Alex Seidel is starting to feel the weight of his 36-year career in the kitchen. Just in the past five, he’s had surgeries on his feet and back as a result of “long hours and standing,” he said. James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Seidel has sold a majority stake in Mercantile, his Union Station restaurant. … Read more
Tavernetta — known for its fresh-made pastas and Italian wine list — is headed west this winter, opening a second restaurant inside the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail in time for the holiday season. A rendering of the new Tavernetta Vail. (Provided by Frasca Hospitality Group) Tavernetta Vail will take over the space occupied … Read more
Olive & Finch, the 11-year-old cafe and restaurant from chef Mary Nguyen, will open a new location inside Denver Union Station in early 2025, according to a Wednesday statement. The company currently operates its original restaurant at 1552 E. 17th Ave., and a second location in Cherry Creek. It also runs Little Finch, a quick-serve … Read more
After five months of renovations, Denver’s Union Station building is set to fully reopen to the public Friday with a redesigned Great Hall and remodeled guest rooms at the Crawford Hotel. The work was the first major makeover since the completion of a $54 million overhaul of the building a decade ago as part of … Read more
Eight Colorado hotels won the new Michelin Keys on Wednesday, according to the Michelin Key hotel guide. Each of these Colorado hotels received one Michelin Key. Three of the winning hotels are in Denver — the Clayton Hotel and Members Club, Four Seasons Denver and the Crawford Hotel. Three hotels in Aspen — Hotel Jerome, … 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
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
As part of an $11 million renovation which includes updates to the great hall and The Crawford Hotel, Denver Union Station, at 1701 Wynkoop St., has temporarily closed its swanky upstairs cocktail bar, The Cooper Lounge, with plans to reopen it in late May. In the meantime, La Caverne Supper Club, a French-inspired pop-up jazz lounge … Read more
