Gretchen Kurtz was craving a burger, so she headed to the Cherry Cricket, an institution in Cherry Creek. And although that neighborhood is changing, she found the burgers at the Cricket as good as ever. Some readers disagreed with her recent review, though, calling the place overrated. And that’s inspired…
Tyler and Kimberly Armstrong Simply Pizza Food Truck Kimberly and Tyler Armstrong own their own construction and fabrication business. But they’re also avid home cooks and tinkerers, so Tyler — who goes by Ty — got to thinking about how to combine their love of cooking and fondness for building…
When he was younger, Joshua Bitz hung out in the local music scene and even played a few gigs at the Meadowlark. I never heard him perform, so I don’t know if his punk bands were “pretty crappy,” as he says, or if he’s just being modest. But I’ve eaten…
If you’re looking to gear up for summer and get involved in Denver’s thriving bike — not to mention beer — community, Let’s Ride might be just the event for you — with bike movies, beer, food, giveaways and the Lowdown Limited release of Turin Rooster Ale. The party kicks…
While Denver’s surge of independent restaurants over the past year or two has been astonishing, national chains still see plenty of opportunities in the surrounding suburbs. In last few days, branches of three corporate entities have found new homes in Lone Tree, Englewood and Northglenn. Although chains are often responsible for…
TRVE Brewing (2015 winner of Westword’s Best Brewery Tap Room — Beer) cranked up its new production facility for the first time last week, brewing a saison that will be released later this month. Until now, TRVE, which was founded in June 2012, has made all of its beer at…
What can stop a convoy of thirty trucks on a mission to serve food to hundreds of hungry lunch-goers? An overcast day with the threat of thunderstorms. The 2015 incarnation of Civic Center Eats in Civic Center Park was supposed to kick off today at 11 a.m., but leave it…
The Human Fly at Central Bistro & Bar Anika Zappe got heavily into punk rock way back in the day when she was bouncing around the halls at Evergreen High School. One of her favorite bands was the Cramps, a garage-punk outfit that became part of the emerging punk rock…
Denver is rolling in ramen these days, with new eateries all over town. And today Jeff Osaka will officially open the doors of Osaka Ramen, his long-awaited noodle bar at 2601 Walnut Street in RiNo. Says a relieved Dale: Finally. And Logan is tired of reading about all the new restaurants…
Heading out the door to grab lunch at the Welton Street Cafe in Five Points, I looked down at my lawn-mowing jeans — the ones with the knees blown out — and my weekend T-shirt and realized that maybe I should change. A few minutes later, I was out the…
It’s Cinco de Mayo, and that means margaritas and Mexican food will abound in Denver today – no matter what the weather. Get out and celebrate with these Cinco de Mayo deals. 5) Richard Sandoval’s Mexican Tamayo will be offering $5 margaritas (serrano, strawberry, mango, tamarind or traditional), $10 shots…
While all kinds of craft distilleries are popping up in Colorado, none of them manufactures actual tequila. That’s because in order to qualify as tequila, the spirit must be made in Mexico, from Mexican agave. But there are Colorado-based companies that sell tequila, most notably Arta Tequila, which Denverite Tony…
Since it’s inception in 2011, Jelly has become a name synonymous with breakfast and brunch in Denver. Four years later, the place is just as hopping as ever, with hour-long waits at the original Capitol Hill location the standard anytime you go. Word on the street is the University of…
Chef John Little is rolling out a new monthly food and drink pairing special at Harman’s Eat & Drink: Each month, guest will be able to order a trio of small plates with three beverages — most likely beer or wine — for $20. Each month will focus on a…
The former JCRS shopping center, longtime home to Casa Bonita, is getting a facelift as Lamar Station. After we wrote about that, readers served up memories of other spots that were once located there, including one of “five beautiful Drumstick Restaurants” around Denver. And that brought on a flood of memories of…
May the Fourth be with you this week! Let the Force — and the thought of good food — guide you through a week brimming with delicious events from beer dinners to Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Monday, May 4 Frasca Food and Wine will welcome Justin Willett for its Monday…
Farm-to-school programs are designed to provide school cafeterias with farm-fresh food. The benefits are clear: Sourcing school lunches from local farms provides kids with healthier options; it boosts the local agricultural community; and it has less of an impact on the environment, as produce travels shorter distances and requires fewer…
Despite the incredible number of eateries that continue to pop up in and around metro Denver, relatively few restaurants seem to be closing. We lost Belvedere, the Polish restaurant downtown; its space on 14th Street will soon be replaced by the oddly named Greedy Hamster. Another spot with an even…
Ace Eat Serve is known for its great cocktails, punchy pan-Asian menu, and spacious ping-pong room perfect for a little friendly competition. For vegetarians, it’s never been difficult finding a few meatless options on the menu, most of which can be made vegan, but I was surprised to discover that Ace…
Lechuga’s is one of Denver’s last remaining north-side red sauce joints. While many other Italian restaurants and bars — Pagliaci’s, Carbone’s, Longo’s Subway Tavern — have succumbed to old age and an influx of development, Lechuga’s was saved, at least in name and menu, when the restaurant was purchased after…
Southside Bar & Kitchen owners John Elliott and Dave Cleland have put a lot of work into the place since they bought it last fall, changing the name from Odelay Tacos/3014/Beetle Bar, sprucing up the interior, renovating the menu (those tacos are still there though), and rolling out a more…
Everyone has an opinion about the Cherry Cricket, the classic burger joint in Cherry Creek that Gretchen Kurtz visited for her current review. She thinks it lives up to its reputation, but Javi disagrees: Overpriced, overcrowded and overrated for sure. Ruben loves the place, though: I love the Cricket! Great burger…
