After bankruptcy, a Colorado apparel company rebuilt — in Vietnam

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 10/25 2:00A Justin Wingerter

“We failed,” begins a letter from Will Watters, co-founder of the apparel maker Western Rise. “After eight years of building Western Rise, we had great products, passionate customers and glowing reviews,” Watters wrote in an Oct. 16 note to...

Congress Park restaurant ditches ‘date night’ vibes after customer demand

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/24 4:21A Miguel Otárola

When Briar Patch opened in Denver s Congress Park neighborhood this summer, its owner wanted the food to be a little more elevated than the pub fare he served at his Jefferson Park brewery, Briar...

Mysterious Tokyo-themed pop-up bar opens inside Denver hotel

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/23 7:37A Miguel Otárola

The intentional chaos of Tokyo nightlife will come alive for one month only as a pop-up bar inside a RiNo hotel. The Ramble Hotel , at 1280 25th St., in Denver, will transform Suite 6A with neon lights, a turntable spinning Japanese records and...

Shucking oysters is a life skill. Here’s how to shuck like a pro

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/22 4:20A Tribune News Service

By Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Ari Kolender knows oysters. His two seafood restaurants — Found Oyster in East Hollywood and Queen’s Raw Bar & Grill in Eagle Rock — serve tens of...

A south Denver food hall is full and under new management

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/22 2:00A Miguel Otárola

A food hall in a south Denver office and entertainment hub is trying it all over again. Related Articles Cheesesteak joint and commissary kitchen on Santa Fe gets started with $700k buy Jose Avila s new mezcal bar fuses Mexican and Japanese...

Cheesesteak joint and commissary kitchen on Santa Fe gets started with $700k buy

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/22 2:00A Matthew Geiger

Chris Sempeles gets his cheese whiz from back east and his hoagie rolls from a local bakery owned by a Pennsylvania native. “I don’t want to serve a half-assed cheesesteak,” he said. The 36 year old, along with two of friends, purchased 674 Santa...

Jose Avila’s new mezcal bar fuses Mexican and Japanese cuisine with music

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/21 2:00A Miguel Otárola

The chef behind some of Denver s most beloved modern Mexican food has opened a listening bar, referencing the concept s Japanese origins on the menu and spotlighting mezcal and Latin music. Malinche...

Quick Fix: Moroccan Chicken

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/17 4:20A Tribune News Service

By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Chicken seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric creates a fragrant, savory Moroccan-inspired dish. The turmeric not only infuses the chicken with a warm golden hue but also adds a earthy depth to...

Innovative LoHi sandwich shop and market has closed after six years

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/16 2:00A The Know

Six years after opening as a combination sandwich shop, market and bar, Dimestore Delibar has closed in Denver. Related Articles Over-the-top chicken-and-waffle chain closes RiNo location Cheesman Park cafe closes abruptly amid staff unionization...

How whiskey saved this Colorado family’s 118-year-old farm

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/14 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

Despite growing up on a multigenerational farm in eastern Colorado, Stephanie and Felicia Ohnmacht never planned to go into the family business. From a young age, their parents insisted they enroll in...

Unusual ways to celebrate Halloween month, from a pumpkin beer party to a thrifting binge

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/14 2:00A The Know

Halloween is many things to many people, but its heart is wrapped up in seasonal changes, mystical forces and, of course, full-sized candy bars (if you re lucky). But some years, we want to celebrate...

THC-infused beverages are easy to find in Colorado

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/13 5:55A Sara Hansen

THC-infused beverages are a popular option for users seeking a quick and refreshing high. Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp. (Provided by...

Trinidad vegan restaurant is a must-stop spot when traveling to southern Colorado

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/13 2:00A Joe Nguyen

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

Colorado beer dominates GABF awards with 33 medals, three ‘brewery of the year’ accolades

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/11 9:20A Tiney Ricciardi

The Great American Beer Festival welcomed drinkers to Denver over the weekend to experience the best in craft beer and cider, and it turns out Colorado residents don’t have to travel far to sip the best suds the industry has to offer. The...

A Denver rotisserie chicken spot stops spinning after almost a decade

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 10/10 6:17A Miguel Otárola

A Denver rotisserie chicken spot with a Boulder pedigree is closing this month after almost a decade in Lower Highland. Brider, at 1644 Platte St., crafts roasted chicken sandwiches, salads, soups, polenta bowls and pastas from morning to 8 p.m....