Get the chicken wings, insisted our server, who pronounced them the best wings in Denver. I’m not sure I’d fly that far, but the wings, crisp and slicked with fish sauce and chiles, were way, way better than the gumbo, a dish that disappointed me once before and showed no…
Gerard Strong Central Bistro & Bar 1691 Central Street 303-477-4582 centralbistrobar.com This is part one of my interview with Gerard Strong, exec chef of Central Bistro & Bar; part two of our chat will run in this space tomorrow. I’m a Scorpio, and I’m pretty proud of that,” volunteers Gerard…
In A Federal Case, I’ll be eating my way up Federal Boulevard — south to north — within Denver city limits. I’ll be skipping the national chains and per-scoop Chinese joints, but otherwise I’ll report from every vinyl booth, walk-up window and bar stool where food is served. Here’s the…
Tony P’s closed in Cherry Creek this past weekend, and while owner Tony Pasquini has certainly had a tough couple of years, his family feud might have been less a factor in the restaurant’s closing than the location of this Tony P’s: Cherry Creek. That’s the theory of one reader,…
America’s extremism with bacon mania continues this weekend, when more than 4,000 pounds of rashers will be hauled up to Keystone for the Blue Ribbon Bacon Tour, a two-day feast created for junkies who can’t get enough of the salty, sweet swine. See also: – Bacon, beer and Justin Brunson:…
Tony Pasquini has had a rough ride in Cherry Creek, where he closed the first Tony P’s this past weekend. He’d initially opened the place in early 2012 as a Pasquini’s, but he had to change that last August after he got into a legal wrangle with his sister, who…
Not all sandwiches require a litany of ingredients that reach skyscraping heights. In fact, sometimes simple is better, as in the case of this sandwich, which is nothing more than Brie and prosciutto…and a little fig jam. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first…
Evergreen as a town has a lot to recommend it, from the beautiful lake (ice skating! paddleboats!) to the shopping. Vegetarians might not immediately know where to turn, though, when they’re seeking out sustenance in the downtown area — but there are plenty of options for the non-meat-minded, including the…
Summertime, and the living is easy…but finding good guacamole is not. The tortas were not the only disappointing dish at Ay Caramba!, which Gretchen Kurtz reviewed last week; the guac was also bland and boring. Who serves the best guacamole in town? One reader is on a hunt for that…
While the rest of you were in Denver, languishing in the beat of the summer heat, thousands of culinary cognoscenti, many of them heeled in stilettos and outfitted in backless black dresses showcasing perfect spray tans, spent the weekend at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen hobnobbing with some…
Dana Rodriguez, who’s spearheaded the kitchen at Bistro Vendome for just over two years, may be one of the most unheralded chefs in Denver, but that’s about to change: In late July, she’ll leave that kitchen behind to become the executive chef-partner of Work & Class, a new restaurant that…
Tomorrow afternoon, Izakaya Den will start its second week of service in its new location. Half of its new location, that is. Construction is continuing on the second floor of the new building, which will more than double the capacity of Izakaya Den — as well as give the place…
From souvlaki to baklava, this year’s Greek Festival offered enough traditional Greek foods to keep the salivary glands sweating. The festival took place at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church from June 14 to 16 and combined food with a carnival, live music, and dance performances that all celebrated Greek history. Continue…
A torteria in Cherry Creek? That was the idea Alex Gurevich had when he opened Ay Caramba!, a full-service spot that focuses on the Mexican sandwiches. But while the neighborhood could certainly use more casual places, Ay Caramba! could also use some spice — according to both Gretchen Kurtz, who…
The folks at PETA know a little something about avoiding meat, and they recently came up with a list of the top ten vegan-friendly cities in America. And while Denver has its share of vegan-friendly options, Boulder was the only Colorado city that made the list. Turn the page to…
Cafe Society dished our four Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a shrimp stir-fry from Makan Mayalsian Cafe, to a still-unidentified frozen strawberry margarita poured in a cactus glass, to a Greek frappé from a restaurant-bar that just began serving brunch…
If you’re looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, one of the best resources available is the Humane Society’s weekly recipe mailer, which delivers a different delicious vegan meal to your inbox once every seven days. This penne-based dish (adapted from Nut Butter Universe) is a fabulous meal…
It’s only day two of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and at least one local chef has already made a huge splash, running laps around the pool at a Denver FIVE party…and bombing it with liquid nitrogen. “I think that’s the first time anyone has probably done that…
This week Gretchen Kurtz tasted the tortas at Ay Caramba!, Mark Antonation continued his quest on Federal Boulevard with a stop at Dalat Vietnamese, and Lori Midson spoke with David Lindberg of Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria about his focus “on being the best pizzeria in Park Meadows.” And there was lots…
The golden arches have nixed their Angus third pounders and replaced them with three new specialty quarter pounders, one spicy, one with bacon (allegedly a new, thicker, Applewood-smoked bacon), and one with….lettuce and tomato. The new burgers are marked for the permanent-items list gracing the McMenu of ever-revolving fast food…
The Wall Tavern recently opened at 1112 Santa Fe Drive offering a “chill vibe, casually strong drinks, and our relaxing nature,” according to its Facebook page. Owners Isiah Pachner and Justin Cooper wanted to incorporate an arty feel to the place since they are located in the Art District on…
At Ay Caramba!, the spot in Cherry Creek I review this week, you can get four kinds of cerveza on draft, not to mention a chelada (Tecate with lime juice), toro (Negra Modelo with limemade and citrus vodka) and a paloma (tequila and grapefruit juice). But more traditional low-octane libations…
