While Cherry Creek just lost Tambien, one of the tony neighborhood’s best independent restaurants, the downstairs space at 2710 East Third Avenue, formerly Plush, is poised to become Sweet Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi. Located directly next door to — and sharing a patio with — Argyll, Robert Thompson’s awesome…
As the Boulder community continues to rally around the displaced victims of the raging wildfire, retailers and mobile restaurateurs are organizing a benefit to raise money and gather donations. Tomorrow night, StrEat Chefs and Comida will roll into the parking lot at Common Threads, 2707 Spruce Street in Boulder, where…
On your marks. Get set. Drink Beer. At 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, September 9, beer bloggers around Colorado (and perhaps a few from around the rest of the country) will unite for the first-ever Virtual Colorado Beer Tasting. How does it work? Drinkers and bloggers – and there are many of…
A few weeks ago, we reported that the trucks making 15th and California streets a regular stop were working to establish a permanent presence and a true truck pod there, bringing in seating areas and a party vibe to supplement the street eats. Though there’s still no official word on…
Smother love: It’s easy being green in Denver in September, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Cafe Society will feature some…
Early next month, Porche Lovely, the master baker of Lovely Confections, the cupcake bakery at 1489 Steele Street, is taking her cupcakes to the street — specifically the 16th Street Mall, where she will unmask a street cart. Shocking…
Any real city must have high-quality Thai takeout. Sure, it’s nice to sit down and be waited on every once in a while, but the true test of Thai cuisine is how it tastes in your living room rather than the restaurant’s dining room. Not only does Swing Thai pass…
Dish, Westword’s annual celebration of the local dining scene, will be at the Exdo Event Center from 7:30 to 11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22. More than thirty restaurants and food purveyors will be sampling their wares, including Appaloosa Grill, Apple Spice Junction, Argyll, Big Fat Cupcakes, Biker Jim’s Gourmet…
Smoke is hanging low in downtown Boulder this morning, and the community is rallying support for firefighters and displaced homeowners. As the Four Mile Canyon fire blazes on and evacuations continue, several restaurants in town are stepping up to offer comped meals to anyone forced to abandon their homes…
Jack Martinez Jack-n-Grill 2524 Federal Boulevard; 2630 West Belleview Avenue 303-964-9544; 303-474-4242 www.jackngrill.com This is part one of Lori Midson’s Q&A with Jack Martinez, owner/exec chef of Jack-n-Grill. Check back here tomorrow to read part two of that interview. For eight years straight, Jack Martinez hauled his weathered pick-up truck…
The last time we shared a reader’s query on this blog, our correspondent was looking for the smallest bar and restaurant in town — and readers were generous with their suggestions. We’ll let you know the result of that quest — the basis for an anniversary celebration — soon. In…
A couple of months ago, reporter Lee Klein at Miami New Times, our sister paper in Florida, did a story on an unconventional food pairing on a private yacht off the coast of Florida. Klein’s idea, which was inspired in part by my gig as Westword’s pot critic (I review…
While millions of bleary eyes will gaze longingly at Denver next week when the Great American Beer Festival, Denver Beer Fest and Oktoberfest transform the city into the world’s largest beer garden, July and August were also great months for the sudsy stuff — especially for those who like Colorado…
Every month, Firenze a Tavola, the downstairs space at Parisi, 4401 Tennyson Street, presents Community Table, a family-style dinner based on a theme. This time, it’s “Wine and Dine” — so if you’re looking for a way to avoid talk about Denver Beer Fest, this could be it. Community Table…
Shelly Steinhaus opened Bella Bistro, 7702 Ralston Road, three years ago hoping to lure regulars who would dine with her several times a week. To accomplish that, her restaurant changes like a chameleon as the week progresses. On weeknights, it offers an enchanting culinary vacation to after-work diners who come…
Sean Kenyon knows how to pour — both drinks, and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource Program. You can…
Can pot jokes and beer go together? Cheba Hut plans to find out. The one-year-old downtown Denver outlet of this marijuana-themed sandwich chain just added a whopping twenty taps — all of it craft beer, and all of it made by Colorado brewers like Left Hand, Oskar Blues, Avery, Odell…
Labor Day weekend offered us plenty of opportunities to say goodbye to summer by gorging on what our state’s restaurants do best. And to celebrate, we headed to Gourmet on the Gore, a two-day food festival in Vail that offered tastes from several local restaurants, paired with cold beers and…
It’s been far too long since I’ve stepped foot in the whimsical restaurant that made my belly fat and happy with a fantastic plate of risotto tangled with housemade mozzarella and fresh vegetables. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the…
There’s just something about the month of September that makes us long for new things. As much as we adore the abundant sunshine and steady, radiant heat of summertime, all of a sudden we’re ready for new clothes, tailgate parties, and afternoons spent raking leaves. As the cooler temperatures arrive,…
Last night, after dinner service, Tambien, the irreverent Mexican cantina at 250 Steele Street, in Cherry Creek, has shuttered its doors. The lease on the subterranean taqueria, which opened in 2006 after owners Jesse Morreale and Sean Yontz closed Sketch at the same address and then later reopened the wine,…
Don’t pretend like you didn’t know this week marks the start of the Denver Beer Fest. We’ll be covering it extensively, so check back for updates on what hoppy happenings are taking place. But believe it or not, that’s not all that’s going on this week in culinary events. Keep…
