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Pleased to Meat You: The Best Classic Steakhouses in Denver

By Westword Staff

Jul 29, 2025

The Mile High City is still a cowtown in many ways. Here are ten reasons why.

various colored dumplings in an open steamer basket

Denver Does Dumplings: A Culinary World Tour

By Helen Xu

Jul 29, 2025

For a dish as universal as dumplings, there’s a strong pull to root them in cultural identity.

Sushi Cue: The Ten Best Spots for Sushi in Metro Denver

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 15, 2025

The history of sushi in Denver is surprisingly short, given how many places serve it. But how can you tell which are the best?

Denver's Omakase Scene Is the Next Level of Sushi Sophistication

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 9, 2025

Got bucks to burn? Try one of these popular omakase sushi spots and see what the buzz is all about.

The Best Dive Bars in Metro Denver

By Westword Staff

Jul 7, 2025

Drink Up: It's National Dive Bar Day!

Picture This: Our Food Porn Roundup for June

By Gil Asakawa

Jul 1, 2025

The best photos of the best food (mostly) eaten by our interim food editor, Gil Asakawa, last month.

Best Bites: Cocinita Mexicana Offers a Very Special Delivery

By Hannah Metzger

May 20, 2025

"We've had a few chefs tell us they've cried after eating the food because it reminded them of their grandmothers' cooking."

Zuri Resendiz Off Last Chef Standing, but Denver Got a Consolation Prize

By Kristin Pazulski

May 19, 2025

The chef left the reality show after the first episode, but his winning lamb chop dish lives on at Luchador.

Honey Bee Asian Bistro Looks to the Past, Present and Future

By Helen Xu

May 14, 2025

“First day, go to America. Second day, go work in the restaurant.”

Eat Up Havana: Tofu House Has the Meats!

By Antony Bruno

May 7, 2025

Despite its name, this Korean BBQ joint offers a carnivore-heavy experience — and that's not a bad thing.

The Best Things Our Food Editor Ate in April, After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

By Molly Martin

Apr 30, 2025

A health crisis calls for comfort food.

First Look: Los Dos Potrillos Opens in Denver...Finally

By Patricia Calhoun

Apr 17, 2025

The homegrown Mexican chain now has six locations.

It's a Date: Immersive Art + Flavorful Cocktails and Eats

By Westword Staff

Apr 9, 2025

This week's date itinerary request was looking for an immersive experience.

First Look: Kaiseki-Inspired Dinner at The Counter at Odell's

By Helen Xu

Apr 9, 2025

"We’ll be changing the menu a lot so guests want to come back more often; they'll have a different experience almost every time."

Eat Up Havana: Las Fajitas Serves Up the Sizzle

By Antony Bruno

Apr 2, 2025

This Aurora spot aims to reclaim the glory of the Tex-Mex staple.

It's a Date: Mexican Food, Karaoke and Anime

By Westword Staff

Apr 2, 2025

Try steaming molcajete at Adelita's Cocina Y Cantina and group karaoke in a private room at Muse.

Diamond Dawgs Has Been a Rockies Game Day Hit Since Coors Field Opened Thirty Years Ago

By M.G. Marini

Apr 2, 2025

On opening day, Joyl Watkins will be slinging dogs for fans, just as he has since 1995.

The Best Bites We Had in March

By Molly Martin

Mar 31, 2025

Among the highlights was our new favorite mac and cheese.

Eat Up Havana: An Afghani Refugee Brings a Taste of Home to Watan Restaurant & Bakery

By Antony Bruno

Mar 26, 2025

At his Aurora business, Abdulaziz Azimi serves up specialties like Uzbek non bread, Turkish simit and Qabili Uzbaki, a braised lamb shank.

This Denver Staple Was Named Colorado's Best Seafood Restaurant

By Molly Martin

Mar 21, 2025

Known for its wood-fired oysters, this cozy eatery is a must-visit.

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