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1 month ago | 
denverpost.com | Sara Rosenthal
Jose Avila, the chef behind Denver’s La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal, has built a national reputation over the past few years for his rich takes on regional Mexican cuisine, like his five kinds of pozole, birria street tacos, a whole fish on a trompo, mole dishes and even an annual festival de bichos, which elevates humble maguey worms and crickets to Michelin-recommended status.
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Sara Rosenthal
White clam pizza might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Colorado’s pizza scene, but several pizzerias across the Front Range offer the Connecticut classic. The pie originated in New Haven and hit the scene in the 1960s. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, which is still open today, takes claim for this unusual pie.
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Sara Rosenthal
For a decade CineCHEF has kicked off the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) in a glittering night that brings together foodies, film, and some of the best chefs from around the Front Range. Each year there’s a theme, and eight chefs choose a movie, whether it’s a personal favorite or a source of culinary inspiration, and craft a dish based on that film.
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1 month ago | 
denver.diningout.com | Sara Rosenthal
There’s been a budding movement over the last decade to reintroduce locally-grown grains into our over commoditized food system. Just a few years ago, consumers likely never considered nor cared where the flour in their bread was milled. But now a growing number of businesses from bakeries to restaurants to distilleries have started advertising the local grains used in products. But what’s really the difference between store-bought and heritage grains? And why does Colorado grow some of the best?
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2 months ago | 
musicallyunited.squarespace.com | Sara Rosenthal
The indie-pop trio almost monday surfed into San Diego this week for a hometown show as part of the North American leg of their DIVE tour. This felt more like a groovy beach party than a typical concert. As the opening notes of ‘dive’ blared through the speakers, the excitement reached a fever pitch as the band took the stage. Lead singer Dawson Daugherty stormed onto the stage, clad in a green cutoff tee and sunglasses with his curly hair bouncing with every step.
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2 months ago | 
denverpost.com | Sara Rosenthal
In Aspen — a glamorous mountain town where cowboy hats meet fur earmuffs — you might find yourself sharing a ski lift with Apple CEO Tim Cook or sitting next to Mariah Carey at dinner. With an international clientele accustomed to dining at the world’s best restaurants, Aspen has also become a magnet for a new wave of chefs eager to impress refined palates. It even boasts a Michelin star at Bosq, a tasting menu restaurant.
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2 months ago | 
diningout.com | Sara Rosenthal
Let’s set the mood. Imagine a dimly lit room, the soft hum of music, and your beloved nestled next to you. Sit close enough to be brushing shoulders and stealing kisses in between sips of something sweet. This is the romantic vibe we’re aiming for this Valentine’s Day. There are plenty of date night options around Denver, but we’ve scoured the scene for the sultriest spots sure to make your sweetheart swoon.
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2 months ago | 
denverpost.com | Sara Rosenthal
Loading your audio articleMany breweries around Denver tap into popular chefs and food concepts to elevate their taproom fare. Music City Hot Chicken, for example, has had a satellite location inside TRVE Brewing on Broadway for years. More recently, Dewey Beer Co. on Delgany Street partnered with chef Adam Branz (Ultreia, Split Lip) to launch Cul-de-Sac, a “sleazy French food” trailer with bites like escargot wontons and French onion nachos.
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2 months ago | 
diningout.com | Sara Rosenthal
With nostalgic red-sauce joints, handmade pasta havens, wood-fired pizza spots, and fusion fare, Denver’s Italian food scene is beaming with options. Restaurants pay homage to the vibrant cuisine of Italy and beyond, from Venice all the way down to Sicily, infused with flavors from around the globe. Longstanding spots like Gaetano’s and Amici’s have shaped the local scene, while newcomers like Osteria Alberico and Saverina are paving the way for the future of the Mile High’s Italian cuisine.
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2 months ago | 
denverpost.com | Sara Rosenthal
Odie B’s has officially opened its second outpost, on the ground floor of the Novel RiNo apartments. The popular sandwich shop quietly launched on Jan. 18, joining Filipino eatery Magna Kainan, chic rooftop lounge Sorry Gorgeous and Corvus Coffee inside the luxury residences. Odie B’s first store (formerly Bodega), located at 2651 W. 38th Ave. in the Sunnyside neighborhood, has become a local gem since opening in 2022.
