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
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
Peter Ho has spent most of his career as a chef in fine dining, from acclaimed restaurants in New York and Chicago to Michelin-starred kitchens. Most recently, he was the executive chef at Oak at Fourteenth, the lauded Boulder restaurant from Bryan Dayton. Now, Ho is ready to build his own brand. But in a … 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
Eli Bitan is a viewing committee member and board chair of the Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, which opens its 25th edition on November 9. I grew up in Paris, which is arguably one of the world’s culinary destinations, so I consider myself a foodie although I work hard to control myself. I grew up … Read more
Susan Ford, a commenter, is telling the truth: Crispy gnocchi are basically Tater Tots. Store-bought, shelf-stable gnocchi are best appreciated when seared until their outsides are crisp and their insides are warm and chewy, and then sauced only enough to taste really good. I go for a saucing that’s thin but high impact — nothing … Read more
Snow forecasts, fall foliage and bucket-list hiking trails all have considerable influence over where Coloradans venture for vacation within our state’s rectangular boundaries. But for food lovers, a memorable meal — better yet, several well-planned reservations — is what guides itineraries. Related: Mountain towns aren’t known for their dining scenes, but that is changing in … 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
Dining at a hotel restaurant used to be a glamorous experience. But imagining a hotel restaurant today may conjure up images of an empty dining room with a few patrons sipping cocktails at an eerily quiet bar. That said, the tides seem to be turning again as hospitality brands increasingly partner with award-winning chefs and … Read more
Denver native Tony Garcia remembers filling up on enchiladas at Chubby’s when he was a college student in the early 1970s. “It was fast food — but it was good food,” he recalled of the original location of the legendary Mexican restaurant, 1231 W. 38th Ave., which still draws crowds hankering for burritos, hamburgers and … Read more
