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Food Editor

Patricia Kaowthumrong

Food Editor

Patricia joined the 5280 staff in July 2019 and is thrilled to oversee all of the magazine’s dining coverage. As a writer and editor, she is dedicated to spotlighting minority-owned businesses and nurturing and diversifying the magazine’s network of contributors. A proud Colorado native, she graduated in 2010 from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in journalism and psychology. In her spare time, Patricia enjoys cooking Thai and Chinese dishes with her mother and hopes to write a cookbook someday. She also loves spending time with her husband, Gavin; son, Jack; and cocker spaniel, Teddy Roosevelt. Her other favorite things include anchovies, martinis, and fried chicken.

Articles By Patricia Kaowthumrong

How Convict Coffee Is Producing Java With a Cause

At the Parker shop, owner Dan Klehm and his team are crafting pick-me-ups that support individuals impacted by the prison system.

dishes against blue wall

The 25 Best Restaurants in Denver This Year

It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here!

How Colorado’s Mountain Beauty Influences the Menu at Aspen’s West End Social

Chef de cuisine Rachel Saxton injects the restaurant’s dishes with fine-dining techniques and ingredients sourced from local farms and foraging trips.

The causa tartare at Luchador Taco & More.

14 of the Best New Restaurants and Bars in Denver, Summer 2024

Three contemporary Mexican restaurants, an éclair shop, and a global steak house are among the best new restaurants and bars on the Front Range this season.

Sawa Mediterranean Restaurant & Buffet Puts the Flavors of Sudan in the Spotlight

The all-you-can-eat spread of Sudanese, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern specialties at Sawa highlights the myriad cultures that influence the food of Sudan.

Sushi from Sushi Den

10 of Denver’s Best Sushi Restaurants

Here’s where to find the best nigiri, sashimi, and temaki in the Mile High City.

The Best Denver Dining of 2024

From the best new restaurant to the tastiest dessert shop, our editors found the places that will satisfy your taste buds.

Restoration's vineyards during sunset.

9 Must-Visit Wineries to Add to Your Palisade Itinerary

There’s never been a better time to plan a Grand Valley sipping tour.

Caroline Glover’s Traveling Mercies Is the Ultimate Getaway Eatery

The chef-owner of Annette wants this seafood-focused cocktail bar, also in Stanley Marketplace, to transport diners out of Colorado.

Meet the Farmers Producing Regionally Adapted Seeds in Colorado

Businesses such as MASA Seed Foundation, Pueblo Seed Co., and High Desert Seed and Gardens are sprouting an agricultural revolution.

Kevin Morrison stands in his restaurant Rolling Pin Pizza.

One Denver Chef Opens Up About the Hospitality Industry’s Mental Health Crisis

Psychiatry helped restaurateur Kevin Morrison get through some of the darkest days of his life. But he’s among many industry members who need help.

14 of the best green chilis in Denver lined up in three rows.

We Blind Tasted 14 Denver Green Chiles. Here Are the Best

There’s no dish more emblematic of Colorado. Whether you’re smothering a burrito or scorching your tongue and eating it plain, here are the best green chiles in Denver.

Chefs Sheila Lucero, Amos Watts, and Kevin Grossi

Remembering Chef Amos Watts’ Good Humor

The Denver hospitality veteran behind the Fifth String, who died on Sunday, was beloved for his delicious cooking and joyful personality.

Spread of dishes at Kawa Ni

3 Japanese Izakayas in Metro Denver for Enjoying Sushi, Skewers, and Sake

Izakaya concepts are hot in Denver. Here’s where to experience the trend.

Small plates and wine at La Bouche. Photo by Riane Menardi Morrison

19 of Denver’s Best Wine Bars

Whether you’re a pét-nat connoisseur or don’t know a Chardonnay from a Sauvignon Blanc, there’s a wine bar in Denver that will satisfy your palate.

The Dungeness crab at Hop Alley

Mile High Asian Food Week Is Back. Here Are the Specials We’re Most Excited For

Look for these offers during the second annual celebration of Denver’s Asian food and beverage scene, which takes place April 28 through May 4.

Kuluka Boba + Sweets' donuts

How Kuluka Boba & Sweets Perfected Its Mochi Doughnut

The Westminster dessert and drink shop is a delicious, locally owned alternative to chains like Mochinut and Dochi.

The Best Places to Brunch in Denver

Whether you’re craving waffles, omelets, or chilaquiles, here’s everything you need to know about brunching well in the Mile High City.

Inside Snooze DTC. Photo by Denise Mickelsen

How to Make Snooze Pancakes at Home

Whip up the ultimate breakfast or brunch with the growing chain’s recipe for double chocolate brownie pancakes.

Group dining at Three Saints Revival

The 23 Best Bars in Denver

Whether you’re seeking sessionable beers for a weekend pub crawl or a well-made cocktail to take the edge off a long day, there’s a local bar for every purpose. Here, our favorite places in and around the Mile High City to grab a glass right now.

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