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Recipes: Five weeknight dishes for 2026
If you need recipes for healthy meals — breakfast, lunch, dinner, anything — you’re in...
A former restaurant critic changed his eating habits. You can, too.
This recipe is featured in a four-part series about creating healthier eating habits.
Gretchen’s table: Papas con rajas tacos are a spicy, cheesy fiesta
I’m a big believer that anything can be stuffed into a taco.
Sandwich shop owed more than $40,000 in taxes before seizure, city says
Mr. Lucky's Sandwiches had locations in Denver's Highland and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
An ode to microwave dinners: Food doesn’t have to be perfect to matter | Opinion
When you grow up in a family without much money or time, soggy Kid Cuisine...
Leven founder prepares to open ‘showpiece’ restaurant downtown in 2026
Anthony Lygizos has been building toward 2026 for more than a decade.
Recipe: This easy cornbread is spicy-cheesy goodness
This moist and nubby cornbread has a caramelized, rich flavor from browning the butter, a...
Recipes: 7 easy ways to make the most satisfying tofu of your life
Tofu is often called a blank canvas, an empty surface on which to paint your...
The secret to this Ukrainian soup? It’s all in the sauerkraut
Ukrainian cuisine often features fermented vegetables.
This year’s most anticipated new restaurants bringing tapas, pintxos to Denver
Upcoming restaurants have Michelin, Frasca and Uchi ties -- and plenty of influence from Spain.
This Olde Town Arvada restaurant serves history, nostalgia and great food
Locals affectionately refer to it simply as the Old School House because part of the...
Ground-breaking Aurora brewery will reshape image with new Denver taproom
Dry Dock Brewing is taking over the former Pub on Pearl in Washington Park.
Award-winning chefs and bakers from Colorado, California join forces to form Breckenridge’s newest bakery
Threefold Bakery, which opened Dec. 28, is backed by a team who have their fair...
Recipes: Feta cheese adds extra oomph to these 3 dishes
Here's how to make Feisty Feta Dip, Spinach Salad with Roasted Bell Peppers and Feta...
Are Denver restaurants ready for composting requirements in 2026?
Olivia, Wildflower and others prize composting but wonder if there are enough incentives and direction...
Four Denver restaurant dishes we loved in December, like Weathervane Cafe’s breakfast sandwich
Plus: The French Onion tartlet at BearLeek and Onefold's burrito
Colorado’s most heartbreaking brewery closures of 2025
There’s no sugarcoating it: 2025 was a pretty tumultuous year for Colorado’s beer industry.
Quick Fix: Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Mustard Sauce and Green Beans with Rice
This dish is perfect for the season or any time you want a special meal.
How to Make Döner Kebab Like a Cypriot Mom
For this sheet-pan recipe, she spread a blended mixture of meat and onion onto sheets...
Five Weeknight Dishes: Silky, Salty and Abundantly Satisfying Spaghetti Carbonara
This dish is a deli bacon-egg-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into...
Cheese balls are back. How to make this classic party dish cool again
Cheese balls might seem cliché, but they can be a hit at any gathering.
The saddest Denver-area restaurant closings of 2025
The Hornet, the Breakfast Inn and Noisette were among the beloved spots that said goodbye.
Recipe: Sweet and spicy Korean fried chicken will fire you up
Bold, spicy flavors have never been more in demand.
Recipe: The secret to the easiest New Year’s party spread
A good formula is to make three festive, high-impact, low-effort recipes and then supplement them...
This Boulder mill is on a mission to prove local flour means better flavor
Chefs and bakers say the proof is in the dough, so to speak.
Another decade-old Denver brewery to close soon
Another longtime Denver brewery will soon pour its final pints, though the owner promised it...
At this Colorado restaurant atop Vail Mountain, what goes up must come down
Guests take a premium gondola to have lunch at The 10th. The ingredients and trash...
Gretchen’s table: Blueberry French toast casserole gets a tangy finish from homemade lemon curd
The best solution for a busy host with hungry house guests is a dish you...
It’s party time: 4 quick dips for your festive party spreads
Hot dips, cold dips, dessert dips -- we have them all.
Quick Fix: Chicken Mac and Cheese with Lettuce and Tomato Salad
I was looking for a quick and comforting meal for this busy time of year,...
Dried cherry scones are a simple treat for the post-holiday breakfast table
Scones are simple to make, fairly quick to bake, and if you want to make...
It’s the Most Wonderful (Warm) Punch of the Year
Ponche is the undisputed drink of posadas, the Mexican Christmas party circuit, and it’s impossible...
Ayesha Curry shares her recipe for a ‘So This Is Christmas Cocktail’
It's a cocktail meant for any family celebration, not just Christmas.
