Tag: Food
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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…
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Well-known hot dog mastermind ‘Biker Jim’ set to make big return to Denver food scene
Jim Pittenger started selling his gourmet hot dogs from a cart in the Denver metro area in 2005 and quickly rose to local fame under the brand name ‘Biker Jim’s,’ getting featured on Anthony Bourdain’s popular ‘No Reservations’ show with his creations eventually served out of a brick-and-mortar establishment, as well as at Coors Field,…
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Colorado’s ‘best street tacos’ found at 4.6-star brick-and-mortar that started as food truck
A good street taco is hard to beat, and a recent article from The Takeout sought to track down the best option for the dish in every American state. Street tacos are one of those foods that can be great from a fancy restaurant, a low-key taco shop found in a strip mall, or a…
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One of Colorado’s most awarded ‘fine dining’ spots reopens after years of closure
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a lot of restaurants and attractions around the state found their fate to be a bit murky. One of those spots was a top-rated fine dining restaurant in Colorado Springs called the Penrose Room, which had a long history (60-plus years) of earning a five-star rating from Forbes and many…
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Riot BBQ sets new trend, standard with Mexican-flavored barbecue in Denver
The aroma of cooking meats from Riot BBQ in Denver’s Overland Park neighborhood wafts as far east as Broadway and Evans Avenue. As one walks into the restaurant, the taste of the brisket on the tongue is almost palpable as the sign above reads: “SMOKED MEATS THIS WAY.” Standing behind the counter slicing pork ribs…
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Colorado gets first ‘two-star’ Michelin restaurant, 13 other spots get nod
The world-renowned Michelin guide has announced their 2025 Michelin star-winners. Four Colorado restaurants received this high honor, with 10 other places acknowledged with the company’s Bib Gourmand designation. Earning the highest honor statewide was The Wolf’s Tailor, known for serving up contemporary cuisine in Denver. The Wolf’s Tailor earned two Michelin stars – the first…