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Bottling Big Reds In North Denver

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

Big bold reds. Big spicy reds. Big full reds. That’s what John Balistreri loves. A wine with some body that’s hot with alcohol. Sure, he makes other varieties at north Denver’s Balistreri winery, but he doesn’t hide what his favorites…

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Delectable Destination

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

Sugarbeet is yet another game attempt at fostering the laudable imperative toward local, seasonal fine dining. Taking up a small corner of what appears to be a large warehouse, Chef Seth Witherspoon’s concept transcends its odd location (an unlikely Longmont…

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Authentic Spice

November 3, 2007 Like 0 editor

Having lived in Louisville for nearly two years, I can remember on several occasions passing by the flashy exterior of Spice China on McCaslin Boulevard. Its polished look and imposing size made us wary.

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More Interns Need to Turn Out Like This

October 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

Alex Porter’s start at Flatz Restaurant was far from glamorous. A little less than seven years ago, he was simply an intern at the flashy eatery in the Renaissance Hotel in Broomfield.

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Restaurant Rumblings

October 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

Tasty tidbits from the dining world

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More Than Just a View

October 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

If you’re anything like me, heading out to the airport specifically for a meal is kind of like going to prison for the weight room. Yeah, it’s there, but you could probably find a better one elsewhere with fewer, erm,…

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If The Cool Gets Old, The Food Stays Hot

October 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

In considering Nine75, located near Village Bistro in Westminster, I would like to begin by saying that the recent effort on the part of restaurateurs to bring a city dining sensibility into developing locations is welcome.

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Restaurant Rumblings

September 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

Tasty tidbits from the dining world

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It’s Time to Make the Bagels

September 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

There was literal outrage in March from Lafayette residents when they rolled up to Bunkers Bagels only to find that the staple morning stop had shuttered overnight. Last we heard it was a lease disagreement.

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Things Change

September 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

When I last visited (and reviewed) Colorado Coal Company in Erie a few years back, I remember being impressed by its elegance and near-fine-dining atmosphere. I remember being shown to a table by a host and seated with a hardbound…