This under-construction facade fronts the newest member of the growing family of restaurants that began when The Kitchen opened on the West End of Pearl Street in Boulder. And though the crew is still hard at work installing beetle-kill floors and a bar made from reclaimed Douglas fir, the opening…
El Gordo Loco was the first victim of our Best of Denver curse, shuttering just a few days after we bestowed it with the Best Breakfast Under $2 award. But the building won’t stay empty for long: the house is getting a remodel and will reopen as Nanna’s Teas…
In the Best of Denver 2011, we named Common Grounds the Best Coffeehouse for Finding a Date, thanks to the constant crowd of young professionals who mingle there over cappuccinos. And because we’re big proponents of ditching online dating and blind set-ups every now and then in favor of meeting…
Margs Taco Bistro, which opened last Friday at 1519 Wynkoop Street, is small and sleek, with a kitchen that specializes in “world tacos” — offering Caprese, Asian and Moroccan variations on the Mexican staple. “We think there was a real need for something like this on this end of the…
Welcome to In the Weeds. Kyle will be right with you — most likely to complain about something. Usually he is pleasant, but this is his place to blow off some steam. Don’t take it personally; he just needs to vent because he’s been doing this for about thirteen years…
Perk Hill, a coffee shop at 22nd and Kearney, closed abruptly this week. And while residents of the area disagree about how well Perk Hill served the neighborhood, with its coolers and “hillbilly furniture,” they agree on at least one thing: better an independent neighborhood spot than another Starbucks. Here’s…
Centerplate, the company that keeps Denver Broncos fans stocked with pretzels, nachos and beer during games at Invesco Field at Mile High, is hiring for the upcoming season — not that anyone knows if there will be a season…. NFL owners and players are currently at odds over their contracts,…
On Sunday, a troop of independent Denver restaurants — all of which are members of EatDenver — will congregate in the parking lot of Union Station as part of The Big Eat, a circus-themed culinary orgy that also includes plenty of libations from local brewers and distillers, as well as…
While we sent the goat dish back to pasture, the golden dosa, enveloping curried vegetables, and sided with flavor-bombed chutneys and sambal, was a definite keeper. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am I drinking/eating posts is…
Rob Michaels Madison Street 1222 Madison Street 303-736-2260 www.madisonstreetdenver.com This is part two of my interview with Rob Michaels, chef de cuisine at Madison Street. In part one of this interview, Michaels dishes on dumbing down menus, the pitfalls of parsley, and pork heaven. Favorite Denver/Boulder restaurant(s) other than your…
China has a new crop: exploding watermelons. Apparently Chinese farmers trying to fill an increased market demand for watermelons — it’s backyard barbecue season, after all — hosed down 115 acres of melons with the growth accelerator forchlorfenuron, causing the fruits to randomly combust. The chemical isn’t illegal, and it’s…
It’s American Craft Beer Week, a fact you cannot miss in bars across town — or on this blog, where we’ve been shamelessly touting the introduction of Big Shikes, as well as hyping other beery events around town. But apparently there can never be enough beer for aerofan, who posted…
This building at Alameda and Zuni held Taqueria La Capilla until last fall, when the place closed up shop. And while we saw no activity inside, the windows are papered over, suggesting that renovations are afoot. Another clue: The Asian Cajun lists this address on its application for a liquor…
La Scala Trattoria, a new Italian restaurant in Washington Park, will start serving dinner at 5 p.m. tonight. The space features a small dining room and bar with a clean and dark feel; interim chef Nate McBroom says the menu will focus on straightforward, rustic Italian food…
You’ve probably driven past the Ethiopian Restaurant dozens of times without giving it a second glance — unless it was to scope out the green, yellow and red paint adorning the entire building. But if you stop and go inside for a meal, we’re certain you’ll never overlook this spot…
It’s been a good week for Ryan Leinonen, the former chef de cuisine at Colt & Gray — and a former alum of Root Down and The Kitchen in Boulder. Just two days ago, Leinonen inked a deal on a new space at 2138 Larimer Street, a burgeoning food-centric block…
Gindi Cafe recently underwent an overhaul to pump life into the fledgling spot, revamping the business model to focus on baked goods, breakfast and espresso. But it wasn’t enough to save the place: The two-year-old spot shuttered last month, blaming the closure on a misunderstanding with landlords at the Peloton,…
A distinctive smell assaults your nostrils as you pass through the front doors at most Asian markets. It’s a distinctive aroma of old durian fruit, fish sauce, musty vegetables and dusty shelves, with subtle hints of international commerce. This smell is unpleasant compared to whiffing a fresh-cut pineapple, but after…
Rob Michaels Madison Street 1222 Madison Street 303-736-2260 www.madisonstreetdenver.com Filipinos are renowned for their unwavering hospitality, for unleashing food feasts that swell the belly, for ensuring that no host allows her guests to leave hungry. “We’re known for providing food to friends and family. That’s how we show our love…
Sitting at a corner table at McCormick’s Fish House & Bar last night, we were reminiscing about when the place opened in 1987, in the corner of the venerable Oxford Hotel, taking over a space that most recently had been a jazz club. This was before LoDo became an official…
T.G.I. Friday’s — which has five restaurants in the metro area and a frightening number around the country — is trying to update its image with craft beer and other specials. But is it too little, too late? Our “Top Five Reasons T.G.I. Friday’s isn’t cool anymore” is bringing out…
I’ve yet to find a cuisine I’d pass up in just about any context. But at the end of a long day, I often go looking for that holy grail of low-key dinners: hot pizza and cold beer. There are plenty of places in Denver that feature both good beer…
