Yardbird

The massive (nearly 15,000-square-foot) Yardbird that opened in Five Points in July 2023 is technically a chain, although its menu does include a lineup of Denver exclusives, such as 72-hour short ribs, alongside its justifiably famous fried chicken. The food is stellar, delivering both on flavor and technique; its only drawback is the relatively high […]

The Post Chicken & Beer

Until The Post came along, it was almost as if the Front Range had no fried chicken at all, so quickly did fans flock here. Quaffable beers and a supporting cast of other countrified fare bolstered the Post’s reputation, and devotees in need of a fix had no trouble trekking to the bedroom community of […]

Blazing Chicken Shack II

This small spot tucked a block off Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard may not look particularly welcoming from the outside, with its caged-in windows and barred door, but you’ll find warm hospitality inside Blazing Chicken, along with a menu full of homestyle Southern classics. From the fried chicken to the gumbo to sides like mac […]

Split Lip

After getting its start during the pandemic as a patio pop-up and gaining fans who craved its Mississippi slug burger with “too many pickles,” Split Lip moved into RiNo’s Number Thirty Eight in 2021. The team, made up of longtime fine-dining pros, serves a menu filled with fun takes on comfort food and hyper-regional culinary […]

Music City Hot Chicken

Sure, hot chicken is everywhere right now. But back in 2016, when the original Music City Hot Chicken opened in Fort Collins, there were no other restaurants specializing in this regional dish from Nashville. Even though the competition has heated up, MCHC’s big, juicy sandwiches, crispy tenders, vegan versions, stellar sides and varying heat levels […]

Chook Charcoal Chicken

While living in Australia, restaurateur Adam Schlegel learned that Aussies and Americans have at least one thing in common: the love of a good barbecue. Schegel, who co-founded Snooze with his brother, John, more than a decade ago, came back to the U.S. with a profound appreciation for “chook,” spit-roasted chicken cooked over charcoal and […]

Angry Chicken

Move over, Colonel: There’s a new KFC in town. Angry Chicken brought Korean fried chicken to Havana Street at the end of 2017, making the spicy, crackly bird more accessible than ever in metro Denver. And definitely more delicious. With a swank dining room, well-stocked bar (fried chicken is bar food, after all) and roster […]

The Post Chicken & Beer

Until The Post came along, it was almost as if the Front Range had no fried chicken at all, so quickly did fans flock here. Quaffable beers and a supporting cast of other countrified fare bolstered the Post’s reputation, and devotees in need of a fix had no trouble trekking to the bedroom community of […]

Birdcall

The story of Birdcall is captivating. Launched in 2017 by the crew behind Park Burger and Homegrown Tap & Dough, the owners solved the dilemma of how to turn a profit in the increasingly competitive food industry by replacing humans with bright-yellow ordering kiosks. With a few taps on a touch screen to answer on-screen […]

The Post Chicken & Beer

Until The Post came along, it was almost as if the Front Range had no fried chicken at all, so quickly did fans flock here. Quaffable beers and a supporting cast of other countrified fare bolstered the Post’s reputation, and devotees in need of a fix had no trouble trekking to the bedroom community of […]

White Fence Farm

This takeout-only outpost of White Fence Farm has one distinct advantage over the original full-service restaurant in Lakewood: There’s no need to endure the carnival of shlock in the form of a gift shop, playground and petting zoo. Instead, you’ll find a tiny menu boasting fried chicken – some of the best around – and […]

White Fence Farm

This takeout-only outpost of White Fence Farm has one distinct advantage over the original full-service restaurant in Lakewood: There’s no need to endure the carnival of shlock in the form of a gift shop, playground and petting zoo. Instead, you’ll find a tiny menu boasting fried chicken – some of the best around – and […]

The Post Chicken & Beer

Until The Post came along, it was almost as if the Front Range had no fried chicken at all, so quickly did fans flock here. Quaffable beers and a supporting cast of other countrified fare bolstered the Post’s reputation, and devotees in need of a fix had no trouble trekking to the bedroom community of […]

The Post Chicken & Beer

Until The Post came along, it was almost as if the Front Range had no fried chicken at all, so quickly did fans flock here. Quaffable beers and a supporting cast of other countrified fare bolstered the Post’s reputation, and devotees in need of a fix had no trouble trekking to the bedroom community of […]

White Fence Farm

There is only one reason to endure the carnival of shlock that is White Fence Farm, and that is the fried chicken, which is some of the best around. Granted, the place also has its own gift shop, playground and petting zoo — in addition to a menu of good ol’-fashioned American eats. But take […]