Cuisine – Category Archive – North Metro Diversions

On Battles and Brews: The Post Brewing Company

It would seem a simple thing: two breweries go head-to-head, pouring glasses of the sexy, the specialty, the sudsy, for interested - if pretend - beer connoisseurs. Two enter, one leaves victorious. Such was the scenario on April 7th, when The Post Brewing Company's brewmaster, Nick Tedeschi, faced off with famed craft brewer, Dogfish Head.

Bruz Beer’s Belgian Brew Fest April 28th | Preview

Beer, it is said, began in ancient Iraq in what was then Mesopotamia. Early evidence of beer was found in a 3900 year old Sumerian poem honoring the patron goddess of brewing, Ninkasi, which contains the oldest surviving beer recipe; a recipe which describe the production of beer from barley via bread. Nailed it. We would also guess that that early beer was probably terrible

The Rio Grande Rides Again: Grand Reopening Party Tonight! 4/17

The Rio Grande have stepped up their game, with the bar formerly tucked away in the back now prominent and inviting, the colors updated, the decor decidedly Mexican uptempo, and street access ready to make the first floor as sexy as the rooftop patio. Oh, and they’re having a grand reopening party tonight, so get ready to fiesta.

Food NEWS

• Blooming Beets has sold after five years in business. The new owners, Keizo and Yuki Aoi, will be developing a new concept at the Boulder spot. Keizo has been a sushi chef for the last 30 years, and after 22 years of dreaming and saving to own a restaurant. So expect a new sushi spot opening up in April. • A Harry Potter-themed Brunch is coming to Denver this summer. The

Off Menu with James Ross: The Main Food Groups | Rosalee’s Pizzaria

Rosalee’s Pizzeria is an old world East Coast style neighborhood pizzeria in Longmont, Colorado. I sat down with James, the co-owner with his wife, Amy. When I say “old world”, I mean, this guy loves pizza, just a pinch more than building community, which is the heart of what he does.

The Mollusk Reigns: Oyster Month at Jax Fish House

It’s Mardi Gras, so naturally there’s masks and beads waiting for us when we get to Jax Fish House. While we weren’t there to indulge in the Mardi Gras madness and crawfish boil, we were there to get down and dirty with our seafood selection, courtesy of chef Rob Monahan.

The Whiskey Extravaganza returns April 19th in Denver

The Whisky Extravaganza, a highly anticipated and high class annual whiskey lovers event, is set to welcome eager and serious whisky enthusiasts [this means you) to The Four Seasons Denver on Friday, April 19 from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Off Menu with Alex Schuler/Tangerine and Chris Royster/Flagstaff

Boulder County is known for its culinary achievements, with award-winning restaurants, wineries and a culture that not only appreciates food but relishes in the diversity of dining options. We want to know what's cooking and who's cooking it. Follow along as we talk to chefs to find out what fuels them – mind, body and soul.

Off Menu With Alex Schuler/Tangerine & Chris Royster/Flagstaff

New Year, New Food: Corrida & Steakhouse 316

New Brunch Corrida is 10 months old but its brunch menu is brand new, and it’s impressive. Bryan Dayton and Amos Watts opened the Basque region inspired steakhouse on the rooftop atop the Pearl West Building with floor to ceiling views of Chautauqua and Flagstaff and optional outdoor seating. Welcome to brunch. Drinks are a definite part of the equation. Start your meal with a clarified