Tag: Food
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Metro Moves: 3 Denver-area restaurant openings to watch
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com. Denver is set to get a new restaurant to take over the former home of Fruition next year. Chef Quincy Cherrett, who previously held top culinary…
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Warm up with cocoa, champurrado, and atole recommended by Denver foodies
Not a coffee drinker? Sip your way to happiness with these hot cups of chocolatey, corny goodness On a snowy day in Denver, nothing hits the spot quite like a warm cup of cocoa – that is, if you’re not in the mood for a cup of ‘Joe.’ With Denver’s deep cultural ties with the…
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Michelin-starred chef to open 5th Denver metro restaurant with omakase twist, jamoneria, and more
It’s been a big year for Chef Johnny Curiel and the Fonda Fina Hospitality group, which now operates four acclaimed spots in the Denver metro area. This includes two spots that have a Michelin star – Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma – and one with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award – Cozobi Fonda Fina.…
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Two Colorado spots make Esquire’s 2025 ‘best new restaurants in America’ list
Esquire published its list of the 33 ‘best new restaurants in America’ for 2025 on December 1, and just like that, multiple Colorado restaurants again got a major nod on the national level. Both Colorado picks have gotten their fair share of acknowledgement in recent months, and they’re spots that those familiar with the Mile…
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4.5-star upscale Greek restaurant in historic Colorado neighborhood a must-try
I’ve long been a resident of Colorado Springs, but despite my constant pursuit of tracking down good eats in the area, somehow Jake & Telly’s Greek Tavern had skipped my dining plans thus far. After all, why go for pricier Greek entrees a gyro and fries combo from a walk-in cafe seems to hit the…
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5 Colorado spots included on OpenTable’s ‘top 100 restaurants’ list for 2025
By now, it’s no secret that Colorado’s food scene has been popping off in recent years, with several spots earning critical praise from esteemed awards programs like Michelin and James Beard in recent months. That said, the OpenTable ‘top 100 restaurants’ awards relies on a different type of criteria – insights and reviews from the…
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19 Colorado restaurants earning global accolades
“The Michelin way,” it turns out, is the Colorado way. We’re referring to food here — the Michelin Guide that recommends the finest in dining for worldwide travelers. And since inspectors have been coming to the Denver area and mountain resorts the past few years, they’ve found plenty of reasons to come back. The 2025 guide…
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Mawa McQueen is creating community through crepes at Crepe Therapy Cafe in Boulder
“I do not want to be remembered as a crepe lady. I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference in the world through my restaurant.” Crepe Therapy Cafe Boulder chef Mawa McQueen’s cooking journey is a very different story from most other chefs. The crepes served at the fast-casual restaurant on 31st…
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Where to donate and receive food around Denver area
The federal government shutdown officially ended Wednesday, though November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are still being distributed in Colorado. State officials said federal food aid is on its way to nearly 600,000 residents who rely on the assistance program, and Colorado will move rapidly to deliver 100% of the benefits, according to an…
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VOTES ARE IN: Here’s the best spot to get Colorado’s ‘most iconic’ burger in 2025
The residents of Pueblo have spoken, dubbing Cactus Flower as the best local spot to find one of Colorado’s most iconic ‘state dishes.’ While Colorado isn’t necessarily a state that’s known for its cuisine, it’s hard to argue that the ‘Slopper’ isn’t something worth talking about. According to Visit Pueblo, the ‘Slopper’ is defined as a…