How Dead Veggies’ Vegan Kimchi Gets Funky (in a Good Way)
Daniel Lee and Matt Jung employ a month-long process to ensure their fermented cabbage gains the perfect combination of heat and tang.
Magazine Section: Eat & Drink
Where Our Food Editors Are Eating Right Now, July 2021
On the menu this month: slow-smoked carnitas tacos, seafood gumbo, and nourishing toasts and smoothie bowls.
French Fare Returns to Brasserie Brixton
After a stint as a pizza joint, the Cole restaurant is back to serving bistro classics with flair.
What 5280′s Food Critic Gained From Creating a Restaurant for Birds
The local birds Scott Mowbray observed over the past 15 months caused him to ruminate on the nature of animal consciousness.
How South American Fusion Fare Endures at Los Cabos in LoDo
Chef-owner Francesca Ruiz’s 33-year-old Peruvian restaurant survived the pandemic’s darkest days by serving cuisine from her homeland for takeout.
Dessert Takes Many Forms at Miette et Chocolat’s Aurora Outpost
The shop and gallery on East Colfax Avenue sells confections, pastries, and edible artwork by Argentine chocolatier Gonzalo Jimenez.
How Adrian Miller’s New Book, Black Smoke, Brings the Story of Barbecue to Its True Origins
Black Smoke: African Americans and the United States of Barbecue, the award-winning Black author and Denverite’s third title, published in late April.
A Note from 5280’s New Food Editor
Patricia Kaowthumrong is the first Asian-American woman to lead the magazine’s dining coverage.
A Culinary Partnership Blossoms at the Ginger Pig
Chefs Natascha Hess and Carrie Baird are cooking playful, Asian-inspired fare in Sunnyside.
The Tribulations and Triumphs of Gardening on Colorado’s Front Range
Last year, 5280 restaurant critic Scott Mowbray opted to grow food in his Boulder backyard. Here’s what happened.
Fox Run Café Is the Upscale Diner of Denver’s Dreams
Go for elevated versions of classics like cheeseburgers and Reubens along with freshly baked cookies, doughnuts, and more.
12 Super Sauces To Buy From Local Makers and Grocery Stores
From tomato to barbecue to vindaloo, 5280’s restaurant critic trains his palate on the mother of all flavor builders.
How Miss Peabody’s Southern Tea Cakes Pays Tribute To the Past
Owner-baker Pamela Richard’s cookielike treats are inspired by her Louisiana-born grandmother.
Why Crazy-Sharp Japanese Knives Make Great Gifts
This year, forget chocolates for your Valentine: Buy a Japanese knife for the one you adore.
Longmont’s Whistling Boar Wants to Feed You All Weekend Long
Let chef David Pitula’s meal kits nourish you on your next Colorado getaway.
What to Buy at 4 Front Range International Markets
5280 food critic Scott Mowbray searches local markets for tasty ingredients to enliven his home cooking—and yours.
Chef Amos Watts Composes Edible Hymns at the Fifth String
Don’t miss the small plates and family-style dinners inspired by his Midwest upbringing and fine-dining pedigree.
What Happens When a Restaurant Critic Finds His Mother’s Recipe Box?
Scott Mowbray reminisces about Christmases past and his mother’s treasured cooking rituals.
Let Elita Specialty Market & Kitchen Help You Cook Thanksgiving Dinner
The butcher shop and cafe in Aurora will bring the flavors of Mexico and the Mediterranean to your holiday table.
Can Takeout Beat a Homemade Neopolitan-Style Pie?
5280‘s restaurant critic Scott Mowbray solves a local pizza mystery.
