Colorado “Top Chef” contestant Manny Barella wins in premiere episode

Chef Manny Barella went into the premiere episode of Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 21 terrified of being eliminated first. “I’ve never been more nervous in my life, even when I proposed to my fiancee,” he joked. “As chefs, we fail in private, but failing in public is a whole different animal.” Barella, a 2022 James … Read more

Colorado chef Manny Barella will be on “Top Chef” Season 21

Colorado might not have anyone to root for in this year’s Super Bowl, but there is a local player worth cheering on your big screen next month. Chef Manny Barella is one of 15 chefs competing on Bravo’s “Top Chef” Season 21, set in Wisconsin and airing weekly on March 20. He will go head-to-head … Read more

Super Bowl LVIII Denver sports bars for Chiefs, 49ers fans

Football fans, rejoice: Super Bowl LVIII is this Sunday when the Chiefs take on the 49ers at 4:30 p.m. MT at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. For Denverites who consider themselves part of the Chiefs Kingdom or a member of the 49er Faithful, we’ve compiled a list of sports bars hosting watch parties for your … Read more

TV show “Stupid Pet Tricks” hosting Colorado filming

Does your pet have a secret talent or crowd-pleasing skill? TBS is looking for animals to feature on a new show with an in-person opportunity to impress coming to Colorado. “Stupid Pet Tricks” is a new concept based on an old segment from “The David Letterman Show.” Hosted by comedian Sarah Silverman, the half-hour variety … Read more

Banh & Butter owner competes in Food Network finale

Thoa Nguyen struggles with the feeling that she disappointed her family “by leaving the family business that was built for me,” she said Monday on the final episode of “Holiday Baking Championship,” a competition show that has been airing on the Food Network. But after making it into the final four — and garnering praise … Read more

“Chopped” winner opens modern Indian concept in Denver

The goal that chef — and former “Chopped” winner — Dave Hadley had for his Samosa Shop always revolved around setting up in a permanent (or semi-permanent) brick-and-mortar space. Now, after three years of haunting farmers markets and peddling his classic and innovated samosas, tots topped with tikka masala, and sweet-and-spicy mushroom sandwiches, he has … Read more