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Gil Asakawa

Gil Asakawa began his Denver media career at Westword, serving as its first music editor and writing news stories in the 1980s. He’s worked for daily newspapers, magazines and online sites writing about food, culture and music. He also co-authored The Toy Book” (Knopf, 1991), a history of baby boom-era toys, Being Japanese American (Stone Bridge Press, 2014) and Tabemasho! Let’s Eat! The Tasty History of Japanese Food in America (Stone Bridge Press, 2023). Learn more at nikkeiview.com.

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South Park Coney Island

Hot Dog! South Park Coney Island Gets a Boost From Series Premiere

By Gil AsakawaJuly 30, 2025

“People were dressed up like Cartman, wearing the Cartman beanie. We also had people in inflatable South Park costumes.”

taco tuesday selfie

Scott, Scarlett and Alice Warnick Celebrate Six Years of Taco Tuesdays

By Gil AsakawaJuly 30, 2025

“They love unicorns. That’s their thing. So the fact that it’s called Chubby Unicorn, they had to come here. It was fate.”

texas de brazil

OpenTable’s Most Booked Restaurants in Denver

By Gil AsakawaJuly 29, 2025

Here are the fifteen most booked restaurants of the week in the Denver area, according to OpenTable.

Mile Long Table

5280 Table Event Didn’t Quite Make the Mile-Marker

By Gil AsakawaJuly 28, 2025

Longer Table’s community-building ambition, to bring strangers together over food, aimed to feed 5,280 people.

Trader Joe's

What’s in Store: Trader Joe’s Opens in Westminster

By Gil AsakawaJuly 25, 2025

The chain threw a grand opening party complete with a steel band…and parking.

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The Big Eat Was a Big Success, With Seventy Local Restaurants Serving Samples

By Gil AsakawaJuly 25, 2025

EatDenver’s annual fundraiser drew 1,000 hungry diners to sample food from seventy independent restaurants.

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Owners of Popular Foothills Food Truck Killed in Crash on Way to Denver

By Gil AsakawaJuly 24, 2025

The Abide Ride Burrito Truck founders were killed when a man driving over 100 mph the wrong way on Highway 285 crashed into their vehicle.

Kura Sushi

Giant Japanese Conveyor Belt Concept Kura Sushi Finally Coming to Colorado

By Gil AsakawaJuly 23, 2025

“We wanted to start with Boulder, because our brand resonates well, like in highly educated areas, with younger folks.”

rice balls and sandwich

Kawaii Konbini Brings Japanese Gifts, Snacks and Food to Longmont

By Gil AsakawaJuly 22, 2025

“We’d love to see Kawaii Konbini become a community staple for quick, affordable, unique, healthy and honest food.”

Chef grilling

It’s Truckin’ Awesome: Longmont Chef Competing onThe Great Food Truck Race

By Gil AsakawaJuly 22, 2025

Devin “Tiger” Keopraphay serves “Asian-ish” fare at the Rising Tiger Grill at the Longmont Farmers’ Market.

Sunset from rooftop

Hey Kiddo Invites You to “Walk With Us”

By Gil AsakawaJuly 21, 2025

The hippest Id Est Restaurant Group eatery on Tennyson Street looks out over the Berkeley neighborhood.

old farm in suburb

Historic Shoenberg Farms in Westminster Hosting Ice Cream Social Sunday

By Gil AsakawaJuly 18, 2025

The old dairy is being redeveloped into a food hall and entertainment center slated to debut next year.

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

By Gil AsakawaJuly 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?

Toshi Kizaki

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

By Gil AsakawaJuly 9, 2025

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

The Donn of Tiki

Tiki Tacky Culture Captured in New Documentary Showing at Mayan

By Gil AsakawaJuly 8, 2025

“We heard something to the effect of…none of this would have happened if it wasn’t for Don the Beachcomber.”

Mantra Cafe

First Look: Mantra Cafe Brings the Taste of Nepal to Denver

By Gil AsakawaJuly 8, 2025

Nepal is a tiny country sandwiched between India, Tibet and China, and its culinary traditions are flavored from all sides.

Santo Remedio closure signs

Santo Remedio Mexican Restaurant Closed by City…for Now

By Gil AsakawaJuly 3, 2025

“We’re ready to roll, you know, clean, restock, get our social media marketing and come right back.”

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Picture This: Our Food Porn Roundup for June

By Gil AsakawaJuly 1, 2025

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

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El Chingon fire

El Chingon’s New Home on Santa Fe Drive Closed After Fire

By Gil AsakawaJune 29, 2025

A fire broke out in the kitchen on Friday, June 27, just as lunch service was starting.

Noodles & Company

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

By Gil AsakawaJune 27, 2025

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

Crown Burgers

Remembering George Brokalakis, the Founder of Crown Burgers

By Gil AsakawaJune 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

Panda Express Invites People to Sing for Their Orange Chicken

By Gil AsakawaJune 26, 2025

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

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