When Denver chefs lay down their professional knives for the night, the last thing they want to think about is cooking a meal at home. Some will resort to a Cup O’ Noodles, college-style with a plastic fork, for a quick bite of sustenance, but others, like James Beard Award-winning chef Caroline Glover, have kids, so … Read more
Condé Nast Traveler magazine this month named Denver to its list of Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2025, joining familiar locales such as Alaska and Cuba, but also Boise, Idaho, and Greenland (yes, it’s part of North America too). The article covers amenities for the first-timer and/or out-of-towner, such … Read more
Troy Guard goes with his gut – a good trait in a chef – and these days, it’s telling him that Denver is ready for more quick, late-night dining options. If true, it would be welcome news for people who have long complained that the pickings are pretty slim after the dinner rush. Los Chingones … Read more
Preparing a Thanksgiving feast can be daunting, especially when timing multiple dishes while cooking the perfect turkey. The Edible Beats Thanksgiving menu includes Barber all-natural turkey, marble rye stuffing, roasted turnip and garlic mashed potatoes, green bean and delicata squash, whipped sweet potatoes and cranberry relish. (Lucy Beaugard for Edible Beats) Your tasks include peeling … Read more
Takashi Tamai wanted to cook something no one else in Colorado had thought of. Jeff Osaka was interested in incorporating ingredients with a local bent. Julia Rivera continues to blend Korean and other cooking traditions in a way that has made her food truck wildly popular. All three make some of the weirdest, wackiest ramen … Read more
Just months after winning a Michelin star for his first restaurant, Alma Fonda Fina, Denver chef Johnny Curiel is opening a new concept next door. Johnny Curiel slices fish in his new restaurant, Mezcaleria Alma, which will open in Nov. 2024. (Credit: Shawn Campbell) Mezcaleria Alma, at 2550 15th St., will offer a seafood-forward menu … Read more
Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, which spent two decades slinging hot dogs on East Colfax Avenue, will soon be replaced by a family-owned eatery – Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ. The concept, helmed by husband-and-wife Ben and Jodi Polson, will bring some Southern flair to the neighborhood with handmade smoked gouda biscuits and Carolina-style barbecue; but it … Read more
Pizza is emotional. Ask a pizza lover about their favorite pizza place and prepare for a short lecture on the superiority of the crust, the perfection of the cheese blend, and the sauce ratio. Bring up their beloved childhood pizza parlor and you might induce a misty-eyed reminiscence about the smoky spot they visited every … 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
Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers and the rest of the staff of The Know understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each month, we’ll provide you with recommendations about a few of the dishes we tried … Read more
