11:29 pm, Nov 23, 2011
Separate the egg whites and yolks of 4 eggs. Using a stand mixer, mix the yolks with 1/3 cup sugar, 16 ounces of whole milk, and 1 cup of heavy cream until frothy. Add 3 to 4 ounces of bourbon or whiskey. Add a teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg or cinnamon (or both), and mix. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with 1 tablespoon of sugar...
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11:25 pm, Nov 23, 2011
Lunch for $2.45 is synonymous with fast food, right? Well, yes and no. There’s nothing quick about the craftsmanship that goes into the savory pastry pockets at Maria Empanada. Shop owner Lorena Cantarovici takes no shortcuts when it comes to her handmade dough and fresh ingredients. In short, this small Lakewood bakery does empanadas, the Latin...
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11:22 pm, Nov 23, 2011
Linger 2030 W. 30th Ave. 303-993-3120 lingerdenver.com The Draw A high-energy restaurant with stunning downtown views and an affordable, meant-to-be-shared menu of global street food. The Drawbacks Inconsistency—some dishes are overseasoned, others lack punch. Don’t Miss Mongolian barbecue duck bun, masala dosa, carrot and lentil kofte, Moroccan...
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1:54 pm, Oct 28, 2011
Breadworks Though Boulder-based Breadworks’ bakery and cafe has compiled a list of more than 200 soup recipes—it features four daily—one item remains a menu constant: the home-style chicken noodle soup. This light broth, which bobs with pieces of shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and thick homemade egg noodles, gives grandma some serious...
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1:52 pm, Oct 28, 2011
What: Study menus around town and you’re likely to notice dishes featuring “annatto” or “achiote.” The spice is made from ground, brick-red annatto seeds, the pods of which grow on a shrub in the Caribbean and Central America. Annatto imparts a peppery, somewhat nutmegy flavor to dishes. It is also often used for color—for years its primary use in...
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1:50 pm, Oct 28, 2011
Those in the market for an affordable lunch that transcends the shopworn sandwich/burrito/pizza slice must seek out India Oven. Tucked along South Colorado Boulevard, the restaurant blends Indian and Nepalese cuisines with panache. What gives India Oven buzz is the impressive buffet. For a mere $8.95 at lunch ($13.95 at dinner), visitors can...
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1:49 pm, Oct 28, 2011
Chinook Tavern 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, 720-266-6000, chinookdenver.com The Draw A well-crafted menu that blends traditional European dishes with lighter, more contemporary cuisine; a welcoming atmosphere. The Drawback Waitstaff struggles with timing and lacks finesse. Don’t Miss Baked wild mushroom strudel, veal jaeger...
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3:35 pm, Sep 30, 2011
LIVING THE SWEET LIFE The secret to Erika Cunha’s delectable pies? She handcrafts each one individually, never doubling a recipe. “People think I’m crazy,” Cunha says, but even when faced with hundreds of orders, she still mixes and rolls out her crusts one at a time. Don’t miss the pumpkin crème brûlée on a shortbread crust—it’s lighter and...
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3:32 pm, Sep 30, 2011
Most kids open their lunch bags to find ham and cheese slapped between squishy bread. Not me. My mom layered corned beef on fresh rye or thick slices of kosher salami on challah. These were real sandwiches, and they set the bar high. I’ve found the same homey flavors in the messy getups at Boulder’s Jimmy & Drew’s Deli. Owners Jarrett Eggers...
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3:30 pm, Sep 30, 2011
Street Kitchen Asian Bistro 10111 Inverness Main St., Suite B, Englewood, 303-799-9800, streetkitchenasianbistro.comThe Draw A playful and inexpensive menu of Asian street food. The Drawback Street Kitchen is located in the Vallagio, a new, mixed-use development in Englewood, which the dinner crowd has yet to discover. Many nights this translates...
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9:32 pm, Aug 26, 2011
Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs
Order dessert at this Ballpark shop and discover slightly spicy Boulder-based Glacier cinnamon ice cream sandwiched between two chewy, thin chipotle chile brownies.
The naughty-with-a-bit-of-nice treat echoes the shop’s fearless hot dog combos. 2148 Larimer St., 720-746-9355,
bikerjimsdogs.com
Generous Servings Cafe
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9:28 pm, Aug 26, 2011
If there’s one thing I remember about walking through the gritty streets of Ho Chi Minh City—better known to Americans as Saigon—it’s the smell of street food. These sidewalk “eateries”—sometimes nothing more than a stand with a few crates, a cooler, and one gas burner—emit the enchanting fragrances of beef noodle soup (pho), fried Imperial rolls...
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9:25 pm, Aug 26, 2011
There was a time when I patronized Chez Jose, the now-defunct, quick-service Mexican spot at the corner of Second and St. Paul, weekly. I’d order burritos or tacos, or whatever, just to load up on the half-dozen freshly made salsas. Chez Jose is no longer, but owner Dan Ohlson has opened Machete Tequila & Tacos at Third and Detroit. The salsa...
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9:22 pm, Aug 26, 2011
Lou’s Food Bar 1851 W. 38th Ave. 303-458-0336 lousfoodbar.com Food: Service: Ambience: The Draw An impressive lineup of country French favorites, including escargot, pâté, house-made sausages, cheese, and charcuterie. The Drawback The scrubbed roadhouse feel of the space is unwelcoming; the menu, which combines country French...
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3:30 pm, Jul 27, 2011
Modmarket’s Arugula Mozz wrap and Curry Split Pea Soup Even gluten-free diners can enjoy a soup-and-sandwich lunch at this fresh, organic spot. The mozzarella, tomato, arugula, basil, and balsamic dressing come together in a warm Clarity Foods gluten-free wrap. Add a cup of the hearty curry split pea soup to complete this healthy meal. Multiple...
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