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Many of Denver’s old red-sauce joints have dried up, but Vincenza’s revived the tradition when it opened in Wheat Ridge close to a decade ago. The emphasis here is on authentic Italian fare – whether the breads and cookies sold out of the counter up front, or the fried polenta on the breakfast menu, or […]
Leonard Cordova inherited many things from Stella Cordova, his grandmother who cooked at the legendary Chubby’s for more than forty years. Most important, he got her green chile recipe. And although he lost the right to use the Chubby’s name after a cousin registered the trademark, when he changed the name of his first restaurant […]
It’s hard to miss the chuckwagon-style drive-up just east of Kipling on 44th Avenue in Wheat Ridge — especially in the mornings, when there’s a crowd clamoring for the cheap but filling breakfast burritos that Big Mama’s is known for. The eatery opens early and closes by 2 p.m., catering exclusively to breakfast and lunch […]
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The trio of spots in this homegrown chain of diners all feature huge skillet breakfasts and dense homemade cinnamon rolls, along with top-quality meats (don
Smashburger has all the affectations of a standard QSR operation: counter-ordering and tableside delivery, a fast and easily navigable menu, a simple and easily duplicatable decor. But it also has a far-from-standard burger: the namesake “smashburger,” a half-pound of ground, nicely fatty Angus beef that’s whacked onto the hot steel, producing a flood of meat […]
Wheat Ridge Cyclery began as a one-man business run by Eugene Kiefel in 1973; over the years, the business has grown into a cycling shop with over 1,000 bicycles in stock. Eugene’s son, Ron, and twelve other certified bicycle fitters run the shop today, and will give you plenty of free advice about what kind […]
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Wheat Ridge Lanes is a family-owned and -operated bowling alley with an old school feel. During the week, a variety of leagues frequent the venue, but cosmic (lights off) bowling, karaoke and open bowling are the draw on the weekends.
Denver has its share of neighborhood sports bars, but you’d be hard pressed to find any that serve Vietnamese food as good as Long Shots Bar & Grill in Wheat Ridge. Eating noodle bowls or spring rolls in a dive bar might sound like a bizarre juxtaposition, but somehow it works. But if you want […]
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This spot has the scallop-edged windows and lacy curtains of a quaint Swiss chalet, and in typical diner style, the waitresses call everyone “Hon” as they move quickly between tables. There’s nothing fancy about the joint or the food, but it’s exactly what you expect — and what you’re craving — when you walk through […]
The pizzas are the reason to visit this eatery owned by two Denver Italian families since the 1970s. The service is friendly and efficient, and while the red-sauce dishes can be serviceable but not particularly inventive, they satisfy if you’re in the mood for classic Italian-American comfort food. The pizzas, though, benefit from a sweeter […]
The kind of Mexican place that makes Denver an eatin’ town. Everything is good, but watch for the fresh seafood specials, particularly the hearty shellfish soups bursting with flavor.