Table Talk
8:41 am, Mar 20, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Ask a Chef: Jennifer Jasinski
5280 is launching an on-going series called Ask a Chef, where we'll pose questions to local luminaries. It seems only fitting to kick off the sequence with Jennifer Jasinski, the chef and co-owner of Rioja, Bistro Vendôme, and Euclid Hall. Earlier this week, Jasinski was named (for the second year in a row) a... MORE
2:00 pm, Mar 19, 2013
Beer Review: Left Hand Brewing Company's Wake Up Dead
Wake Up Dead Oak Aged Imperial Stout, Lefthand Brewing Company, LongmontStyle: Imperial stoutABV: 10.2 percentServing Type: 22-ounce bomberMalty? Hoppy? Malty, especially in the nose.Reviewed: March 2013As a new mom, this beer's title was particularly appealing, because most mornings I feel like the waking dead. But, as a beer... MORE
10:30 am, Mar 19, 2013
The Craving: Nathan Miller's Artisan Chocolate Bars
Nathan Miller, the pastry chef-turned chocolatier who rocked the ovens at the Kitchen for six and a half years, grew up near the Hershey's chocolate factory. So, perhaps it’s no coincidence that his career eventually embraced the sweet treats he loved as a boy. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America,... MORE
8:41 am, Mar 19, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Go Now: Mountain Standard
When you run a place such as the much-loved Sweet Basil in Vail for 35 years, you learn a few things. That is obvious to anyone who has ever dined at the iconic, fine-dining restaurant. Now, partners Kevin Clair and Matt Morgan have taken those lessons and applied them to Mountain Standard, which opened... MORE
3:45 pm, Mar 15, 2013
Worth the Trip: Laundry's Ricotta Agnolotti
If you’ve got a spring trip to Steamboat Springs planned, make sure Laundry is at the top of your to-dine list. The restaurant’s seamless combination of comfortable ambience, exquisite food, and spot-on service makes me wish for a Denver location. Even on a recent busy Friday night, our bartender was attentive and helpful, keeping my party’s... MORE
10:30 am, Mar 15, 2013
Beer Review: Funkwerks' Tropic King
Tropic King, Funkwerks, Fort CollinsStyle: Imperial SaisonABV: 8.0 percentServing Type: 750-mL bottleMalty? Hoppy? Hoppy, but you'll notice the spices first.Reviewed: February 2013Beer geeks trade brew recommendations like kids used to swap baseball cards. And, if there was a Mickey Mantle mint-condition card of late, it... MORE
7:30 am, Mar 15, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: St. Patrick's Day: A Quiet(er) Bite
Give me a reason to celebrate and I’m usually all in. However, modern St. Patrick’s Day festivities feel less inviting than they used to (ahem, face paint, green-hued beverages, plastic beads). This year, I've decided to swap the all-day drink-a-thon for a low-key vibe and hearty Irish fare. Cherry Creek’s Second Home Kitchen + Bar... MORE
7:33 am, Mar 14, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: News: Skoops Eatery Might Be Displaced
There's another tenant-landlord dispute at hand (see Common Grounds, Geez Louise, Encore Restaurant), and this time it involves Skoops Eatery. The Cheesman Park cafe opened about 18 months ago, just a couple doors down from Dazbog Coffee on the corner of Ninth Avenue and Downing Street. And therein lies... MORE
2:37 pm, Mar 13, 2013
The Dish on Our 2013 Best New Restaurants
Food editor Amanda Faison was on Channel 2's Daybreak Tuesday morning to chat about her Best New Restaurants picks for 2013. Let us know what you think: How many restaurants on the list have you been to? MORE
7:27 am, Mar 13, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Best Bites: Bittersweet's Bacon Dessert
I've been a fan of chef Olav Peterson's culinary talents for years—first when he was at Bistro One on South Broadway, and now at Bittersweet, his ambitious farm-to-table restaurant in Wash Park. (See our review.) Whatever the night or season, you can count on Peterson's menu to incite wonder. While you might picture... MORE
9:00 am, Mar 12, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Coming Soon: Elway's at DIA
Airport travel is more exhausting than ever, so a touch of luxury before boarding a flight goes a long way in preserving a traveler’s sanity. That’s why we’re thrilled to have Elway’s open an outpost on Concourse B at Denver International Airport. Although the steak house is still in the throes of construction, Elway’... MORE
10:30 am, Mar 11, 2013
Order This: Kiki’s Tempura Udon Noodle Bowl
With snow on the ground and a wind-whipped face, I always reach for something warm, comfortable, and full of flavor. This weekend that meant Kiki’s Japanese Casual Dining’s tempura udon noodle bowl. Ordered hot, the dish features a light broth that is not overpowered by salt—a flaw that haunts so many other noodle bowls. This unassuming base... MORE
7:54 am, Mar 11, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Mix It: Oak at Fourteenth's "Eater Does It"
Let’s get this out of the way: 5280 loves covering all things spirits, from Colorado’s craft brewing scene to Denver’s best bars and recipes on mixing up our favorite cocktails around town. All of that imbibing means that we appreciate it when bartenders come up with new ways to surprise us. Take, for instance, the increasing number of low-alcohol... MORE
11:30 am, Mar 8, 2013
Recipe: Kelly Liken's Smoked Pork Cheeks with Red Onion and Cranberry Marmalade
With Cochon 555 fast approaching, it’s not surprising that chef Kelly Liken, of Vail’s Restaurant Kelly Liken, has pork on the brain. As a competitor in this weekend’s snout-to-tail culinary challenge, she’s likely busy referencing favorite recipes and testing new ones. Here, the culinary expert shares her all-time favorite... MORE
7:23 am, Mar 8, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Order This: Old Major's Baked Alaska
When pastry chef Nadine Donovan and chef-owner Justin Brunson first brainstormed desserts for Old Major's menu, they quickly arrived at baked Alaska. "We wanted to do American classics. We wanted to bring nostalgia—and baked Alaska is old school," Donovan says. The traditional confection, a wizard-like... MORE