A spirited dispute between coffee liqueur makers in Lyons has ended with a whimper. Richardo’s Liqueur, a niche company whose only product is a decaf coffee liqueur, sued Spirit Hound Distillers last April, and was then countersued by it six months later. Their small-town tiff included allegations of incompetence and theft of a closely guarded … Read more
Boulder was the first place Jennifer Peters considered opening a gluten-free restaurant before moving from London to Colorado. The owner of Just BE Kitchen strolled down Pearl Street on a scouting trip in 2017 and thought she had found the perfect space. But by the time she flew back overseas, the landlord had already leased … Read more
Does your pet have a secret talent or crowd-pleasing skill? TBS is looking for animals to feature on a new show with an in-person opportunity to impress coming to Colorado. “Stupid Pet Tricks” is a new concept based on an old segment from “The David Letterman Show.” Hosted by comedian Sarah Silverman, the half-hour variety … Read more
On a sunny morning last winter, I found myself facing an oh-so-Colorado predicament. My friend Tom was visiting from Michigan and he wanted to go skiing. Of course I wanted to go with him, but I had two non-negotiable work deadlines to meet that day. What to do? Take my work to the ski area, … Read more
The James Beard Foundation released its list of 2024 restaurant and chef award semifinalists today. And like a repeat of last year, Colorado once again snagged 13 nominations for what’s widely regarded as one of the most prestigious honors in the hospitality industry; categories included “outstanding restaurateur,” “best new restaurant,” and “emerging chef.” Denver chefs … Read more
Staying on trend is a never-ending chase, and no one wants to be left behind. While the Mile High City seems to catch on to trends in the culinary world a little later than New York City or L.A., social media sites like TikTok and Instagram help speed things up. So we’re getting out our … Read more
There are a plethora of highly anticipated restaurants making their debut in Denver this year, but if you can’t wait that long to satisfy your appetite, Yelp is here to help. On Tuesday, the restaurant review platform released its annual list of the top 100 places to eat in the U.S. in 2024, which includes … Read more
Parkway Food Hall, a 16,000-square-foot facility featuring eight restaurant spots, a full bar and several other amenities, is planned to open in the former Alfalfa’s grocery store spot at 700 Ken Pratt Blvd. in Longmont in May. “There’s nothing like this in Longmont,” Chris Nehls, Blackfox Parkway Associates vice president, said in a release. “Though … Read more
Many community members who turned out to a Boulder Planning Board hearing last week voiced strong opposition to a developer’s concept plan that would tear down the historic Dark Horse Tavern and build a mixed-use commercial and residential development on the property. The Dark Horse has been a Boulder landmark since 1975, known for its … Read more
TGI Fridays is no longer a Colorado resident. The Dallas-based casual-dining bar-and-grill chain said Wednesday that it is closing 36 “underperforming locations” as “part of the brand’s ongoing growth strategy,” including its two remaining Colorado restaurants. TGI Fridays also sold eight previously corporate-owned restaurants in the northeast to its former CEO Ray Blanchette. “By strengthening … Read more
