Back in 2010, Bon Appétit restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton pronounced Boulder the “Foodiest Town in America,” a declaration that made former Westword restaurant critic Laura Shunk — and at least one Boulder chef, Theo Adley — raise their eyebrows in skepticism. And now Knowlton is back with his nominees for…
After last year’s listeria scare that wrongly targeted cantaloupes from Rocky Ford, the now trademarked Rocky Ford Cantaloupe™ is making a comeback. That’s largely due to the efforts of the Rocky Ford Growers Association, which banded together to adopt new safety procedures, build a state-of-the-art packing shed, hire a full-time…
Odds are good that “chicken” isn’t the first thing most people think of when they consider a sandwich. After all, there are so many other kinds of sammies that get higher billing: pastrami and Italian sandwiches, turkey and egg salad, meatball, roast beef and BLTs. Even peanut butter and jelly…
A corporation has shut down all of Larimer Square today, buying out businesses on the historic block for a private event — but at least one merchant has refused to close his doors. Larimer Street between 15th and Speer and 14th Street between Market and Lawrence streets are closed to…
Here’s the latest dish on Dish: Westword’s annual eating orgy is set for Thursday evening, September 6, and it will once again be held in the great outdoors — but this time we’re bringing great food, great drink and great entertainment to the Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts…
This is part one of my interview with Wade Kirwan, executive chef of Adrift. Part two of our chat will run tomorrow. Wade Kirwan Adrift 218 South Broadway 303-862-5749 www.facebook.com/adriftbar It’s mid-day, and the lights are dim at Adrift, the tiki bar and restaurant that opened three months ago on…
If you’re a little bit country, you’re going to like Lil & Lou’s Wreck — a lot. The bar, which bills itself as “Sexy, Southern Fun,” opened last week around the corner from Larimer Square. And it’s a country paradise, complete with a tire swing hanging from the ceiling, bras…
The Denver Five will return to the James Beard House next month, strutting their stuff for food fans in New York City. The featured chefs make undeniably good food…but how will they behave?…
While Paul Reilly, the former executive chef/owner of Encore on Colfax, continues to search for a new pad to perch a restaurant, the space he left behind at 2550 East Colfax Avenue, will soon have a familiar tenant: Udi, Etai and Robin Baron, of the Udi’s empire, which includes seven…
Larkburger, the homegrown chain that chef Thomas Salamunovich started in Edwards in 2006, has added an eighth location to its flock. A new Larkburger opened today at 11985 Washington Street in Northglenn — and an eager crowd of fans was waiting to get a crack at the menu…
After working in the fine-dining industry, Daniel and Kristen Cofrades decided they wanted to create a comfortable breakfast place in their own neighborhood, one that would allow them to spend quality time with their daughter, Isabel. And after months of preparation, Early Bird Restaurant will finally open this week at…
Another Colorado classic has reached the end of the line: Conway’s Red Top, a family-run chain that’s been slinging giant hamburgers in Colorado Springs since 1944, just closed the last of its three restaurants. The chain was co-founded by the late Norbert Conway and became known for its giant burgers,…
For those of you who have an affinity for the iconic Columbine Steak House, Westerkamps Steakhouse or Cowbobas, all of which turn out slabs of beef that don’t require an expense account, here’s more good news: We now have a quartet of meat-centric joints where you can chew on cow…
This bustling little spot takes its time to feed your soul, but the wait is well worth it, especially for the jerk chicken and plantains. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Guess Where posts is entered into a…
Although Colorado is home to some veggie-friendly chains (Chipotle, Garbanzo, etc.), we’re never sure about chains that originate in other states. Which ‘Wich?, which got its start in Dallas, was one of those unknown quantities — but now we’re happy to report that it offers more than one vegetarian version…
Uncle, chef/owner Tommy Lee’s Asian-inspired restaurant in LoHi, hasn’t even opened yet — although it will sometime this week — and already people are quibbling about how close it is to Bones, which itself was considered a copy of Momofuku when Frank Bonanno opened that restaurant almost four years ago…
As of this morning, an online petition condemning Lakewood bakery Masterpiece Cakeshop for its policy against working with gay weddings has garnered well over 4,000 signatures. This weekend, for the second Saturday in a row, protesters gathered outside the store in an effort to convince owner Jack Phillips to change…
There’s nothing like hand-rolled, fresh-made pasta, and here, at this unassuming Italian storefront, that’s exactly what you’ll get, in addition to sandwiches, salads and sweets. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Guess Where posts is entered into a…
Larkburger, the burger chain born in Edwards, is taking its service to a new level. The company has teamed up with LevelUp, a free iPhone and Droid phone application that allows users to pay-by-phone at more than 3,000 shops and restaurants across the U.S. Really, all customers need now is…
Cafe Society dished up five Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a platter of faultless al pastro tacos from El Taco Veloz, to a yet-to-be-identified sausage roll that was much better than expected, to a pork osso buco that was positively behemoth…
If you’re looking for a good online (vegan!) recipe bank, then the Humane Society’s Meatless Monday recipe of the week is an excellent source; we made this week’s falafel with the accompanying tahini sauce and served it in pita bread with fresh greens. Yum!…
Months ago, in March, when we first reported that a restaurant called Uncle was opening in the Lower Highland neighborhood, we — and a few of our commenters — collectively scratched our heads. “I’ve heard it will be a Asian noodle bar type place, but with a name like Uncle,…