Denver’s biggest restaurant openings of 2025
From Pig and Tiger to The PZA, a cadre of new spots raised the bar...
Johnny Curiel to open ‘tasting menu restaurant’ on Taxi campus
Maize will be the Mexico native’s sixth opening of the past two years.
Edgewater sandwich outpost calls it quits just five months after opening
Tessa Delicatessen has closed its location in Edgewater Public Market.
Recipe: Miniature chicken pot pies warm the soul
They can be frozen and reheated when the urge for comfort food hits.
Despite the city’s show of force, unlicensed street vendors still roll around Denver
The city stood its ground when video of an inspector bleaching Tacos Tacolorado's stand went...
Recipes: Make these breakfast dishes for houseguests during the holidays
Get your visitors' day off to a hearty and delicious start.
Taco Bell apologizes to Nikola Jokic for 2014 draft-day moment
In a new Quesarito ad campaign, the company asks the Nuggets star to give one...
Telluride businesses on edge as negotiations between ski resort and patrollers continue into the holidays
Negotiations and a potential strike are causing uncertainty about Christmas and New Year's Eve tourism...
Former Frasca chefs make national list of most anticipated winter restaurant openings
Casa Juani, serving Spanish cuisine, is scheduled to open in Boulder in February.
Sushi Den and Izakaya Den chef to make solo debut in former Fruition space on 6th Avenue
Sushi Den and Izakaya Den chef Quincy Cherrett will open a new Denver restaurant, Madeline,...
12 of Denver’s best New Year’s Eve parties and concerts to ring in 2026
NYE parties abound, whether you’re looking for live music, a fancy night out or family...
Edgewater boosts tip credit, freezing minimum pay for servers to help restrain restaurant costs
"Currently, we need to help the business owner," said Edgewater Councilwoman Joie Iten of the...
How to make bouillabaisse, a French fishermen’s feast
Here's a step-by-step guide to cooking the beloved seafood stew of Marseilles, thought to have...
Denver chefs share favorite holiday dishes and traditions, from poblano crema spaghetti to stewed black beans
Including recipes for Spencer White's oyster crackers, Jonathan Greschler's cannoli, and Lorena Cantarovici's vitel toné.
Make these 3 holiday punch recipes like a pro
Breckenridge Distillery and The Family Jones offer up a couple of can't-miss concoctions.
The most popular recipes of 2025
No surprise here, but easy weeknight recipes that can be on the table in 45...
This Tuscan flatbread is a colorful, gluten-free alternative to classic crostini
The recipe offers a unique twist on classic crostini.
Pillowy Japanese sandos are the star of a new cafe on North Tennyson
Eloise, from the owner of Good Bread, opened the same week 7-Eleven rolled out its...
From beer to hot sauce and jerky, these Colorado consumables make great gifts
These Colorado consumables are mostly holiday-centric, so pick them up while you can.
The end of the lunch bowl era
Americans are increasingly over the “slop bowl.”
These holiday cocktail recipes will raise the bar at your next party
Recipes include a Caipiroska, Bashful Boulevardier and a Nutella Espresso Martini.
Can’t-miss Christmas cookie recipes (and an irresistible caramel corn)
From subline Linzers to fancy biscotti and festive red and green butter cookies.
Hopelessly devoted to cookies? Try this spiced take on classic oatmeal
These amazing, rustic cookies aren't just easy to make, they're filled with warm fall-holiday flavors,...
Michelin-starred Brutø opens home-goods market and ‘Studiø’ next door
The culinary masterminds at Brutø, including Chef Byron Gomez, are adding kitchen ware and cooking...
Recipe: How to make a perfect leg of lamb for holiday entertaining
The key to this approach is to stud the meat with 'bouquets.'
Here’s where and what Denver bar pros drink and serve during the holidays
Weekends and holidays can be a blur in the restaurant industry. That's why longtime Denver...
20 Colorado restaurants open on Christmas or Christmas Eve
Get into the holiday spirit at Ajax, Ellyngton’s, Frasca, Jax Fish House, Kachina and many...
Recipes: A winter dinner menu that brings the sunshine
For a main course, meatballs are a satisfying and hearty option.
Recipes: Easy holiday snacks to kick off any holiday party
All can be the first bite when hosting family or friends, or packaged as a...
Recipes: A weeknight-dinner personality test
Are you feeling saucy and creamy? Bold and bright? Maybe subtle and a little soft?
Get your gourmet holiday dinner to go at these Denver restaurants
Denver offers a variety of restaurants providing delicious ready-to-eat options, from elegant multi-course dinners to...
Recipes: Here’s how to create a tasty, healthier Hanukkah
Even potatoes can be enjoyed guilt-free when roasted or prepared as lighter latkes.
