William Porter

Restaurant critic William Porter is a feature writer at The Denver Post, where he covers food, culture and people. He joined the news outlet聽in 1997. Before that, he spent 14 years covering politics and popular culture at The Phoenix Gazette and Arizona Republic. He is a native of North Carolina.

Frasca, Jasinski walk red carpet at James Beard awards gala, come home empty-handed

August 1, 2016 at 11:37 a.m.

Frasca, Jasinski walk red carpet at James Beard awards gala, come home empty-handed

Boulder author Florence Williams on her new book: “Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History”

May 1, 2016 at 7:45 a.m.

Boulder author Florence Williams on her new book: "Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History"

The beef short ribs "XO" at Phat Thai a restaurant in Cherry Creek North, 2900 E. 2nd Ave, in Denver on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post

Restaurant review: Denver’s Phat Thai restaurant delivers standout pan-Asian flavors

May 2, 2016 at 2:42 a.m.

Restaurant review: Denver's Phat Thai restaurant delivers standout pan-Asian flavors

Forrest, left, and Walker re-enacted their 1972 pose for a June 2001 photograph. "I hope we're still around for the 50th anniverary of the Painted Wall," Walker says. "How cool would that be?"

Climbing duo Bill Forrest and Kris Walker mark 40 years since making news with Black Canyon’s Painted Wall climb

May 2, 2016 at 2:33 a.m.

Climbing duo Bill Forrest and Kris Walker mark 40 years since making news with Black Canyon's Painted Wall climb

Branch B. Rickey, left, grandson of Branch Rickey, at the 2005 unveiling of "The Player," by sculptor George Lundeen.

Colorado Rockies beer vendor Captain Earthman, a.k.a. Brent Doeden, reflects on “Cold beer!” at Coors Field and beyond

May 1, 2016 at 9:09 p.m.

Colorado Rockies beer vendor Captain Earthman, a.k.a. Brent Doeden, reflects on "Cold beer!" at Coors Field and beyond

Damascus Grill serves solid Middle Eastern fare in Littleton

April 24, 2012 at 9:43 a.m.

Damascus Grill serves solid Middle Eastern fare in Littleton

Manager Yasser Kassir serves dishes at the family-run Damascus Grill in Littleton. Hyoung Chang, The Denver Post

Restaurant review: Damascus Grill serves solid Middle Eastern fare in Littleton

May 1, 2016 at 9:01 p.m.

Restaurant review: Damascus Grill serves solid Middle Eastern fare in Littleton

Ristras and other dried-chile products hang for sale at Hatch Chile Express.

Chile peppers Hatch a following in New Mexico valley

May 1, 2016 at 9:49 p.m.

Chile peppers Hatch a following in New Mexico valley

Features

April 19, 2012 at 11:57 a.m.

Features

Sautéed shrimp is a house hor's d'oeuvres at Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar, a french-inspired restaurant newly opened in Lower Downtown Denver.

Review: Denver’s Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar yields mixed results

May 4, 2016 at 12:01 a.m.

Review: Denver's Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar yields mixed results

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Frasca, Jasinski walk red carpet at James Beard awards gala, come home empty-handed

Boulder author Florence Williams on her new book: “Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History”

Restaurant review: Denver’s Phat Thai restaurant delivers standout pan-Asian flavors

Climbing duo Bill Forrest and Kris Walker mark 40 years since making news with Black Canyon’s Painted Wall climb

Colorado Rockies beer vendor Captain Earthman, a.k.a. Brent Doeden, reflects on “Cold beer!” at Coors Field and beyond

Damascus Grill serves solid Middle Eastern fare in Littleton

Restaurant review: Damascus Grill serves solid Middle Eastern fare in Littleton

Chile peppers Hatch a following in New Mexico valley

Features

Review: Denver’s Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar yields mixed results