When that sweet tooth hits, it helps to have a quick remedy. The Post Chicken & Beer is lending a hand with its new walk-up window selling freshly baked cookies, iced coffee and milkshakes. The new side business, called ButterPunk, is operating at the corner of 16th and Boulder streets at the local chicken chain’s … Read more
When summertime hits, chef Kenta Kamo has a nostalgic craving for kakigori, a kind of Japanese shaved ice flavored with sweet syrups. Growing up, the co-owner of Michelin-recommended Temaki Den split time between his hometown in Louisiana and Japan, where his parents were from, with dual citizenship. “Kakigori is something you’d see in the summers … Read more
Gone are the days when someone sheepishly falls down on a hiking trail and keeps it to themselves. The other side of Instagram glory — where peak gloating is on display alongside all other fabulous outdoor escapades being shared — are the tales of how things went wrong. In rare cases, a misadventure is so … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced this week that it will open two new Colorado locations before the end of July. The Denver-born brand, now based in Newport Beach, Calif., is opening its 11th Denver and second Boulder outlets, each with an innovative twist. The new Denver store at 5560 N. Tower Road, in Green Valley Ranch, … Read more
One of the Front Range’s most well-known full-service Mexican food restaurants is preparing to serve diners in Denver for the first time in its 22-year history. Los Dos Potrillos announced plans for its seventh location at 4100 E. Mexico Ave., Suite G in south Denver. It’s expected to debut early next year. The family-owned company, … Read more
Love tequila cocktails or sampling a variety of smoky mezcals? Denver’s cocktail connoisseurs are eager to introduce you to sotol the next time you sidle up to the bar. Earthy and herbaceous, and sometimes kissed with smoke, the desert spirit actually dates back 800 years to Chihuahua, Mexico, where sotol plants were roasted in cooking … Read more
Columbine Steak House and Lounge has been burglarized three times in the last two years. And the only thing the thieves have stolen are steaks. “No liquor, no beer, no money, just the steaks, and this time, they’ve caused quite a bit of damage,” said co-owner Irene Apergis. Columbine Steak House, located at 300 Federal … Read more
Breckenridge Brewery, one of the oldest craft beer makers in the state and the subject of two separate corporate buyouts over the past decade, will open yet another chapter in its long life in August by moving into a storied Colorado beer market: Fort Collins. The brewery, now owned by the global cannabis company Tilray, … Read more
Months ahead of the annual Denver Burger Battle, The Cherry Cricket hosts its own internal beefy brawl. Chefs from each of the burger institution’s three locations submit two to three options in May as possible contenders for the contest, which takes place this year on Aug. 1. They consider texture, acidity, how toppings complement the … Read more
Pagosa Springs is an increasingly popular getaway with natural amenities. From river domes to chic tiny homes, new lodging options appeal to every kind of traveler. “During the pandemic, we lost inventory allocated towards workforce housing and saw increased visitation,” said Jennifer Green, executive director of Visit Pagosa Springs. “Businesses saw an opportunity to provide … Read more
