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a steak

An Inside Look at Carne, the New RiNo Steakhouse From Chef Dana Rodriguez

By Molly MartinJuly 3, 2024

After closing her first solo venture, Cantina Loca, the James Beard finalist is back.

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Restaurant Olivia Launches Month-Long Perennial-Focused Tasting Menu

By Helen XuJuly 3, 2024

“We were lucky to get these super special ingredients and work with them,” says co-owner and chef Ty Leon.

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Grill Up Some Beef From 156-Year-Old Eagle Rock Ranch This Summer

By Kevin FooteJuly 3, 2024

The family-run operation continues to protect Colorado heritage through land stewardship and wildlife conservation.

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The Best Things Our Food Editor Ate Last Month

By Molly MartinJuly 2, 2024

From a secret late-night ramen to a chili-smothered burger at an old-school favorite, it was a delicious June.

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Boulder Pizzeria Owner Wins Big at Italian Competition Ahead of Third Food Network Appearance

By Molly MartinJuly 2, 2024

Catch Audrey Jane’s on Triple D Nation with Guy Fieri on July 5.

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Taste Test: Everything We Tried at Colorado’s First Buc-ee’s

By Catie CheshireJuly 2, 2024

For anyone heading north during the Fourth of July weekend, it’s a must-stop – though not every snack is a winner.

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Aurora Celebrates Its Diverse Dining Scene With New Global Flavors Competition

By Helen XuJuly 1, 2024

Nominations are now open and winners will be announced at the city’s annual Global Fest event on August 17.

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Bierstadt’s Collaboration Cocktails Are Worth Your Attention

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 1, 2024

The brewery’s latest offerings were created by some of Denver’s best cocktail bars including Yacht Club and Death & Co.

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Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in June

By Molly MartinJuly 1, 2024

Last month was all about comebacks, expansions and not many closures.

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Every Opening This Week: Dozens and Beau Jo’s Are Back in Denver and More

By Molly MartinJune 29, 2024

Five spots have made their debut, including two much-anticipated comebacks.

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Beer Garden Debuts in Skyline Park for the Summer

By Ryan PachmayerJune 28, 2024

It includes a quality list of brews from Odell, Prost, Bootstrap and more plus eats from Blessed BBQ.

a food truck

It’s a Family Affair at Grecian Gyros Express, Which Serves Chicago-Style Greek Eats

By Chris ByardJune 28, 2024

The Fotopoulos family ran restaurants in the Windy City for decades before bringing their culinary skills to Colorado.

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Paik’s Noodles in Aurora Delivers Chinese-Korean Delights

By Cynthia BarnesJune 27, 2024

It opened last May and is part of South Korean celebrity chef Jong Won Paik’s culinary empire, the Born Korea.

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Denver Pizzeria Named One of Fifty Best in U.S. by Prestigious Italian Guide

By Molly MartinJune 27, 2024

Marco’s Coal Fired is a family-owned spot that specializes in Neapolitan pies.

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This Week in Beer: Cerebral Opens Second Taproom, Cidery Coming to Aurora and More

By Ryan PachmayerJune 27, 2024

Plus, don’t miss weekend events like the Arvada Firefighter Fundraiser at Odyssey Beerwerks.

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How to Buy Local Beef in Bulk and What to Do With Half a Cow

By Helen XuJune 26, 2024

Now is the time to place a reservation online for your beef shares.

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This Organization Is Working on a Post-Apocalypse Food Plan

By Helen XuJune 26, 2024

Bark, insects and tofu-like boiled leaf juice are on the menu.

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Chili Verde Celebrates Fifteen Years With Special Menus, Mariachi

By Danielle KrolewiczJune 26, 2024

“It’s not easy to have a restaurant for fifteen years, especially nowadays.”

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Award-Winning Cidery Snow Capped Opens Western Slope Taproom

By Ryan PachmayerJune 25, 2024

Housed in a remodeled 1940s gas station, owner Kari Williams hopes it will become a regional destination.

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Blackbelly Brings Bites With Butchers to Denver

By Cynthia BarnesJune 25, 2024

The event series features butchery demonstrations by Michelin award winner Kelly Kawachi.

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Eat and Drink Your Way Around Historic Littleton

By Helen XuJune 25, 2024

Did you know that the current Cherry Cricket location used to house a Swiss-themed burger joint called the Hasty House?

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dive bar with purple walls.

Bar Bar, Denver’s Last Great Dive, Target of Possible Arson Fire

By Patricia CalhounJune 24, 2024

“Somebody burned her. They burned our bar.”

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