Food & Drink Archives | Denver Westword https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado Mon, 11 May 2026 17:21:38 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:21:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Copyright 2026 Westword. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, Westword readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact Westword. letters@westword.com (Westword Editor) web@voicemediagroup.com (Westword Webmaster) https://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/general-feed-rss.jpg Denver Westword The Leading Independent News Source in Denver, Colorado https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com 144 90 Chopped Champion Oscar Padilla Opening BuffHouse in Boulder https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/chopped-champion-oscar-padilla-opening-buffhouse-in-boulder-40882596/ https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40882596 Sara Rosenthal https://westword-preprod-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/chopped-champion-oscar-padilla-opening-buffhouse-in-boulder-40882596/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600

The sports bar dedicated to the CU Buffs is slated to open in August.

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Chefs Justin Freeman and Theo Adley opened new spots, while other eateries expanded.

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After years of pop-ups, chef Justin Freeman's Monarch finally finds a home, with a menu that delights and surprises

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Recent research suggests bars are serving less than a standard pint of beer.

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Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen replaces Little Wolf's "chaos cuisine” menu with cold-smoked burgers.

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Adrian Miller has already won two awards for his cookbooks.

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However, ongoing construction is moving the event to nearby Bannock Street.

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The five-course experience is $85 per person.

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The Denver couple behind Rocky Mountain Momo is introducing diners to a cuisine that remains largely under the radar.

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It replaces the Super Mega Bien space at The Ramble Hotel

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