Sunrise Sunset 7400 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge 303-423-8380 Michael Pollan famously proclaimed that we shouldn’t eat anything our great-grandparents wouldn’t recognize as food. Most of us play along with this theory by reading labels and skipping things that belong in the lab. But there’s another way to heed Pollan’s…
In my review of Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina, I explore the deals — Margarita Mondays, Taco Tuesdays, etc. — that contribute to the popularity of this locally-owned Mexican restaurant. But Adelitas isn’t the only spot in town that looks beyond happy hour to drive business. Here are a half-dozen other…
Nikki Hazamy and Donna Dempsey started Gypsy Juice over the summer, selling cold-pressed juices at music festivals and other special events around the state. In August, they opened a brick-and-mortar shop in Capitol Hill to serve juice and coffee to the neighborhood. But something was missing; with such a sunny,…
To celebrate the impending opening of its massive new brewing campus in Littleton — and all of the square footage and brewing capacity that it will have at its disposal — Breckenridge Brewery will release its first large-scale barrel-aged bottled beer this month. Barrel Aged 72 Imperial is Breckenridge’s 72…
Since it opened its first outpost on Larimer Street almost a decade ago, Snooze has tried to take over the world, or at least the breakfast table, one pineapple-upside-down pancake at a time. But this homegrown chain isn’t the only metro Denver restaurant that takes the morning meal seriously, crafting…
If you’ve noticed that the Denver restaurant scene is blowing up, you’re not alone. The dizzying number of new restaurants here and the competition pushing chefs and restaurateurs to give guests better dining experiences is getting national attention. Some of the resulting stories actually look into Denver’s changing reputation, focusing…
Regularly regarded as one of the best restaurants in Lower Highland, Duo is the little bistro that could. As one of the pioneers in standout farm-to-table cuisine in Denver, Duo applies the same approach to local sourcing and fresh ingredients to its weekend brunch, offering consistent, seasonal delight for your…
The news that Krewe Crescent City BBQ had closed, joining a long list of now-shuttered barbecue joints around town, prompted one reader to share his opinion that Denver’s barbecue is “atrocious.” That, of course, inspired other readers to defend their favorite ‘cue spots around town. And still others suggested that…
Green chili. Red chili. Chili rellenos. Chili con queso. The word stood out on the menu like an intentional affront, dismissing all notions of regional American-Mexican food with a simple refusal to differentiate between two vowels at the end of a single, all-important word. At Brewery Bar II, though, the…
Denver has several good cooking schools, and tonight the Seasoned Chef Cooking School is offering a class called A Bavarian Christmas, which should help you broaden your festive feast horizons. See also: Meadowlark Kitchen Spreads Its Wings on Larimer Street…
After more than a year of delays, the Meadowlark Kitchen quietly opened its doors two weeks ago to little fanfare. The small eatery next door to the popular underground bar and music venue, the Meadowlark, originally announced the beginning of construction in September of 2013, but contractor delays pushed the…
When Marcel Templet left the Capital Grille last August to become bar manager at the Cooper Lounge, he established a bar program designed to feature products sourced from Colorado. This core value was easy to stick to until it came time to add a brandy cocktail to the menu, since…
If you’re a Denver food fan and budding amateur photographer (or someone who just can’t put down the smart phone, even while enjoying dinner), you’ve probably snapped a few shots and shared them on Instagram — because all of your online friends certainly want to see every meal you’ve eaten…
This year has produced some pretty marvelous gadgets for foodies, and culinary technology for 2014 has given us some bizarre finds like a 3-D latte art tool, a wine glass holder that makes you half an inch away from being a drunkard, build-your-own-burger tablets at McDonald’s, a remote-controlled beer holder,…
While the warm patio days of summer are just a distant memory this chilly December week, a new restaurant in the Hangar 2 development in Lowry wants to transport you to sunny and warm San Diego.North County, which opens today for dinner, has a menu that features Baja fish tacos…
Crave Dessert Bar reopened for regular business in the Spire Building downtown on Friday after a red-carpet grand opening party on Thursday night. Owners Darrell Naughton and Allen Milham closed Crave and the neighboring Organic Pizza Co., which they also owned, in November to remodel, expanding the dessert bar into…
Krewe Crescent City BBQ closed last week, capping off what’s been a tough year for Denver barbecue. We lost the last outpost of longtime favorite Big Papa’s; Country Time closed its doors; Big Hoss left Tennyson. But there have been gains: Tennyson Street BBQ is now smokin’ in Berkeley, Ragin’…
The holidays are upon us. Get some tips on entertaining with a class at the Seasoned Chef Cooking School — or just jump right into the festivities at an ugly sweater party. Keep reading for a taste of what’s on this week’s culinary calendar. See also: Steuben’s New Baked Ziti…
As soon as our photographers got news that the Denver Cat Company was open today, there was a rush to get some face time with the cuddly kitties. Danielle Lirette was there first, snapping shots of the friendly felines and equally personable owner, Sana Hamelin. Keep reading for more photos…
This week in Cafe Society, Gretchen Kurtz visited Adelita’s Cocina Y Cantina to find out why the Tuesday special is the taco the town. The Denver Cat Company, only the third cat cafe in the U.S., opened its door today — but only a little, since the owner didn’t want…
The Source was jumping yesterday, but even so, we’re not quite sure it needs a bathroom with room for 185 people. Or does that sign refer to the capacity for another space in the converted warehouse? To clear up the mystery, we went straight to the source: Source developer Kyle…
No. 59: Curry Puffs at Suvipa Thai Food 1015 South Federal Boulevard 720-379-6038 Suvipa Thai hasn’t been open long, but the kitchen is already going strong, serving up some of the brightest and most flavorful Thai dishes we’ve dug into recently. While the standards — pungent pad Thai that’s not…
