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Eat & Drink : Page 243

Secrets of the Suburbs

From gourmet pizzerias and beer gardens to eclectic boutiques and Asian markets, our Mile High suburbs are overflowing with places worth discovering. We’ve pulled together an assortment of spots that embody the vibrant, appealingly quirky spirit of our city’s outlying areas. 

Art House

Michael Keen is turning his coffeeshop into a gallery—one cup of joe at a time.

Melt Away

Gallop Café serves hearty fare with surprising twists.

The Cheater

Forget delivery or dining out—head to Spinelli’s Market

Brew Crew

Pass me a pint: I’m judging the Wynkoop’s annual Beerdrinker of the Year contest.

For Ol’ Times Sake

In the name of Elvis Presley’s birthday, we break down the Berkshire Restaurant’s tasty homage to the King of rock ’n’ roll.

Review: Bones

Oodles of tasty noodles from chef Frank Bonanno.

Life According to…Pete Contos, Restaurateur

When Pete Contos arrived in Denver in 1955, fresh off the plane from Greece, he didn’t have a dime in his pocket or know a word of English. He found a job washing dishes and worked his way up; today, the 76-year-old Contos owns eight dining establishments under the “Pete’s” brand, including the iconic greasy spoon Pete’s Kitchen. Along the way, he learned a thing or two about life, marriage, modeling, and barroom brawls.

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