EAT & DRINK FROM THE MAGAZINE
12:51 pm, Oct 19, 2006
When I dined at Somethin' Else (1313 E. Sixth Ave.) last week, something just didn't seem right. The atmosphere was warm and the service was seamless but the food was merely good, not magnificent as it has been in the past. Dishes such as the albóndigas (Spanish meatballs) and sea scallops felt a little tired, like the passion had been sucked... MORE
10:00 pm, Oct 17, 2006
CHEAP EATS: VIETNAMESE IN BROOMFIELD
I'm always on the hunt for a bargain meal and last night took me to Pho 120 in Broomfield. From the menu I ordered two spring rolls fat with shrimp, pork, basil, and rice noodles; a rice vermicelli bowl topped with grilled pork, beef, shrimp, an egg roll, shredded carrots, cucumbers, and a tangy sauce; and... MORE
6:22 am, Oct 11, 2006
My island escape was cut short tonight. I was supposed to attend a media event for the opening of a new location for Rumbi Island Grill in Boulder. It's one of the new wave of upscale-casual dining joints, this time with an island vibe and menu. The owners had a Hawaiian chief in today to bless the restaurant before it opened, which should have... MORE
10:00 pm, Oct 10, 2006
NEWS: ANOTHER RESTAURANT FOR MEL AND JANIE MASTER
Last Friday, restaurateurs Mel and Janie Master (Mel's Restaurant... MORE
4:50 pm, Oct 6, 2006
I think I've discovered how I'm going to survive the holidays this year. As a prolific appreciator of wine, the adjustment to impending motherhood has had quite an effect on my dining and nightlife habits. Gone are the days of sharing a nice bottle of cabernet over a steak dinner, or sampling wine flights at the latest trendy bistro. And the... MORE
9:54 pm, Oct 4, 2006
I prefer not to eat alone. Most of you will probably agree with me there. But today, after a brisk walk through a cozy neighborhood in north Boulder, I didn't mind at all. In fact, I truly enjoyed it.
One of the many fun benefits of working freelance is traveling around town quite a bit to gather stories. Today I interviewed chef Eric Skokan... MORE
10:00 pm, Sep 19, 2006
NEW: BERKELEY OFFERS UP TASTES
Labor Day marked the opening of Tastes, a wine and dessert bistro on bustling Tennyson Street. In the airy, art gallery-like space, all the paintings on the walls and the handcrafted tables are for sale. The menu changes nearly every day but always features a vast selection of wine, beer, cordials, single malt... MORE
6:29 pm, Sep 13, 2006
How do you like your oysters? Chilled, with lemon and cocktail sauce? Roasted a la Rockefeller, drenched in bacon, spinach and white cheddar?
I like them any way I can get them, but particularly plain, chilled, and as fresh as possible. And that's what Jay Chadron over at Aqua Oyster Bar... MORE
10:00 pm, Sep 5, 2006
NEW: FABULOUS CAFÉ MONDO
Nine-month-old Café Mondo, first a bustling coffee, breakfast, and lunch spot at 33rd Avenue and Tejon Street, has opened for dinner Friday and Saturday nights. The menu changes weekly and the wine list suits, and when we visited, the baked halibut sandwich ($18) stole the show. The silky hunk of fish came... MORE
10:00 pm, Aug 16, 2006
NEW: DJ'S ADDS BUZZ TO BERKELEY
Parisi anchors the north end of Tennyson Street but the south end has long languished without a restaurant—until
now. DJ's Berkeley Café, a newly opened cafe-coffee shop, already bustles with hungry diners, java
junkies, and the laptop toting crowd. The urban renovated space has spacious tables, a... MORE
8:45 pm, Aug 14, 2006
So far, so good. Our house is now spic and span, and (almost) totally organized. We'll officially list it this Friday, so the past two weeks have been spent cleaning and uncluttering our little crash pad. The down side of all of this, aside from the minor irritations (see previous post re: the plumber's sunburn) that you would expect, is that... MORE
10:00 pm, Aug 8, 2006
NEW: ZUNI KITCHEN HEATS UP
Let's get one thing straight: I don't like potato salad. But I ate every single bite of Zuni Kitchen's. The
secret, says chef/owner Todd Coleman, is tossing the hearty chunks of red potato with scallions, fresh herbs, and a
light vinegar-mayo-mustard dressing just before serving. Simple, fresh, and refined—... MORE
11:25 am, Aug 1, 2006
Note to self: dining out twice daily is not necessarily conducive to losing five (or ten?) pounds in time for my cousin's wedding.
Yesterday was one of those hectic Mondays. You know those days, when you run-run-run from daybreak to midnight and still don't manage to get everything done. And if you're like me, you tend to grab a cereal bar... MORE
10:00 pm, Jul 25, 2006
IMPROVED: 5280.COM MAKES FINDING A RESTAURANT EASIER
Recognizing that Dining Guide is one of the most utilized sections of our magazine and website, we've made some improvements. By the end of the week the searchable online database of area restaurants will become even more useful—look for the following changes:
Where we like to eat:... MORE
10:00 pm, Jun 20, 2006
EVENT: FOOD & WINE MAGAZINE CLASSIC IN ASPEN
What was the best part of last weekend's 24th annual Food & Wine Magazine Classic in Aspen? Could be rubbing elbows with renowned chefs such as Giada De Laurentiis and Emeril Lagasse, sipping chilled albariña in the Spanish wine tent, or getting a glimpse of Food... MORE
