Noah Stephens Vert Kitchen 704 South Pearl Street 303-997-5941 www.vertkitchen.com This is part two of my interview with Noah Stephens, exec chef/owner of Vert Kitchen. Part one of my chat with Stephens ran in this space yesterday. Favorite restaurant in America: I love French restaurants, and my favorite is Le…
Just over a year ago, Dylan Moore, the owner/chef of Deluxe and Delite and co-owner of Deluxe Burger, launched the Little Orange Rocket, a tangerine-hued food truck that hustled what Moore called “refined street food from around the world.” And while it was a good ride, says Moore, the truck…
While food trucks are on a roll in Denver, Commerce City has been putting the brakes on the business…
Last week, Kendra Anderson poured out the “Five things every man needs to know about wine,” and offdisc, for one, didn’t appreciate the advice: OMG — first you start off all condescending towards men and their reluctance to admit out loud that they drink wine, then you proceed to give…
The Boulder Blind Cafe has had several incarnations over the past couple of years, and it’s now back at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1419 Pine Street in Boulder, this week. Nightly installments of the vegetarian (gluten-free and dairy-free, too), multi-course dinner and concert in the dark run through Saturday, July…
The brand-new zpizza, at 1695 29th Street in Boulder (and also 4940 South Yosemite Street in Greenwood Village), will offer free samples of its Provence pizza to celebrate Bastille Day from 11 a.m. to noon and again from 4 to 5 p.m. today. For more info, call 303-545-5222 or visit…
The Cook Street School of Fine Cooking has educated many aspiring chefs — and now the school wants to do the same for aspiring sommeliers, as well as those who simply want to learn more about wine. On July 26, Cook Street will open its Wine Annex, a space within…
Breakfast could be the toughest meal of the day for plant-based eaters. With meat, cheese and eggs off the menu, that doesn’t leave much beyond toast (no butter) and fruit (no yogurt). But Cafe Europa still manages to cater to the vegan breakfast crowd…
Adam Dunbar was only at Encore for seven months, but during his time there he made sweeping changes to the cocktail program, helping the restaurant transform into a serious spot for libations. Pre-Prohibition classics and innovative concoctions filled the beverage board, which included the best martini in town. But now…
Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with 25 years behind the bar, including at some of this town’s most liquid assets, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of…
Star-tender Sean Kenyon had all of his cocktail recipes ready to go for the late July opening of the Occidental, a cocktail bar that would have taken over the Squeaky Bean, which closed last month when owner Johnny Ballen and his landlord — ARV Holdings, the entity run by the…
In this week’s review, I visit Wooden Spoon Cafe & Bakery, a favorite neighborhood joint where I spend many weekend mornings. I like just about everything the shop serves, from the pastries to the breakfast sandwiches to the lunchtime versions. To go with my review of Wooden Spoon, here’s a…
I’m hitting the highway soon for a little Colorado summer road trip. But before I pack the tent, the beef jerky, the CDs or even the cooler, I’m stashing my copy of The Beer Drinker’s Guide to Colorado map (fifth edition!) above the sun visor…
July is National Ice Cream Month, and ABC’s The View will celebrate by featuring five top-notch ice cream shops from around the country on this Friday’s show. One of the chosen, frozen treat-slingers? Denver’s very own Sweet Action Ice Cream…
The former Emporio do Brasil has big plans. It’s already changed its name to Little Brazil, and within the next few weeks will move from the small spot on Federal Boulevard where it’s been for five years to a much larger space near Colorado Boulevard and Leetsdale. The new Little…
If we issued an award for Denver’s worst green chile, this version, thick with cornstarch (including clumps of it), would be at the top of the shit list. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am I drinking/eating…
Noah Stephens Vert Kitchen 704 South Pearl Street 303-997-5941 www.vertkitchen.com This is part one of my interview with Noah Stephens, exec chef/owner of Vert Kitchen. Part two of my chat with Stephens will run tomorrow. It’s the Friday before a long Fourth of July weekend, and Noah Stephens, Vert Kitchen’s…
When the homegrown Smashburger decided to create a burger for Colorado, as it already had for Idaho (topped with potato chips) and Minnesota (topped with cheddar bar cheese and garlic-grilled onions), it came up with an iconic combo for the Colorado Smashburger, adding grilled fresh green chiles, grilled onions, cheddar…
The comments keep coming about the status of Troy Guard’s marriage (over) and his restaurants, most notably TAG and TAG | RAW BAR, the latter of which closed for a day last week while Guard was coping with the ramifications of the split and both of which are now advertising…
Colterra will host a four-course Odell Beer Dinner on its beautiful patio in Niwot tonight. The festivities start at 7 p.m. and cost $45; for all the delicious details, call 303-652-0777 or visit www.colterra.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings…
In the Best of Denver 2011, Lower Highland rated the award for Best Restaurant Neighborhood, and with good reason: In the past few years, the blocks on the bluffs above I-25 have added an incredible number of eateries — everything from steakhouses to cafes to inventive finer dining spots –…
Craving a crawfish boil? While Denver’s not exactly crawling with spots to get your fix, there are a few options, including Red Claw Seafood and Wings. In this dark, dilapidated joint, you can order crawfish by the pound, flavored with your choice of a boatload of seasonings and delivered to…
