The Yard on Santa Fe, at the corner of West First Avenue and Santa Fe Drive, has been slowly taking shape ever since Renegade Brewing added a production facility at the former lumber yard two years ago. Since then, two fitness centers, Board Game Republic, Fin Art Co. (a design…
This great nation of ours holds as one of its dearest principles the words at the base of the Statue of Liberty, penned by Emma Lazarus: “‘Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.'” The words welcome the people of the world to make a…
Richard Sandoval has retooled the decade-old Zengo, but it’s not an improvement.
The Fat Jack’s Super Subs at 3326 Tejon Street in Lower Highland was robbed at gunpoint in the early-morning hours of Saturday, January 21. Owner Kyle Fabra says that the incident took place between 1 and 1:30 a.m. at the late-night sub shop. “Two guys came in dressed in red with…
Having a name like Brother Luck is almost as much as any chef needs in the way of publicity. But Luck and a growing number of other Colorado chefs are getting additional attention from recent appearances on the Food Network’s Chopped and other television shows. Brother Luck, who’s the fourth…
The neighborhood that until last summer didn’t even have an official name is beginning to heat up. The latest newcomer to put down roots in the area, which is mushrooming with new offices, condos and hotels, is Stella’s on 16th, opening this Friday, January 27. Owners Brian and Dawn “Stella”…
Readers are applauding the deal that will keep My Brother’s Bar open, rather than have it wiped off the face of Denver by another big development.
Burgers are big business in Denver, from longtime favorites that have defined the bar-food scene over the last several decades to newcomers with beefy reputations in other cities. Here are our top hamburger stories over the past six months, along with links to our original coverage. The only thing better…
Burgers, steaks and fried chicken were on the menu this week as Chuburger and STK made their Denver debuts and a pair of poultry purveyors — Yellowbelly and the Post Chicken & Beer — opened on opposite sides of town. It was a busy week as a total of seven…
The Thai Basil branch at 540 East Alameda Avenue closed a year ago, with a sign in the window indicating the place would reopen that spring after a renovation. That never happened and the building sat empty for the remainder of 2016. But a sign just went up indicating that…
While the Stanley Marketplace on the southeastern edge of the Stapleton neighborhood is far from full, there are already six food and beverage vendors open, serving tacos, fried chicken, craft beer, handmade chocolates and pastries, fresh-roasted coffee and beer-hall grub. Of the forty or so businesses currently committed to moving…
Vail chicken joint Yellowbelly came to town this week, with a fundraiser for No Kid Hungry last night and the official opening of its Stanley Marketplace eatery today. This is the third Yellowbelly since founders Barry Davis, Michael Friedberg and Eric Wuppermann opened the first in 2012 (there’s also a Boulder…
Lyons and Longmont have long enjoyed the food and brews put out by Oskar Blues in several locations, from the original bar and brewery in downtown Lyons to a restaurant, a burger bar and a tasting room in Longmont. But today the company opens its first all-season eatery in Denver…
There’s a whole lotta shaking going on in Denver’s burger scene. Last week Shake Shack, the fast-expanding chain founded by Danny Meyer in New York City in 2004, announced on its website that it is coming to Colorado this year: “Ain’t no mountain high enough! Shake Shack is trekking to…
No. 26: The Chicken Shawarma Sandwich at Edri’s International Market Edri’s International Market, at 3126 South Parker Road in Aurora, has a hidden surprise inside: a small eatery within the grocery store called Madinah Bakery & Open Flame Kabab. There you’ll find what appears to be a standard range of…
The secret to small-batch or craft coffee roasting is flexibility — because while mass production facilities are trying to carbon-copy their signature blends, the coffee geeks are trying to improve with each batch. “It’s an agricultural product,” owner of Jubilee Roasting Co. Peter Wanburg explains. “Instead of trying to mask…
Fine-dining veterans Alex Figura and Spencer White have teamed up at Dio Mio, a fast-casual pasta joint.
The National Western Stock Show is in full swing and beef is on our minds — both on the hoof and on the plate. Fortunately, the same goes for downtown steakhouse Elway’s, which is serving up a meaty flight until January 22. For $70, you’ll get a trio of beef…
What most bar-hoppers refer to as “South Broadway” actually straddles the line – Ellsworth Avenue – marking the beginning of official “South” street addresses in Denver. So some SoBo favorites – the Hornet, Punch Bowl Social, Historians Ale House – aren’t even in SoBo proper. As you head further down…
Zamzam is the name of the holy well in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia; legend has it that water miraculously sprang from the desert to ease the thirst of Abraham’s infant son, Ishmael. Zamzam is also the name of a local Middle Eastern market, deli and bakery that makes…
STK brought its chic steakhouse/lounge combo to Denver with VIP parties over the weekend as a warm-up for opening to the public tonight. With outposts in posh locations like Ibiza, Milan, Las Vegas and South Beach, the restaurant group still has a commitment to local talent; STK’s opening chef is…
We’ve all been faced with the “Where should we go?” question. Sometimes the answer is obvious, but other times we need help. Whether it’s finding the perfect place to celebrate the right occasion, determining what kitchen can accommodate an unusual dietary restriction, or maybe just discovering a new place to…
