In 1983, Federico Peña’s campaign for mayor of Denver urged us to “Imagine a Great City.” Once elected, Pena worked to create that city, pushing through Denver’s One Percent for Art program – which earmarked 1 percent of every major civic construction project for public art – and creating a…
Denver, Colorado, is not exactly soul-food central — but it’s the home of Adrian Miller, the man who wrote the book on soul food: Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine One Plate at a Time. That book, published by the University of North Carolina Press last summer,…
East Denver got good news and bad news this month. First, chef/owner Jon Robbins, founder of Gypsy Kitchen, opened the brick-and-mortar Bistro Barbès at 5021 East 28th Avenue. But then came the news that Latke Love, its neighbor at 5151 East 28th, will be closing on May 31. That prompted…
Read between the lines! Westword will publish its second annual Comics issue on June 5, and you can be a part of it. We’re accepting submissions from any Colorado artist who wants to create a cartoon about life in the Centennial State — whether it focuses on beer, fracking or…
Denverites love their patios, and one of the best in town will extend its summer hours starting tonight. The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver will be staying open until 9 p.m. on weeknights so that visitors can experience the museum, enjoy a cocktail and relax in the summer air on…
Is Native Foods Cafe the Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Denver? That’s what we named it in the Best of Denver 2014, when the California-based chain had two spots in the metro area, in CitySet and Boulder. And now Denver’s about to get more of a good thing, when Native Foods…
Last week Denver got more of a good thing, when a fourth Park Burger opened in East Denver, joining the original Park Burger on South Pearl Street, one in northwest Denver, and Park & Co. on East 17th Avenue. And there will soon be yet another Park Burger, at 2601…
There are many sweet deals at this restaurant — especially during happy hour. But our favorite is the pickled vegetables, which you can order by the jar. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to a Guess Where post — on the…
Chipotle Mexican Grill, which got its start with a store near the University of Denver two decades ago, has inspired a lot of discussion this week — over the gun protest that started in Texas and went national, over the recent price hike. But even with all the meaty topics…
This steak place was crammed with nurses in town for a convention, but even they couldn’t save an overdone cheeseburger that we ordered medium rare, but arrived without a trace of pink. And a replacement was just as DOA when it was delivered. The gracious (if overwhelmed) management did take…
On Friday, May 23, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra will take its show on the road – specifically to the new Space gallery, at 400 Santa Fe Drive, for the first installment of “Classically Cannabis: The High Note Series.” But there have been some definite bumps in the road. After the…
The Bistro at Stapleton opened last week, in an area hungry for new dining options. But win some, lose some: The sad news also came that to the west in Park Hill, Latke Love will be closing at the end of the month. See also: First Look at the Bistro…
The state’s mascots gathered around the steps of the State Capitol two weeks ago for the Discover Colorado Rally, a Colorado Tourism Office event celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week. There was Spike, the symbol of the Colorado Railroad Museum; Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill, loaded for bear; Miles, apparently…
The camarones del diablo and super nachos come with a heaping helping of downhome atmosphere at this longtime Mexican joint. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to a Guess Where post — on the Cafe Society blog, not on Facebook –…
Over the past decade, Larimer Square has become the go-to dining destination for locals and visitors alike. And now it will also be the perfect spot to pick up ingredients for cooking your own warm-weather meal, with the addition of Le Jardin Secret to its summer lineup. At this French-inspired,…
Are vegetarians jerks? Or are the people serving vegetarians jerks? While Gretchen Kurtz liked many of the dishes at Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant, which she reviews this week, she found the service less than attentive. And on our arts blog, Bree Davies pondered the possibility of becoming a vegetarian — but…
Heading for the hills this holiday weekend? A breakfast tradition at this spot, the posole will bowl you over — and is so popular that the hostess will even hand you the recipe on request. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer…
From its modest start in an old Dolly Madison ice cream store, Steve Ell’s Chipotle Mexican Grill has grown into a very big deal, with over 1,500 stores around the world. And lately it’s been making some very big news: Chipotle is being attacked from the outside, as the focus…
Brunch is definitely Denver’s favorite meal, and diners were out in force yesterday at local eateries to enjoy the sunshine and seasonal fare — including this asparagus salad. Too bad the kitschy coffee mug wasn’t as fresh… Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first…
Daniel Bradley, the focus of our current Chef and Tell interview, is the chef at 5280 Burger Bar, which opened earlier this year in the Denver Pavilions. “I love the smell of roasting green chiles,” he told Lori Midson. “We go through tons of roasted green chiles every day, and…
In that ballooning budget for Denver International Airport’s expansion, do you think officials could find a little extra cash for some signage? Zooming to DIA two Fridays ago for a one-way flight to Durango (where I was meeting family for a road trip back to Denver), flashing temporary signs outside…
Denver has a staggering number of burger joints, and you can also find burgers everywhere from Mexican restaurants to fine-dining establishments, anywhere a customer might want to order America’s favorite dish. Last week Lori Midson tried the new burger at the Squeaky Bean, which just introduced lunch, and she pronounced…
