Kitchen Cred It was Kevin Marquet's love of golf that initially drove him to work in the kitchens of local country clubs—and that's where the Colorado native discovered his knack for cooking. In 2004, Marquet met Denver chef Michel Wahaltere, who taught him everything he knows about Spanish cuisine. A year later, the pair opened the 9th Door—a... MORE

The origins of the beloved Denver omelet may be a bit of a mystery, but the mixture of ham, eggs, peppers, and cheese conjures up images of chuck wagon cooks. Curtis Lincoln, executive sous chef in charge of Ellyngton's at the Brown Palace, dishes on perfecting this Western breakfast. Steel omelet pan Stainless steel cooks a lot faster than Teflon... MORE

These days, it seems every food has a local, natural, or organic counterpart, so why not chocolate too? Since opening their first Belvedere Chocolates shop 10 years ago, Belgian chocolatiers Johan and Han Devriese have been making premium chocolates with an emphasis on high-quality, natural ingredients. "If it's not natural, we don't like it in... MORE

Nothing complements a snowy night like a rich and velvety winter beer—all the better when it's paired with dessert. We asked local brewers to share their preferred end-of-the-meal combos. Here, a few of our favorites. Oskar Blues' Old Chub with Slice O' Life fruitcake. Marty Jones, spokesman for Oskar Blues, is quick to defend the tarnished... MORE

Some things were meant to be together, like peanut butter and jelly or Oreos and milk. I'll add one more pairing to the list: chips and salsa. But store-bought salsas are disappointing—either they're too bland, too sweet, or too chunky. Look past the national brands, though, and you'll discover several homegrown options that hit the right balance... MORE

With winter approaching it's time to swap out lighter fare for a host of soul-warming dishes not seen since the lifts closed. This year, instead of resorting to lasagna or pot roast, satisfy that comfort-food craving with healthy winter squash. We're not talking about the thin-skinned summer varieties such as zucchini. Winter squash—acorn,... MORE

Kitchen Cred Peter Karpinski, 33, came to Colorado in 2005 when he joined the Sage Restaurant Group as senior vice president. He now oversees seven restaurants in four cities, including the Corner Office Restaurant and Martini Bar and Second Home Kitchen and Bar in Denver. Coffee Talk "My father-in-law brings this back for me every time he goes to... MORE