Food

It’s “not zucchini, fettuccine or bulgur wheat but a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat,” sang Jimmy Buffett. Somewhere along the line, somebody added cheese. No one really knows who was the first to do it.

Two Northern Colorado institutions are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind beer release. Peel Handcrafted Pizza, located in Frederick, and Berthoud Brewing have collaborated on Union Blanc, a Belgian-style pale ale crafted with local malts from Troubadour Maltings.

Jump on the plant-based food chuck wagon and eat vegan, organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, raw and local food with the vanilla bean app.

Earlier this month, Pablo’s Coffee tripled down on its drip dominance with the opening of its third store on East Colfax. For more than two decades, Pablo’s has caffeinated downtown Denverites at its original 6th Avenue and Washington Street location and its second spot at 13th and Pennsylvania.

Imagine a restaurant with no set menu and no set prices. If this seems slightly out of the ordinary, that’s because it is. SAME Cafe, the first nonprofit restaurant in Denver, operates based on the principle that everyone, regardless of economic status, deserves to eat healthy food and be treated with dignity.

It’s time to dig out your elastic-waist pants because Denver Restaurant Week kicks off Feb. 23.

Over the past few years, Colorado has seen more breweries following a hot trend in the world of beer: coffee beer. Two breweries in particular have embraced the java trend by moving beyond merely brewing.

Winter is the perfect time to get creative by infusing spirits from the comfort of your own home. This cocktail combines an at-home infusion recipe with locally owned KEEL Vodka.

Liven up your typical night out at a brewery or bar by instead heading to Upstairs Circus. Upstairs Circus is a social bar where people gather to create unique D.I.Y. art crafts – “think maker studio meets full bar.”

Grandma’s House on South Broadway in Denver proudly “celebrates all things craft” from its high-quality beer to weekly cross stitching parties. The quaint taproom, located in the heart of the historic Antique Row, is a unique, nostalgic experience. The knitted tap handles, hard candies on the table and décor transports you back to your grandma’s house.

Thirsty Monk, an Asheville-based Belgian brewery, is expanding to Denver and Portland with self-proclaimed “pocket breweries.”

Your fridge is filled with the bountiful garden harvest, but what to do before it all goes to waste? I say, start canning!

The end of summer is always bittersweet. But on the sweet side comes harvest time.

Despite being a landlocked (suburban-based, to boot!) Coloradan, my appreciation for sushi has grown over the years.

Visiting a farmers market is an awesome experience. There are a few things to consider when shopping around to have the fullest experience:

Most people don’t think much about the farms providing the fruits and vegetables they find in their local grocery stores.

Stress impacts everybody, even dairy cows. Colorado doesn’t have the biggest herds of dairy cattle, nor the most milk production. They do, however, produce the most milk per cow, putting them ahead of milk-producing states like Idaho and Wisconsin.

Looking for a neighborhood restaurant to enjoy with friends and family? Add Teller’s Taproom & Kitchen to your list of places to check out!

Popular Applewood restaurant Abrusci’s has moved down Youngfield into a beautiful new building complete with a spacious bar and open patio.

Are you looking for a great place to sit down and enjoy some frozen concoctions this summer? Let us escort you to some of the top-rated ice cream “hot” spots in the Denver metro area for some ultra cool treats!

You may have seen a new “yogurt” on the shelves at your local market. While new to America, skyr (pronounced SKEER) has been a part of Icelandic cuisine for more than a thousand years.

Looking for a tasty twist on everyday tacos? Try using shrimp.

You wouldn’t think to look in a neighborhood shopette to find a top-end steak dinner, but that’s exactly where you’ll find Luke’s – A Steak Place. What makes this restaurant special is the direct connection to the community; the Steinmark family grew up in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

What’s better than a gooey, melty grilled cheese sandwich? How about a grown-up version with some tasty surprises.

According to a recent survey by OpenTable, five of the nation’s top 100 steakhouses are located here in Denver, including Elway’s Cherry Creek, Shanahan’s, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse and Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille.

My friends were impressed that I took a knife skills class. Then I explained it was a cooking class, featuring knives as cooking utensils, not weapons. That was just one of the classes I’ve taken at Cook Street.

What’s your deserted island food? Mine is peanut butter. Smooth, creamy and lightly kissed with salt. Perfection — paired with sweet, fruity jam, a crisp apple or spread on toast and topped with sliced bananas.

Looking for a unique outing in Golden? Golden Moon Speakeasy is an old-school speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and distillery tasting room. Its extensive cocktail menu features classic and modern craft cocktails, pre-prohibition style punches and long drinks all made exclusively with the spirits produced by Golden Moon Distillery.

Dio Mio, a treasure of the pasta world, is gaining praise from locals since opening last fall. I can attest the pasta is quite tasty. The menu items were a treat to the palate, mixing fragrant flavors and textures with beautiful presentation to elicit a collective “MMMmmmm” from my party.

I love meeting a colleague for lunch to catch up and sample new restaurants. During one recent excursion, my friend and I tested Range Restaurant located inside the Renaissance Denver.