There’s never an end to the profusion of food, drink and accessories that cause a double-take, followed by an audible “WTF?!” The latest parade of fascinating eats, sips and gear includes some that aren’t too whacked-out, like Trader Joe’s new pretzel bagels and sweet Sriracha bacon jerky, the good news…
For sale: a couple of venerable brewery locations with deep roots in Colorado craft beer history. In Denver, Breckenridge Brewery is selling its landmark location at 471 Kalamath Street, an address that shares a name with one of the brewery’s beers. The large property includes 42,000-square-feet of space and comes…
Stem Ciders has released a line of bottled ciders, which makes available for the first time a range of products from the Denver-based cidery. The 750-ml bottles are on shelves now in liquor stores across the metro area, and can also be purchased in Stem’s tap room, at 2811 Walnut…
At most restaurants, chicken skin either stays on the chicken or ends up in the trash along with potato peels, cilantro stems and carrot tops. But leave it to enterprising and creative kitchens to figure out a way to make a few extra bucks from a food product that has…
Alex Seidel worked on his concept for Mercantile Dining & Provision for three years before he finally opening the combination restaurant/market/bar in the renovated Union Station in September. Gretchen Kurtz just reviewed Mercantile, and says it’s a definite winner. Seidel’s new place is three times as big as Fruition, the…
Sarah Amorese fell in love with chocolate when she lived in Amsterdam. “My boss used to bring Belgian chocolates back to the office,” she told us. “And my husband — boyfriend at the time — and I did a lot of business trips through Europe. We used to visit every…
Don’t let the snow hold you hostage in your house this week. Get out of the kitchen and out to some of the great culinary events around town, which include classes and lectures with top chefs, a celebration of National Clam Chowder Day and an attempt to create the world’s…
OPENING THIS WEEK* Avery Brewing Company Restaurant and Tap Room, 4910 Nautilus Court, Boulder Balageru Restaurant & Bar, 5707 East Colfax Avenue Gathering Grounds Cafe & Board Games, 8923 East Union Avenue, Greenwood Village Goldspot Brewing (Saturday), 4970 Lowell Boulevard NOLA Voodoo Tavern and Perks, 2231 Bruce Randolph Avenue Organic Sandwich…
For years, Sputnik has been a local favorite in the South Broadway neighborhood. By day, patrons come for coffee, food and a relaxed environment to work or meet friends. By night, drinks at the bar and late night eats become the desired accouterments. While the menu has a generous helping…
Our restaurant critic Gretchen Kurtz reviewed Kings BBQ last July, noting that its off-the-beaten-path location in Lakewood was a good sign. Of the smokehouse’s brisket, she professed true affection: ” That dish was love spelled m-e-a-t, with the chewy black edges called bark, the telltale pink smoke ring, and chunks…
Henry Batiste opened his first eatery in New Orleans in 1985, but has been out of the restaurant game for many years. For the past decade he’s been a liquor rep for Beverage Distributors in Denver, but he recently got the itch to jump back in. After months of scouting…
You’ve tasted best that Denver restaurants have to offer — the best pizza, doughnuts, pho or craft beer — and you’ve become a faithful advocate of your favorite eateries to all who will listen. But how to spread the word and make your opinion count? You still have time to…
Denver’s going to the dogs! Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs is celebrating its tenth anniversary this weekend with a variety of specials and freebies, and then on Monday, February 23, Wurstkuche will finally open at 2036 Broadway. Joseph Pitruzzelli and Tyler Wilson already have two locations of their modern take on a German…
This weekend you can enjoy the culinary arts at Artopia, head to prom, roll sushi and a joint, sip a limited release marg or dive into Denver Restaurant Week. Keep reading for a taste of whats on the culinary calendar this weekend. Friday, February 20 Denver Restaurant Week starts…
No. 47: Pupusas Revueltas at Pupuseria San Salvador 4385 South Federal Boulevard, Sheridan 720-327-8146 The Salvadoran hand-formed corn masa pockets known as pupusas at Pupuseria San Salvador are, like the restaurant itself, small and tidy. Unlike the big, sloppy rounds found at many other pupusa joints in town, these are…
Many years ago, with the gusto of the newly-converted and a copy of Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle in hand, I decided to follow the 100-mile diet. I joined a winter farm share, stopped buying oranges and bananas, and tried to build meals out of the fruits and vegetables we’d…
Matt Hughes and Alex Sward know it’s a risk to start another new brewery in Denver, a city that already has nearly fifty of them. But they’re comfortable taking that chance. An insurance agent , Hughes specializes in helping breweries manage risks of all kind. And they’re confident in their…
The Four Seasons — from Seattle to Bali — is a lodestar of luxury and comfort. You dine at the Four Seasons when an expense account has your back or when you want to spend an evening, however brief, in the cashmere-clad lap of luxury. That said, the happy hour…
Joseph Pitruzzelli and Tyler Wilson have been in the sausage business for the past six years, serving a wide variety of classic, gourmet and exotic sausages in a modern take on a German beer hall. With locations in downtown Los Angeles and Venice Beach, the business partners are expanding their…
The annual eating orgy that is Denver Restaurant Week starts tomorrow, with hundreds of area restaurants will be offering special, $30 dinner deals through March 1. Reservations are going fast, but don’t count on this reader to grab one: Says Alexa: Who cares? Most restaurants don’t even use their own…
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Goat as we ring in the Chinese New Year. It’s a good time to resolve to learn more about cooking and culture. You can ring in Chinese New Year with the whole family at a cooking class hosted by the Seasoned…
As Denver’s food scene continued to boil over, the city’s chefs and eateries are getting more and more attention from national media and recognition from groups dedicated to celebrating the country’s best restaurants. The biggest news, which came out today, is that five Denver and Boulder chefs and restaurants have…
