Table Talk
8:20 am, Mar 25, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Must-Eat Sweet: Twelve's Chocolate Trio
Twelve Restaurant in Denver's Ballpark neighborhood has gained a loyal following for its seasonal menu--one that lists 12 dishes and changes monthly (or 12 times a year—get it?). You can count on chef-owner Jeff Osaka to deliver fresh, innovative takes on dishes like Dungeness crab beignets, cioppino with shrimp... MORE
10:30 am, Mar 22, 2013
New: Epernay Lounge
I'm not sure how to decipher Epernay Lounge, the seven-week-old Theater District restaurant from the wildly talented chef Duy Pham. The food is a mix of exquisite, highly styled sushi and heartier, sous-vide meats and seafood. Fine cooking and global influences unify all of the dishes, but the menu simply doesn't hang... MORE
8:00 am, Mar 22, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Sip This: Williams & Graham’s Blue Blazer
Erratic March temperatures are the telltale sign that spring is here. Before the cold retreats once and for all, make sure to stop into Williams & Graham and order the cozy, show-stopping Blue Blazer. The cocktail sounds simple enough—Glenlivet Nadurra Scotch, raw sugar, and lemon zest—served hot. But this ain't... MORE
10:30 am, Mar 21, 2013
Meet the Brewer: Chase Engel, Aspen Brewing Company
Aspen seems to have it all: some of the best ski runs in the country, beautiful people, and even more attractive scenery (it is named “Aspen,” after all). So if there was a ski town that needed to have a brewery, this High Country haven did. Enter: Aspen Brewing Company, a small brewery that has poured suds since 2008. We sat down with Chase Engel... MORE
8:20 am, Mar 21, 2013
20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS: Found: Migas (at Moontower Taco)
There was a time when Sputnik, the indie-cool bar/restaurant on South Broadway, served migas. I ordered that Tex-Mex dish of eggs scrambled with crispy tortillas strips a lot—until it was taken off the menu. (Co-owner Allison LaBarge later told me it wasn't a big seller.) Ever since, I've been at a loss as to where to go for the... MORE
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