While Denver boasts a wealth of attractions, the mountains are always calling, and summer and fall are no exceptions. The Rockies burst to life with lush greenery and wildflowers in the summer, later transforming into a golden wonderland as the trees change in the fall, making for a picture-perfect escape from the city’s hustle. Although […]
It was a fleeting 36 hours in Barcelona, Spain, but I packed in as much eating and drinking as possible. Here’s a rundown of the restaurants and bars that made it into my dining schedule, and the pros and cons of each. Save for your next trip to Catalonia, or share with a friend who’s […]
Editor’s Note: On September 15, 2025 the Michelin Guide awarded Kizaki One MICHELIN Star. I visited the restaurant in July 2025. Denver restaurateur Toshi Kizaki — known for running several of the city’s most popular Japanese eateries – has opened a new, eponymous omakase counter, Kizaki. At 70 years old, he works on‑site four nights a […]
BearLeek is new globally-inspired restaurant in RiNo from Executive Chef Harrison Porter and Chef de Cuisine Rema Maaliki. The spot is tricky to find because it’s literally underground — you walk down a flight of stairs to reach the entrance of this moody space, with inky black walls bathed in an neon wash of red […]
In this month’s cheat sheet, a top vegan restaurant gets a sleek upgrade, a historic Colorado donut shop lands in Denver, and apartment building residents are annoyed by a rooftop cocktail bar. This is an excerpt from the New Denizen newsletter on Substack. Subscribe for free to be the first to get my curated lists […]