Author: Robin Intemann

When it comes to spicy foods, the lines between mild, medium and hot are easily blurred. Whether this is good or bad, of course, depends on your palate. Thus, I was certain the midlevel would be just right at Nom Nom Thai. Wrong. It’s good to ask about spice heat levels before indulging in potentially…

Mici Italian does a lot of boasting about its accolades, its food preparation following “generations-old family recipes” and using only all-natural ingredients. There’s no question all of the above looks good on the menu, and most of it transitions well to the plate and palate. This can be attributed to its focus on only two…

It’s not like the celebrated deli scene from “When Harry Met Sally,” yet there are still similarities since tables at Denver’s The Bagel Deli & Restaurant are close enough to have a conversation with those seated nearby. Another commonality is the menu. Because their food looked interesting, we talked with the people next to us…

Roll Up could be misconstrued as a restaurant with a split personality. It’s brick, mortar and glass with a counter for placing orders, a cooler full of cold brew juices and tables inside and out, but the food is prepared in a truck near the back door. No worries, though, it comes together in a…

At Summa, the whole is, indeed, greater than its parts. This near-west-side restaurant has been the site of numerous short-lived eateries. It’s my hope that Summa will be the one to experience longevity in this location. The food and service are exceptional; even the vibe is great, which I’m sure is because of those two…

A clue to the authenticity of Taste of Brasil is in the restaurant’s signage. It’s an S, not a Z; the former is the Portuguese spelling, the national language of the South American country. Once inside, there’s no doubt about the small eatery’s lineage. Photos of Rio and an array of soccer jerseys, many bearing…

The marriage of a burger with a taco isn’t that far fetched, and Felipe’s 109 presides over this creative union as if it was always meant to be. This popular establishment is off the beaten path, despite its South Academy Boulevard address. It’s easy to drive by, in part because of limited access to the…