Restaurants, Food and Drink

Colorado breweries collected an impressive haul of accolades that this year’s U.S. Open Beer Championship, with River North Brewery placing second overall.

Opened in 2016, Holidaily Brewing Co. makes certified gluten-free beers using alternative grains, such as buckwheat and millet. Recipes like the Favorite Blonde Ale and Fat Randy’s IPA enable people who are allergic to gluten or reducing their intake to indulge in a beer with similar body and carbonation as traditional ones using barley.

The green chile smothered chile relleno burrito from El Taco de Mexico landed on The Infatuation’s list of the 23 best burritos in the United States.

Sundae opened in June on Denver’s 16th Street mall, giving people a taste of how ice cream is made

Olathe corn in short supply this summer as farmers cut back significantly. The state’s largest grower is taking corn on a ‘truck tour,’ selling direct to consumers

A fan-favorite pizza shop, Pizzeria Lui, has closed in Lakewood after 10 years

Eight months after Casa Bonita’s actors went on strike in a push for better wages, the union still has not reached a deal on its first contract.

Denver foodie events in July 2026: Up NXT popup, Chaatwala, The Big Eat, Flame Fest: Colorado’s Grilling Championship, pop ups from The Wolf’s Tailor and Johnny Curiel, and Cottage Bakery Sundays at King Arthur Baking pop-up.

A slew of new tapas restaurants have opened since January, including Mar Bella Wine Bar, Heretik and FiNo

Chef Quincy Cherrett is introducing his cooking to a Denver neighborhood still smitten by the previous tenant, the legendary Fruition Restaurant