Patricia Kaowthumrong

Patricia Kaowthumrong is a Denver-based journalist who covers food, travel, mental health and lifestyle topics. She is the former food editor of聽5280.聽In her spare time, you can find her scouting聽out the Front Range's best聽martinis and cooking with her mom.

Omolara Akingba, left, Marwa Mary and Laur茅n G贸mez have drinks and food at Trybal African Speakeasy in Denver, CO, February 25, 2026. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post)

New wave of downtown Denver restaurants are part of a quiet dining revival

March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Restaurants like Trybal and Fin N鈥� Tonic are reshaping the dining scene in Denver's central business district.

Denver Macaron's holiday box features 12 confections in festive and classic flavors such as horchata, toasted coconut, and peppermint chocolate. (Provided by Denver Macaron)

9 locally made gifts your foodie friends and family will actually want

December 3, 2025 at 4:58 p.m.

Gift guide: Butter cubes from an award-winning baker, flavored tortillas from Raquelitas, and more.

Smok is selling brisket tallow candles that you can light and then dip your bread into. (Provided by Bill Espiricueta)

Dip your bread in this Denver barbecue spot’s edible meat candles

December 2, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

鈥漃eople just walk through the kitchen and dip their bread and go on about what they're doing 鈥� a nice, casual little thing."

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