UPDATED: 4 June 2026 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 […]
Happy hour used to be all about giving diners a cheap way to fill up. Think fried apps, sugary drink specials, and empty calories at a bargain. But with fierce competition and diners growing more discerning, pricing alone no longer cuts it. Many restaurateurs now build loyalty by focusing on consistently quality food, not just […]
By day, the sunny corner lot that houses Odell’s Bagels buzzes with morning regulars ordering expertly crafted open-faced sandwiches and bacon, egg, and cheeses while others quickly drop in to grab a coffee and an everything bagel with cream cheese to go. But when the sun starts to set, a transformation takes place. Entering the […]
Followers of the Denver dining scene will already be familiar with Noisette, located on the ground floor of the artsy Lumina apartment building in LoHi. Since opening in 2022, chef/owners Lillian and Tim Lu have developed a reputation for delivering sophisticated fine-dining renditions of French home cooking and patisserie classics. In the process, they’ve racked […]
Opening new restaurant is an arduous, high-pressure endeavor. As soon as the first paying diner walks through the door, the hard work begins with working out the kinks — making sure servers and kitchen staff are working as one, tweaking the menu based on the first customer feedback, and dealing with all sorts of administrative […]
Denver’s Lola Coastal Mexican recently got a full physical and culinary rehaul, injecting new life into the 13-year-old Mexican restaurant on Boulder Street in LoHi.⠀⠀The new space features the classic maritime color combo of blue and white – emphasizing the coastal Baja vibe reflected in partner chef Javier Plascencia‘s new menu. Light wood, gold tones, […]
For my latest installment in my quest to find the Best Ramen in Denver, I stopped by Mizu Izakaya in LoHi. I was cautiously optimistic to try the ramen based on the overall positive reviews of the restaurant I found online. And as luck would have it, we also happened to be there during their Happy Hour […]
As you may be aware, I love ramen and I’m on the hunt for the Best Ramen in Denver. Some of my absolute favorite ramen places in the world are in my hometown of New York City, but I’m determined to find the number one spot in Denver that might rival some of the great […]
Believe it or not, I’m not always shoving my face full of deliciously decadent food. (Even if my Instagram feed leads you to believe otherwise.) Sometimes a girl’s gotta get her “healthy” on. The awesome thing is that in recent years eating healthy is no longer synonymous with eating food that tastes like sawdust. I’ve […]
During my first year in Denver, I’ve had lots of amazing food I haven’t had a chance to write about yet. Now that the end of the year is here, it’s time to give props to some of those fabulous spots. Here’s my list of the top best brunch or breakfasts in Denver right now: […]