The Fifth String restaurant leases along Colfax after owner’s health scare

The Fifth String restaurant leases along Colfax after owner’s health scare

Last year wasn’t easy on Amos Watts. But, with a new location secured for his restaurant, he thinks 2024 is already looking better. The Fifth String — which Watts originally opened in LoHi in 2020 — will reopen in 3,200 square feet at 1490 Eudora St., along East Colfax in the Hale neighborhood. Watts said … Read more

Richardo’s Liqueur makers in Lyons settle squabble over secret formula

Richardo’s Liqueur makers in Lyons settle squabble over secret formula

A spirited dispute between coffee liqueur makers in Lyons has ended with a whimper. Richardo’s Liqueur, a niche company whose only product is a decaf coffee liqueur, sued Spirit Hound Distillers last April, and was then countersued by it six months later. Their small-town tiff included allegations of incompetence and theft of a closely guarded … Read more

Lady Justice Brewing moving from Aurora

Lady Justice Brewing moving from Aurora

Lady Justice Brewing, which has been a fixture of the Front Range beer scene since 2016, will close its Aurora taproom at the end of the month in anticipation of moving. According to an announcement on social media, the brewery has outgrown its current home at 9735 E. Colfax Ave. and plans to relocate to … Read more

A beloved chicken and rice dish, streamlined for weeknights – The Denver Post

A beloved chicken and rice dish, streamlined for weeknights – The Denver Post

By Genevieve Ko, The New York Times From last Lunar New Year to this one, my life has gone through challenges and changes, and I wanted to shield my kids from all of it. It turns out that, despite my best efforts, they in some way perceive what’s happening, so I instead try to give … Read more

Gluten-free Just BE Kitchen opens Boulder location

Gluten-free Just BE Kitchen opens Boulder location

Boulder was the first place Jennifer Peters considered opening a gluten-free restaurant before moving from London to Colorado. The owner of Just BE Kitchen strolled down Pearl Street on a scouting trip in 2017 and thought she had found the perfect space. But by the time she flew back overseas, the landlord had already leased … Read more

Here’s how to have a snowmobiling adventure in Colorado

Here’s how to have a snowmobiling adventure in Colorado

Whether it’s your first time on a snowmobile or you’re ready to explore the wilderness on your own machine, there are plenty of opportunities to ride across the snow in Colorado. “Colorado has too many beautiful spots for snowmobiling,” said Ed Calhoun, president of the Colorado Snowmobile Association, a nonprofit that supports safety and conservation … Read more

Denver’s Mexican food renaissance showcases loca chefs

Denver’s Mexican food renaissance showcases loca chefs

Later this month, some of Denver’s most celebrated culinary talents will head down to Mexico for a dinner series at the luxury Rosewood Mayakoba in the Riviera Maya. James Beard finalist Michael Diaz de Leon, who helmed Brutø when it took home one of Colorado’s inaugural Michelin stars, is on the guest chef list. The … Read more

Denver City Council rejects Gaza ceasefire proclamation in tense meeting

Denver City Council rejects Gaza ceasefire proclamation in tense meeting

The Denver City Council on Monday rejected a proclamation that would have added Denver to the growing list of American cities that have called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. That final vote — 8-4 — came via a hastily launched virtual meeting after council members vacated the council chamber at the … Read more

Taco Bell 2024 new menu items: Cheez-it Crunchwraps, chicken nuggets

Taco Bell 2024 new menu items: Cheez-it Crunchwraps, chicken nuggets

Taco Bell previewed 2024 for fans on Friday, a future that includes Crunchwraps made with giant Cheez-its, chicken nuggets and possibly permanent Nacho Fries. The occasion was a one-hour event called “Live Más LIVE” that was live-streamed from Las Vegas as part of Super Bowl LVIII festivities. Shakes, previewed in December at two Orange County … Read more