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Female cidermaker holding a glass of cider.

Snow Capped Cider Bags Dozens of Medals at Annual Awards

By Gabe Toth

Jun 24, 2025

“We make cider to express the story of our historic orchards and Colorado."

Boulder's Frasca Wins Outstanding Restaurant at James Beard Awards

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 16, 2025

In an Oscars-like ceremony, the foundation handed out its annual restaurant and chef awards...and Frasca Food and Wine won Outstanding Restaurant.

The Master Plan team, from left: David Sirota, Jared Jacang Maher, editor Ron Doyle and producer Laura Krantz (not pictured: Ula Kulpa).

David Sirota's Master Plan Wins National Podcast Award

By Brendan Joel Kelley

May 27, 2025

In 2022, The Lever evolved into a fledgling investigative reporting team. Now its podcast just won top honors from the National Press Club.

Three Argentinean empanadas from Maria Empanada

Eat Up: Denver Airport Adding Eight More Local Restaurant Outposts

By Abigail Bliss

May 16, 2025

With Uncle, the Bindery and others set to debut at Denver International Airport, travelers can anticipate more than their final destination.

At Your Service: Local Restaurateur Honored With Julia Child Award

By Patricia Calhoun

May 16, 2025

Bobby Stuckey is only the eleventh person to receive this award, which was announced by the tenth: Alice Waters of Chez Panisse.

Colorado Distillers Lauded in London, San Francisco

By Gabe Toth

May 14, 2025

“Recognition for Root Shoot Whiskey is also recognition for the soil, sun, sweat and stubbornness that went into making it.”

Best Breakfast Sandwich in Colorado? This Spot Leads the List

By Gil Asakawa

May 13, 2025

A local mini-chain makes a breakfast sandwich that's reason to rise and shine.

This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Has Wholesome Colorado Connections

By Emily Ferguson

May 8, 2025

For the first time, the rock hero was nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Denver Restaurant Makes James Beard Foundation's TasteTwenty

By Gil Asakawa

May 5, 2025

With two founders on the list of up-and-coming chefs, this is definitely a restaurant to watch.

River North Leads Pack of 16 Colorado Breweries With World Cup Medals

By Gabe Toth

May 2, 2025

The awards were announced at the Craft Brewers Conference on May 1.

Eclectic Denver Spot Back on List of North America's 50 Best Bars

By Patricia Calhoun

May 1, 2025

This is just the latest honor for the watering hole in the Cole neighborhood.

Best of Denver? Pizza and Grill Says "No Thanks" to Cheap Categorization

By Cynthia Barnes

Apr 30, 2025

"You can call us 'affordable,' you can say 'good value,' we are those things. But our food is not 'cheap,' and people who eat here know that our quality is high."

Survey Says: Colorado a Top Spot for Foodies

By Patricia Calhoun

Apr 25, 2025

But regions without Michelin Guides weren't eligible for this ranking.

Downtown Denver Hotel Takes Home Hotel of the Year Award

By Catie Cheshire

Apr 10, 2025

Esquire named a Denver hotel the Hotel of the Year as part of the magazine's Best New Hotels in the World list. Bet you can guess which one.

The Michelin Guide Is (Finally) Expanding to Colorado

By Molly Martin

Jun 14, 2023

The chef at Bruto predicts that Beckon, Fruition, Tavernetta, Hop Alley and its sister restaurant the Wolf's Tailor are among the spots that may get a star.

Colorado Was Shut Out at the 2023 James Beard Awards

By Molly Martin

Jun 5, 2023

The state's sole finalist this year was chef Michael Diaz de Leon of Bruto.

Hot Dogs and Natty Wine Are a Hit: Esquire Names Yacht Club One of the Best Bars in America

By Molly Martin

Jun 1, 2023

This Cole neighborhood watering hole continues to rack up awards.

several hot dogs on a table along with a cocktail and a bottle of wine

Yacht Club Lands on List of North America's 50 Best Bars

By Molly Martin

May 5, 2023

The Cole neighborhood watering hole is known for its cocktails, natural wine and hot dogs.

Social Sightings: A Leopard Speedo, a Hangover-Curing Soup and More Best of Denver Highlights

By Molly Martin

Apr 10, 2023

Even with 130 categories in the Food & Drink section alone this year, some editorial picks stand out.

Hana Kebede's Poetic Prose Wins Colorado's Poetry Out Loud Competition

By Julianna O'Clair

Apr 7, 2023

The Overland High School student won the state competition and will be jetting to D.C. to compete at the national level.

Awards & Accolades

The Cake Bar's vegan cakes get national honors

Cherry Creek Institution Barolo Grill Wins Honor

Awards & Accolades

The Cake Bar's vegan cakes get national honors

Cherry Creek Institution Barolo Grill Wins Honor

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