Food Reporter
Miguel Otárola
Miguel Otárola is The Denver Post's food reporter, covering the metro's vast and varied culinary scenes. He is a graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University and has 10 years of experience in print, radio and online journalism.
He was part of the Star Tribune newsroom that won a Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis. Before joining the Post, he was a climate and environment reporter for CPR News at Colorado Public Radio.
When not spelunking for vinyl, you can find him exploring Denver restaurants and eating his way through the city.
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Aging Aztlan Theatre finds new life with dance and ambient music
Denver's electronic music community has found it to be an optimal space to showcase artists both legendary and cutting-edge.

Is Colorado wine maturing beyond its sweet and fruity reputation?
But the stigma is real, some winemakers say, and dependent on reaching more consumers.

Three brand new Denver restaurants win Michelin stars
The Michelin Guide also gave two stars to a Colorado restaurant for the first time

Michelin-recommended modern Chinese restaurant closes on Colfax
Q House shared a property with Middleman, a bar that temporarily closed this year.

James Beard nominees serving Southern food with style and spunk in Five Points
The family behind Rougarou -- who also own Yacht Club -- want to bring a nightly party to Five Points.

Where to grab a pre- or post-show bite near Colorado music venues
Don't go hungry next time you attend a concert at one of these venues.

Two Colorado spots make New York Times list of America’s 50 best restaurants
Johnny Curiel garners more attention for Mezcaleria Alma, while Grand Junction's Bin 707 is also included.

8 highly anticipated Denver restaurant openings for late 2025
Pasta from Boombots, tacos from Molino Chido and pastelitos from Cafe Tres are on their way in.

Flagship La Loma changes name in ‘bid to bring peace to our family’
The Brinkerhoff family split the famed Mexican restaurants after a bitter divorce.

Boulder farmstead offers one-of-a-kind dining experience, beautiful views
Eat your dinner where it's grown (with a view of the foothills) at Eric Skokan's Black Cat Farm.