If Wheat Ridge’s newest entertainment venue, The Werks, were a report card it would boast straight Bs – as in bowling, beer, burgers and bikes. According to owner Paul Porter, having all those under one roof is what makes visiting an A-plus experience. “It’s ridiculously fun,” Porter said. “We are pretty much everything everybody loves … Read more
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Associated Press Pérnil al caldero is a Puerto Rican staple of succulent slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin that’s seasoned with adobo, a garlicky, oregano-spiced marinade. The name is a combination of pérnil — a pork roast, usually either the shoulder or ham — and caldero, the dish’s cooking vessel, an aluminum … Read more
Bakery Four, which helped usher in a modern wave of upscale, high-quality bakeries in Denver, said Wednesday that it plans to open a second location. “We’re taking over the former Fox Run space at 3550 E. Colfax. We’re incredibly excited to bring our pastries to the east side of Denver,” the business wrote on Instagram. … 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
When it comes to wine and cocktails, most people enjoy heavier ones in the winter when it’s cold and lighter ones in the summer when it’s hot. The same goes for food. But there’s one snack that pairs equally well with both, no matter what the season: cheese. An Aperol Spritz at Bar Amorina, which … 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
By Genevieve Ko, The New York Times Let’s be honest: There is no perfect substitute for eggs. That may be why their steady rise in price not only hurts in the budget, but also somewhere in the soul. The crackly, golden wisps around the edges of a fried egg? The golden orb of yolk in … Read more
Since opening in LoHi in 2016, locals have flocked to Bamboo Sushi for its fresh nigiri, creative sushi rolls and global flavors. Now, the trendy neighborhood spot with Portland roots is bringing its tried-and-true menu to 1160 Madison St. in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood. “This new location is surrounded by homes and families… We are … Read more
After more than 20 years of drinking craft beer, and even working in the industry in Colorado, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 2021. Anklyosing spondylitis (AS) is a rare rheumatological disease that affects only about 1% of adults in the United States. It attacks areas around the spine and peripheral joints where … 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
