No. 67 Ronnie’s Favorite at Rosenberg’s Bagels and Deli 725 East 26th Avenue 720-440-9880 By now, the story of of Joshua Pollack, owner of Rosenberg’s Bagels and Deli, and his water-treatment system set up to mimic the chemistry of New York City’s bagel-perfect H2O is practically the stuff of legend…
“World of Beer is taking on the world.” That’s the mission statement of the Tampa-based brew and restaurant chain that has opened locations in Belmar, Cherry Creek and LoDo in the past few years. The company’s bid for world-beer domination continues, with another location planned for Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall,…
Last week Chipotle Mexican Grill officially endorsed Proposition 105, the Colorado ballot initiative that would require food that has been genetically modified or treated with genetically modified material to be labeled, “Produced With Genetic Engineering.” Although Chipotle — and other restaurants — would not be subject to the regulation, the…
Wedging four people into a tiny booth at Golden Europe was no easy task: accommodating the lefties in the group, making sure I had room to take photos of my food, sitting comfortably without becoming entangled in the lace curtains above the table. It was a tight fit, and made…
Chef Duy Pham’s culinary career in Colorado has been all over the map. Starting at the legendary Tante Louise on Colfax, he also ran Restaurant Fifteen Twenty-One in Pueblo for several years before heading back to Denver to man the kitchen at Epernay. His latest venture is in suburban Parker,…
Cliff and Zachary Young opened a bar,restaurant and live music venue around the corner from CY Steak — Cliff Young’s other venture — last year under the name BaRed. The intention was for the name to be pronounced “Bar Red,” but to avoid confusion, the Youngs have updated the name…
Only three months ago, we reported that Pho De had opened in the spot previously occupied by Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant and, before that, Vietnam Grill — the quaint bistro that had won Best Vietnamese Restaurant in our 2013 Best of Denver edition. But the stock pot at Pho De had…
Gretchen Kurtz just reviewed The Noshery, a bakery-cafe that she says is the kind of place every neighborhood needs. But does the neighborhood itself need to change? That’s a big question across northwest Denver, including the area by Regis University where Andrea Knight opened the Noshery. See also: Five Bakery-Cafes…
The Sidewinder is for sale, as reported on Backbeat this week. The hundred-year-old building in Globeville has been home to numerous saloons, including one incarnation that served some of the town’s best green chile; for the past two years, it’s also hosted great live music acts in a room that…
In a time when brick-and-mortar stores must compete with trucks in an industry that’s less predictable than North Korea, restaurateur/sommelier/chef Patrick Mangold-White has managed to thrive with fresh and affordable fare on South Pearl Street. He started with sit-down breakfast at Gaia, which he and Jon Edwards opened in 2006;…
No. 68 Ham and Cheese Tartita at Maria Empanada 1298 South Broadway 303-934-2221 Almost every country has its version of a portable dough pocket filled with savory ingredients: Polish pierogies, Welsh pasties, Indian samosas. In Argentina, empanadas are the snack of choice in cafes or on the go, whether with…
Have you decided how you’re voting on Proposition 105, the ballot measure that would require food that has been genetically modified or treated with genetically modified material to be labeled “Produced With Genetic Engineering.” This week, Chipotle officially endorsed 105– which does not apply to restaurants. “Fundamentally, we believe that…
Food is every bit as trendy as the clothes we wear. In the ’80s, sundried tomatoes were fashionable. These days, menus are accented with guanciale, kombucha and pickled everything, from onions to chard stems. One ingredient that’s stayed away from the spotlight? Cornstarch. But that could change. See also: Behind…
LYFE Kitchen, the healthy lifestyle restaurant chain that got its start in Palo Alto, California, and made its Colorado debut at the Park Meadows mall in June, opened Wednesday in Boulder under the ownership of Rachel and DJ Mitchell, who also operate the Park Meadows location. Jeremy Bringardner, one of…
This week Gretchen Kurtz reviewed The Noshery, a bakery-cafe that’s a welcome addition to northwest Denver — and just the kind of place that every neighborhood should have. Fortunately, many neighborhoods around town have their own great hangouts, including the five bakery-cafes profiled here. See also: Five Bakery-Cafes in Denver…
The backside of the Buffalo Restaurant & Bar looks pretty appealing when you’re stuck in I-70 traffic by Idaho Springs. But soon that view will be even better: The owners closed the place at the end of service Sunday for a five-month renovation of the building, which got its start…
After celebrating a monumental ten years in LoHi earlier this year, Lola has become one of the staples in the Denver restaurant scene. Passing by, it’s easy to forget how good it really is. I’m here to tell you it’s time to give Lola a fresh look. A crowd pleaser…
Eric Skokan opened Black Cat Bistro in 2006 and added a kitchen garden the same year, “originally just to relieve stress,” says the chef/restaurateur, who now also operates Bramble & Hare just two doors away from his original Boulder restaurant. He remembers “puttering around in slippers with a cup of…
Denver is home to many fast-casual chains, including a couple that that focus on pizza: Pizzeria Locale (brought to us by the folks at Frasca in a partnership with Chipotle founder Steve Ells) and Live Basil (from the Smashburger team). Homegrown mini-chain Modmarket is emphasizing its pizza, too, and now…
The Noshery 4994 Lowell Boulevard 720-524-3893 Walking into The Noshery, a bakery and cafe that opened across the street from Regis University this summer, you’d never guess that owner Andrea Knight wanted to be a ski racer when she was a kid. Walls are the shade of blue associated with…
Aurora’s restaurant scene may not be on the cutting edge of national food trends or garnering acclaim for its food “concepts” and bar “programs,” but the sprawling city has long been an international zone for cuisines not common in Denver. Competition is fierce and multiple restaurants come and go in…
In a statement released today, Chipotle is officially asking Colorado voters to check “Yes” on Proposition 105, the ballot initiative that would require food that has been genetically modified or treated with genetically modified material to be labeled, “Produced With Genetic Engineering.” Although Chipotle — and other restaurants — would…
