12:50 pm, Apr 5, 2011
Editor's Note: It has come to our attention that Gordo Loco has closed pending a liquor license review. Gordo Loco, one of the wackier additions to Highland, is destined to attract attention, if only for its five-pound El Diablo burrito challenge. Anyone who eats the massive envelope of chipotle chicken, shredded pork, citrus-glazed carnitas, refried beans, french fries, and green-chili cheese...
11:30 am, Apr 4, 2011
I could eat Thai food once a week, and thus, I'm always searching for a new (or new-to-me) spot. Hence my visit to Bangkok Café, a tucked-away eatery near Swedish Medical Center. Though the restaurant is eight years old, it remains largely unknown to greater Denver—and that's a shame.What's most telling is the obvious sense of pride that permeates the experience. The space is spiffy and clean,...
11:30 am, Apr 1, 2011
Since the restaurant version of Biker Jim's Gourmet Dogs opened (a week ago today), the Ballpark eatery has been flooded with sausage fans. The menu is far more extensive than owner Jim Pittenger's carts ever could be—of course, you can still get staples like reindeer, elk-jalapeño-cheddar, and wild boar off the "old-school" section of the menu.But it's worth branching out to try the smoky and...
11:30 am, Mar 31, 2011
Chef Troy Guard, owner of TAG in Larimer Square, has gained a well-deserved reputation for artfully blending the assertive flavors of Eastern cuisine (i.e., spicy dragon sauce) with Western preparations (braised pork shoulder). Thanks to the opening of TAG Raw Bar, located in the Larimer Square Walkway, diners now have another place to sample Guard’s creations.As the name suggests, nothing at the...
11:30 am, Mar 30, 2011
Back in September, we reviewed Satchel's Market in north Park Hill—just a few short weeks before it closed unexpectedly. I've missed the spot, so I'm happy to report that Satchel's on 6th (a dialed-down version of the original restaurant) will open on Saturday, April 9.Owner Andrew Casalini and executive chef Jared Brant (whom Casalini hired away from Bones) have created an intimate space with 50...
11:30 am, Mar 29, 2011
With Khow Thai, Buddha Cafe, NaRaYa Thai and Sushi, and Chy Thai Cuisine, it’s easy to find great Thai food in Boulder. But great Thai dishes and atmosphere? Now that’s another story. Enter the Elephant Hut, a hidden gem in the Steel Yards Business Park, with a fascinating twist: The dining room is adorned with artwork painted by elephants. Looping on the flat-screen just behind the bar is a...
11:30 am, Mar 28, 2011
Scan the appetizer menu at the week-old Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar in the Spire and several dishes will likely jump out—the five-spice duck crêpes and the brandade fritters among them. I suggest ordering both.In the former, you'll find the delicate coconut crêpes give way to soft, pulled duck, the salty-sweet of hoisin, and the crunch of napa cabbage. The only question is how to eat them: with...
11:30 am, Mar 25, 2011
When iFish Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar opened in Ballpark two weeks ago, it did so in the space that crushed both Saucy, a Southern barbecue joint, and the downtown outpost of the late Brix. Here's hoping chef/general manager Jake Rand's sushi and seafood expertise can break the spell.Rand certainly has the skill: He worked at Sushi Den and was head sushi chef at Elway's Downtown before...
11:30 am, Mar 24, 2011
The Orchards Shopping Center at South Holly Street and East Orchard Road in Greenwood Village—home to Venice Ristorante & Wine Bar, Rice Bistro & Sushi, and the Dusty Boot Steakhouse & Saloon—has become a go-to dining destination in the south metro area. Now, with the addition of Le Mistral, a French restaurant and piano bar (in the space formerly occupied by Mel's), there's one more...
11:30 am, Mar 23, 2011
If you've got a sweet tooth, like me, head over to Après Dessert Bar. The eatery is part of Highland's Generous Servings cooking school, and it's located in the space previously occupied by Happy Cakes Bakeshop, before the bakery moved down the street.The name is a bit of a misnomer since Après also offers a decent selection of small plates (we hear the potato samosas with tamarind and cilantro-...
