Reader: Beware the cheesy, “foodie” people of Boulder

The news that Boulder, the “foodiest town” in the country, will finally get a specialty cheese shop when Cured opens next month was greeted enthusiastically by most readers — and with some skepticism from Dave M: There was a great specialty cheese shop in Boulder a couple years ago. The…

Reader: When visiting the Vine Street Pub, carry cash

The Vine Street Pub & (Brewery) does not take credit cards — a policy that’s led to a lively discussion following our update on construction at the pub that will finally let the place brew its own beer. As readers point out, Vine Street does have an ATM — which…

Bring out your best for the Best of Denver 2011

Cafe Society writers are hard at work on the Best of Denver 2011, which will include more than a hundred food and drink categories, many of which are included on the Best of Denver Readers’ Poll. Paper ballots are due at the office by Friday — but you can vote…

Ale House at Amato’s should start pouring this month

The Breckenridge and Wynkoop brewing companies have finally sealed the deal on their joint venture, which we first reported in December. Under the agreement, the two companies will keep their identities and their individuality, but they will share their brewing and restaurant resources. The Wynkoop’s restaurants include the flagship Wynkoop…

Reader: If you don’t want attention, don’t dine-and-dash

Readers are still pouring out stories about Denver Restaurant Week, as well as their opinions on wine-server etiquette and the ATM at the Vine Street Pub. But the biggest, fattest discussion yesterday focused on the dine-and-dashers captured on video at Virgilio’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar. RevBAFrederick weighed in with this:…

Reader: After gorging, taking a break from Denver Restaurant Week

With just four more days to go before Denver Restaurant Week ends on March 11, many diners are still scrambling for reservations. But some are sitting back, unbuttoning their pants, and digesting everything that’s gone before. Hotdog, for example, is taking a much-deserved break. But first, he offered this comment…

Ototo Food and Wine Bar reopens today

A lot of places do a smokin’ business during Denver Restaurant Week, but at Ototo Food and Wine Bar, the hot times started the day before DRW started, when the kitchen crew coming out of a duct. There was no fire, but the restaurant wound up closing for a week…

Reader: Lon Symensma is exactly what Denver needs

ChoLon Modern Asian Bistro is one of the more than 300 restaurants participating in Denver Restaurant Week. We’re collecting diners’ accounts of their DRW meals on this post; the best and/or worst stories will win EatDenver decks. In the meantime, ChoLon chef/owner Lon Symensma is dishing up stories of his…