Jonathan Shikes

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Jonathan Shikes

Jonathan Shikes is a Denver native with 25 years of experience at newspapers, magazines and websites. He joined The Denver Post in May 2022 as the editor of The Know after previously working at Westword. Jonathan is also the author of "Denver Beer: A History of Mile High Brewing." You can find him cooking green chile, drinking at breweries and eating dumplings.

Anna Zoe, 72, above, was the inspiration for her son, Edwin, to open the noodle house.

Beard-nominated chef Edwin Zoe opens noodle shop downtown

October 11, 2022 at 1:03 p.m.

Earlier this year, Zoe transitioned Chimera, his four-year-old full-service Pacific Rim-menued restaurant in Boulder, into Dragonfly Noodle, and last week, he opened a second Dragonfly in Denver.

The Alpha King Challenge crown. (Photo provided by Yakima Chief Hops)

This semi-secret beer contest crowns the country’s hoppiest IPA

October 7, 2022 at 2:46 p.m.

The Alpha King Challenge is an industry-only inside battle that pits the talents 鈥� and egos 鈥� of the nation鈥檚 best IPA brewers against one another for bragging rights and...

Guests will find at least ten non-alcoholic beers in the designated drivers lounge at the Great American Beer Festival in 2022. (Photo provided by the Brewers Association)

Non-alcoholic beer gaining traction at the Great American Beer Festival

October 6, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

73 beers were entered into competition this year in GABF鈥檚 Non-Alcohol category, which returned in 2019 after a 15-year hiatus.

GOLDEN, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Tony Goeken pours two beers at the same time at the Cannonball Creek Brewing Company September 24, 2021. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Big beer competitions like GABF could see a major shakeup this year

October 5, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

"I think that there is a great possibility of a decline in competition entries for GABF in upcoming years."

Bartender Michael Brockoff draws a Slow Pour Pils at the Bierstadt Lagerhaus inside the Rackhouse Tasting Room and Kitchen September 09, 2016.

What will fill Falling Rock Tap House’s void during the Great American Beer Festival?

October 3, 2022 at 10:18 a.m.

Where will people congregate before during and after GABF this year, and what will become the de facto meeting spot for brewers and beers geeks alike?

Bistro Vendome will lost its one-of-a-kind courtyard when it moves to Park Hill in early 2023. (Photo provided by Joni Schrantz for Bistro Vendome)

Longtime Larimer Square favorite Bistro Vendome moving to Park Hill neighborhood

September 30, 2022 at 6:03 a.m.

The move is necessary because Asana Partners, which bought Larimer Square in 2020, is beginning much-needed repairs to the infrastructure of the 143-year-old Sussex Building -- something that could take...

The exterior of Grange Hall, a new food hall from Denver chef Troy Guard and his TAG Restaurant Group. (Marc Piscotty via Grange Hall)

Two of Denver’s best-known food halls overhaul their lineups

September 28, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Upscale food halls are everywhere these days in the Denver area, offering diners a chance to try new kinds of cuisine as well as startup concepts from both experienced and...

King of Wings will open a second location in Golden. Photo/King of Wings)

King of Wings will open a second location, with more beer and a tequila bar

September 20, 2022 at 7:53 a.m.

King of Wings Tap & Tequila, will take over the 2,800-square-foot space that was occupied by Colorado Plus Cidery & Pub, at 1100 Arapahoe in Golden

Gray's Coors Tavern in Pueblo began its life in 1934 as Johnnie's Coors Tavern. (Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post)

This legendary green chile-and-beer spot will give you a taste of Colorado like no other

September 20, 2022 at 3:58 p.m.

I wasn鈥檛 alive in the 1940s. But because 鈥淭he Godfather鈥� depicts that era is such an intensely detailed way, I get nostalgic every time I watch the movie 鈥� for...

Check out the new food items and self-serve booze kiosks at Empower Field this year

September 16, 2022 at 11:20 a.m.

How do you prepare dinner and drinks for 70,000 people? That's the question Brian Tuscano had to answer before the football season this year when he took the job as...

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Beard-nominated chef Edwin Zoe opens noodle shop downtown

This semi-secret beer contest crowns the country’s hoppiest IPA

Non-alcoholic beer gaining traction at the Great American Beer Festival

Big beer competitions like GABF could see a major shakeup this year

What will fill Falling Rock Tap House’s void during the Great American Beer Festival?

Longtime Larimer Square favorite Bistro Vendome moving to Park Hill neighborhood

Two of Denver’s best-known food halls overhaul their lineups

King of Wings will open a second location, with more beer and a tequila bar

This legendary green chile-and-beer spot will give you a taste of Colorado like no other

Check out the new food items and self-serve booze kiosks at Empower Field this year