Denver cafe specializes in intimate East African coffee ceremonies

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 7/30 2:00A Colin Wrenn

On the back of each bag of coffee lining the wall at the Whittier Cafe is a message: Our coffee isn’t just about the perfect cup it’s about a connection to something deeper. It goes on to describe the shop s commitment to sustainable farming, the...

Hot honey is all the rage. Here are 7 Colorado companies to buy it from

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 7/29 2:00A Allyson Reedy

It could be the condiment of the year. Spicy and sweet (call it speet? Or maybe swicy?), it’s hot honey, and if you’ve gone out to eat recently, you may have seen it on a menu ingredient list for...

Michelin-recognized chef teams up with Uncle founder for new taqueria

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 7/16 3:29A Miguel Otárola

Two chefs recognized by the Michelin Guide are joining forces to open a Mexico City-inspired taqueria inside the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora this fall. Molino Chido is a collaboration between...

African-themed speakeasy set to open in Upper Downtown

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 7/15 2:00A Max Scheinblum

“What is a staple grain used in many African dishes?” “What are the colors of the Ethiopian flag?” “When did Kenya gain its independence?” Once you answer those questions, come in the door. That’s the experience Jeff Sankeu is creating with...

Colfax construction takes out year-old pastry shop

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 7/9 6:50A The Know

After just one year of selling its pastries and sweets , Le Clare s Patisserie said it will close its retail operation on July 19 due to the effects of construction on East Colfax Avenue. Related: Colfax restaurants say they are barely hanging on...

Ethiopian restaurant opens new location in Milk Market downtown

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 7/9 2:00A Colin Wrenn

Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa grew up in similar circles, first as children in Ethiopia and then, after moving to Denver, in the local music scene. Gibre-Michael ran weekly reggae nights...

East Colfax restaurants say they are barely hanging on because of BRT line construction

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/18 2:00A Miguel Otárola

The lunch special on a recent weekday at Tommy s Thai, a family-owned restaurant that opened on East Colfax Avenue in 1988, was pad khing chicken and vegetables stir-fried in black bean sauce with...

‘Belonging looks like mapo tofu.’ Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings continues expansion

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/11 2:00A Jonathan Shikes

Every family has its recipes, its own spin on classic dishes. Whether it’s spaghetti sauce or green chile or dumplings. In the case of Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings, most of the recipes were handed down...

Summer cookouts call for green chile — even as we await this year’s crop

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 6/9 2:00A John Wenzel

(Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites . Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. We’ll also let you in on some hidden...

Colorado bars and restaurants preparing for possibility of ICE inspections

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 5/26 2:00A Miguel Otárola

It was a weekend night in April at Williams & Graham, the trend-setting speakeasy in Denver s Highland neighborhood, and the staff was worried federal immigration agents had shown up nearby. One of...

Why this award-winning Colorado brewery wants people to invest in its business at a time when the...

The Dever Post (Food & Dining) 5/1 2:00A Tiney Ricciardi

Crowdfunding campaigns are nothing new in Colorado s craft beer industry. Dozens of breweries have raised money on platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe to finance everything from startup costs to...

Denver-area small businesses navigate ever-changing tariffs, uncertainty

The Denver Post (Food Retail) 4/28 5:49A Judith Kohler

After several years of working in the food industry, Karina Tittjung pursued a passion of hers and about a year ago opened a pet boutique in the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. The store sells an array...