If you’re the kind of person who hears the words “breakfast” and “free” and leaps from your bed without so much as a potty stop on your way out the door, have we got a deal for you. See that photo up there? That’s your early morning wake-up call, your…
I’ve had my identity stolen by a porno palace; I’ve gotten e-mails from alleged relatives held hostage by Nigerians, demanding ransom. But this latest request for a “reservation” at Cafe Society was a classic scam:…
We’d thought 50top was the toughest invite to get in town — but we might have to eat our words. Because tonight’s Dinner for Haiti Relief, a fundraiser at Rioja (1431 Larimer Street) featuring seven chefs and six courses, is completely sold out (with a waiting list). That’s 148 seats…
Say so long to Lizard’s Bar & Grill, the Tex-Mex-style cantina that went dark last week after just six months. (But then, the space’s previous occupant, the Public House, didn’t last much longer.) Anyone looking for Lizard’s (including the band that was supposed to play there this past weekend) will…
First there was the seven-pound gut-busting breakfast burrito from Jack-n-Grill that Man v. Food host Adam Richman unsuccessfully attempted to shove down his throat. Then Virgilio’s issued a similar challenge that currently involves eleven pounds of dough, six toppings, cheese, tomato sauce and a pizza called the “Hugilio.” Now comes…
As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com…
Valentine’s Day is a special time for lovers to celebrate togetherness. And what better way to spend that time than in a unisex bathroom in Canada? Donna Dooher, owner of Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Toronto, recently sent an e-mail blast to her customers asking if they’d thought about having fun…
If I had to do it all over again, I would have spent yesterday afternoon warming up my frigid bones with a bowl of soulful gumbo. Instead, I settled for a bowl of posole, which was fine, if not wanting for a little lagniappe. Where dat? Special bonus: Anyone who…
Cafe Society served up eight Guess Where I’m Eating/Drinking contests last week — including one involving a very fishy fish presentation, and another a veritable monument to the Greek gods. And by correctly identifying the latter as coming from the new Yanni’s in the Landmark project, J Sullivan became the…
President Barack Obama is throwing a party at the White House to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl. Coming up with the menu is no contest; the president has an eclectic background that lends itself well to a buffet-style meal. Served right to left, of course. The starter dish, Risoles, comes from…
Proving that pot isn’t going up in smoke, MedGrow Cannibis College, located in Southfield, Michigan, is up and running with its multiple hour program that teaches students how to grow medical marijuana. After officers followed footsteps leading to a hideout under a pickup truck, two Tennessee men are facing criminal…
It looks like Brandon’s Pub, the former Mexican sports bar at 955 Lincoln Street that eventually locked its doors last July after several “mini-vacations,” is finally back from its extended holiday. That’s if you put any stock in the new Brandon’s Pub sign in the windows of Cherry Creek’s recently…
The ever-expanding Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a home-grown, fast-casual restaurant chain, just opened its seventh location at 600 South Colorado Boulevard in the newly-renovated Cherry Creek Hotel, and plans to open eight more Colorado locations in 2010. The newest location is next to a Panera Bread, which makes sense since Centennial-based…
From the excitement over the Saints in the Super Bowl to the anticipation of flinging beads around for Mardi Gras, next week will be all about celebrating the spirit of New Orleans. And when that happens, there’s only one place to turn: Lucile’s Creole Cafe at 275 South Logan. There’s…
As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com…
Kate O’Toole had thought about opening a bar since she was thirteen and saw The Color Purple. “There’s this scene in the juke joint where Shug Avery sang this song called ‘Sister’ to Celie and she was just getting down and then everyone was getting down,” she remembers. “It was…
If someone asked me to choose all of my favorite foods, the end result would be everything you see in the above snap. Prosciutto, figs, marinated olives, roasted garlic, duck pate, cheeses…it’s all there. Guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Every Friday, anyone who gave the first correct answer to…
Avocadoes could get a real workout this month. Not only are they in high demand for that Super Bowl guacamole, but come Valentine’s Day, they could serve you better than flowers or chocolate. Avocados have long been believed to have mystical, aphrodisiacal qualities. Ancient tribes in Mexico worshiped the creamy,…
Brian Rocheleau — aka Rosh — was touring through Reyjkavik, Iceland, when he stumbled across a blind cafe, the first he’d ever seen. “I’d been contacting people all across Europe, where I’d travel to people’s homes and stay with them and do concerts in their living rooms,” he says. “It…
Many of Denver’s star chefs communed in the dusty distillery of Stranahan’s Whiskey two weeks ago in order to feed fifty lucky foodniks, all of whom were invited to the final underbelly dinner of 50top, which is now open for public consumption. While you’re waiting for the next 50top shindig,…
The photo above comes from a great bar. My friend calls it a dive bar, but to me, it’s just a bar-bar. It’s not fancy, and it doesn’t cater to hipster poseurs. Best of all, the bartender named Kathy was the nicest and best bartender I’ve ever had in a…
I do my best to stay away from restaurants that hype fried calamari on their menus, but when it’s grilled or sauteed, I’m less likely to turn up my nose and make an immediate beeline for the exit. There’s at least one kitchen in Denver that’s doing calamari three ways…
