food and beverage
V.27 No.25 | 6/21/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
Live Flame and a Long Name
Devon’s Pop Smoke is a great night out
If you’re after a relaxed dinner out with a pleasant atmosphere and wood smoke as primary seasoning, Devon’s has got your number.
V.27 No.24 | 6/14/2018
Restaurant Review
Seafood, but Not Evil
SlapFish makes quality seafood from sustainable sources
Hundreds of miles from the sea, SlapFish has sustainably sourced (and tasty) fish, reasonable prices and a staff that seems to like the place.
V.27 No.22 | 5/31/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
Live a Little … or a Whole Lot
Le Troquet serves French fare and fine wine
As a special occasion, Le Troquet delivers, though at a cost. However, value-hounds can sniff out a first-rate meal that doesn't break the bank both at lunch or for a light supper.
Adam Wood
Food for Thought
Family, Futbol and Food
Beyond the Plate brings us beyond the prejudice
Beyond The Plate sparks connection with a wonderful family
V.27 No.20 | 5/17/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
Friendly Staff, Friendlier Prices
Viet’s Pho serves hospitality and huge portions
At Viet's Pho, Vietnamese restaurant veterans show immense care and hospitality.
Corey Yazzie
Food for Thought
Cooking for Friends
It’s supposed to be fun, so stop cooking six-course meals and go simple instead
Cooking for people shouldn’t be something to panic over—you invited your friends over to enjoy their company, not to spend hours agonizing over recipes and cooking alone in the kitchen.
V.27 No.19 | 5/10/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
The Bar is Where It’s At
Brixens makes fine drinks and casual fare for out-of-towners
Brixens is one part dressed-up sports bar and one part standard American casual restaurant.
V.27 No.18 | 5/3/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
The Kosmos is Big on Atmosphere
New arts-forward restaurant serves local brews and tasty burgers
In a busy Downtown dining scene, The Kosmos is a secret getaway. The menu is simple, and like the artists around them, seems to focus on doing whatever they do well.
V.27 No.17 | 4/26/2018
Robin Babb
Food for Thought
How Not to Starve in the Wild
Pack light but nutritionally dense food while camping
Whether you’re car camping or backpacking, there are three different kinds of food you should bring on your trip: food for cooking over a campfire, food for cooking on a camp stove and food that’s ready-to-eat.
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
Charcuterie Joint Serves Fancy Fare
Prices notwithstanding, Salt and Board’s food and drink is excellent
If you love good food and drink, Salt and Board has both in spades, the star of the show being the charcuterie board featuring three cured meats and three cheeses.
V.27 No.16 | 4/19/2018
Food for Thought
Food Waste (and How Not to Waste It)
Tips on reducing and reusing the stuff you’d normally throw out
If you cook at home at all, you likely throw away a lot of food waste. But there’s plenty of clever ways you can reuse scraps to keep them out of the landfill and save yourself a few bucks in the process.
V.27 No.14 | 4/5/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
A Simple Quality and Charm That’s Hard To Beat
Roma Bakery and Deli will become your local go-to
Breakfast or lunch, you’ll be tempted (and rightly so) by the delightful daily array of baked treats at Roma Bakery and Deli.
Soilutions
Food for Thought
Soilutions Completes the Food Cycle
Local composting co. recycles restaurant food waste
One of the small ways you can reduce your waste and your carbon footprint is to compost your food waste.
V.27 No.13 | 3/29/2018
Season's Eatings
Winter/Spring Edition
What fruits and veg are good this time of year?
The opening of the Downtown Growers’ Market looms and that means that tons of locally grown fruits and veggies are about to be available in spades.
V.27 No.11 | 3/15/2018
Eric Williams Photography
Restaurant Review
Warm and Fed in La Fonda del Bosque
New restaurant at NHCC serves tasty Latin fusion
La Fonda del Bosque is gorgeous inside, having the appearance of an upscale Mexican inn with a formal vibe. Its "Latin Fusion" cuisine makes for a hearty, nap-inducing lunch.
