Eat and Drink

Wellness Sushi Brings Plant-Based Japanese Food to Denver

Here’s what to order at Wellness Sushi, Denver’s only plant-based Japanese sushi joint.

Ethan Pan

Efrain’s of Boulder—New Look, Same Great Taste

Efrain’s of Boulder moved into an expanded space last summer, but its satisfying Mexican cuisine hasn’t changed.

Clay Fong

Dragonfly Noodle’s Tasty Ramens and Stir-Fries Are Crowd-Pleasing Comfort

Chef-owner Edwin Zoe’s fast-casual eatery is a good reason to return to the 16th Street Mall.

Allyson Reedy

Ni Tuyo’s Molcajetes Are Spicing up Denver’s Mexican Food Scene

The hot spot in Bonnie Brae serves five varieties of the bubbling specialty.

Riane Menardi Morrison

Point Easy Is the Neighborhood Joint of Your Dreams

The Whittier restaurant combines destination-dining fare with the relaxed ambiance of a welcoming watering hole.

Patricia Kaowthumrong

Are Water Grill’s Fresh-Caught Specialties Worth the Splurge?

The glitzy LoDo seafood house serves global specialties.

Clay Fong

5 Nonalcoholic Beers to Sip During Dry January

This month and beyond, quench your thirst with these tasty lagers, ales, IPAs, and other N/A beeresque beverages.

Sarah Kuta

Rewild Is a New Way to Indulge at Nurture

The self-care marketplace’s dinnertime concept serves affordable farm-to-table fare in a romantic ambiance.

Riane Menardi Morrison

Meet Adam Freisem, Executive Chef of Castle Rock’s Beloved Manna Restaurant

In advance of the eatery’s 10th anniversary, we sat down with Freisem to discuss what makes the restaurant inside Centura Castle Rock Adventist Hospital destination-worthy.

Brittany Anas

What Makes the Tea Salad at Zin Zin’s Burmese Cuisine So Special?

Chef Zin Zin Htun’s rendition of the dish is a delicious introduction to the culture and cuisine of Myanmar.

Patricia Kaowthumrong

Brasserie Brixton Is a Hot Spot for Refreshed Bistro Fare

Smart, French-ish specialties are the draw at the two-year-old Cole restaurant.

Allyson Reedy

An Impressive Beverage Program Outshines the Plant-Based Cuisine at Fellow Traveler

After a more than two-year hiatus, 5280‘s restaurant review program returns. Here, our critic offers insight on a vegan hot spot in Englewood.

Allyson Reedy

Why You Should Try One of Frasca’s Showstopping Desserts This Fall

Pastry chef Alberto Hernandez crafts creations that are delicious as they are beautiful.

Riane Menardi Morrison

3 Dude Ranches With Amazing Culinary Programs to Visit This Winter

At these all-inclusive properties, comforting and refined cuisine is on the menu.

Sarah Kuta

How to Brew Loose-Leaf the Right Way, According to Ku Cha House of Tea

Ku Cha co-owner Rong Pan shares tips for crafting your own cup of tranquility.

Patricia Kaowthumrong

9 Best Locally Owned Food Markets for International Groceries

Whether you’re searching for a taste of home or a new ingredient to inspire your next cooking project, you’ll find it—and more—at these Denver area food markets.

Callie Sumlin