Aspen dining scene levels up with new restaurants from renowned chefs
Petit Trois, Mawita and Yuki are must-try restaurants during the 2025–26 ski season.
Beard-nominated chef returning to Denver with a shiny take on chicken
When chef Theo Adley talks about chicken, his eyes start to sparkle.
Boulder’s Frasca named one of best U.S. restaurants by Robb Report
The Boulder restaurant added another national accolade to its resume, landing at No. 27 on...
LoDo nightclub closes as Monfort scales back third project on block
The party is over at Riot House.
Recipe: A vegan chopped liver for everyone at the Hanukkah table
It’s so delicious that anyone would be pleased to be considered the chopped liver.
This chicken Romano proves cooking for seniors need not be bland
You can make enjoyable, tasty meals in a health care environment
At Carne, a shiny tableside martini cart is meant to distract you from your phone
Dressed with a vintage phone, a stack of throwback Playboy magazine and a mirrored top,...
This new East Colfax restaurant’s Szechuan, Cantonese and American-Chinese food is popular for a reason
Hong Kong Station 3 excels at three cuisines at once: American-Chinese classics, Cantonese comfort food...
Recipes: These 7 cookies will be the life of every party
Cookie Week is back. This year, we’re baking our favorite sweet and savory cravings into...
Dog-themed dive bar coming to 15th and Champa downtown
“It’ll be a modern take on your comfortable neighborhood dive bar.”
Jack’s on Pearl unveiling two-story steakhouse in Lone Tree next year
The suburban location will feature Wagyu beef, sashimi and new menu items.
Denver’s newest bar serves cocktails inspired by borscht, papaya salad and, of course, peaches
The cheekily-named Peach Crease Club will also have a DJ booth for vinyl records, a...
Pamela Anderson’s vegetable bourguignon is a hearty dish for cozy nights
This Vegetable Bourguignon, from my cookbook “I Love You: Recipes from the Heart” is hearty...
Frasca owners to close Denver wine bar, extend Tavernetta operations
A popular Denver wine bar from award-winning Boulder sommelier Bobby Stuckey is closing at the...
Long-dormant site of former Denny’s on West Alameda to become home to new Mexican restaurant
Josue Mora, who owns Mariachi Loco in Lone Tree, plans to open a new quick-serve...
Four dishes we loved: Glenwood Springs-area edition
From the Pullman in Glenwood to pizza in Carbondale and tacos in Basalt.
Tasting menu restaurant returns to downtown Denver, with new format
The Guest, and its elevated experience, is now part of Juan Padro's Culinary Creative Group
Recipes: A cozy soup for a quiet week and four more dishes to try
This soup is light enough to let you feel as if you’re taking a break...
The best food cities in America for 2025
San Francisco and New Orleans are among the winners of Conde Nast Traveler's Readers’ Choice...
The hottest club in RiNo is filled with Formula 1 racing simulators
Art Deco meets a Vegas casino floor at the F1 Arcade in Denver, where simulators...
9 locally made gifts your foodie friends and family will actually want
Gift guide: Butter cubes from an award-winning baker, flavored tortillas from Raquelitas, and more.
Belly up to Colorado’s best cocktails using this new book as your guide
The first rule of drinking like a Colorado local is never order a Colorado Bulldog...
The 2 keys to roasting winter root vegetables are heat and time
Winter’s roots sweeten in the oven as the high heat condenses and intensifies their flavors.
Dip your bread in this Denver barbecue spot’s edible meat candles
”People just walk through the kitchen and dip their bread and go on about what...
How Wilding Brands hopes to reshape the craft beer industry and keep the indie brewer spirit alive
With its recent flurry of deals, Wilding has brought mergers and acquisitions back into the...
Recipe: The stew I seek out every time I go back home to Lagos
Ọbẹ̀ onírù, a fried pepper condiment familiar to the vast Yorùbá-speaking communities across West Africa...
LoDo landlords look to sweeten downtown with Museum of Ice Cream
Dan Huml wants to go from Formula One to frozen dessert.
Recipe: Fruit, seeds, almonds and chestnut flour team up to make Energy Balls
The tiny round snacks are made with flax seeds, dried banana slices, pitted dates, apricots,...
This easy-to-make Champagne cocktail will add sparkle to your holiday spread
Heck, this recipe is so easy you could even ask one of your guests to...
The business of Christmas is booming for Christkindlmarket
The chamber has lately used the holiday event, which draws about 350,000 annually, to drive...
Quick Fix: Easy Colorful Vegetable Stew
You’ll have a hearty meal ready in minutes with almost no effort.
A second life for Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy of Colorado cooks
Because you can’t eat another plain turkey sandwich.