Denver restaurant debuts gourmet meal kits for camping

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/30 2:00A Jonathan Shikes

Hot dogs on a stick over a flame make a fine meal when camping. But maybe you’ve been looking to upgrade your dining experience while enjoying the outdoors? Last week, Root Down in Denver rolled out a gourmet camping meal kit that can be...

Blake Street Tavern successor now eyeing December opening amid $1M repair bill

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/28 2:00A Max Scheinblum

The new iteration of Blake Street Tavern, once expected to debut by Rockies Opening Day, is still coming, according to its operator. But the aim now is to open in December. Jeff Moerke, who is working to open what will be called The Tavern on...

Cuba Cuba co-founder returns with soulful take on Cuban specialties

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/27 2:00A Jonathan Shikes

Enrique Socarras has led the kitchens in restaurants as varied as Sushi Den in Denver and Centro Mexican Cuisine in Boulder, but he s probably best known for Cuba Cuba , which he and his sister opened...

Four Denver restaurant dishes we loved in June, including poke at Aloha Cones

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/27 2:00A Miguel Otárola

Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers and the rest of the staff of The Know understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much...

The Death by Chocolate trifle: What a way to go

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/26 6:31A Amy Drew Thompson

Newspaper readers, generally speaking, seek the truth. This week’s dose comes courtesy of my decision to take two days off, which in the life of a newspaper columnist comes with a caveat: front-load...

3 Easy (and Delicious) Ways to Eat Well This Summer

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/26 5:21A The New York Times News Service

Summer officially started last week, but it began earlier in my kitchen. Ripe berries and peaches are at their best, and heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, glossy eggplant and zucchini are just waiting to...

Fine-dining pop-up finds a permanent home on South Pearl Street

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/26 2:00A Miguel Otárola

The newest restaurant tenant on South Pearl Street arrived in the neighborhood after its owner sparked up a relationship with one of the most revered culinary figures in the city. Margot, a pop-up...

Rooftop pool bar coming to RiNo’s Penrose apartment complex

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/24 2:00A Max Scheinblum

Ciaran O’Brien is packing swim trunks for his next foray in the restaurant industry. O’Brien, the man behind The Radiator in Sunnyside and The Patio at Sloans, will soon open a dual concept at The Penrose, an apartment complex at 1740 36th St....

Colorado cideries win impressive 24 medals at national competition

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/24 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

Drinkers may be hard-pressed to find better cider than those made locally. That s according to the judges at a recent national competition where Colorado cider makers won big, sweeping two categories and placing in numerous others. The 8th annual...

James Beard-nominated Yacht Club owners opening restaurant in Five Points

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/24 2:00A Miguel Otárola

Fresh off a James Beard Award nomination for outstanding cocktail service, the owners of Denver bar Yacht Club are solidifying their presence in the city with a new restaurant based on their collective memories of their hometown Southern cuisine....

Gretchen’s table: Pickles star in a creamy, crunchy potato salad with a Nashville kick

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/23 6:16A Tribune News Service

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nashville is renowned for its music scene. Known as the country music capital of the world, it’s home to the Grand Ole Opry. Related Articles Discover 11 of...

Discover 11 of Colorado’s loftiest rooftop bars

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/23 2:00A Brittany Anas

Why venture farther when you can go higher for a summertime escape? Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains,...

Recipe: Sausage and broccoli rabe sub riffs on Philly classic

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/20 4:20A Tribune News Service

By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Philadelphia is famous for its cheesesteak sandwiches. Related Articles Five Quick, Kid-Friendly Vegetarian Dinners This Super Summery Dinner Party Is Meant for Luxuriating A Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip...

East Colfax restaurants say they are barely hanging on because of BRT line construction

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/18 2:00A Miguel Otárola

The lunch special on a recent weekday at Tommy s Thai, a family-owned restaurant that opened on East Colfax Avenue in 1988, was pad khing chicken and vegetables stir-fried in black bean sauce with...

Fragrant Nigerian-inspired fried rice is easy enough for a weeknight

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/17 8:18A The Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet....