While the rest of you were in Denver, languishing in the beat of the summer heat, thousands of culinary cognoscenti, many of them heeled in stilettos and outfitted in backless black dresses showcasing perfect spray tans, spent the weekend at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen hobnobbing with some…
Dana Rodriguez, who’s spearheaded the kitchen at Bistro Vendome for just over two years, may be one of the most unheralded chefs in Denver, but that’s about to change: In late July, she’ll leave that kitchen behind to become the executive chef-partner of Work & Class, a new restaurant that…
Tomorrow afternoon, Izakaya Den will start its second week of service in its new location. Half of its new location, that is. Construction is continuing on the second floor of the new building, which will more than double the capacity of Izakaya Den — as well as give the place…
From souvlaki to baklava, this year’s Greek Festival offered enough traditional Greek foods to keep the salivary glands sweating. The festival took place at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church from June 14 to 16 and combined food with a carnival, live music, and dance performances that all celebrated Greek history. Continue…
A torteria in Cherry Creek? That was the idea Alex Gurevich had when he opened Ay Caramba!, a full-service spot that focuses on the Mexican sandwiches. But while the neighborhood could certainly use more casual places, Ay Caramba! could also use some spice — according to both Gretchen Kurtz, who…
The folks at PETA know a little something about avoiding meat, and they recently came up with a list of the top ten vegan-friendly cities in America. And while Denver has its share of vegan-friendly options, Boulder was the only Colorado city that made the list. Turn the page to…
Cafe Society dished our four Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a shrimp stir-fry from Makan Mayalsian Cafe, to a still-unidentified frozen strawberry margarita poured in a cactus glass, to a Greek frappé from a restaurant-bar that just began serving brunch…
If you’re looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, one of the best resources available is the Humane Society’s weekly recipe mailer, which delivers a different delicious vegan meal to your inbox once every seven days. This penne-based dish (adapted from Nut Butter Universe) is a fabulous meal…
It’s only day two of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and at least one local chef has already made a huge splash, running laps around the pool at a Denver FIVE party…and bombing it with liquid nitrogen. “I think that’s the first time anyone has probably done that…
This week Gretchen Kurtz tasted the tortas at Ay Caramba!, Mark Antonation continued his quest on Federal Boulevard with a stop at Dalat Vietnamese, and Lori Midson spoke with David Lindberg of Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria about his focus “on being the best pizzeria in Park Meadows.” And there was lots…
The golden arches have nixed their Angus third pounders and replaced them with three new specialty quarter pounders, one spicy, one with bacon (allegedly a new, thicker, Applewood-smoked bacon), and one with….lettuce and tomato. The new burgers are marked for the permanent-items list gracing the McMenu of ever-revolving fast food…
The Wall Tavern recently opened at 1112 Santa Fe Drive offering a “chill vibe, casually strong drinks, and our relaxing nature,” according to its Facebook page. Owners Isiah Pachner and Justin Cooper wanted to incorporate an arty feel to the place since they are located in the Art District on…
At Ay Caramba!, the spot in Cherry Creek I review this week, you can get four kinds of cerveza on draft, not to mention a chelada (Tecate with lime juice), toro (Negra Modelo with limemade and citrus vodka) and a paloma (tequila and grapefruit juice). But more traditional low-octane libations…
Do paleo eaters look good naked? First time author Peggy Emch thinks so. Creator of the paleo nutrition and lifestyle blog, The Primal Parent, Emch released Primal Moms Look Good Naked: A Mother’s Guide to Achieving Beauty through Excellent Health last week. Challenging the belief that pregnant women and new…
Pop culture can inspire some strange culinary creations; a creep-tastic example is Alamo Drafthouse’s new duo of wines based on Silence of the Lambs: “The Cannibal Chianti,” a nod to Hannibal Lecter, connoisseur of two-legged protein, and “Suit Yourself Pinot Grigio,” an homage to Buffalo Bill, our favorite lotion enthusiast…
Scratch Burrito & Happy Tap opened on Tuesday in the former home of Shazz, and quickly inspired discussions of 1) the geographic boundaries of the Berkeley neighborhood, 2) how much a burrito should cost and 3) whether burritos are authentic Mexican fare. But ultimately, no matter the origins of the…
Last night’s Twin Peaks bikini contest came off without a hitch — and without many clothes. Women from all 34 locations of the Twin Peaks breastaurants across the country had come to Denver to compete in several different categories — appearance, energy and personality — in order to win the…
Last night’s fifth annual Hot Rocks Griller Challenge at Elway’s Cherry Creek, a benefit for the Denver Health Foundation’s male-based programs, was scorching hot…in more ways than one: The blazing sun beamed through the fire-haze on the sun-kissed bodies (the event is unparalleled in its people-watching), while fifteen of Denver’s…
Pete Marczyk and Barbara Macfarlane do not leave their work behind when they leave Marczyk Fine Foods and head for their great old Denver house with the big, new kitchen. They often bring some of their market’s choicest ingredients home with them and cook up a feast. Oh, baby, it’s…
The fact that this restaurant was bereft of bodies during a recent dinner there last week bewilders me, because the food coming form the kitchen, including this excellent shrimp stir-fry, deserves an appreciative crowd. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to…
David Lindberg Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria 8439 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree 303-799-8900 bonannobrotherspizzeria.com This is part two of my interview with Dave Lindberg, exec chef of Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria; part one of our conversation ran yesterday. Most memorable meal in Denver that you’ve ever had: My going-away dinner at…
Ten years ago, getting one of the legions of Atkins adherents to eat a slice of bread was like trying to talk your way out of a parking ticket: impossible. I’ve tried many times and lost on both accounts, as recently as this morning, when a guy wrote me a…
