2:33 pm, Apr 25, 2013
In the world of craft beer, trends come and go. But while the industry flirts with triple IPAs and ghost chile beers, another movement appears to have staying power: More women are entering the industry. In Colorado brewing circles, the best-known female is Kim Jordan, co-founder and CEO of New Belgium Brewery in Fort Collins.When, 22 years ago,...
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2:25 pm, Apr 25, 2013
A year ago, fellow tequila lovers and former co-workers Lance Sokol and Laurence Spiewak acted on a longtime dream: They formed a Boulder-based tequila importing company, brought on master distiller Pedro Hernandez Barba, who was born and raised in Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico, and began studying the nuances of fermented blue Weber agave (aka...
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2:20 pm, Apr 25, 2013
Soft PretzelsComplimentary and warm, pretzels set the tone at Old Major in Lower Highland. The salted, doughy knots arrive on a wooden plank with a quenelle of butter. And this isn’t just any butter; it’s a subtle mustard-blended variety that adds sophistication to each bite. Complimentary, 3316 Tejon St., 720-420-0622, oldmajordenver....
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2:05 pm, Apr 25, 2013
Colorado is fortunate to borrow from nearby states’ twists on Mexican cuisine—Tex-Mex loaded nachos and deep-fried chimichangas, New Mexican red and green chile, Arizona’s Sonoran-style beef dishes—but isn’t it about time we had our own brand of the fare? Trudy Gonzales, owner of the two-year-old 5th Sun Cafe & Lounge near the intersection of...
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1:59 pm, Apr 25, 2013
The number of Sink Burgers sold since 1995 (when it first landed on the menu). The Boulder bar is celebrating 90 years in business in 2013.1165 13th St., Boulder, 303-444-7465, thesink.com
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1:56 pm, Apr 25, 2013
1) For a 16-ounce press, coarsely grind 3 tablespoons of beans using a burr grinder. Remove the top of the press and tap the grounds into the bottom.2) Bring 16 ounces of water to a boil. Remove from heat and wait for bubbles to cease. Start a kitchen timer set for 4 minutes. Pour enough water to cover the grounds. Wait 10 to 20 seconds....
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1:53 pm, Apr 25, 2013
Ah, the children’s menu. It’s usually a trifecta of junk: chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, and grilled cheese. Even upscale restaurants tend to dumb down their kid offerings with fries or buttered noodles. Not Denver’s two Hyatt hotels, which recently rolled out a three-course kiddie menu designed by Alice Waters (of California’s celebrated...
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1:49 pm, Apr 25, 2013
The DrawAn energetic Uptown restaurant/bar/ping-pong palace perfect for groups seeking an inexpensive and entertaining night out.The DrawbackSome of the dishes lack balance (oversalted, underseasoned), and getting a table (both for dining and pong) on busy nights requires patience.Don’t MissLo Pan’s Ruin and Mission Orange cocktails, spicy pork...
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6:20 am, Mar 27, 2013
In certain crowds, beets, kale, apples, and ginger have become synonymous with breakfast. But you don’t have to embrace the juice fast or seek out a specialty shop to enjoy the benefits. The fresh-pressed drinks—promoted for their immune-system-boosting, cancer-fighting benefits—have hit restaurant menus. Here, a few of Denver’s most delicious,...
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6:14 am, Mar 27, 2013
I’m not one to shy away from sweets, but when my server dangled the words “fried” and “brownie” before me as he cleared my dinner plate, even I was hesitant. Could I really? Short answer: Oh, yes. And this wasn’t just any old deep-fried treat: Two cocoa-vanilla brownies laced with Breckenridge Brewery’s Thunder Stout arrived ale-battered, à la...
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6:11 am, Mar 27, 2013
The weight of each handcrafted barstool at Old Major.3316 Tejon St., 720-420-0622, oldmajordenver.com
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6:07 am, Mar 27, 2013
1) In a pot, combine three parts whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized) to one part buttermilk. Slowly heat to below a simmer. Stir in juice from one half lemon.2) When the liquid loses opacity and gains a slightly yellow tinge, strain curds from the pot with a slotted spoon and place into a cheesecloth-lined colander. Salt to taste; you may also add...
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6:03 am, Mar 27, 2013
One part burrito and two parts sandwich, the torta is the ultimate flavor mash-up. Torta Grill owners Stephen and Ardeni Clifton (Ardeni is a native of Mexico City) are so enraptured with this classic Mexican eat—fat sandwiches stuffed with burrito and taco-esque fillings—that they named their Colfax Avenue restaurant after the lunchtime staple....
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5:53 am, Mar 27, 2013
Basta3601 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-997-8775, pizzeriabasta.com3 stars______The DrawArtful wood-fired appetizers, entrées, pizzas, and desserts whose simple presentations belie their inherent complexities.The DrawbackOn busy nights, the timing can suffer—cocktails are tardy, pizzas arrive too soon.Don’t MissChicken liver mousse, the Cart-...
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2:09 pm, Feb 22, 2013
When Marjorie Silva needed a cake for her son’s first birthday party, she didn’t have many options to buy one in Satipo, a small town in the jungle of central Peru. So she took on the project herself—and inadvertently launched a career. Word of her flavorful cake—Peruvian vanilla with dulce de leche filling (a caramel made from milk and sugar)—...
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