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1 week ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Something about grabbing happy hour in the city’s hub of transportation gives the event a European feeling, and at Ultreia the vibe intensifies thanks to its Spanish sensibilities. Chef Jen Jasinski and Beth Gruitch opened their Union Station bistro in December, 2017, under their Crafted Concepts brand, with chef Adam Branz at the helm. Today Ultreia is overseen by Branz, but the same idea of serving Spanish, especially Basque-inspired, small plates remains.
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1 week ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Navigating the loss of her mother last year, chef Anna Nguyen finds joy in golf, her rambunctious dog, and of course sắp sửa, the Vietnamese hot spot she runs with her husband, Ni. We met up in one of the Nguyens’ favorite casual spots, Tessa Delicatessen on East Colfax Avenue. If you haven’t been, know that the menu proves vast, with so many tasty-sounding sandwiches and salads that you’ll want to go again and again.
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1 week ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
What happens when mothers retaliate against a restaurant? One Arvada hotspot found out, but luckily seems to have made amends. There’s also a new food program at Hey Kiddo! to look forward too, and a month of $5 cocktails is coming up. As we wrap up May and for many school, get ready to head into summer fun. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing [email protected]. What’s in a name?
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2 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Chef Ricardo Villalobos of My Neighbor Felix loves participating in Denver’s Top Taco festival, and winning each year is just extra. His real reason for joining the fun is to flex his creative chops and come up with not just a tasty taco, but something inspired by his culinary experiences. Plus, diners reap the benefits since the chef adds the tacos to the menus at all four Colorado locations.
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2 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
The menu at Wildflower in LoHi blooms with the season, showcasing not only what’s fresh on the Colorado scene, but what chef Aiden Tibbetts can pick from his family garden. Wildflower opened in 2020, located inside the Life House hotel. Tibbetts has been there from the get go, navigating the pandemic, to-go foods, and taking over the kitchen after the original chef left.
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2 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
We are moving this column to Tuesdays given so many Mondays end up being holidays. This week the buzz centers around awards, the closure of a national noodle chain, and a summer of delicious spritzes. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing [email protected]. The Colorado-based, fast-casual restaurant chain Noodles & Company announced it will close up to 21 of its restaurants across the country this year.
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3 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
If you caught the Chef Takeover Erasmo Casiano of Xiquita did last month, then you may have seen him making sopes and other regional Mexican delights. For happy hour he does a smaller version of the dish called sopecito, and it’s just one of the many bites on the special Xiquita Taqueria menu. Not only that, but it’s one of the best deals in town.
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3 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Turns out one of Ryan Warner’s favorite places to eat is now one of my favorite places to eat. Thanks to the host of Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) Colorado Matters program, Tacos Junior on East Colfax Avenue in Aurora is now on my places-to-dine-out-again-and-again list. Nestled inside El Mercado De Colorado (11505 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora), Tacos Junior is the place Warner picked to meet up for our interview.
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3 weeks ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
Yes, the news is a day late because I took a vacation and refused to open my computer, which I encourage everyone to do. Yet, news never rests, and we wanted to make sure you know what’s going on in Denver’s restaurant and bar community. Sit back, pour a glass of wine, and take a break with this week’s happenings. Read on for more top news stories and send us any tips via Instagram or by emailing [email protected].
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Linnea Covington
In Japan, when a sushi master gets older he doesn’t just retire, he creates a swan song. Kizaki is exactly that for chef Toshi Kizaki, who at 70-years-old decided he wanted to spend his last 10 years making and showcasing edomae-style sushi. “Kizaki is my vision of retirement [and] I want to finish where I started, making sushi,” said Toshi. “This is the most authentic way for me to reconnect with my roots.” If the name Toshi Kizaki sounds familiar, it should if you’re a fan of sushi.
