Dish of the Week: Shake Shack’s New Green Chile CheddarShack

If you don’t know about Shake Shack and haven’t heard the news that the New York City burger chain is opening its first Colorado burger bar at 2995 Larimer Street this Wednesday, March 21, you probably just don’t care about hamburgers (or you’re simply unfazed by the hype). Even if…

Matt’s Big Breakfast Coming to Denver From Phoenix

You don’t have to travel to cities outside of Colorado to experience their restaurant scenes; you need only click to the Food Network and see the likes of Guy Fieri extolling the virtues of diners, drive-ins and dives far from home. So even if you’ve never been to Phoenix, you may…

Chef Justin Brunson Reflects on Five Years at Old Major

Five years ago chef Justin Brunson, an up-and-coming Denver chef who had already made a name for himself with his killer sandwich shop, Masterpiece Delicatessen, launched Old Major in the home of a former rollerskating rink in Lower Highland. Since then, the restaurant has helped put Denver on the national…

The Fattest Straws in Town at These Five Bubble Tea Shops

Boba smoothies have long been staples at pho restaurants: What better way to get super-sloshy than to suck down a slushy drink after slurping a big vat of noodle soup? Those boba balls, typically pearls of tapioca starch, make for a goofy good time when combined with a brightly colored…

Dish of the Week: a Tender Belly BLT Pizza at Pizzeria Locale

Pizzeria Locale and Tender Belly are both Colorado originals that have spread beyond state lines, taking pizza and bacon, respectively, to the surrounding regions. But until now, the two companies have not collided Reese’s-style for a flavor-packed combo that brings the best of both worlds. But starting Wednesday, February 28,…