Table Talk
12:25 pm, Feb 15, 2013
Restaurant Week Q&A: Chef Talk
Denver may be the 24th largest U.S. city by population, but it hosts the largest Restaurant Week in the nation. With more than 350 restaurants participating this year, we've even surpassed our own record last year of 339 restaurants. Among those eateries, several of our 25 Best Restaurants of 2012 will be wining and dining Restaurant Weekers... MORE
11:30 am, Feb 14, 2013
Job Posting: Restaurant Critic
5280 is seeking a restaurant critic who can build upon the success of our established food coverage. This is a freelance position; the critic will report to 5280’s food editor, Amanda Faison. The ideal candidate must: • Have excellent reporting and writing skills • Produce informative, sharp, and entertaining monthly restaurant reviews • Possess... MORE
11:00 am, Feb 14, 2013
Must Try: Olomomo Cinnamon-Cayenne Almonds
First, let's talk about all the health reasons you should eat more almonds. They are high in monounsaturated fats which, like olive oil, can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. They also possess Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant; magnesium, which improves blood flow; and potassium, which helps protect against... MORE
2:00 pm, Feb 13, 2013
Behind the Dish: Linger's Tokyo White Castle Sliders
We appear to have breakfast on the brain this week (see this and this). And, well, here we go again: Brunch and Linger...it was destined to happen. The LoHi restaurant is ideal for that late-morning crowd: It's big, it's sunny, there's the stellar rooftop, and don't forget about the wicked cocktail program. And now, it's... MORE
11:00 am, Feb 13, 2013
In The Kitchen: Where The Magic Happens
You don’t need a dinner reservation to make Valentine’s Day extra special. Stay home and make these romantic recipes. (Note: scallops, asparagus, basil, roses, chocolate, and chiles are all considered aphrodisiacs. For more on passion-inducing foods, read this from Food & Wine.)FYI: Still looking for that special someone? You might just... MORE
3:00 pm, Feb 12, 2013
It's About to be Date Night in Denver
With all the excitement of Denver Restaurant Week's kick-off on February 23, some of us (that's a hint, procrastinators) might have forgotten that Valentine's Day is fast approaching.  If you're still looking for somewhere to take that special someone, you're in luck. Some of Denver's best restaurants have designed special... MORE
12:26 pm, Feb 12, 2013
Beer Review: Great Divide's Orabelle
Orabelle, Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver Style: Belgian-style tripel ABV: 8.3 percent Serving Type: 12-ounce bottle Malty? Hoppy? Malty. It is a tripel. Reviewed: February 2013 Most people’s first memories of beer involve Natty Lights or Stones. I had those experiences, too, but my formative “I like beer” moments... MORE
11:30 am, Feb 12, 2013
New: Maddie's Neighborhood Restaurant
It was love at first bite when I gave in to the irresistible cinnamon sticky buns at the recently opened Maddie’s Neighborhood Restaurant on South Downing. Warm, yeasty swirls arrive topped with toasted pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar. The kicker: a sweet cream butter that melts through each fold of dough. Extra care seems to go... MORE
11:30 am, Feb 11, 2013
Morning Eats: Hi Rise's Uncle Gary Breakfast Sandwich
For those mornings (Mondays? everyday?) when it's difficult to get out of bed, consider Hi Rise's Uncle Gary breakfast sandwich the end goal. Stacked with an egg, Gouda, house-cured Canadian bacon, caramelized onions, and sweet-hot mustard sauce, this McMuffin-style eat (pictured) is nothing if not a bright beginning. The... MORE
12:15 pm, Feb 8, 2013
Beer Review: Ska Brewing's Euphoria Pale Ale
Euphoria Pale Ale, Ska Brewing Company, DurangoStyle: American pale aleABV: 6.1 percentServing Type: 12-ounce canMalty? Hoppy? Malty, for a pale ale. Reviewed: February 2013Seasonal brews are just that—beers created with a particular set of environmental conditions in mind. Typically, that means light, refreshing,... MORE
11:30 am, Feb 8, 2013
Sneak Peek: Beast & Bottle
Yesterday, I got to peek inside Beast & Bottle, the restaurant that has taken over the Olivéa space on 17th Avenue. It's still a construction zone, but siblings Paul and Aileen Reilly (who were behind the late Encore Restaurant) are beginning to see their vision come into focus. The duo has amassed their... MORE
12:00 pm, Feb 7, 2013
Photo of the Week: Tapped In
Chris Kirk works the outdoor tank farm at Great Divide Brewing Company's home at 22nd and Arapahoe streets. Read The Ultimate Guide to Craft Brewing in Denver for more must-see breweries in the metro area. MORE
11:30 am, Feb 7, 2013
Best Bites: The Village Cork's Savory Wild Rice Crepes
Since we reviewed the Village Cork last March, the kitchen there has been playing musical chefs. With only two burners and a convection oven, it's a challenging kitchen to manage, and not every chef is up to the task--especially in such tiny, public-view confines. Samir Mohammad, now executive chef at Lala's Wine Bar... MORE
4:20 pm, Feb 6, 2013
Beer Buzz: Stout Month at Vine Street Pub & Brewery
Attention beer lovers: February’s Stout Month is back. Vine Street Pub & Brewery is preparing to tap nearly 60 varieties of stout for this year’s 20th annual celebration. Throughout the month, Vine Street (and two of their Boulder locations, Mountain Sun and Southern Sun) will each serve one keg of every type of beer on this month's special... MORE
11:30 am, Feb 6, 2013
News: Troy Guard's New Ventures
As if opening TAG Burger Bar in Congress Park, running TAG Restaurant and TAG Raw Bar downtown, and consulting on the Colorado Convention Center's menu wasn't already a full-time job, chef Troy Guard has another project in the works. And this one is a two-parter. This fall, on the corner... MORE