Barbecue in Denver
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Have we reached peak barbecue in town? Why are all these meat-smoking fiends popping up in Colorado, a state not known for its barbecue tradition? The real question is, who cares, as long as the ‘cue is as good as it is at the Ghost? Bob Sargent’s Boulder smokehouse opened in late 2015 and promptly […]
Globe Hall, located in the historic Globeville neighborhood, is known for its post oak-smoked BBQ and for hosting up-and-coming touring acts. Before they played the Mission Ballroom and Red Rocks, artists such as Charley Crockett, Billy Strings, Oliver Tree, Black Pumas, Sierra Ferrell, Lane 8 and many more played at Globe Hall. It’s a fun, […]
GQue owner Jason Ganahl competed on the competitive barbecue circuit for years, earning the Rocky Mountain BBQ Association’s Team of the Year award and placing high in several of the top national competitions sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. His recipes translate well to a restaurant setting, and his meats are among the most […]
GQue owner Jason Ganahl competed on the competitive barbecue circuit for years, earning the Rocky Mountain BBQ Association’s Team of the Year award and placing high in several of the top national competitions sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. His recipes translate well to a restaurant setting, and his meats are among the most […]
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Grillin’ Wings & Things is located in a small storefront in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood. The menu features traditional chicken wings, mini bone-in pork shank “wings” and fourteen wing sauces, most of which are housemade, and include everything from a sweet ginger Thai to a mango habanero. And all the wings — pig and chicken […]
Hong Kong is famous for its siu mei, a blanket term that covers many roasted meats. Although siu mei is easy to find in many American cities with a vibrant Chinatown, it’s a rarer treat in Denver, where Chinese restaurants tend to offer a mishmash of specialties from all over the country. And Hong Kong […]
When Jabo Lawson found a permanent address for his once-mobile barbecue operation, he did a quick makeover, cramming overstuffed booths into the former home of a Heavenly Hams. Now blessed with an actual kitchen, he traded in his little outdoor barbecue pit — the same type that masters in southern Texas and Louisiana use — […]
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The Larimer Lounge does one thing better than anyone else in the area: It brings the rock. Sure, the venue has brought in indie-rock progenitors like Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Sebadoh, but it’s also seen acts like Arcade Fire and Bat for Lashes, which have since outgrown the venue. You’ll feel like a member […]
This multi-roomed, multi-level sports bar seems perpetually packed, especially on game days, trivia nights or any weekend. A true cross-section of Boulder’s population frequents the place, with University of Colorado students rubbing elbows with downtown residents and Boulder lifers at the bar. Even with all the crowds, Lazy Dog usually has a jovial, mellow vibe, […]
One million dollars — that’s what it cost to bring the new-and-improved M’s Cafe to life. And it was worth every penny. M&D’s barbecue flavor is particular and strong, layered with all those elements that make up the smell of the place on a good night. A naked piece of pork rib, sans sauce, is […]
A lot can happen in four years: Just ask husband-and-wife duo Ben and Jodi Polson, who launched their food truck, Mama Jo’s, in 2021. Recently, they took their business to the next level by opening a brick-and-mortar location in the former home of Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs on Colfax. The inspiration for the original food truck […]
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Moe’s Original Bar-B-Que is a Colorado-based chain started by out-of-state transplants, Mike Fernandez, Ben Gilbert and Jeff Kennedy, who met at the University of Alabama and opened up a carry-out barbecue joint at the base of Vail Mountain during the 2002-03 ski season. That little spot has grown into more than a dozen restaurants across […]
One look behind the country-style shack that houses Piggin’ Out Bar-B-Que in almost-rural Lakewood will let you know that the owners understand what smoking meat means. There you’ll find a big steel smoker on a trailer that’s stained in streaked shades of bronze from smoke and fat. A recent expansion gives loyal customers a place […]
This barbecue joint, which was started in 2022 by Michael Graunke and Juan Pablo Llano, former employees of the now-closed Owlbear, has continued to bring the smoke (and D&D references) to RiNo, but with its own spin. Along with staples like brisket and pulled pork, you’ll find such vegetarian options as jackfruit and mushrooms, plus a […]