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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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Barolo Grill wine selection

Cheers! Barolo Grill in Cherry Creek Wins Top Honor for Wine – Again

By Gil AsakawaJune 25, 2025

“I try not to be presumptuous and feel that we are entitled to anything. So it’s always a nice validation.”

Warnick family Taco Tuesdays

This Family Takes Taco Tuesday Very Seriously – Every Week for Almost Six Years

By Gil AsakawaJune 24, 2025

Scott Warnick and his daughters have been eating tacos every Tuesday for almost six years. And they have lots more planned.

Ramen Star pancakes

Ramen Star Now Serves Brunch, Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

By Gil AsakawaJune 23, 2025

Ramen Star in Sunnyside now serves brunch and the menu includes fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes, sandwiches and more.

giant torta with lettuce

Garibaldi Mexican Bistro Reopens After Negotiating with City of Englewood

By Gil AsakawaJune 20, 2025

“I’m grateful to the people who did donate, and for the other people who even just talked about it or shared it.”

Rebel Bread

Even PETA Would Endorse This Sandwich at Rebel Bread

By Gil AsakawaJune 18, 2025

Denver was just named one of the country’s top-ten vegan-friendly U.S. cities.

Hearty Provisions

CSU Business Grants Help Denver-Area Food Producers

By Gil AsakawaJune 17, 2025

“One of the most exciting opportunities the center allows us is the chance to invest in innovative farms and food companies.”

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awning in front of a restaurant

Boulder’s Frasca Wins Outstanding Restaurant at James Beard Awards

By Gil AsakawaJune 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.

2nd & Adams building

Celebrity Chef Brian Lockwood Bringing Two New Restaurant Concepts to Cherry Creek

By Gil AsakawaJune 12, 2025

The Boulder native consulted on The Bear.

Kuluka Boba

Kuluka Serves Mochi Doughnuts Made With Love

By Gil AsakawaJune 10, 2025

“If you were to tell me five years ago I was going to open a mochi doughnut shop, I’d be like, are you crazy?”

MAKfam owner Kenneth Wan

MAKfam Chef Kenneth Wan Competes on Chopped June 10

By Gil AsakawaJune 9, 2025

MAKfam is known for its modern take on Chinese and its use of MSG. But it may now become known for its chef being on Chopped.

seizure notice on restaurant

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant Closed for Back Taxes, GoFundMe Launched

By Gil AsakawaJune 5, 2025

“Garibaldi Mexican Bistro has been our labor of love for the past 11 years, and it’s been an honor to serve this community.”

STK Steakhouse red bull

STK Steakhouse Has an Elevated Vibe but Not Every Dish Reaches the Heights

By Gil AsakawaJune 3, 2025

The entrees included Picanha (Brazilian-style) A5 wagyu beef steak, and a top-notch blackened ahi tuna sashimi.

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polidori sausage

Picture This: Our Food-Porn Roundup for May 2025

By Gil AsakawaJune 2, 2025

I began photographing my meals because it seemed like something Asians had started, and because I just love food so much.

Senor Burritos

Senor Burritos Reopens Across Town in Westminster, and Fans Follow

By Gil AsakawaMay 30, 2025

After closing in the Baker neighborhood back in December, the 34-year-old eatery has finally reopened in a former home in the northern suburbs.

Top Chef's Tristan Epps and Troy Guard

Top Chef Competitor Tristen Epps to Cook at Guard and Grace Fundraiser

By Gil AsakawaMay 30, 2025

“We stayed in touch as colleagues and now here we are, coming full circle,” says Troy Guard.

Tres Picosos

Keep This Under Your Sombrero: Tres Picocos Burritos Are Tasty, Even If the Company Isn’t Mexican

By Gil AsakawaMay 27, 2025

The burritos are now available at 120 Safeways, as well as convenience stores and diners.

Colorado food truck legislation

New Legislation Could Help More Food Trucks Get Rolling

By Gil AsakawaMay 21, 2025

“It’s especially important…for our immigrant communities, who are often starting up this business and trying to live out their American dream on four wheels.”

chicken-fried steak and pancakes.

A Popular Denver Breakfast Diner Is Closing After Almost Fifty Years

By Gil AsakawaMay 19, 2025

“As the owner for the last 21 of those years, I’ve been in foreign countries and met people who have eaten at my restaurant.”

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Spam Musubi from Adrift Tiki Bar

Free Spam Musubi? Yes, Please!

By Gil AsakawaMay 19, 2025

Adrift Tiki Bar is offering free Spam musubi, a Hawaiian staple, in landlocked Denver, during a five-day special.

One Fair Wage and restaurants committing to paying fair wages.

One Fair Wage Rewards Five Denver Restaurants and Eateries

By Gil AsakawaMay 15, 2025

“Recognizing (my team) with a living wage was the number one thing as part of my business plan.”

Denver Organ Grinder

Pipe Dream: Do You Remember the Organ Grinder?

By Gil AsakawaMay 13, 2025

This restaurant wasn’t about the food. It was about the experience.

Denver Biscuit Co Franklin sandwich

Best Breakfast Sandwich in Colorado? This Spot Leads the List

By Gil AsakawaMay 13, 2025

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

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