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		<title>Little Kitsune is a ramen pop-up with big ambitions </title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/Kitsune-Wang-noodles4.jpg" alt="Kitsune - Wang - Noodles" /><p>Chef David Wang’s devotion to Japanese noodles delivers a landmine of flavor.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-ramen-popup-rino-apartment-40909214/">Little Kitsune is a ramen pop-up with big ambitions </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Acclaimed chef launches Mexican cantina-inspired reboot in Cherry Creek</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/20260707_184138.jpg" alt="plate of four oysters topped with raw tuna" /><p>The space has been home to many concepts. Will this one stick? </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/cherry-creek-restaurant-reboots-as-mexican-eatery-tequileria-alteno-40909259/">Acclaimed chef launches Mexican cantina-inspired reboot in Cherry Creek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>ChoLon chef Lon Symensma reveals the secret cancer battle that changed everything</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/cholon-chef-lon-symensma-reveals-the-secret-cancer-battle-that-changed-everything-40906314/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:47:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/E3F7F8C9-45F8-4DC6-BF81-151A254B84D2_1_105_c.jpeg" alt="Lon Symensma ChoLon" /><p>Denver wasn't supposed to be the beginning. It was supposed to be the end.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/cholon-chef-lon-symensma-reveals-the-secret-cancer-battle-that-changed-everything-40906314/">ChoLon chef Lon Symensma reveals the secret cancer battle that changed everything</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>From food truck to 35,000 feet: Penelope Wong takes Yuan Wonton to the skies</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:23:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2023-05/yuan-wonton.webp" alt="From food truck to 35,000 feet: Penelope Wong takes Yuan Wonton to the skies" /><p>The James Beard-nominated owner of Yuan Wonton is one of 11 chefs developing a new in-flight menu for United. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/yuan-wonton-united-airlines-menu-40897806/">From food truck to 35,000 feet: Penelope Wong takes Yuan Wonton to the skies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Get a taste of the Wolf&#8217;s Tailor at Sheep, coming soon to Cherry Creek</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/wolfs-tailor-cherry-creek-pop-up-sheep-40897166/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/EMAILER_Blank-1.jpeg" alt="&quot;sheep&quot; spray painted on wool" /><p>The limited residency is a new way to experience the state's only double Michelin-starred restaurant. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/wolfs-tailor-cherry-creek-pop-up-sheep-40897166/">Get a taste of the Wolf&#8217;s Tailor at Sheep, coming soon to Cherry Creek</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Running Dry: Colorado’s drought is reshaping Denver’s farm-to-table dining</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/running-dry-colorados-drought-is-reshaping-denvers-farm-to-table-dining-40891255/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Kara Elder</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:09:29 -0600</pubDate>
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						<enclosure url="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Chef-Paul-at-the-Boulder-Farmers-Market-photographer-Christian-Toohey-of-Toohey-Sons-Organic-Farm.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg" />
				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Chef-Paul-at-the-Boulder-Farmers-Market-photographer-Christian-Toohey-of-Toohey-Sons-Organic-Farm.jpeg" alt="Potager chef/co-owner Paul Warthen shopping at the Boulder Farmers&#039; Market" /><p>Chefs and farmers scramble to adapt as water shortages threaten local produce.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/running-dry-colorados-drought-is-reshaping-denvers-farm-to-table-dining-40891255/">Running Dry: Colorado’s drought is reshaping Denver’s farm-to-table dining</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/bistro-barbes-to-close-after-12-years-40888162/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2014-36/9988327.0.webp" alt="Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill" /><p>The restaurant plans to hold its final service on Saturday, June 13.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/bistro-barbes-to-close-after-12-years-40888162/">Bye-Bye, Bistro Barbès. North African-inspired French restaurant to close in Park Hill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Johnny-and-Kasie-Curiel-PC_-Shawn-Campbell-1.jpg" alt="Johnny and Kasie Curiel" /><p>“I think for a long, long time, Mexican food hasn't been looked at the way that I think it deserves to look like ... that's kind of like the chip on my shoulder.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/chef-johnny-curiel-milpero-mexican-fine-dining-40885255/">At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eating Out? Enjoy These Spring Ingredients While They Last</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/fresh-spring-ingredients-to-order-before-theyre-gone-40882163/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Pan-Seared-Halibut-PC-Jeff-Fierberg.jpg" alt="a plate of halibut" /><p>Chaotic spring weather means a shorter window of availability for chef favorites — including morels, white asparagus and rhubarb.</p>
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		<title>Denver Chef Competing on New Cooking Show That Debuts May 12</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-chef-carrie-baird-contestant-on-chopped-castaways-40884354/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:37:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/chopped.jpeg" alt="contestants on a beach" /><p>Carrie Baird joins 11 other contestants on “Chopped Castaways.”</p>
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