Tucked away in north Denver’s Clayton neighborhood, a former medical supply facility built in 1942 for the U.S. Army, is quietly becoming a business and entertainment hub. Real estate developer SKB bought the 37-acre site, at York Street and E. 39th Avenue, in 2020 and began signing office, industrial and retail tenants. Known as York … 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
If you’re increasingly disillusioned by the rising cost of going out to eat in metro Denver, you’re not alone. The price tag for dining out increased by 5.7% in July compared to the same month in 2023 because of increased labor and lease costs, according to federal inflation data. But plenty of restaurants are still … Read more
“Everybody is a luchador here in America. Everybody wakes up, puts that mask on, and goes to work every single day – it doesn’t matter what you are or what you like, we are luchadores of life.” Those words of wisdom come from Denver chef and Food Network Zuri Resendiz, who opened his first restaurant, … Read more
Andrew Dana has a little deli with big plans in Platt Park and RiNo. “I wish I could tell you we had a more sophisticated process, but it’s as simple as my wife and I lived out in Denver last summer when we opened Tennyson and went to the farmers market on South Pearl, and … Read more
Food festivals like The Big Eat, which took place July 18, can be a fascinating way to pinpoint food and beverage trends. Set against a clear blue sky at the open-air Galleria at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, this year’s event attracted 1,200 attendees and 80 vendors, and it didn’t disappoint. The excitement (and hunger) was … Read more
Is FOMO driving you crazy? Do you want to sample the dozens of metro Denver restaurants that keep popping up in your Instagram feed, but without spending thousands of dollars? Two of the quickest — and tastiest — ways to get to know the local scene are by attending annual foodie extravaganzas The Big Eat, … Read more
Cerebral Brewing’s second taproom is going from pop-up mode to permanently open. On June 28, the 9-year-old beer maker will welcome patrons to its new bar, located at the site of its production facility at 9990 E. Colfax Ave. in Aurora. There they’ll find 40 draft taps serving an array of Cerebral’s sought-after IPAs and … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Music lovers living on the Western Slope may not have hallmark venues like … 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
