Food

Under new ownership, First Bite: Boulder County Restaurant Week has announced changes coming to the nine-day event, taking place from Nov. 8-16.

In-N-Out Burger, the popular California fast-food chain, is expanding its footprint throughout the western United States, and the company has chosen Colorado as a regional hub.

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.

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.

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

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:

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.

Sea salt, nacho cheese, cinnamon or mustard? These are the trying decisions to be made on National Pretzel Day, April 26. Many agree pretzels were created by a monk to reward his students. In the U.S., we can thank the Pennsylvania Dutch for introducing this tasty snack treat to the masses. Hard pretzels originated in the U.S. in 1850.

What better place to nurture togetherness than at the dinner table, with good food and good company? The obvious benefits include family bonding and better nutrition habits. It is a fact that kids participating in regular family dinners will be statistically less likely to be overweight or to have an eating disorder.

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

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.

Worried about maintaining your gluten-free ways this holiday? Fret not! Here are some suggestions for enjoying the festivities without the gluten.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eating is a matter of habit. We have to ensure the habits we have promote good health.

Many fruits and vegetables thrive in Colorado’s dry climate and the cold winter months that keep insects and disease at bay.

Pennsylvania has the cheesesteak, Maine the lobster roll and Maryland the crab cake sandwich, but how about Colorado?