Douglas County wants to crack down on shoplifting — in part by fining stores if they don’t report...

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 12/10 1:00A John Aguilar

Douglas County s leaders want to put an end to the look the other way mentality when it comes to retail theft and they aim to do so, in part, by threatening to fine businesses that fail or refuse to report shoplifting. The three county...

A vegan chopped liver for everyone at the Hanukkah table

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/9 5:07A The New York Times News Service

By Joan Nathan , The New York Times Most people have heard of chopped liver, a humble holiday appetizer in Ashkenazi Jewish cooking. (Think of the refrain “What am I, chopped liver?” to indicate its secondary place on the table always an...

This chicken Romano proves cooking for seniors need not be bland

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/9 3:20A Tribune News Service

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — Adam Sweetland has cooked for many different types of diners since graduating from IUP Academy of Culinary Arts, the nationally recognized...

At Carne, a shiny tableside martini cart is meant to distract you from your phone

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/9 1:00A Brittany Anas

When Dana Rodriguez’s grandchildren come over, she has one steadfast rule: Phones get checked at the door so family time stays screen-free. But at her restaurants, she needed a gentler nudge to coax...

This new East Colfax restaurant’s Szechuan, Cantonese and American-Chinese food is popular for a...

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/9 1:00A Beth Rankin

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series,  Staff Favorites . Each week, we give our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and...

Denver’s newest bar serves cocktails inspired by borscht, papaya salad and, of course, peaches

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 12/8 1:00A Tiney Ricciardi

One of Denver’s most anticipated new cocktail bars made its debut on Black Friday, and seemingly just in time: With a menu of culinary-inspired liquid concoctions named Borscht, Papaya Salad and...

Pamela Anderson’s vegetable bourguignon is a hearty dish for cozy nights

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/4 5:35A The Associated Press

By PAMELA ANDERSON Cooking with wine always feels elegant and elevated. This Vegetable Bourguignon, from my cookbook “I Love You: Recipes from the Heart” is hearty and satisfying for family dinners or for curling up by a fire on dark, moody days....

Frasca owners to close Denver wine bar, extend Tavernetta operations

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/4 5:03A Miguel Otárola

A popular Denver wine bar from award-winning Boulder sommelier Bobby Stuckey is closing at the end of the year and turning into an extension of the Italian restaurant he owns next door. Sunday Vinyl,...

Long-dormant site of former Denny’s on West Alameda to become home to new Mexican restaurant

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 12/4 1:00A Max Scheinblum

From waffles to tacos. The former Denny’s at 900 W. Alameda Ave. in Denver’s Baker neighborhood will soon be home to a quick-serve taqueria, according to Ray Rosado, who brokered the deal for the landlord and tenant. Josue Mora, who is behind the...

Four dishes we loved: Glenwood Springs-area edition

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/4 1:00A Miguel Otárola

Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each month, we’ll provide...

Tasting menu restaurant returns to downtown Denver, with new format

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/4 1:00A Colin Wrenn

When someone casually mentioned that “The Guest reminded them of the kind of fine dining you can only find in New York,” chef Brian De Souza looked unmoved. While he understood the comparison De Souza...

The hottest club in RiNo is filled with Formula 1 racing simulators

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/3 1:00A Miguel Otárola

Chances are you will never be a driver for Formula One , the globetrotting racecar tournament that has grown exceedingly popular in the U.S. thanks in large part to a Netflix documentary series and a high-budget movie that came out this year...

9 locally made gifts your foodie friends and family will actually want

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/3 1:00A Patricia Kaowthumrong

Let’s be honest: Generic gift baskets and bottles of wine are decent gifts for the food and drink lovers in your life. But this year, give them something they’ll actually be excited to dig into. These...

Belly up to Colorado’s best cocktails using this new book as your guide

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 12/3 1:00A Tiney Ricciardi

The first rule of drinking like a Colorado local is never order a Colorado Bulldog. Despite its name, the cocktail essentially a White Russian plus Coca Cola is not a state-sanctioned classic. “The...

Dip your bread in this barbecue spot’s edible meat candles

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/2 1:00A Patricia Kaowthumrong

Denver’s restaurant community is navigating another tough year. Neighborhood construction, rising labor and supply costs, and cautious consumer wallets are putting pressure on businesses across the city. In response, some restaurateurs are...