Food & Drink

Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, an institution in the western suburbs since 1942, prepares a final sale after years of adversity.

This restaurant wasn’t about the food. It was about the experience.

A local mini-chain makes a breakfast sandwich that’s reason to rise and shine.

“I always knew I wanted to go back to doing tea. All my own tea blends and everything…I wanted to open up a little tea house, traditional tea.”

“I did not intend to have a bunch of coffee shops, it’s just the model that works for us,” says Matt Quinlisk, who’s about to open his third location.

Mendocino Farms opened in Cherry Creek, while Mister Oso and Aviano headed to Boulder.

“We’re proud of what we and our team have achieved, connecting our community to Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and producers.”

“No complicated menu, no hour-long queues. Just use nice potatoes, good beef tallow, and you should be golden.”

The California-based burger chain finally moved into Colorado in 2020. It’s made a lot of inroads since then.

New beverage hall pours ski-town brews, craft cocktails and wine, with Pancho Poncho faves and nods to the old Gov’s Park

“The work of empowerment and opportunity among underserved teens and young adults will continue.”

“I didn’t even like to eat mushrooms, like even on a pizza. I just wasn’t the mushroom guy.”

Despite its name, this Korean BBQ joint offers a carnivore-heavy experience — and that’s not a bad thing.

“So we really pride ourselves on being a chef-driven neighborhood sandwich shop, but one of our key missions is really to just wow with unexpected flavors and friendliness.”

She was a refugee, community activist and victim of neighborhood violence; on May 2, her convicted shooter was sentenced to life in prison.

With two founders on the list of up-and-coming chefs, this is definitely a restaurant to watch.

I started my career at Westword and now I’m home again, filling in for Molly Martin while she’s out on medical leave.