Like Denver, Union Station is in constant motion. Tourists and remote workers visit the Great Hall every day, while ski-train travelers, business execs and hotel guests walk past the grand piano and beneath impressive chandeliers to take advantage of bars and restaurants, morning, noon and night. Following an $11 million restoration last year, Union Station’s … Read more
The Gastamo Group’s reach into the Denver suburbs is growing quickly as the restaurant company prepares to open the newest location of its Homegrown Tap & Dough concept in the town of Parker in February. The pasta-and-pizza restaurant will take over the space of the former Brick House at 19320 Cottonwood Drive. “We really wanted … Read more
Colorado lawmakers expect to introduce a bill this session that would help ease rising labor costs for restaurants, especially those in cities with high minimum wages. The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Steven Woodrow, a Denver Democrat, and state Sen. Judy Amabile, a Boulder Democrat, would change a credit calculation that has hiked the cost … Read more
This year, Denver Restaurant Week can technically have a drink with its dinner. The 10-day eat-a-thon, celebrating its 21st year, returns March 7-16. Nearly 250 restaurants, bars and casual eateries are participating by preparing multi-course meals for customers at set prices of either $25, $35, $45 or $55. The city’s tourism bureau, Visit Denver, released … 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 over … Read more
Cowboys and cowgirls fitted in their finest huddled around the star of the penultimate night of the National Western Stock Show clamoring for a taste. It was chopped liver. To be precise: bison liver pate with sweet onion jam on a puffed garlic chip. The rich and savory treat was one of several delicacies prepared … Read more
Fourteen food or drink specialists in Colorado have been named as semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Awards, the foundation announced Wednesday. A shortlist of nominees will be released on April 2, followed by a ceremony in June to declare the winners. The James Beard Foundation, a culinary arts nonprofit based in New York City, … Read more
The hybrid model of Leven Supply, a new cafe and market in the Washington Park West neighborhood of Denver, allows customers to choose their own warm adventures. Making a fancy dinner for two? Stare in awe at the fresh and packaged foods on display tables and in refrigerators by the entrance. Need a bottle of … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems.) When I was a boy, my sister and I used to beg my mom … Read more
Avanti Food & Beverage opened in Lower Highland in July 2015, one of the first of what would become more than 20 upscale food halls in metro Denver. Since then, Avanti has also opened in Boulder and, most recently, Vail. Now, in advance of its 10th anniversary, Avanti, 3200 Pecos St., has closed the first … Read more
