“Once again, let it be known that Denver’s BBQ is atrocious,” wrote one commenter last week. It’s been an unusually tough year for barbecue in this town, with several of our longtime favorites closing up shop. But barbecue fans can expect big things come January, when the National Western Stock…
Matt Mine Atticus 1115 East Evans Avenue 720-459-8273 Twelve years is a long time to hold down the same job; in the restaurant industry, it’s nearly a lifetime. When chefs manage to stick around for more than a decade, it’s usually a sign that they’ve found a home where they…
Since a reader labeled Denver’s barbecue scene “atrocious,” readers have poured out their ideas of where to go for good Texas-style, good KC-style, good Carolina-style ‘cue. Still others have suggested that instead of worrying about barbecue, local diners should focus on what this city does well, including green chile. And…
Sunrise Sunset 7400 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge 303-423-8380 Michael Pollan famously proclaimed that we shouldn’t eat anything our great-grandparents wouldn’t recognize as food. Most of us play along with this theory by reading labels and skipping things that belong in the lab. But there’s another way to heed Pollan’s…
Nikki Hazamy and Donna Dempsey started Gypsy Juice over the summer, selling cold-pressed juices at music festivals and other special events around the state. In August, they opened a brick-and-mortar shop in Capitol Hill to serve juice and coffee to the neighborhood. But something was missing; with such a sunny,…
If you’ve noticed that the Denver restaurant scene is blowing up, you’re not alone. The dizzying number of new restaurants here and the competition pushing chefs and restaurateurs to give guests better dining experiences is getting national attention. Some of the resulting stories actually look into Denver’s changing reputation, focusing…
Regularly regarded as one of the best restaurants in Lower Highland, Duo is the little bistro that could. As one of the pioneers in standout farm-to-table cuisine in Denver, Duo applies the same approach to local sourcing and fresh ingredients to its weekend brunch, offering consistent, seasonal delight for your…
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…
