Sean Huggard, the former executive chef at Black Pearl (1529 South Pearl Street) and Encore (2550 East Colfax Avenue), hung up his whites on July 9, got hitched and is currently on his honeymoon. But he’ll return in plenty of time to open his own place, Newport’s, late this…
The sandwich: Meatloaf Sandwich What’s on it: Meatloaf, grilled onions, white American cheese, and BBQ sauce or ketchup on toasted sourdough bread. Where to get it: Delaney’s Deli (7007 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood, 303-936-3354) How much:$6.95 Meat Loaf. It was your mom’s fallback – for good or for bad -…
I had a pretty good turn-out for my first book signing at Katie Mullen’s a couple weeks ago. There was a good crowd, plenty of drinking, lots of laughs. Surprisingly, lots of people seemed to be very excited about finally getting their hands on a copy of my book (Cooking…
Q: What’s the highest rated television show in the history of everything? A: American Idol. Q: And who is the most high-profile judge on American Idol? A: Simon Cowell. That’s right. And if there’s one organization in the world that knows how to exploit celebrity (even if it happens to be “celebrity”…
Just what South Federal Boulevard needs: Another godforsaken taqueria. No, I’m serious, because if you ever read this space, then you know by now that the whole reason why I was born was to eat and breathe tacos, that my documented unwholesome addiction to carnitas, barbacoa and al pastor is…
As reported here last week, Toshi and Yazu Kizaki are expanding their empire on South Pearl Street. The brothers who own Sushi Den and Izakaya Den just slapped down over seven figures to buy the building at 1501 South Pearl, and plan to transform the longtime Seams Like Olde Times…
Without question, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, although I rarely touch food in the morning (unless you count coffee with cream as a food group), so the all yolk-y eggs, bacon (and more bacon), ham (one slice is never enough), sausage (double that), fresh blueberry flapjacks, eggs…
Buca di Beppa is touting a new beginning — or “beggining,” if you look closely at the subject line — by sending a half-off coupon to prospective members of its club. You can’t use those coupons in downtown Denver, of course; the Buca location at 1400 Market Street has been…
Chopsticks China Bistro, the excellent Chinese restaurant whose name is a complete misnomer, insomuch that there is nothing remotely bistro-ish about it, is closing its location at 2990 West Mississippi Avenue in mid-August, only to open a few days later in the former Bourbon Street Pizza space at 5117 South…
We’d timed our exit as skillfully as possible, Laura and I. The bill was paid, the plates cleared, and we were sitting at our table at Mel’s Bar and Grill almost silently, our heads down, making just enough uncomfortable small talk to dissuade anyone from coming over and starting a…
There’s a new farmers’ market in the heart of downtown Denver. Three months ago, the spot at 15th and California streets that’s now home to Tiri’s Garden and the Tiri’s Garden Farmers’ Market was an empty asphalt lot, a plot of well-positioned real estate that seemed destined to remain vacant…
Lunch: There are all sorts of terrific lunch deals throughout our fine city, but every day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the fine folks at Pollo Cabana, a great little Mexican joint at12131 East Iliff Avenue, dole out some of the best bargains around, including nine lunch specials for…
Sure, the plate could be Texas barbecue — if not for those french fries. It could be some fancy-pants dinner entrée — if not for that ugly tin cup in the corner (which, by the way, was filled with coarse-grain mustard). Yes, the above picture looks like it could be…
Today, amid the familiar tastes at Civic Center Eats, you’ll also find Karen Wee Lin Beckman and her Wee Bites Malaysian snack food. Beckman arrived in Denver via Australia, where she spent ten years, after being born and raised in Malaysia. “Of all the flavors I’ve tasted, I still think…
Starbucks is apparently feeling flush, or maybe they’re just trying to pass off their pastries to all those cynics (like me) who normally bypass the glass counter shelved with muffins, apple fritters, bagels, banana bread, oat bars and oatmeal cookies in favor of a good ‘ol cup of java. Either…
Yup, you read that headline right. Nine75, the embattled hipster enclave and jumped-up comfort food joint inside the Beauvallon complex at 975 Lincoln Street, is finally throwing in the towel. Nine75 was already closed once, by original owner Jim Sullivan, then rescued and revived by the guys from the Jet…
Beginning at 6 p.m. tonight — and then every Monday night until you hear otherwise — TAG, Troy Guard’s new restaurant in Larimer Square at 1441 Larimer Street, will transform its lower level into “TAG-Underground,” a subterranean food hall, movie house and cocktail emporium geared toward industry types. But even…
Based on the picture above, you’re probably thinking, “This week’s Market Report is fruiter than Lloyd on Entourage.” And you would be absolutely correct!After a quick sweep of the Boulder Farmer’s Market, I found four fruits for sale, three of which I bought (the other being apricots). I figured I’d…
I recently got an e-mail from Chris asking one of the classic questions posed to restaurant writers in young food cities:”Westword always posts reviews of restaurants in the metro area, but have you ever done a review of late-night restaurants? I work nights and am usually up for some food…
It looks like the Rib Shack, 4736 East Colfax Avenue, which was reviewed last October in Our Weekly Bread, has gone under, replaced by something called Atomic Wings. Not that I should be surprised. This odd looking A-frame building – possibly a former Der Wienerschnitzel – has also been home…
Clifford Crunch Cascadian Farm Organic Rating: Two-and-a-half spoons out of four: Cereal description: Light-tan oat and barley bits formed into a variety of shapes; they resemble an arrowhead, a clover and a fish that could be mistaken for a Christian symbol by those who want to make eating a prayerful…
McDonald’s is celebrating the thirtieth birthday of the Happy Meal by bringing back a favorite Happy Meal toy: Ty Teenie Beanie Babies. The happy chain kicked off its four-week celebration this weekend in Minneapolis, which McDonald’s has named the “Happiest City for Families,” based on such “family-fun criteria” as the…
