How South American Fusion Fare Endures at Los Cabos in LoDo
Chef-owner Francesca Ruiz’s 33-year-old Peruvian restaurant survived the pandemic’s darkest days by serving cuisine from her homeland for takeout.
|Patricia Kaowthumrong
Food Editor
Patricia joined the 5280 staff in July 2019 and is thrilled to be writing about the Centennial State’s rich culinary scene. A Colorado native, she graduated in 2010 from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in journalism and psychology. In her spare time, Patricia loves cooking Thai and Chinese dishes with her mother and spending time with her husband, Gavin, and cocker spaniel, Teddy Roosevelt.
The Best Burgers in Denver and Beyond
How many of these 26 tasty beef-and-bun combos have you tried?
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How 3 Colorado Food Businesses Are Fighting Anti-Asian Hate
The rise in hateful rhetoric and violence directed at individuals of Asian descent has inspired Denver culinary pros to take action.
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Meet the Mother-Daughter Duos Behind Pacific Mercantile and Truong An Gifts
The two long-standing family enterprises are at the heart of Denver’s hubs for Asian American culture, community, and commerce.
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Beast & Bottle Is Closing. Reserve A Table Now Before It’s Too Late
The eight-year-old Uptown restaurant’s final dinner service will be on June 5.
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A Food Hall Joins Golden’s Booming Restaurant Scene
The Golden Mill is the latest addition to the town’s growing roster of new or expanded restaurants and culinary businesses.
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A Note from 5280’s New Food Editor
Patricia Kaowthumrong is the first Asian-American woman to lead the magazine’s dining coverage.
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These Snackable Frozen Samosas Belong On Your Grocery List
Aurora’s Palava Fine Foods makes flaky samosas stuffed with beef, potato, lamb, and other tasty fillings.
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How New Federal and State Assistance, Loosened COVID-19 Restrictions Will Affect Local Restaurants
Grants, tax relief, and increased restaurant capacity levels are coming at a crucial time. But is it enough to save Colorado’s restaurant industry?
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6 Delicious Culinary Events Happening in Denver This Month
From weekly Mexican meal kits to a conversation-sparking supper club, you won’t want to miss these March experiences.
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How 3 Local Culinary Companies Are Giving Back
Satisfy your appetite—and support charitable causes—by purchasing greens, pasta, and sweets from these makers.
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13 Front Range Makers to Have On Your Foodie Radar
Enliven your diet with these stellar condiments, spices, baked treats, and more.
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Meet the Boulder Artisan Behind Sabā Jam
Sabā Parsa pays tribute to Colorado’s fruit harvest with her scrumptious small-batch preserves.
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Eat Your Way Around the World on South Havana Street
Get a taste of the Aurora thoroughfare’s culinary riches using this one-day itinerary.
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Sick of Cooking? Hire a Colorado Chef
Whether you’re craving Cajun-style seafood or homemade dumplings, these culinary pros have you covered.
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3 Must-Try Front Range Meal Kits
Prepare the perfect supper with help from Los Dos Potrillos, Osaka Ramen, and Food Lab.
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Stock Your Freezer With These 15 Locally Made Products
From cheese bread to cinnamon rolls to pierogi and curry, leave the cooking and baking to Denver metro area restaurants and artisans.
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The 5280 Food Lover’s Guide to 2021
Culinary creativity in Colorado is at an all-time high, thanks to the artisans, chefs, and growers crafting crazy-delicious things for us to cook and eat. Stock up on the treats below, and this may be your tastiest year yet.
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Meet the Good Humored Husband-and-Wife Team Behind Oh Golly Dumplings
Sara Timmer and Ryan Van Splinter make as many as 1,000 dumplings by hand for each Oh Golly pop-up event.
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How Love and Acceptance Became the Foundation of Third Culture Bakery
Owners Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu share how their relationship shaped the positive messaging behind the shop’s sweet treats.
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