In this month’s cheat sheet, a welcoming vegan restaurant opens its doors, a former Top Chef winner puts his spin on Italian-American food, and a new bagel shop draws lines around the block. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free […]
One of the most spectacular meals I’ve had this year. It was held in a secluded aspen grove at 9,500 feet. The summer Alpine Table event was a multi-course dinner at Beaver Creek. Dishes were crafted by chefs at Resort’s most iconic eateries and cost $195 per person. The aspen dinner at the summit began […]
While Denver boasts a wealth of attractions, the mountains are always calling. Summer and fall are some of the best times to go wandering. During that time, the Rockies burst to life with lush greenery and wildflowers in the summer. Later, the changing leaves transforms everything into a golden wonderland, making for a picture-perfect escape […]
Denver, Colorado is an awesome place for a weekend getaway in the western United States. With a lively and growing restaurant and arts scene that has exploded in the last few years, even people who have visited Denver before will find there are so many new things to see and do in the Mile High City. […]
In this month’s cheat sheet, a dreamy Basque date night spot, a tasting menu digging deep into Mexican cuisine, and one of Denver’s favorite bakeries finally lands in their new home. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to be […]
Now in its fourth year, Mile High Asian Food Week presented by CACEN, returns April 26 – May 3, 2026, with participating businesses spread across Denver and the Front Range. The annual event helps elevate and support locally owned and operated Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) businesses in Colorado. This year the food […]
In this month’s cheat sheet, an S-tier chef duo launching their first restaurant, a Western-inspired bakery for the girlies, and a Japanese restaurant known for fire-kissed food makes its way to Denver. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to […]
In this month’s cheat sheet, a glittering Spanish wine bar, an Italian spot exploring one of Italy’s most storied food regions, and a Cuban pastry concept that upgraded to a permanent home. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack, published one month after subscribers receive the list. Subscribe for free to […]
I went to Philly for a long weekend. Luckily, with so many iconic sights to see for next to nothing — the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art (to name a few) — I got to spend all my money on food. Here’s a list of five fun restaurants/bars to dine at […]
If you are looking to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse in style, here are some ideas for special Lunar New Year (“LNY”) dinners, pop-ups, special menus, and celebrations going on in and around Denver. This year the start of the Lunar New Year is Tuesday, February 17 and traditionally celebrations last for […]