Author: Robin Intemann

For doubters, Fern’s Diner & Drinkery in Cascade proves plant-based food isn’t just good for you, but is tasty, too. However, this raises the question: Is it because the flavors are similar to the meat products being replaced, or due to some serious cooking happening here? Based on my recent meal, the answer is both.…

Flavors at Purple Onion, a Turkish and Greek grill, are multilayered and if any tears are shed, they’re not unhappy ones. The vibrant plum-wine hue adorns the walls, lending its name to this dark, yet lively restaurant/bar. The space, with several TVs, is large, but it’s the paint job that draws notice. Purple Onion Restaurant…

Practically hidden among the multiple pages of wine offerings is Vine and Wheel’s food menu with only 12 items. Despite the limited number, choosing what to eat is almost as difficult as selecting what to drink. It’s a nice problem to have and easily solvable by simply trying several small plates (and wine pours). Also,…

The absence of linen napkins, subdued lighting and sterling flatware belie the creative cuisine at The Local Table. The vibe is more diner than fine dining, yet the menu reflects the latter. The food and service overshadow what this Security-Widefield restaurant lacks in ambiance. A large selection of starters, a full bar and an eclectic…

After being an active community volunteer and working 27 years as a server at The Margarita at Pine Creek, opening her own restaurant was less a dream come true for Marina La Riva than a desire to have a place to sell chili. “I never wanted a full-blown restaurant,” she said. “A lot of people…

A love of nature as a place of refuge and beauty helps Christian Kleynhans in many ways, including guiding him toward his goals. The Discovery Canyon High School senior aspires to work for the National Park Service as an environmental scientist or conservationist. However, Kleynhans is the first to admit the great outdoors was not…

The French Kitchen’s pastries are messy — and delicious. Each bite of the multiplex of delicate layered crisp, buttery house-made puff pastry, whether encasing something sweet or savory, sends crumbs everywhere. Fortunately, most land in one’s mouth. What started as a French cooking school in the owner’s home is now a thriving “culinary center” offering…

Kariacos started as a food truck business serving Venezuelan cuisine in 2019. It’s now a cozy, order-at-the-counter, sit-down establishment in a strip mall at Circle Drive and Uintah Street. This means it’s no longer necessary to track down the truck’s whereabouts, unless it’s summer and you’re in Denver, which is where it’s most likely found.…