, most recently at Gisella, in Aspen, which closed last year. He was the opening chef of Campo de Fiori in Cherry Creek — now Pikkas; the original exec chef of the 9th Door in LoDo; the opening chef of MiniBAR, a concept that…
Breakfast — and brunch — are my favorite meals of the week, and while there’s no shortage of egg dishes in the Mile High City, the bacon-and-egg dish at this particular restaurant has become one of my all-time favorites. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives…
Curt and Pam Sims, the married couple — and owners — of Lime, have been nothing short of busy, simultaneously closing and reopening their signature series of Lime cantinas, which got their start more than a decade ago on Larimer Square. In 2012, they closed the Larimer Square location and…
Steve Scott Babettes 3350 Brighton Boulevard 303-993-8602 cbabettes.wix.com/babettes This is part one of my interview with Steve Scott, owner of Babettes at the Source; part two of our conversation will run tomorrow. Somewhere, the American queen of French cooking is smiling. And Steve Scott, the owner/baker of Babettes, which opened…
In A Federal Case, I’ll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard — south to north — within Denver city limits. I’ll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I’ll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here’s the…
Furr’s got its start in New Mexico in 1946, when Roy Furr opened his first spot in Hobbs. From there it grew into a regional chain of family restaurants, ultimately morphing from Furr’s Cafetaria to Furr’s Fresh Buffet & Family Dining. But today if you want to dine at any…
Range, says Paul Nagan, “is a name I came up with because of its significant ties to cooking and Colorado: mountain range, free range, open range and cooking range.” Nagan, the former executive chef of Zink Kitchen + Bar, recently left his post there to take on a new restaurant…
Going to the Super Bowl is a dream for most Denverites — and the Holy Grail for football fans. But at $2,000 (or much, much more) per ticket, that dream is out of reach for most people. Still, eight students at Metropolitan State University of Denver, two recent graduates and…
I’m not a day drinker, but yesterday’s blast of arctic air convinced me to do away with old habits and embrace a hot cocktail with plenty of bourbon, apple cider and a cinnamon stick tossed in for good measure. Day drinking isn’t so bad after all. Can you guess where…
“Welcome back to Denver,” proclaimed Denver mayor Michael Hancock, who held his knife steady as he sliced into a bloody filet at yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the beefy, New Orleans-based shrine to cow that reopened last night in a swanky, 10,000-square-foot space in downtown Denver, nearly…
The Wildflower Cafe can easily be described as “intimate” — the tiny dining room holds just a half-dozen tables; there’s also a minuscule bar area and a couple of tables outside for those willing to brave the elements this time of year. So even if you show up early for…
In his Super Bowl bet with Seattle’s mayor, Denver mayor Michael Hancock wagered a sampling of some of this city’s green chile — including the version served up at Jack-n-Grill. That’s the restaurant that Mark Antonation finally reached in his travels up Federal Boulevard last week, and he praised the…
