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Recipe: Ina Garten’s Corn and Avocado Salad is a zesty summer concoction

By Cathy Thomas

July 13, 2026 at 9:29 a.m.

The colorful mix also includes red bell peppers, grape tomatoes, red onion and jalapeño.

Tuxedo Corn Company farmer John Harold inspects ears of corn for quality from a field near Olathe on July 22, 2024. (Photo by William Woody/Special to The Denver Post)

Olathe corn in short supply this summer as farmers cut back significantly

By Amanda M. Faison

July 13, 2026 at 7:37 a.m.

The state's largest grower is taking corn on a 'truck tour,' selling direct to consumers.

Raliberto's, at 4020 Wadsworth Blvd. in Wheat Ridge, serves rolled tacos similar to those found in San Diego. (Jonathan Shikes/The Denver Post)

Can you find San Diego-style rolled tacos in Denver?

By Jonathan Shikes

July 13, 2026 at 6:36 a.m.

Can you find San Diego-style rolled tacos in Denver? Sort of, at Raliberto's, Taco Star...

Renderings of The Carriage House, which will replace Secret Garden Café this summer in Cheesman Park in Denver. (Courtesy The Carriage House)

First-time restaurateur opening café in former Secret Garden space

By Max Scheinblum

July 12, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

John Goscha has never been in the restaurant business. But the longtime startup founder feels...

LAKEWOOD, CO - OCTOBER 19: Owner of Pizzeria Lui, Zach Parini October 19, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

A fan-favorite pizza shop has closed in Lakewood after 10 years

By The Know

July 11, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

Pizzeria Lui made The Denver Post's list of the best pies twice in recent years.

Table 6 closed in Denver in July 2026 after 22 years. (Jonathan Shikes/The Denver Post)

Neighborhood bistro closes after 22 years on Sixth Avenue

By The Know

July 10, 2026 at 10:54 a.m.

Table 6 is one of several longtime restaurants and breweries that have closed recently.

Spicy and Creamy Cashew Chicken Salad. Andy Baraghani’s chicken salad is full of crunch and since it swaps cashew butter for the mayo, it can also stand the summer heat. Food styled by Barrett Washburne. (Linda Xiao/The New York Times)

Five Weeknight Dishes: Andy Baraghani’s chicken salad is full of crunch

By The New York Times News Service Syndicate

July 9, 2026 at 9:39 a.m.

Andy Baraghani's inspired new recipe for spicy and creamy cashew chicken salad avoids mayo altogether.

Recipes: 3 dishes to make with nutrient-rich chard

By Cathy Thomas

July 9, 2026 at 9:14 a.m.

Here's how to prepare Asian-Themed Chard on Rice and more.

Sarah Holmes, right, and other guest service staff members, including Casa Bonita’s divers, magicians, roving actors and other unionized performers picket outside the pink palace following unsuccessful efforts to bargain their first contract, at 6715 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Casa Bonita actors still seeking first union contract months after strike

By Tiney Ricciardi

July 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Eight months after Casa Bonita’s actors went on strike in a push for better wages,...

I look forward to mango season, when perfectly ripe, sweet mangoes are easy to find in the markets. Their juicy, tropical flavor adds a refreshing twist to everyday dishes. Tossed into a quick coleslaw, mango brings a touch of natural sweetness and vibrant color, transforming it into a light, satisfying vegetarian salad that’ s perfect for a warm evening. (Linda Gassenheimer/Linda Gassenheimer/TNS)

Quick Fix: Mango Coleslaw

By Tribune News Service

July 8, 2026 at 9:20 a.m.

Their juicy, tropical flavor adds a refreshing twist to everyday dishes.

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