Oak + Maple brings a tasty combination to downtown Loveland

Oak + Maple brings a tasty combination to downtown Loveland

Besides starting with the same letter, whiskey and waffles have more in common than it might seem. Both are derived from grains, both can taste savory or sweet and both are now available under one roof in downtown Loveland. On Dec. 21, Oak + Maple Whiskey & Waffle Co. opened its doors at 123 E. … Read more

Denver’s most popular library cookbooks of 2024

Denver’s most popular library cookbooks of 2024

What dishes did Denver try making at home in 2024? Part of that answer can be found within the city’s libraries, which loaned cookbooks to thousands of hungry readers over the year. They include volumes on purely soups, one-pan meals and healthy and sustainable cooking. Ina Garten’s memoir from this year was a New York … Read more

Unwind after hitting the slopes

Unwind after hitting the slopes

Après-ski is a tradition as old as skiing itself. The words, literally “after skiing,” conjure images of Parisians toasting champagne in the sunshine of the Alps. They laugh, dance, eat, and drink because nobody drives anywhere. Here in Colorado, people tend to return to their cars, change, and get on the highway as soon as … Read more

Denver restaurant dishes we loved in December

Denver restaurant dishes we loved in December

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 over … Read more

3 Budget-friendly markets in Madinah for Umrah travelers

3 Budget-friendly markets in Madinah for Umrah travelers

Considered the second holiest city in Islam, Saudi Arabia‘s Madinah holds a special place in the hearts of millions. Its unmatched peace despite being a busy city is a testament to its spiritual essence. However, the city goes beyond its holy significance, offering a blend of tradition and modernity that sets the stage for an … Read more

The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water

The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water

You can ask for a bottle of Evian or San Pellegrino at Singapore’s three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Zen. But you won’t get one.   The restaurant, which charges nearly $500 per person for dinner, only serves water from the Swedish company Nordaq, said Executive Chef Martin Öfner. Dishes and drinks at the restaurant are made from the … Read more

Hot sauce maker Merfs Condiments to shutter in the new year

Hot sauce maker Merfs Condiments to shutter in the new year

A local sauce slinger said business hasn’t been too hot. Merfs Condiments, which said its hot sauce could once be found in 700 restaurants and another 400 stores, will close early next year. “The product is in high demand, but I can’t make any money,” said Kelly Schexnaildre, owner of Merfs, which is named after … Read more

Sushi Sasa has closed in Denver after 20 years

Sushi Sasa has closed in Denver after 20 years

Sushi Sasa, which has been one of Denver’s favorite sushi restaurants for 20 years, said Monday that it has closed. Located at 2401 15th St., Sushi Sasa was owned by Wayne Conwell, who started it in 2005 after working at Sushi Den and for “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto. “It has been an absolute pleasure and … Read more

Jimmy Choo on the future of fashion — and his warning over AI

Jimmy Choo on the future of fashion — and his warning over AI

Jimmy Choo at a graduate show by students of the JCA London Fashion Academy, the design and business program he founded in 2021. Dave Benett | JCA London Fashion Academy | Getty Images From British royalty to Hollywood stars, Jimmy Choo’s luxury shoes have been worn by countless celebrities on red carpets around the world. … Read more

‘Noctourism’ is expected to be a big travel trend in 2025

‘Noctourism’ is expected to be a big travel trend in 2025

Rebecca Douglas has been to Iceland 29 times. And she’s already booked her 30th trip. The goal of every trip is the same: photographing the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights. Douglas has been photographing this spectacular phenomenon since 2010. It’s colors — which can paint the sky a dazzling array of green, purple, yellow and … Read more