Before she opened Makan Malaysian Cafe in the summer of 2012, Karen Wee Lin Tan Beckman, a native of Malaysia, gained many fans at the Old South Pearl Street farmers’ market, where she had a stand for four years, stocked with many of the dishes that are now favorites at her restaurant on the same […]
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What started as a cottage-industry bakery working out of a tiny Lakewood storefront in 2011 has evolved into an empanada mini-empire, thanks to the recipes and dedication of founder Lorena Cantarovici. In 2014, the chef moved her Argentinian cafe to a corner on South Broadway, expanding her offerings and adding a liquor license to serve […]
The service is peculiar and the droning music even weirder at Mecca Grill, a mini-mall storefront with a saffron-stained dining room. But the food — herby falafel, hummus, gyros, lemony fattoush, shawarma, kabobs and grape leaves — is undeniably good. The best dish: the bold-flavored lamb shank, an extravagantly huge hunk of meat that arrives […]
When Len & Bill’s went dark after fifty years in March 2010, Denver lost one of its great dives, in addition to one of the dingiest joints in town. But after new owner Mike Keeney took over the space, he did a major overhaul on the small space, added a patio in back and added […]
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A beverage that fell from heaven and by some stroke of luck landed in Denver, the Venetian Cream Coffee at the Molecule Effect is so good, it has to be divine in origin. Buttery-smooth and tooth-achingly sweet, this coffee drink comes straight out of a tap like a swirling caramel ribbon of liquid dessert. Served […]
If a personality test were done of Morning Collective, you’d find a restaurant with “people pleaser” written all over it. The restaurant feels good to walk into, with plenty of booths, natural light spilling through windows and yellow wallpaper straight out of the ’50s. An L-shaped bar is a welcoming spot to settle into if […]
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Native Roots South sits in a strip mall in south Denver that has seen better days, but once you’re inside the dispensary chain’s newly renovated store, you’ll forget all about what’s outside. The spacious waiting room makes for a comfortable hangout, and the recreational side features an L-shaped bud bar with multiple registers to help […]
Not only is the Newman Center for the Performing Arts a jewel box of a venue, with its three intimate performance spaces and elegant balconied plaza, but it also plays host to one of the finest college concert series in this or any other city. The building itself is a beauty, built for the ages […]
Phil and Erika Zierke, the owners of Englewood Grand, know how to create a neighborhood staple – and that’s exactly what they did (again) in 2022, when they opened a welcoming watering hole near DU that has everything but a name. You’re likely to find Phil behind the bar at one of his two spots, […]
10th Annual Parker Oktoberfest is one of Colorado’s most celebrated German cultural events. Wine and Biergarten, live Bavarian music, dancers, vendors, German foods, family area, kids carnival games, competitions.
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Pasta is at the heart of this Italian restaurant that opened in 2020. The dough master is chef Ty Leon, but what really sets Olivia apart is the symphony of teamwork that makes every aspect of dining here sing, from the skilled front-of-house crew led by Heather Morrison to the exceptional beverage program headed by […]
What was formerly the Sportsbook Bar & Grill and is now Origins Sports Bar & Grill in Wash Park feels like a hidden oasis, with a door opening to the alleyway and a descent down a flight of stairs. It’s always a great bar for watching any game, thanks to some of the best food […]