Use the phrase “alternative protein” and most people think turkey instead of chicken. But at Edible Beats, the group that operates Linger, Root Down, Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox and the soon-to-open Vital Root (on Tennyson Street), the culinary team has been introducing yak, ostrich, goat, tempeh and other sources outside the…
Independent outfits, including craft-beer breweries, are popping up in the suburbs. Arvada will soon get its own Steuben’s — but it just lost the four-year-old Arvada Beer Company in Olde Town. Why? Says Hallie: Rent is at a premium in Olde Town…and there are too many similar restaurants and not much parking, which…
Rincon Argentino has been serving the hot pockets of South American goodness known as empanadas for more than three years in Boulder. In the fall of 2014, owners Christian and Karley Saber expanded into the space next door, doubling the restaurant’s seating capacity. But the Saber family thinks the demand…
January 29 marks the second anniversary for one of Denver’s favorite restaurants, Work & Class. And in true W&C fashion, owners Delores Tronco, Tony Maciag and Dana Rodriguez will be throwing a huge party on Monday, February 1, and giving all the proceeds to charity. Tronco explains that another year…
A new vegan eatery called Handy Diner opened last week in the former home of the D-Line Restaurant at 30th Avenue and Downing Street in Five Points. Owner Teri Font opened on a shoestring budget, so the new diner doesn’t look much different than its predecessor at the moment (the…
Over the past decade, many restaurants have come and gone on the 1500 block of Blake Street, which is overloaded with eateries. But the homegrown Jimmy’s Urban Bar & Grill stood out from the crowd from the minute it opened, winning fans and our Best of Denver 2015 burger award. With rents…
Tracking down specialty foods from underrepresented cultures can be tricky. The food of Spain, in particular, doesn’t get much attention in Denver, with very few restaurants devoted to Spanish cuisine or tapas done properly (especially since the wonderful Ondo’s in Cherry Creek closed two years ago). That’s why reader Roger…
Amid heavy burger competition, a heavy burger from a quiet little downtown bar won our Best Hamburger award last year. The Ditka burger at Jimmy’s Urban Bar & Grill stood out for its juicy half-pound burger beefed up with — more beef. Jimmy’s is a shrine to Chicago and so…
The Rackhouse Pub has finally reopened in its new location in RiNo, much to the relief of loyal fans. But somehow our story about the Rackhouse reopening failed to mention its award-winning mac and cheese, focusing instead on the beer and other delights. Says Crissy: I couldn’t be happier that The Rackhouse Pub…
Before AB InBev gobbled up the Breckenridge Brewery, it purchased 10 Barrel out of Bend, Oregon — and the news that 10 Barrel will now open a brewpub in RiNo, perhaps at Casselman’s, was not met with open arms — and mouths — by craft-beer enthusiasts here. Says Adam: Don’t bother…if Casselman’s is indeed…
Food halls are all the buzz these days, as developers invest big dollars in the concept and invite boutique restaurants to join their lineups. Avanti Food & Beverage is the Denver archetype, an incubator model that allows startups to sign short-term leases and test culinary ideas in a relatively low-risk…
No. 98: The Roasted Porchetta Sandwich at Brider Sure, Brider is one of the newest eateries in town, but the culinary team that has already found success with Oak at Fourteenth and Acorn has only needed a few turns of the rotisserie to start rolling out delish deli-style sandwiches (not…
Last week, we mentioned that Strange Grounds on South Broadway had closed and will soon become a sandwich shop called Samiches. But it turns out that Strange Grounds is not gone for good. A source with the coffeehouse indicates that the owner has found a new location at 1077 South…
Winter is in full swing and changing seasons mean changing menus. Out with the pumpkin, in with the citrus, kumquats and comfort food. Today, Black Eye Capitol Hill rolls out a new winter menu with some savory dishes, cocktails and desserts worth going out of your way for. Chef Alex…
Hearing nothing but praise for Four Friends Kitchen since it opened in Stapleton last March, I’d had it on my radar for a while, but quite frankly the restaurant’s reservation policy had turned me off from visiting. Rather than taking reservations on Open Table or simply not taking reservations at…
New year, new bar. Pon Pon opened at the very end of 2015 at 2528 Walnut Street; Lindsey Barlett offered a first look at the combo bar/gallery late last week. The spot in RiNo (or is that Five Points, as one reader points out on Facebook) is already attracting fans…and…
Heading out for brunch this morning? Lauren Monitz just served up her experience at Harman’s Eat & Drink, a brunch that she says not only staved off the hangover hangries, but also offered a “hipper” option in Cherry Creek. In fact, she says, This spot qualifies as one of the…
Dave Query’s Big Red F restaurant group just spun off the Post Brewing Co. in Lafayette with a new fast-casual version called GoodBird Kitchen, which opened Tuesday in Longmont. Guests will find the same great fried chicken — which made restaurant critic Gretchen Kurtz’s list of her top ten dishes…
Restaurant critic Gretchen Kurtz said goodbye this week, but only as the weekly restaurant reviewer. She’ll still be keeping an (anonymous) eye on the restaurant scene, but will be easing back on the nightly dinners out. Mark Antonation vows to eat more in 2016 — or at least more good…
Strange Grounds, the funky coffeehouse known for its open-mike night, is now closed on South Broadway. But there’s a sign on the door promising the arrival of Samiches in 2016. The sign also notes that the new eatery will serve gourmet sandwiches, pastas, salads, soups and homemade desserts. More pressing…
There’s certainly no shortage of traditional elements at the new Sushi Ronin, which opened on January 2 in Lower Highland — the first new restaurant of 2016. Japanese koi swim along a band of blue on one wall and touches of bamboo, rough-hewn timbers and brushstokes of Japanese script add…
No. 99: Bacon Shrimp and Grits at Bacon Social HouseWhen you find yourself at a restaurant called Bacon, bacon had better end up on your plate in some form. Fortunately, at Bacon there’s no shortage of cured pork belly in just about every dish — and even in a few…
