Denver lands an East Coast-style Italian red-sauce joint

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 1/20 1:00A Sara Rosenthal

With only a few remaining exceptions, Denver has lost most of its unapologetically old-school Italian restaurants. We re talking about the kind of places where Dean Martin is playing on the speakers,...

This Denver sandwich is so good, Michelin named it one of the best in North America

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 1/20 1:00A Miguel Otárola

Late last year, the critics behind Michelin s food and travel guides published a list of what they deemed to be six of the best sandwiches in North America , including one in Denver. Chef Jose Avila...

Old-school Denver diner offers corned beef hash two ways — canned or scratch-made

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 1/19 1:00A Barbara Ellis

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...

Here’s which Colorado gas stations pumped contaminated gas

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 1/14 7:34A Katie Langford, Lauren Penington

Dozens of gas stations across Colorado s Front Range sold contaminated fuel to customers last week after an HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson distributed regular unleaded gas that also contained diesel, according to state officials. Related...

The hand-pulled noodle craze is on full display at new Denver restaurant

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 1/9 1:00A Miguel Otárola

You don t need to be well-versed in the history of hand-pulled noodles to be impressed by the gravity-defying act of stretching dough, which can be seen up close at a new Chinese restaurant in Denver....

There’s a new saloon at the Stock Show, and BBQ from a top chef

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

Want to saddle up at the bar during the National Western Stock Show ? You’ve got options this season, including a new pop-up saloon at The Exchange, the freshly transformed, 125-year-old Livestock...

Colfax sushi mainstay closes indefinitely for ‘touch-ups’

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 1/8 1:00A Miguel Otárola

East Denver sushi fans shuddered in late December when Okinawa Japanese Cuisine, a mainstay on Colfax Avenue since 2010, closed and boarded up its doors with brown paper. Related Articles Sandwich shop owed more than $40,000 in taxes before...

End of four-year chokepoint on Wadsworth Boulevard raises hopes for businesses: ‘It’s jacked us up’

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 1/5 1:00A John Aguilar

During a recent weekday lunch rush at The Chalet restaurant in Wheat Ridge, there was little that resembled a rush. Around high noon on that day in early December, three or four tables were occupied,...

Are Denver restaurants ready for composting requirements in 2026?

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

Nearly everyone in the food business who champions composting can pinpoint a reason why sustainability became one of their top pursuits Christi Turner was living in an apartment and frustrated that...

Four Denver restaurant dishes we loved in December, like Weathervane Cafe’s breakfast sandwich

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 1/2 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...

As U.S. stops penny production, cash transactions may soon be rounded

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 1/2 1:00A Jessica Alvarado Gamez

As the United States phases out the penny, cash-paying customers may soon discover empty change jars and checkout totals with a rounded number instead of an exact amount. In November, the Treasury...

Colorado’s most heartbreaking brewery closures of 2025

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 12/31 1:00A Tiney Ricciardi

There’s no sugarcoating it: 2025 was a pretty tumultuous year for Colorado’s beer industry. More than 40 breweries closed statewide this year, according to the Colorado Brewers Guild . That number is...

Quick Fix: Beef Tenderloin with Cranberry Mustard Sauce and Green Beans with Rice

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/30 10:05A Tribune News Service

By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, and a touch of mustard come together to create a quick, mouthwatering sauce for beef tenderloin slices. This dish is perfect for the season or any time you want a...

How to Make Döner Kebab Like a Cypriot Mom

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/30 10:05A The New York Times News Service

It’s an old tale: A boyfriend visits his girlfriend’s parents’ house for the first time and nerves ensue. But in Michael Wilkes’ case, he arrived in Cyprus to not only a warm reception, but also a traditional Cypriot mezze: yogurty cacik, vibrant...

Five Weeknight Dishes: Silky, Salty and Abundantly Satisfying Spaghetti Carbonara

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 12/30 10:04A The New York Times News Service

Luxury and simplicity aren’t mutually exclusive. Take, for example, spaghetti carbonara, which requires no fancy ingredients but is salty, silky and abundantly satisfying. There’s an outrageousness to how delicious it is and a disheveled quality...