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Noodles & Company Adding Bulgogi Mac & Cheese to Beef Up Bottom Line

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 27, 2025

"As the authority on noodles, we feel strongly about offering a diverse array of dishes that appeal to our guests’ tastes."

Remembering George Brokalakis, the Founder of Crown Burgers

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 26, 2025

"I tell people, you get an omelet here you're not gonna eat lunch that day, you know, just breakfast. Maybe skip dinner, too."

Panda Express Invites People to Sing for Their Orange Chicken

By Gil Asakawa

Jun 26, 2025

The American Chinese fast-food giant invites people to sing karaoke for free lunch tomorrow.

From the Windy City to the Mile High: Papa Friets Makes Its Mark in Denver

By Chris Byard

May 9, 2025

"No complicated menu, no hour-long queues. Just use nice potatoes, good beef tallow, and you should be golden."

Brighton Getting Its Own In-N-Out Today

By Patricia Calhoun

May 9, 2025

The California-based burger chain finally moved into Colorado in 2020. It's made a lot of inroads since then.

Reader: Del Taco Made Taco Bell Seem Decent

By Westword Readers

Mar 2, 2025

Eighteen of the state's nineteen locations of Del Taco closed this week, and some diners will miss them.

Del Taco Closes All but One Colorado Location

By Molly Martin

Feb 27, 2025

The fast-food chain had nineteen outposts in the state; only the Grand Junction spot is still open.

Portillo's Is Eyeing a Location in Littleton

By Molly Martin

Nov 15, 2024

The Chicago-born chain known for Italian beef, hot dogs and cake shakes first teased a Colorado debut over a year ago.

Quarter Pounders From McDonald's Are Giving People E. Coli in Colorado

By Catie Cheshire

Oct 22, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control issued a food-safety alert on October 22.

Southern Chain Chicken Salad Chick Makes Its Denver Area Debut

By Molly Martin

Sep 13, 2024

The Southern-born chain debuted in Colorado last year with an outpost in Greeley.

Two New Denver Area In-N-Out Locations Are Now Open

By Molly Martin

Sep 5, 2024

The California-based chain with a cult following came to Colorado in 2020 and now has eleven outposts in the state.

Whataburger Opening Closest Location to Denver Yet on April 23

By Molly Martin

Apr 19, 2024

Fans of Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits, take note.

Portillo's Submits Plans for Its First Colorado Location

By Molly Martin

Feb 22, 2024

The news has a lot of people salivating — rightfully so.

Taste Test: Does This Mushroom Root Alternative Meat Taste Like Chicken?

By Molly Martin

Oct 16, 2023

You can try the Meati sandwich at Birdcall today for $1.

Shake Shack's New Veggie Burger Made With Actual Vegetables and Grains

By Abigail Bliss

Aug 16, 2023

Now available in Colorado's Shake Shack locations, we tried this new option, which aims to satisfy its vegan and vegetarian customers.

Meati's Vegan Carne Asada Is Now on the Menu at Next Level Burger

By Abigail Bliss

Aug 7, 2023

The Colorado-based company creates meat alternatives made from a strain of mycelium that is rich in nutrients.

Taste Test: Taco Bell Releases New Item Inspired by Birria, and We Tried It

By Katrina Leibee

Aug 5, 2023

Emphasis on the phrase "inspired by."

Peyton Manning Promoting New Pickleball Club Sandwich from Subway

By Catie Cheshire

May 23, 2023

We took #18's advice and tried #19, which tasted...like a ham sandwich

A bowl of fresh vegetables and grilled salmon

The Rotary Closes, Plans to Open Cloud Kitchen Concept This Summer

By Abigail Bliss

May 22, 2023

The owners made the move because most of their business was delivery and takeout.

Denver's First In-N-Out Opening April 28

By Molly Martin

Apr 27, 2023

The Central Park location will be the eighth to open in Colorado since the chain debuted in the state in 2020.

Fast Food

Bojangles Will Make Its Colorado Debut in 2025

Colorado Del Tacos Closed in February; Most Are Reopening

Fast Food

Bojangles Will Make Its Colorado Debut in 2025

Colorado Del Tacos Closed in February; Most Are Reopening

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