Lucky Pie in LoDo will feature Avery Brewing today

Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House, 1610 16th Street, is showcasing two special beers from Avery Brewing in Boulder today at 4 p.m. See also: – Behind the scenes at Lucky Pie Pizza – Good execution turns into good pizza at Lucky Pie – Avery ups production and switches distributors…

Meatball variations are on a roll in Denver

Despite what we learned as kids, meatballs don’t always come on top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese. Sometimes they come with greens and hot chicken stock in Italian wedding soup, or slathered with gravy alongside lingonberry jam in Swedish meatballs. They can be dropped in beef stock, along with…

Breckenridge-Wynkoop have a Fort Collins spot on tap for spring

There’s good news for residents of Fort Collins, which will soon have a piece of the Breckenidge-Wynkoop empire in their own town. On February 8, the company closed on a two-story property in Old Town Fort Collins that was previously home to Beach House Grill. See also: – Breckenridge Brewery…

Guess where I’m eating pizza…while the staff indulged in sushi?

Walked into one of my favorite pizza joints, only to find the staff sitting at the bar stuffing their gullets with sushi — sushi that was brought in from another restaurant. Odd mix…sushi followed by pizza. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct…

Zest Cafe’s vegetarian and vegan selection is small but mighty

You can’t expect every restaurant to cater to your specific dietary needs, which is why we’re always looking for crossover venues that have hidden gems on the menu. Zest Cafe in Lakewood is one such spot. Although it’s labeled a “vegan/vegetarian” restaurant on Foursquare, the menu lists only a handful…

Photos: Cafe Max is now open on East Colfax

Cafe Max opened yesterday in a former hair salon at 2412 East Colfax Avenue. In addition to locally roasted coffee from Novo, owners Maxwell Hopewell-Arizmendi and Yukihiko Koyama are offering a curated selection of craft beer, wines and sake. Westword’s Danielle Lirette brought back these pictures of the renovated space…

Reader: Chicken and waffles sounds utterly disgusting

Which came first, the chicken or the waffle? Yesterday, Cafe Society served up our list of Denver’s ten best plates of chicken and waffles, a dish that’s surprisingly delicious when coming out of the correct kitchen. And Denver has many worthwhile variations, from the traditional to the “southernfried Belgian” at…

Celebrate Mardi Gras in Denver today

Happy Fat Tuesday! Here are a couple of culinary specials to help you get into the Carnival spirit today. And if you know of any others, feel free to toss them in the comments sections below. See also: – Slideshow: Denver Mardi Gras Party 2013 – Ten restaurants that will…

Guess where I’m eating a big, fat sandwich?

The headline says it all. Grunt. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to a Guess Where post is entered into a pool — and every week, we select one lucky winner who’ll receive an EatDenver dining deck, worth up to $520…

The original Noodles & Company closes in Cherry Creek

The Cherry Creek Noodles & Company — the first store in this homegrown chain — has closed. Founder Aaron Kennedy opened the original location at 2360 East Third Avenue in 1995, and the fast-casual restaurant has since expanded into a national chain with over 200 locations in eighteen states. See…

Spinach dip for a vegan appetizer on Meatless Monday

What do you take to a vegan potluck? What do you serve a vegan for an appetizer or snack? This spinach dip is a fabulous option, especially for soy-free or gluten-free sharing (use veggies to dip instead of crackers). And it takes just a few minutes to prepare. See also:…

Exclusive sneak peek: Old Major, opening on February 24

Late last week, I was privy to a personal tour of Old Major, the restaurant that culinary patron saint Justin Brunson, who also owns Masterpiece Deli, is tentatively opening on February 24 in Highland. The space, innovatively designed by Fin Art, a local firm, is still undergoing construction, but Brunson…