Table Talk
12:05 pm, Apr 22, 2013
Beer Biz: Expanding Upslope
It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that Upslope Brewing Company was one of the craft beer newbies along the Front Range. (The brewery opened in North Boulder in November 2008.) Now, after expanding its operation six times in its original location, Upslope is finally ready for a second facility. This Wednesday, Upslope will open a... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 22, 2013
Ask a Chef: Justin Brunson
"Ask A Chef" is part of an on-going series in which we pose a single question to a local culinary luminary.  For this installment, we sought out Justin Brunson, the charismatic chef behind the two-month-old Old Major in LoHi and the co-owner of Masterpiece Deli. He also recently launched the Denver Bacon Co.   5280: If... MORE
3:00 pm, Apr 19, 2013
Beer Review: Telluride Brewing's Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale
Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale, Telluride Brewing Co., Telluride  Style: Rye Pale Ale ABV: 5.5 percent Serving Type: 12-ounce can Malty? Hoppy? Piney hops and a bit of rye Reviewed: May 2012A few months ago, a colleague returned from a weekend trip to Telluride boasting about the mountain town's local beer. In particular,... MORE
11:30 am, Apr 19, 2013
Table Talk: Farmer's Market Roundup
In spite of this week's strange snowstorms, the generally warmer, longer days of late indicate summer's return. But what really signals the beginning of summer for us is the return of farmers market season. Here, four Front Range markets that will keep your kitchen stocked with local and organic ingredients until autumn.Boulder: Vendors... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 19, 2013
Dining Out for Life
In the fight against HIV/AIDS, a simple dinner goes a long way. On, Thursday, April 25, head to your favorite neighborhood restaurant for the annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser. Three hundred eateries in the Denver-Boulder area will donate a portion of proceeds to Project Angel Heart, a Denver-based organization that supplies... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 18, 2013
Go Now: Corner House
Corner House, which opened in the RiverClay Lofts in Jefferson Park in January, is appropriately named. Walk inside the small, triangular space and you'll face a counter with stools. Look to the left and you'll see a small bar area with high-top tables and window-ledge seating. Look to the right and you'll see a smattering of two-... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 17, 2013
Sign Up: Family Farm Camp
Growing up in rural North Carolina, I spent summers at my great-grandparents' farm. Weeding the garden was a family affair, and some of my best memories are of sitting on the wraparound porch shucking corn or snapping peas, listening to the old-timers talk about the "old days." That early exposure to farm life led to a healthy respect for food and... MORE
1:05 pm, Apr 16, 2013
Beer Review: Wit's End Brewing's Wilford
Wilford, Wit's End Brewing Company, Denver  Style: Belgian Oatmeal IPA ABV: 7 percent Serving Type: Draft Malty? Hoppy? Medium bitterness and smooth caramel malts Reviewed: April 2013 We dug Wit's End Brewing from the moment we walked through the door for the first time. Indeed, the joint—which is tucked into a... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 16, 2013
The Buff Restaurant To Move In the Fall
If you haven't "eaten in the Buff" then you haven't eaten in Boulder—that is, you haven't dined at the iconic Buff Restaurant behind the Golden Buff Lodge. Co-owners Christopher Meyer and Jacquelyn Sproul opened the spot in 1995 after taking over the old Golden Buff Grill. Over the years, their value-laden menu and... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 15, 2013
Sweet Stuff: Peteybird Ice Cream Sandwiches
Peter Bredemann is a self-described ice cream sandwich fanatic. But the business model for Peteybird, his ice cream sandwich company, didn't formulate until one fateful weekend in Crested Butte. Strolling down Elk Avenue, he stopped into an ice cream shop and bought a sandwich treat. It fell apart on the first bite. As is often the case... MORE
10:35 am, Apr 12, 2013
Cool Stuff: Modern Gingham Preserves
Last fall, we wrote a blog post about Modern Gingham Preserves, a local company that uses surplus fruit and vegetables to make jam and marmalade. With spring here, Modern Gingham owner Kathy Lee is working on securing produce for the coming season. She focuses on unsprayed fruit trees, berry patches, and garden veggies that go... MORE
2:36 pm, Apr 11, 2013
Road-Trip Brewery: Three Barrel Brewing Company
A full day of powder hunting at Wolf Creek Ski Area—the snowiest mountain in Colorado—puts just about everybody in the mood for some good beer (or at least, it should). On a recent weekend trip, that led us to Three Barrel Brewing Company in the nearby town of Del Norte.Head brewer John Bricker officially opened Three Barrel in 2005. An avid home... MORE
11:00 am, Apr 11, 2013
Beer Review: Ska Brewing's Pinstripe Red Ale
Pinstripe Red Ale, Ska Brewing Company, DurangoStyle: American Amber/Red AleABV: 5.15 percentServing Type: 12-ounce bottleMalty? Hoppy? Malty, but balanced with hops and citrus flavorsReviewed: March 2013This beer was a total accident. When the Durango-based brewers at Ska didn't have enough ingredients to produce... MORE
10:30 am, Apr 11, 2013
Best Bites: Cuba Cuba's Camarones Al Coco
Spring snowstorms are practically guaranteed in Colorado. This means that right after a sunny day in which you were yearning for summer salads and lighter fare, you may find yourself craving something warm and filling. The next time the snow blows (and it will, you know), head to Cuba Cuba where the cuisine—heavy on plantains and yucca... MORE
11:35 am, Apr 10, 2013
Get Ready: The Über Sausage LoHi Opens Tomorrow
It's finally happening: The Über Sausage's LoHi location opens tomorrow at 8 a.m. The gourmet sausage shop, the original of which is at Colfax and Detroit, has taken over the former home of Living the Sweet Life. Yep, that's right next door to Masterpiece Deli—and just down the way from Ale House at Amato's and ... MORE