Eat and Drink

Longmont’s Whistling Boar Wants to Feed You All Weekend Long

Let chef David Pitula's meal kits nourish you on your next Colorado getaway.

By Denise Mickelsen

What to Buy at 4 Front Range International Markets

5280 food critic Scott Mowbray searches local markets for tasty ingredients to enliven his home cooking—and yours.

By Scott Mowbray

Chef Amos Watts Composes Edible Hymns at the Fifth String

Don't miss the small plates and family-style dinners inspired by his Midwest upbringing and fine-dining pedigree.

By Patricia Kaowthumrong

What Happens When a Restaurant Critic Finds His Mother’s Recipe Box?

Scott Mowbray reminisces about Christmases past and his mother's treasured cooking rituals.

By Scott Mowbray

Let Elita Specialty Market & Kitchen Help You Cook Thanksgiving Dinner

The butcher shop and cafe in Aurora will bring the flavors of Mexico and the Mediterranean to your holiday table.

By Denise Mickelsen

Can Takeout Beat a Homemade Neopolitan-Style Pie?

5280's restaurant critic Scott Mowbray solves a local pizza mystery.

By Scott Mowbray

Colorado Wine Pros Call for Change

Can the Black Lives Matter movement spark inclusion and equity in the wine industry?

By Chasity Cooper

5280′s Restaurant Critic Contemplates the Legacy of Kitchen Confidential

Anthony Bourdain's 20-year-old book addresses topics that are more relevant than ever, including the richness and value of the American restaurant subculture.

By Scott Mowbray

Where Our Food Editors Are Eating Right Now, September 2020

On the menu this month: jerk chicken, lamb neck tacos made from food scraps, and ramen in Boulder.

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Room for Milly Is a Denver Cocktail Haven

Swanky drinks, inventive small plates, and a whimsical ambiance make the LoHi bar an enchanting escape.

By Denise Mickelsen

Restaurant Review: Is Fruition a Pandemic-Defying Wonder?

With a new chef in the kitchen, the farm-to-table pioneer impresses and delights.

By Scott Mowbray

5280’s Restaurant Critic Looks Back on Meals Past

Writer Scott Mowbray pines for the pre-coronavirus communion and showmanship that came with dining out.

By Scott Mowbray

HiRa Cafe & Patisserie Brings Ethiopian Cake-And-Coffee Culture to Aurora

Pair pastry chef Hiwot Solomon's Black Forest cake, cookies, and tiramisu with house-roasted, single-origin Ethiopian coffee at the cheery spot.

By Denise Mickelsen

4 Front Range Asian Restaurants to Try Right Now

These new spots enhance the already stellar Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese dining scenes in Denver and beyond.

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Sherry’s Soda Shoppe Sells Frozen Comfort by the Scoop

Pistachio and vegan peanut butter Oreo are among the flavors you can get at Joshua Pollack's new 1950s-style soda fountain.

By Denise Mickelsen

The Best Barbecue Joints In and Around Denver

These 10 meaty spots are leading the Front Range smoke scene.

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Cookbook Review: Frasca’s Friuli Food and Wine

The hybrid tome is part cookbook, part wine guide, and part travelogue.

By Scott Mowbray

Sip Dram Apothecary Switchels to Boost Your Immunity

Why you should drink this traditional beverage—made with local ingredients—right now.

By Denise Mickelsen

What Makes Third Culture’s Mochi Muffins and Doughnuts So Heavenly?

The Bay Area transplant's mochi treats marry Eastern and Western techniques and ingredients.

By Patricia Kaowthumrong

6 Pantry Staples Local Food Pros Can’t Live Without

From hot sauce to pretzels, stock your cupboards with these secret weapon ingredients.

By Patricia Kaowthumrong