Post Oak Barbecue

In 2019, Fort Worth native Nick Prince opened Post Oak Barbecue after years of mastering his smoking skills at backyard cookouts and barbecue contests. This joint uses only post oak delivered from Austin and 100 percent wood-fire cooking to nail the flavor of Texas-style ’cue. The prime Angus brisket is a must, but you can […]

Ramen Star

Ramen Star opened on a quiet Sunnyside street in 2019 with a couple of secrets hidden inside. First: a high-tech noodle machine that allows the kitchen to turn out springy ramen noodles every day (when most ramen shops purchase pre-made noodles). Second: Its dedication to building layers of flavor in its broths using traditional ingredients […]

Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery

Matt Chandra and Ben Jacobs are behind Denver’s only American Indian-owned and -operated restaurant. They were inspired to open the fast-casual restaurant by Grayhorse: An American Indian Eatery, which was established in 1989 by the Jacobs family. Tocabe made its debut in 2008 and since then has continued to serve an affordable menu of salads, […]

Vital Root

Justin Cucci’s Edible Beats restaurant group (with Root Down, Linger and Ophelia’s already in the bag) turned its attentions toward the casual side of dining with this meatless eatery on Tennyson Street. All the fun and flavor of the group’s previous efforts are there, plus cold-pressed juices and nut milks, a focus on health and […]

The Wolf’s Tailor

A zero-waste mission with an emphasis on grain drives this Michelin-starred tasting-menu restaurant from Kelly Whitaker’s Id Est Hospitality group, which includes its own milling operation, Dry Storage. In the fall and winter, the menu is spurred by a focus on fermentation and other preservation methods inspired by centuries-old techniques from around the world, while […]