Restaurants

“Recognition for Root Shoot Whiskey is also recognition for the soil, sun, sweat and stubbornness that went into making it.”

Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, an institution in the western suburbs since 1942, prepares a final sale after years of adversity.

This restaurant wasn’t about the food. It was about the experience.

A local mini-chain makes a breakfast sandwich that’s reason to rise and shine.

“I always knew I wanted to go back to doing tea. All my own tea blends and everything…I wanted to open up a little tea house, traditional tea.”

Mendocino Farms opened in Cherry Creek, while Mister Oso and Aviano headed to Boulder.

“We’re proud of what we and our team have achieved, connecting our community to Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and producers.”

“No complicated menu, no hour-long queues. Just use nice potatoes, good beef tallow, and you should be golden.”

New beverage hall pours ski-town brews, craft cocktails and wine, with Pancho Poncho faves and nods to the old Gov’s Park

“I didn’t even like to eat mushrooms, like even on a pizza. I just wasn’t the mushroom guy.”

Despite its name, this Korean BBQ joint offers a carnivore-heavy experience – and that’s not a bad thing.

“So we really pride ourselves on being a chef-driven neighborhood sandwich shop, but one of our key missions is really to just wow with unexpected flavors and friendliness.”

Mom deserves a day off…but so do you!

She was a refugee, community activist and victim of neighborhood violence; on May 2, her convicted shooter was sentenced to life in prison.

With two founders on the list of up-and-coming chefs, this is definitely a restaurant to watch.

I started my career at Westword and now I’m home again, filling in for Molly Martin while she’s out on medical leave.

“We’re bringing something truly special to downtown, and we couldn’t be more excited!”

The awards were announced at the Craft Brewers Conference on May 1.

“The opportunity to share our cuisine, our culture, our community and our identity – not only to the local travelers, but to a global audience – is incredibly important.”

This is just the latest honor for the watering hole in the Cole neighborhood.