Josh Pollack, master of bringing all things East Coast to Denver (e.g. – Rosenberg’s Bagels, Famous Original J’s Pizza), has a new venture — Lou’s Italian Specialties. Ever the pioneer of underserved neighborhoods, this bustling little corner shop is a bit off the beaten path, located at the intersection of 34th St and North Downing, […]
In my opinion, Dio Mio has only gotten better with time and has become one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Denver. Chef/owners Alex Figura and Spencer White opened their restaurant in the fall of 2016 and have since turned their debut dining experience into the ultimate punk rock pasta shop. With a pay at […]
UPDATE: 9/5/19: Call will temporarily close for rennovations for the fall/winter of 2019-2020. Last service will be on Sunday, September 29, 2019 and the restaurant is expected to reopen in the spring of 2020. We’ve finally made it through the (May) snow and hail, Denver! Time to slip on the shades, bask in the sun, […]
It’s time for another installment of my self-appointed quest to find the Best Ramen in Denver. Although I had already tried the chicken shio ramen at Jeff Osaka’s joint, Sushi-rama, I could not resist an invitation to try some additional bowls at the original source of Chef Osaka’s ramen empire — Osaka Ramen in RiNo. […]
UPDATED 12/22/2019: Gaijin is no longer at Zeppelin Station. The search for the Best Ramen in Denver continues. When I first heard about Gaijin Ramen & Yakitori at Zeppelin Station, I was immediately intrigued. Chef Bill Espiricueta has an impressive background, having worked in the kitchens of Acorn in RiNo as well as the Japanese restaurant Nobu, and […]