On a recent frosty evening, a friend and I sought comfort at Encore on Colfax. In the mood for hearty fare, we ordered two lamb dishes: fresh tagliatelle smothered with lamb ragu, and lamb T-bones served with chewy Brie popovers. In both, the meat was tender, sweet, and surprisingly mellow, without any of the gamey aftertaste so often associated with lamb.Encore obtains its lamb from Ewe Bet...

For 40 years, the Flagstaff House has sustained a reputation for elegance and excellence, particularly with its extensive wine collection. And yet, despite winning Wine Spectator’s Grand Award every year since 1983, it’s been difficult for the restaurant to draw a steady clientele looking for a casual glass of vino. That may be the result of the daunting 160-page wine list—its inventory of 12,000...

Growing up, I remember a bakery named Little Cliff's. The glass case held goodies such as apple fritters, M&M'S cookies, and cinnamon twists, but I had my eyes on the elephant ears (more formally known as palmiers). I'd anxiously await as the lady behind the counter selected one and placed it, wrapped in parchment, into my outstretched hand.I've loved those cookies ever since. Recently, I...

While the Walnut Room in RiNo is a live-music venue first and a pizza place second, the Broadway contingent—called the Walnut Room Pizzeria—is a pizza joint first and a music spot second.Go to this small, year-old shop, located on the corner of Broadway and West Ellsworth Avenue, for the pies: thin-crusted offerings with a collection of toppings. Make your own, or trust in the kitchen's combos,...