University of Colorado football star Shedeur Sanders has stopped into Peckish for wings. So has his food-loving dad. Buffs teammates Travis Hunter and Dylan Edwards have also come by, along with CU basketball player KJ Simpson – and dozens of other college athletes. In fact, a sponsorship by the Boulder restaurant, at 1320 College Ave., … Read more
Purple power Friday. The Colorado Rockies, who lost 16-1 on Opening Day in Arizona, will return to Denver for the team’s home opener on Friday, April 5, and if that score is any indication, you might need a drink before, during or after the game. The bars and restaurants around Coors Field will, of course, … Read more
Maybe you’ve left one of your favorite restaurants wishing you could recreate a similar dish at home or wondered if you had it in you to turn flour and eggs into a delectable homemade pasta. Or perhaps you’ve streamed so many cooking shows you’re eager for the chance to finally say “Yes, chef!” for real. … Read more
Chop Shop is ending its 10-year run on East Colfax Avenue. The casual urban eatery will hold its last day of service at its original location on Sunday, April 7. “We were at the end of our 10-year lease, and we had the option to renew at market value,” chef and co-owner Clint Wangsnes told … Read more
After six weeks of blood, sweat, and miso ramen so spicy it could bring tears to your eyes, we have finally crowned a winner in The Denver Post’s annual food bracket challenge. This year, we pitted 32 of the best ramen purveyors against one another and, as always, we threw it open to readers to … Read more
When Joshua Pollack first started serving New York-style bagels at Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen in 2014, Denver was practically a bagel desert. “I couldn’t get bagels with schmear or lox really anywhere in Denver,” Pollack said. “There were no, in my opinion, traditional East Coast bagel shops in Colorado, period. I longed for the food. … Read more
For plant lovers looking to travel this summer, here’s a handy piece of information: Members of the Denver Botanic Gardens can enjoy fragrant blooms year round with free admission at over 300 other gardens across North America. The American Horticulture Society Reciprocal Garden Network gives members of participating gardens free admission and discounts at many … Read more
Spring has officially sprung, which means it’s time to grab your favorite canvas bag or woven basket and start shopping local again. When it comes to fresh, Colorado food, those of us along the Front Range have lots of options. Local farmers markets are stocked with plenty of farm-fresh produce, as well as delicious baked … Read more
Two former fine-dining chefs, whose impressive resumes boast Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrity names, have found their creative niche in a gourmet bowl of ramen. But the March Madness ramen bracket all comes down to this: new vs. old. Last week, The Denver Post readers voted on the Final Four in our quest for the best … Read more
When the Collaboration Beer Fest comes to The Westin Westminster hotel (10600 Westminster Blvd.) on March 30, drinkers will have more than 130 different beers to choose from. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill recipes that can be easily found in a liquor store. The whole premise of Collab fest, as the name suggests, is to pair … Read more
