Author: Robin Intemann [email protected]
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Dining review: Punch Bowl Social is about fun and food
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When a restaurant isn’t just a place to eat, concern for substandard food and service is legit. Surprisingly, even though there’s significantly more than chow and libations at Denver’s Punch Bowl Social, there’s not much to worry about. Described on its website as “industrial chic,” it’s a large, noisy and busy establishment catering to a…
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Dining review: Annette in Aurora boasts exceptional food
Annette is an unpretentious name for an upscale restaurant but it needs no further embellishments. Instead, those are reserved for the food: fresh, innovative and well-prepared. The Annette tagline is “Scratch to Table,” a variation of the farm-to-table theme so prevalent today. Annette is located in Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace, a one-time airplane hangar repurposed into…
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Dining review: Not your basic burgers at The Green Line Grill
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Green Line Gill has a diner vibe that’s mostly about hamburgers, which are as dissimilar to the fast-food varieties in the same way tart dill pickles are different from watery cucumbers — they’re related,…
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Flavors bold, distinct at Denver’s Cabron Carbon
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save At first glance, it’s easy to overlook the misspelling on Cabron Carbon’s exterior sign, which avoids the first word by using the second one twice. However, the error is intentional thanks to a Denver zoning…
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Dining review: Flavors bold, distinct at Denver’s Cabron Carbon
At first glance, it’s easy to overlook the misspelling on Cabron Carbon’s exterior sign, which avoids the first word by using the second one twice. However, the error is intentional thanks to a Denver zoning issue regarding the first word, which has several offensive Spanish definitions. Aside from its milder meaning of “badass,” Cabron Carbon…
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A culinary gem in Denver’s Golden Triangle | Dining review
Even without the occasional line out the door and the umbrellaed tables on the sidewalk, it would be hard to miss Leven Deli, because of its distinctive brick facade and architectural features. It’s conveniently within easy walking distance to the Denver Art Museum. In fact, it’s part of what’s known as Denver’s Golden Triangle, which…
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Dining review: All-day breakfast, hamburgers topped with peanut butter and more at this westside favorite
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save It’s been a few years since I favorably reviewed Mother Muff’s Kitchen & Spirits in Old Colorado City; happily, the food and service are even better than I remembered. Breakfast is served all day. There’s…
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Dining review: Lucile’s Cafe satisfies Creole cravings
Walking into Lucile’s Creole Café isn’t quite like being in New Orleans, but it’s close, considering you’re in the Mile High City. This is a popular spot for brunch, so we anticipated a long wait. However, we got lucky and were seated well before hunger pangs became audible. Still, it’s a good idea to be…