Foco Cafe opened its doors in Fort Collins for the first time on Thanksgiving. For some of the forty individuals who had lunch there that day, it may have been their only opportunity for a warm meal of the day. The restaurant is a non-profit, pay-what you can eatery, serving…
These days, it’s rare when a restaurant doesn’t source locally. But at the Squeaky Bean, which I recently reviewed, sourcing locally means more than knowing the farmer: it means being the farmer. And soon, it will mean paying the lessons forward, as the restaurant partners with Warren Tech Career and…
It’s been a tough year for barbecue in this town. Up on Tennyson Street, Big Hoss Bar-B-on Tennyson is locked up tight; when the space reopens later this week, it will be as Tennyson Street Barbecue. The Big Papa’s mini-chain is gone altogether, and although Country Time promises to continue…
Green chile is nearly ubiquitous in this town: It pops up on menus at everything from traditional Mexican restaurants to old-school diners to upscale eateries. In Colorado, there are as many ways to make it as there are traditionalists who argue about which of those ways is right and which…
With the holidays you can gear up for the season by picking up some gifts while enjoying tasty treats — or learn how to cook those treats so you can keep guests entertained — and fed. Keep reading for two tasty culinary options tonight. See also: Top Five Badass Foodie…
Behind the bar at Vesta Dipping Grill, tucked away with several other books on mixology, sits a well-worn book titled Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Bar manager Scott Ericson often thumbs through the (now) ragged book, searching for a bit of inspiration, which is exactly how he came up with…
The Industry building is the latest multi-use facility to crop up in the River North district, offering over 120,000 square feet of mostly office space, but with several planned bars and restaurants as part of the mix. The first of those, Will Call, the latest from the Little Pub Company’s…
Jonesy’s Eatbar, the cozy gastropub operated by Leigh Jones (who also runs the Horseshoe Lounge next door as well as the Bar Car and Inga’s Alpine Lounge), is changing its name today to Centennial Tavern. That’s not the only change: The spot is also simplifying its menu and shifting the…
This year’s holiday season has gifts for every type of foodie, from culinary noobs to sophisticated connoisseurs — and even a few shiny tidbits for the bougie hipsters on your Xmas lists, like Sriracha candy canes, a home bacon-making kit, a clever “spin the shot” way of getting drunk on…
No. 62: The Scotch Egg from Argyll Whisky Beer 1035 East 17th Avenue 303-847-0850 Argyll began its life at a time when the word “gastropub” was still a novelty in Denver, and it survived a three-year hiatus after owner Robert Thompson closed down his restaurant in Cherry Creek North and…
When the Squeaky Bean moved from its cramped space in LoHi to expansive new digs (in a very old building, the last renovated warehouse in the area), it changed a few things: It expanded its hours, expanded its seating, expanded its menu — and Gretchen Kurtz sampled some of those…
December has arrived, bringing with it a host of holiday-related events. You can buy food-related gifts for everyone on your list, travel back in time at The Fort (above), enjoy an elegant tea or throw yourself into a festivus for the rest of us. Keep reading for a taste of…
In a record year for openings, some restaurateurs are picking up the pace as they try to get a piece of the lucrative holiday season. One of the most noteworthy openings of the year was actually a reopening: On Friday, D Bar debuted in its new, larger, sleeker space on…
This week in Cafe Society, Mark Antonation previewed pastry whiz Keegan Gerhard’s reincarnation of D Bar, which opens today with an expanded dinner menu — as well as those killer desserts — in its new digs in Uptown. Gretchen Kurtz thinks the kitchen at the Squeaky Bean might be having…
The U Baron Group has encountered mixed responses since changing the name of its three Udi’s Pizza Cafes to Silvi’s Kitchen. “People either say, ‘You’re so much better than the old owners,'” notes Etai Baron, “or they tell us, ‘The old owners were so much better.'” This despite the fact…
A year ago, we named Snow Thai one of the twelve best Thai restaurants in Denver; Thai Monkey Club also made the list, for its tongue-blistering heat and traditional dishes. Snow Thai closed earlier this fall, leaving a gap in the ethnic restaurant scene in that East Colfax neighborhood. But…
Martinis, thumping trance beats and swanky, underground digs. No, it’s not 2004 — it’s the Crimson Room, the latest nightclub concept from Corridor 44 owner Brian Siffermann, scheduled to swing its red door open on Friday, December 5. Located under Ted’s Montana Grill in the former Wicked Garden space, the…
The last couple of weeks have been pretty exciting for customers who like some really off-beat food products. Doritos-flavored Mountain Dew, TGI Friday’s bacon-crusted ribs and a Stroganoff burger are some of the trippiest food products yet, and that’s just the tip here, because with the holiday season coming on,…
Maybe you were done buying discount TVs before 6 a.m. or maybe you’ve just got better things to do today than join the masses at the mall. Whatever the case, there are some special beer tappings going on at a few local breweries in honor of the retail world’s big…
Over the past few years, Denver International Airport has made a concerted effort to land local restaurateurs — and yes, a couple of Dunkin’ Donuts — and the result has been a decided improvement for passengers looking for some quick grub or even a sit-down meal. Just in time for…
It’s Black Friday, and that means wild-eyed shoppers will be tearing up Denver, looking to save a buck. Why not avoid the craziness and grab a seat at a local restaurant? You may even find a deal there. Keep reading for a taste of what’s on the culinary calendar. See…
Who would have thought that bottomless mimosa brunches would get so big in Denver? And who would have thought that our list of the ten best bottomless mimosa brunches would inspire not just lots of reservations for this post-Thanksgiving weekend, but more than a hundred comments? Including this doozy…. See…
