I just went through a few receipts and found my tab for a recent review meal at Bella Bistro, 7702 Ralston Road in Arvada. The total was in line with the other meals I ate there, so I’d thought nothing about it when I paid the tab. But upon closer…
The setting for this penultimate episode of Top Chef was Singapore, which ginned up the interest level quite a bit. It was fun watching the four remaining contenders picking and tasting their way through the Singapore street-food scene under the guidance of chef-author Seetoh, a calm, knowledgeable, deep-thinking mentor. (Colorado’s…
I know what you’re thinking — and you’re wrong. That dosa? It’s not from Masalaa. And unless you’ve recently been to the restaurant where the above snap was flashed, it’s likely that you’ll be stumped. Suffice it to say, I was shocked. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus:…
Bryan Dayton, president of the Colorado Bartenders Guild and former bar manager at Frasca Food & Wine, divulged the details of his forthcoming Boulder restaurant a couple of weeks ago, describing a menu rooted in North America supplemented with a geeky beverage program. He and his partners, which include chef…
From the moment Pupusas Sabor Hispano opened five years ago in a dilapidated roadside shack in north Boulder, the People’s Republic clamored, tripping over themselves in the 30-seat space to grub on griddled disks of masa stuffed with fiddlehead fens, chicharrón, beans, rajas and zucchini and molten cheese. Earlier this…
The first party thrown by the Justice League of Street Food amassed a crowd of over 2,000, drawn together in a dirt lot on 29th and Huron streets for food, alcohol and myriad forms of entertainment. And on September 16, the league is doing it again. But it’s also making…
Bill Ward learned a hard lesson in Larimer Square, where he owned Below Bar and Slim 7: At most clubs, you only have a small window — say, from 10 p.m. until closing — when you can make money. But now that he’s out of Larimer Square altogether, Ward’s planning…
Jack Martinez Jack-n-Grill 2524 Federal Boulevard; 2630 West Belleview Avenue 303-964-9544; 303-474-4242 www.jackngrill.com This is part two of Lori Midson’s interview with Jack Martinez, owner/exec chef of Jack-n-Grill. To read part one of that Q&A, click here. Six words to describe your food: My food is love made edible. Ten…
My spoon lay face-down next to the melted remnants of the watermelon-mint granita, a soft, sweet reminder of the glory of summer produce infused into a dessert with an airy texture that resembled snow. My espresso cup was as empty as my granita glass. The check had been paid, the…
While Cherry Creek just lost Tambien, one of the tony neighborhood’s best independent restaurants, the downstairs space at 2710 East Third Avenue, formerly Plush, is poised to become Sweet Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi. Located directly next door to — and sharing a patio with — Argyll, Robert Thompson’s awesome…
As the Boulder community continues to rally around the displaced victims of the raging wildfire, retailers and mobile restaurateurs are organizing a benefit to raise money and gather donations. Tomorrow night, StrEat Chefs and Comida will roll into the parking lot at Common Threads, 2707 Spruce Street in Boulder, where…
A few weeks ago, we reported that the trucks making 15th and California streets a regular stop were working to establish a permanent presence and a true truck pod there, bringing in seating areas and a party vibe to supplement the street eats. Though there’s still no official word on…
Smother love: It’s easy being green in Denver in September, when the smell of roasting chiles overrides the odor of exhaust along Federal Boulevard, and the green chile at your favorite Mexican joint carries the heat of the new harvest. For the next several weeks, Cafe Society will feature some…
Early next month, Porche Lovely, the master baker of Lovely Confections, the cupcake bakery at 1489 Steele Street, is taking her cupcakes to the street — specifically the 16th Street Mall, where she will unmask a street cart. Shocking…
Any real city must have high-quality Thai takeout. Sure, it’s nice to sit down and be waited on every once in a while, but the true test of Thai cuisine is how it tastes in your living room rather than the restaurant’s dining room. Not only does Swing Thai pass…
Smoke is hanging low in downtown Boulder this morning, and the community is rallying support for firefighters and displaced homeowners. As the Four Mile Canyon fire blazes on and evacuations continue, several restaurants in town are stepping up to offer comped meals to anyone forced to abandon their homes…
Jack Martinez Jack-n-Grill 2524 Federal Boulevard; 2630 West Belleview Avenue 303-964-9544; 303-474-4242 www.jackngrill.com This is part one of Lori Midson’s Q&A with Jack Martinez, owner/exec chef of Jack-n-Grill. Check back here tomorrow to read part two of that interview. For eight years straight, Jack Martinez hauled his weathered pick-up truck…
Shelly Steinhaus opened Bella Bistro, 7702 Ralston Road, three years ago hoping to lure regulars who would dine with her several times a week. To accomplish that, her restaurant changes like a chameleon as the week progresses. On weeknights, it offers an enchanting culinary vacation to after-work diners who come…
It’s been far too long since I’ve stepped foot in the whimsical restaurant that made my belly fat and happy with a fantastic plate of risotto tangled with housemade mozzarella and fresh vegetables. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the…
Last night, after dinner service, Tambien, the irreverent Mexican cantina at 250 Steele Street, in Cherry Creek, has shuttered its doors. The lease on the subterranean taqueria, which opened in 2006 after owners Jesse Morreale and Sean Yontz closed Sketch at the same address and then later reopened the wine,…
The Front Porch Cafe has closed almost as quickly as it opened at 1115 Grant Street, where it didn’t last any longer than Carmen’s Cafe, the previous occupant of the space. No word on what’s coming next for the spot — or whether the Front Porch Cafe wore out its…
Here’s the thing, says Leigh Jones: “I want a chef that has kitchen manager capabilities, and that’s not Brendon.” Last Thursday, during a routine manager’s meeting, Jones sat down with Brendon Doyle, who’d been running the line at Jonesy’s EatBar, 400 East 20th Avenue, for the past eleven months, and…
