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Eater Denver
1w ago
Wonho Frank Lee
Named one of Eater’s Best New Restaurants in the U.S. in 2023, Bar Chelou is fleeing a sluggish Old Pasadena dining scene following the Eaton Fire
https://la.eater.com/2025/2/5/24359627/bar-chelou-chef-doug-rankin-pasadena-restaurant-closing-eaton-fire-wildfires ..read more
Eater Denver
1w ago
Molletes at Machaca de Mi Amá. | Ruth Tobias
From scrambles and skillets to Armenian, Colombian, and Vietnamese treats
Maybe it’s because they’re rising at the crack of dawn to go hiking or hit the slopes; maybe they’re facing rush hour en route to the DTC or navigating the endless construction on I-70 to get to the airport on time. Whatever the reason, Denverites sure do love a big breakfast. So bring on the Benedicts, burritos, bloodies, and bacon in all forms: These 20 daytime destinations make a meal worth getting out of bed for.
While this map includes a couple of bakery-cafes with more s ..read more
Eater Denver
2w ago
Coffeegraph’s Noir Bliss latte. | Ruth Tobias
The Mile High city’s top spots for lattes, pour-overs, and frozen coffee concoctions
When it comes to beans (just like barley), Denver is a brewing destination. The Third Wave movement took root here long before it did in most interior cities, and it continues apace, with roasters popping up on seemingly every block for residents who know their Chemex from their Aeropress. Though there are too many worthy examples to name in one (reasonably concise) list, these 20 shops all do right by coffee — and comfort — connoisseurs.
That said, two recent arri ..read more
Eater Denver
2w ago
Adam Larkey/Eater
Enchanted evenings await at these 19 destinations
Granting that any old place can seem romantic to a couple in love, it remains the case that some venues are more conducive to a successful date night than others. The setting may be the most important factor — a dining room with lots of two-tops, mood lighting, and just the right music at the right volume is obviously preferable to a sports bar. But cuisine matters too: For instance, as the Lady and the Tramp taught us all at an early age, Italian food is especially favorable for trading bites with a significant other (as oppo ..read more
Eater Denver
2w ago
Lille Allen/Eater
Sắp Sửa’s chefs Anna Nguyen and Ni Nguyen and restaurant Alma Fonda Fina in Denver are under consideration in national categories
On Wednesday, January 22, the James Beard Foundation committee announced its 2025 semifinalists under consideration for awards, and Colorado’s chefs, bakers, bartenders, and restaurants showed up with a formidable set of contenders. Among the 13 semifinalists in Colorado, a full seven received nods in national categories including Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder for Outstanding Restaurant and Anna Nguyen and Ni Nguyen of Sắp Sửa in Denver. Colorado ..read more
Eater Denver
1M ago
Guard and Grace’s bone-in ribeye. | Guard and Grace
Because nothing says Denver like a juicy cut of beef
As the cosmopolitan hub for a large swath of the American West, Denver has long been a sure bet for a good steak. That’s no less true today, even as the city’s dining scene has undeniably grown more diverse.
Be they casual or posh, traditional or progressive, these 12 establishments proudly uphold the standards of the chophouse genre — as well they should, given Colorado’s history of cattle ranching (look for homegrown beef on many of their menus).
Don't see your favorite among them? Leave ..read more
Eater Denver
1M ago
Peking duck at Ace Eat Serve. | Ace Eat Serve
Sure bets for gathering with friends and family from Beijing duck feasts to shareable Ethiopian spreads
Spacious settings, communal tables, and big energy; heaping platters, brimming baskets, and bubbling pots — when it comes to group dining, size matters. In one way or another, these 17 Denver-area restaurants aim to please a hungry crew, whether they’re primed for a casual chow down or prepped for an upscale night on the town ..read more
Eater Denver
5M ago
The spread at MAKfam. | Jeff Fierberg
After arriving in Colorado in 2023, the Michelin guide has named its latest starred restaurants and Bib Gourmands across the state
In 2023, for the first time, the Michelin Guide recognized restaurants in the Colorado. In partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office, the tire company announced its intent to bring the guide to the Centennial State in June 2023. Two months later, Michelin revealed Colorado’s Bib Gourmand recipients, designating those restaurants that offer multi-course meal options at a “reasonable price”; its star recipients — judged using ..read more
Eater Denver
8M ago
Matthew Snell
Invented at the Hotel Jerome during Prohibition, the drink is a symbol of the ski town’s pre-glitz history and an enduring local staple.
https://punchdrink.com/articles/aspen-crud-cocktail-hotel-jerome ..read more
Eater Denver
8M ago
The James Beard Awards’ Restaurant and Chefs ceremony has come and gone, and Colorado won big. | Photo illustration by Lille Allen; see below for full credits
The James Beard Awards’ Restaurant and Chefs ceremony was held in Chicago on Monday, June 10
The vaunted “Oscars of the food world,” or the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards, were held last night, June 10, in Chicago — and one Breckenridge, Colorado restaurant and a lauded restaurant group with restaurants in Denver and Boulder, Colorado, won big.
Erika Whitaker and Kelly Whitaker of the Boulder-based Id Est Hospitality ..read more