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.

Growing Home volunteer Elaine Jones sorts donated fruit in October. Below, boxes of vegetables are ready for distribution. <B>On the cover: </B>Thong Tran, age 7, draws during the Sprouts program, administered by Growing Home.

Growing Home puts food, shelter and kids first

May 2, 2016 at 4:30 a.m.

Growing Home puts food, shelter and kids first

Louis Donner confesses she does not run at her age, but she keeps tennis pro Carpenter moving across the court.

Lessons from 100: Louise Donner is game for anything, but mindful of her mother

May 2, 2016 at 7:51 p.m.

Lessons from 100: Louise Donner is game for anything, but mindful of her mother

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Smoking ban aside, Colorado restaurants find custom matches are still a great way to strike up a relationship

May 2, 2016 at 6:08 a.m.

Smoking ban aside, Colorado restaurants find custom matches are still a great way to strike up a relationship

When Warren Haynes plays Denver on Monday, his second set will be a full-blown, 90-minute tribute to James Brown, complete with a horn section.

Warren Haynes, the hardest-working guitarist in rock, gets back to his R&B roots

May 2, 2016 at 12:16 p.m.

Warren Haynes, the hardest-working guitarist in rock, gets back to his R&B roots

Dining Out: Charcoal

October 24, 2011 at 11:59 a.m.

Dining Out: Charcoal

Dining Out: Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar

October 17, 2011 at 12:53 p.m.

Dining Out: Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar

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Eat Local: Winona’s in Steamboat Springs

May 2, 2016 at 8:53 a.m.

Eat Local: Winona's in Steamboat Springs

<b>PLANTAR FASCIITIS</b> is inflammation of the plantar ligament, which originates in the sole of the heel and extends forward toward the toes. It results from micro-tears in the ligament and is most acute upon waking. Initial treatment: RICE — an acronym for rest, ice, compression and elevation — and stretching.

Taking steps to relieve plantar fasciitis

May 2, 2016 at 8:41 p.m.

Taking steps to relieve plantar fasciitis

"All my novels come hard," Jonathan Franzen says.

Jonathan Franzen knows his place

May 2, 2016 at 6:14 a.m.

Jonathan Franzen knows his place

Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen during filming of "The Way."

“The Way” took the other Sheens on a father-son journey

May 2, 2016 at 5:49 a.m.

"The Way" took the other Sheens on a father-son journey

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Growing Home puts food, shelter and kids first

Lessons from 100: Louise Donner is game for anything, but mindful of her mother

Smoking ban aside, Colorado restaurants find custom matches are still a great way to strike up a relationship

Warren Haynes, the hardest-working guitarist in rock, gets back to his R&B roots

Dining Out: Charcoal

Dining Out: Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar

Eat Local: Winona’s in Steamboat Springs

Taking steps to relieve plantar fasciitis

Jonathan Franzen knows his place

“The Way” took the other Sheens on a father-son journey