EAT & DRINK FROM THE MAGAZINE
5:48 pm, Sep 15, 2005
Last night I visited Via, the new Italian joint in the Icehouse in the space formerly occupied by Brasserie Rouge. Via opened officially on August 22, but last night was a grand opening cocktail party with passed assaggini -- small bites -- and a whole bunch of hungry looky-loos.
The food is good, but the event itself was a bit frustrating for... MORE
10:00 pm, Sep 6, 2005
Your weekly newsletter about Denver restaurant and dining news looks a bit different this week: Food editor and Table Talk regular Amanda Faison is away on her honeymoon. In her absence, our staff lets you in on our personal dining haunts in and around Denver. Get a taste of our favorite spots of the moment, places we just keep going back to, and... MORE
12:41 pm, Aug 25, 2005
Bill Husted has the scoop on the new issue of 5280, set to hit newstands Friday.
5280 magazine has expanded its annual restaurant list from Top 10 to Best 25 in Friday's "Denver's 25 Very Best Restaurants" issue..... So who gets the nod from 5280? The roster includes some of my faves: L'Atelier, Luca D'Italia, Mel's, Mizuna, Rioja, Solera, Sushi... MORE
10:02 pm, Aug 23, 2005
Who let the dogs out...This weekend, August 27-28, Copper Mountain holds its fourth annual Dogs Daze with a celebration of all things canine, and that includes inviting man's best friend to a dinner party. Saturday's Canine Wine and Dine dishes up a feast for humans (sautéed chicken with wild-rice pilaf, creamy polenta with spanikopita,... MORE
10:10 pm, Aug 16, 2005
Suddenly shuttered...Three-year-old Adega Restaurant and Wine Bar (1700 Wynkoop St.) quietly closed its doors on Saturday night. Perhaps the writing was on the wall few months ago when chef Bryan Moscatello changed the regular menu over to small plates—downsizing the dishes but keeping the prices high. We will dearly miss the beautifully... MORE
10:36 pm, Aug 2, 2005
Have you been yet?...Our favorite coffee house of the moment: Monkey Bean in the Ballpark neighborhood. The way-cool, laid-back coffee shop offers up much more than just java (including free Internet access and a sweet patio with tons of sun umbrellas). On the menu, check out the ricotta cheese pancakes with strawberries and maple syrup or the... MORE
10:00 pm, Jul 26, 2005
Food for a cause...Tonight, July 26, Mao Asian Bistro hosts a charity dinner for the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Order off the menu—from apps to entrées—and 20 percent of your food sale goes to support the foundation, the goal of which is to replace hate with understanding, compassion, and acceptance. Now that's something to... MORE
10:00 pm, Jul 19, 2005
Out with the old, in with the new...Thomas Baranoucky is Mirepoix's new executive chef—but he's not the only change at this Cherry Creek restaurant. Behold the prices: Every item of the lunch menu—from the double Angus beef hamburger to the open-face veggie raviolis—is just $10. That's a deal, considering the quality of Baranoucky's... MORE
10:00 pm, Jul 12, 2005
Le Tour...If you can pull yourself away from watching Lance's quest for the yellow jersey, Bistro Vendôme is offering its own version of the Tour de France. As the peloton races through 12 regions of France, Larimer Square's Bistro Vendôme will feature and serve wine from each area. Patrons will receive a stamp for each "visit" to a... MORE
6:36 am, Jul 6, 2005
High-flying meals...Now when frequent fliers travel on Frontier Airlines their miles can pay for dinner—or golf, or hotel stays, or even a Mercedes. Frontier recently launched the More Store—a clearinghouse in which to spend your miles on luxury goods including $50 gift certificates to a dozen Denver restaurants. And we know they're... MORE
10:00 pm, Jun 28, 2005
On the bayou...Who needs New Orleans when we've got Storyville Creole Café in Longmont? The owner, Louisiana native David Johnson, has one heck of a claim to fame: His grandmother's first cousin was Louis Armstrong. So it's fitting that the five-week-old restaurant's name refers to the birthplace of jazz (Storyville, once a legal red-light... MORE
10:00 pm, Jun 21, 2005
Beat the heat...No AC? Seek refuge at Espo's Cucina Dolce for a cool scoop of homemade gelato. Our favorite licks are the refreshing lemon cream and rich chocolate, but 80-some rotating flavors means endless choices. The gelato alone is worth the trip (free parking, too) but while you're there order the fire-roasted pepper panini with a side of... MORE
10:00 pm, Jun 14, 2005
Farewell...With their hearts heavy but their principles firmly in place, Adam and Mary Mali are closing Restaurant Kody on June 25. Anyone who's dined at the Evergreen gem knows the Malis' commitment to top-notch ingredients from artisanal producers. "If I had to compromise to get food costs down it would feel hypocritical. We could have changed... MORE
10:00 pm, Jun 7, 2005
Moving right along...The Denver Post's longtime respected restaurant critic Kyle Wagner has traded in her fork for a new title: Travel Editor. The Post is advertising for a new critic on Media Bistro.
Eat, drink, and be merry...The 23rd annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen kicks off Friday, June 10. Each summer, die-hard food and wine lovers... MORE
10:00 pm, May 31, 2005
New kid on the block...Emogène, a brand-new patisserie and cafe in Cherry Creek North, dishes up croissants and scones for breakfast, gourmet sandwiches (try the Italian) and salads for lunch, and wine and desserts (we love the Snickerdoodles) in the evening. We like the place—it's sleek, beautiful, and the food is delicious—but we... MORE
