There’s nothing quite like a plate of artisan cheese and a chilled (but not too cold) glass of beer to make you feel like you’re living the good life. And to keep it simple. Beer and cheese. They are gifts from nature that satisfy the soul. While Colorado doesn’t have…
Magnolia Restaurant and Sushi Bar, the notable nouveau American eatery/traditional sushi bar in a nondescript strip mall in Lafayette, was sold in May. Now the space has re-emerged as 95a Bistro and Sushi. “The new sign is going up as we speak,” says owner Rob Kukura. “We can now start…
The British Bulldog is back in business after a quick renovation job. As promised, it reopened just in time for the start of the English Premier League season, which kicked off this past weekend. The proper English pub, a favorite spot among soccer fans, curry lovers and hipsters alike, is…
A good friend and neighbor was having people over for dinner the other night, and even though I was told there would be plenty of food and that I needn’t worry about cooking, I wanted to bring something anyway, so I swung by Curtis Park Delicatessen for some expert advice…
WaterCourse Foods, the city’s flagship vegetarian restaurant, is busier than ever these days. That’s because its sibling, City, O’ City, is closed this month for a much-needed expansion . “It’s been crazy busy since City, O’ closed; we crushed a record week last week,” says WaterCourse general manager Chadwick Breithaupt…
The Village at Edgewater, a “soft-play cafe” near Sloan’s Lake, quietly closed earlier this month, leaving behind a voice message thanking customers for the “pleasure” of serving them. The kid-friendly restaurant and community center had opened last year with a professed goal to “entertain, educate and empower parents and their…
Snarf’s, the chain of sandwich shops that got its start in Boulder and is now taking a bite out of Denver, closed its location at 1310 College Avenue in Boulder last month. According to employees at the original location on Pearl Street, this Boulder outpost couldn’t draw enough customers to…
Residents of the Ballpark neighborhood finally have a place to go on a grocery run. Dean’s Urban Market, a grocery store in the heart of the Ballpark neighborhood, opened last week, and it’s certainly a welcome addition to the hood. Owner James Dean owns another location in Fairplay, and says…
After ten years as executive chef at the McCormick & Schmick’s in the Denver Tech Center, Jeff Mahony left his post in May and flew over to The Perfect Landing, the destination restaurant located on the second floor of the Denver Jet Center at Centennial Airport. The move was prompted…
I woke up slightly hungover the other morning — though not terribly so: These days, I prefer to maintain a buzz rather than chase one down. Still, I happened to have maintained that buzz a bit too long the night before and didn’t feel like doing much for the duration…
The folks behind Motor Sport Country Club have canceled plans to open an exclusive and swanky restaurant at 970 Yuma Street — which may not be entirely disappointing to its celebrity clientele. “We couldn’t generate enough interest from our members,” says Claus Wagner, founder and CEO of the motorsports-focused club…
Rather than pay a rent increase, Bombay Bowl has closed its original location at 12023 East Arapahoe Road in Centennial. The fast-casual curry house had opened there in 2009 and introduced a second spot at 575 Lincoln Street earlier this year. “Business is great, especially at the Lincoln location,” explains…
Gumbo holds a particularly special place in my heart. Early on in life, it was my go-to comfort food. My dad used to make his mom’s recipe for special occasions; it was the one truly traditional Langlois dish, and it had a flavor I will never forget. But that wasn’t…
KimBa Grill, the fast-casual Vietnamese noodle house located at 1470 South Santa Fe Drive, has closed after eighteen months of business. John Forde opened the spot in March of 2010, but according to a recorded voice message, the location didn’t generate enough traffic to keep the restaurant afloat. “We are…
As if the food wasn’t reason enough to head over to Masterpiece Delicatessen, you now can get a proper drink to go with your artistically crafted sandwich. The popular three-year-old deli just got a full liquor license and is serving cocktails, beers from Oskar Blues and wine from Infinite Monkey…
The University Boulevard location of Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill has closed, but the homegrown Mediterranean fast-casual chain will continue to grow. “It wasn’t the best location for us,” explains marketing and PR manager Beth Hardy, who notes that the University of Denver location, unlike two over on South Colorado Boulevard, had…
I’ve been presented with many, many versions of beer bread over the years, and despite my love of both beer and bread, I’ve yet to try a loaf that I actually liked. Nothing against the people kind enough to share theirs with me, but they tended to choose darkish, full-bodied…
Less than a year after opening a second location in downtown Louisville, In Season Local Market has branched out yet again, adding beer, wine and spirits to its repertoire of locally sourced products. “We wanted to provide something that Louisville lacked, a local marketplace as well as a quality liquor…
Dancing Noodle Thai Cuisine is open again after a brief summer break. After a sabbatical in Thailand, the couple who owns Dancing Noodle, our pick as Best Thai Restaurant in the Best of Denver 2010, are back in the kitchen, cooking up Thai fare that’s certain to be more authentic…
Historic El Rancho Restaurant, the 63-year-old mountain dining mecca with its own exit sign off I-70, has gone through several incarnations since the family that ran the place for 25 years sold it in 1988. And after more than a year on the block, El Rancho got new owners at…
I’ve always fantasized about living in a neighborhood that had everything within walking distance that I needed to be happy: a stroll away from a nice cup of coffee, a comfortable place to wet my whistle and, most important, a quality marketplace. It’s part of my ongoing and typically American…
The owners of City, O’ City were at the Wellington E. Webb building last Friday, going for an expanded liquor license that will cover their soon-to-expand space. The plans have been approved, and work on the much-needed expansion into the former hair salon next door will take place next month…
