The Robb Report, a 50-year-old “luxury lifestyle” magazine has named one of Colorado’s premiere restaurateurs to its annual list of the 50 most powerful people in fine dining. Bobby Stuckey, co-founder of the Frasca Hospitality Group, landed at 31 — nine spots ahead of his position at 40 in 2023. He remains the only Colorado-based … Read more
Less than five months after fully opening a second taproom in Aurora, Cerebral Brewing said Monday that it will open a third location at 3257 Lowell Blvd. in northwest Denver. The building — a former church — was previously occupied by Oasis Brewing, which closed last December after five years. The high-profile location is just … Read more
Do you have room for dessert? If so, here are three new options where you can satisfy your sweet (or even your savory) tooth with eclairs, crepes, shaved ice and more. Le Clare’s This French-style patisserie specializes in eclairs, which makes sense since the owners are named Maggie and Tyler Clare. You’ll find maple bourbon … Read more
I have to confess that I made many trips to Albuquerque to see family during my childhood, but I never really explored the city or the surrounding area until recently. Not only did I find some unique activities and places to see, but I’m ready to return and continue discovering its history and character. Albuquerque, … Read more
On the hunt for the best steak, a perfectly buttery croissant or melt-in-your-mouth sushi? Look no further than Yelp’s new ranking of Denver’s 50 best restaurants released this month. Denver diners will see plenty of familiar favorites on the list, including Cherry Cricket, Cart-Driver and Sam’s No 3. The review site’s Top Places to Eat … Read more
Gino Panino, a new pop-up from the team behind Rebel Bread, is bringing those viral Italian focaccia sandwiches you’ve seen all over social media to Denver. While it may be housed inside the bakery on South Broadway, Gino Panino is its own entity. The concept is operated by Rebel Bread owner, Zach Martinucci and other … Read more
PUEBLO, Colo. — Lisa Musso-Marino buzzed around her family’s restaurant in cowboy boots and denim. The Pueblo native dashed to the ringing phone to jot down takeout orders, chatted up regulars she’s known for years and hand-delivered the house specialty to tables: the Sicilian sausage sandwich, nicknamed the “fuggedaboudit.” The creation by Musso’s Restaurant, 35250 E. U.S. … Read more
What do barbecue breakfast burritos, hot stone pho, and croissants all have in common? Each of these dishes has gone viral in Denver in the last year. At Smok, a barbecue restaurant in The Source Hotel & Market Hall, an enormous breakfast burrito featuring chorizo, brisket, tater tots, eggs, queso and green chile unexpectedly took … Read more
Chef Ken Wan grew up behind the counter of a Chinese restaurant in a Boston suburb. He watched his parents serve General Tso’s chicken and beef and broccoli to the masses who came through the doors of New China Garden in West Roxbury, Mass. Wan understands the appeal of those dishes to American eaters. But … Read more
Sanitas is Latin for “health,” and hikers are bound to boost theirs while tackling the challenging climb up Mount Sanitas. It’s the area’s rich history, though, that draws this writer to the top of Boulder’s 6,863-foot peak. Arrive early enough, before all the other day hikers turn up, and you might snag a spot in … Read more
