Denver food, beer news and drink trends

Food truck getting brick-and-mortar location along Federal Boulevard in Denver

By Max Scheinblum

July 21, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

A local food truck is getting an upgrade from the parking lot.

Skillet Pork Chops With Buttered Corn. Food styled by Rebecca Jurkevich. (Armando Rafael/The New York Times)

Weeknight Dishes: The summeriest skillet pork chops and more | Recipe

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

July 21, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

Bronzed pork chops basted with butter, rosemary and shallot, plus corn plumped in the rendered...

Laura Billington takes footage of the different hanging meats at the S and G Salumeria during the grand opening of the 18,000 square foot Milk Market, a 16 restaurant and carry-out market concept at 18th and Wazee June 01, 2018. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

It’s picnic time! Find your summertime snacks at these markets and restaurants

By Miguel Otárola

July 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Eateries and shops within area parks are perfect for loading up your picnic basket

Head Brewer Matt Malloy dips bottles of previously filled Father Time into gold colored wax in the brewery at River North Brewery. The brewery is know for is big and bold recipes, many of which were honored at the recent U.S. Open Beer Championship. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Colorado breweries win 30 medals at recent global competition

By Tiney Ricciardi

July 20, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

River North Brewery in Denver placed second overall with a total of six medals.

Farmers market-inspired recipe: Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches

By Kate Bradshaw

July 20, 2026 at 9:17 a.m.

Here's how to make a satisfying, fresh vegetarian sandwich with your next eggplant haul.

Opened in 2016, Holidaily Brewing Co. in Golden makes certified gluten-free beers with alternative grains, including buckwheat and millet. Founder Karen Hertz transitioned to a gluten-free lifestyle after two cancer diagnoses and thought gluten intolerant beer drinkers deserved better than what was on the market in the early 2000s. (Provided by Holidaily Brewing Co.)

Golden brewery makes gluten-free beers that are as tasty as traditional ales, IPAs

By Tiney Ricciardi

July 20, 2026 at 6:57 a.m.

In the last five years, Holidaily Brewing Co. has doubled production and distribution to quench...

Denver fire crews put out a fire at the newly renovated Sherpa Basecamp Himalayan Restaurant, 1320 E. 17th Ave., on July 15, 2026. (Courtesy of the Denver Fire Department)

Fire damages newly renovated Nepali restaurant, neighboring burger spot in City Park West

By Katie Langford

July 16, 2026 at 12:17 p.m.

A newly renovated Nepali restaurant in Denver's City Park West neighborhood is closed indefinitely after...

Farmers market-inspired recipe: Savory Tomato Tart

By Kate Bradshaw

July 16, 2026 at 9:18 a.m.

Make this savory tomato tart featuring a thyme-infused crust and goat cheese.

‘Shark Tank’ ice cream franchise opening along Federal Boulevard

By Max Scheinblum

July 16, 2026 at 7:31 a.m.

Ice cream shoved in a donut-like cone? Sounds like Jefferson Park is in for a...

Quick Harissa Apricot Chicken. The word "perfect" turns up a lot in the comments on this news spicy-sweet dish. Food Stylist: Brett Regot. (Ghazalle Badiozamani, The New York Times)

Five Weeknight Dishes: Harissa apricot chicken, done in 20 minutes, and more