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.

At Rioja, diners Alex DaFonte, left, and Jennifer May, right, both of Nashville, Tenn., chat as cook Justen Ries works.

Your meal takes center stage as new counter seating lets you look — and learn — as chefs prepare and plate your food right in front of you

May 4, 2016 at 12:03 a.m.

Your meal takes center stage as new counter seating lets you look — and learn — as chefs prepare and plate your food right in front of you

Evil Companions literary club in Denver celebrates its 20th year

April 6, 2012 at 9:03 a.m.

Evil Companions literary club in Denver celebrates its 20th year

Author Luis Urrea is the 2012 Evil Companion honoree.

Author Luis Urrea to pick up Evil Companions Award in Denver

May 4, 2016 at 12:52 a.m.

Author Luis Urrea to pick up Evil Companions Award in Denver

From left, Sabrian Mata and Diane Le enjoy their chicken ginger noodle bowl at TAG Raw Bar.

Cooking is almost beside the point at Denver’s TAG Raw Bar

May 1, 2016 at 9:50 p.m.

Cooking is almost beside the point at Denver's TAG Raw Bar

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Boulder favorite The Kitchen opens Denver branch

May 1, 2016 at 9:54 p.m.

Boulder favorite The Kitchen opens Denver branch

Author Robert Greer shares traits with protagonist CJ Floyd

May 1, 2016 at 7:49 p.m.

Author Robert Greer shares traits with protagonist CJ Floyd

Smorgasbord of cured salmon, pickled shrimp and maple-cured trout.

Denver’s Trillium restaurant gives American menu a Scandinavian twist

May 1, 2016 at 4:54 p.m.

Denver's Trillium restaurant gives American menu a Scandinavian twist

Wheels in a box await installation on skateboards at Never Summer Industries. "When we need a part or a piece of equipment, we make it. We're really self-sufficient," Vince Saunders, who directs product development.

Colorado a haven for makers of winter sports gear

May 1, 2016 at 4:44 p.m.

Colorado a haven for makers of winter sports gear

The décor at Roam, 1033 E. 17th Ave., exudes a certain spartan cool, with blond wood floors, some worn exposed brick, whitewashed walls, and minimalist artwork.

Dining Out: Denver restaurant Roam an elegantly simple addition

May 1, 2016 at 2:05 p.m.

Dining Out: Denver restaurant Roam an elegantly simple addition

E Margaret Martinez's Savory Turkey Burger With Pomegranate Molasses Photos by Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver Post

Three Coloradans’ recipes vie for best in the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest

May 1, 2016 at 2:11 p.m.

Three Coloradans' recipes vie for best in the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest

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Your meal takes center stage as new counter seating lets you look — and learn — as chefs prepare and plate your food right in front of you

Evil Companions literary club in Denver celebrates its 20th year

Author Luis Urrea to pick up Evil Companions Award in Denver

Cooking is almost beside the point at Denver’s TAG Raw Bar

Boulder favorite The Kitchen opens Denver branch

Author Robert Greer shares traits with protagonist CJ Floyd

Denver’s Trillium restaurant gives American menu a Scandinavian twist

Colorado a haven for makers of winter sports gear

Dining Out: Denver restaurant Roam an elegantly simple addition

Three Coloradans’ recipes vie for best in the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest