Denver Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite and Libation at a Time

by Bre Patterson

Overview

Denver Food Crawls is an exciting culinary tour through the Mile High City. Discover hidden gems and long-standing institutions of this western mecca. Each crawl is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn to enjoy from home. Put on your walking shoes and your stretchy pants, and dig into Denver one dish at a time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493045129
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	03/19/2020
Series:	Food Crawls
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,072,030
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Bre Patterson is the Denver foodie behind the mouthwatering Bites with Bre blog and @biteswithbre Instagram page. Bre brings an expert eye to the entire restaurant experience—from accessibility to the last bite of dessert. She holds a B.S. in food science, and her photography expertise and social media skills make her the foodie to follow.

Table of Contents

Introduction vi

Follow the Icons vii

West Highland: The West Side Is the Best Side 1

Berkeley: Totally Tennyson, for the Vibrant and Unique 15

Sunnyside: It's Always Sunny for Breakfast 33

Lohi: Lo Patios and Hi Rooftops 45

Lodo: The Low Down of the Food Scene 61

Rino: Taste beyond the Boundaries 73

Five Points: Tastes on Point 83

Uptown: The Happiest Hours and Upbeat Patios 89

Capitol Hill: The Politics of Partying 97

Governors Park: Mansions and Dive Bars 105

City Park: Retro Eateries 115

Congress Park: Eat in a Resident's Backyard 123

South Broadway: Brunchin' on Broadway 135

Cherry Creek: Paint the Town Red with Cherries 143

Wash Park: Chic Boutiques and Eateries 151

Platt Park: The World Is Your Oyster on Pearl Street 157

University: It's a Law to Eat Good Food 173

Bonus Crawls 181

Green Chili 181

Food Halls and Marketplaces 185

Dating Scene 195

Boulder 201

Golden 209

Acknowledgments 213

Photo Credits 214

Index 215

About the Author 218

Editorial Reviews

Bre Patterson takes you on an edible journey through Denver's hottest culinary neighborhoods while providing all the insight of having a local food aficionado at your fingertips! Denver Food Crawls will ignite your passion for finding the best bites and provide you with the inside knowledge to be able to seek out that oh-so-instagrammable food porn for yourself!

From the Publisher

Denver Food Crawls invites you to a conversation about food as if you're sitting at the table with Bre daring new bites. By the time you're hungry, all the details are mapped out for your arrival. The diversity of selections prove Colorado's cutting edge, while making room for hidden gems that would make any longtime local proud. This is an actionable tour for travelers and locals alike—one that will have you sounding, and eating, like a true Coloradan.

Sarah Carpenter

[Bre]’s a vocal, enthusiastic proponent of Denver dining, and I’ve gotten to know her through her food obsessions— from restaurant openings to menu tastings, to scripted New Year’s dinner, to discussing the perfect pizza in my own restaurant kitchen. She’s been eating (and drinking) her way through Denver neighborhoods for over a decade. If you haven’t heard her (or heard of her) yet, you have a great process of discovery ahead of you.

Frank Bonanno

There’s nothing better than eating like a local and Bre accomplishes that with Denver Food Crawls. It’s a perfect gift for a food obsessed friend, especially one who always has their phone ready. Follow her well researched advice and you’ll have a seriously enviable feed.

Brittany Werges

There is no other Denverite that has such a zest for fun than Bre and no one else is more perfect to give a nod to the vibrant Denver restaurant industry!

Jennifer Peters

Few Denverites have their pulse on the local food scene in such an intimate way as Bre Patterson. She does not mince words as a critic or a reviewer, but rather a true restaurant patron.

Clay Markwell

"Bre Patterson has created a wonderful resource for every food lover in Colorado. Her restaurant, bakery, and bar picks are spot-on (including many of my all-time favorites), and her enthusiasm for the local dining scene is infectious. I dare you to read this book on an empty stomach—it won't stay that way for long thereafter!" 

Denise Mickelsen

There are new restaurants opening in Denver all the time but there are also so many classic Denver places to eat. It's helpful to have a local food guide like Bre to navigate every neighborhood and plan your next food adventure.

Chris Donato

With Denver Food Crawls: Touring the Neighborhoods One Bite & Libation at a Time, Bre is capturing the true food spirit of Denver. Filled with an approachable yet satisfying culinary guide, Bre takes you on a foodie stroll that you don't want to miss.

Lauren Grier

Denver Food Crawls call attention to the many hard-working and sometimes overlooked places which make Denver an exciting, unique, and most importantly, tasty place to live. Bre offers a local's glimpse of the city's most popular neighborhoods.

Mike Craig

You know how you ask your best friends where to eat when you’re craving something new or different? Whether you’re a Denver Native or just coming through the Mile High city for the weekend, this will be your “best friend” guide to the most beloved spots in town. Bre shares her insider secrets on where to go, what to order - even where to sit in Denver’s top neighborhoods.

Stef Jones

Whenever I'm looking for a new place to eat or want to know exactly what I should order, I always call Bre! Her extensive knowledge on what's happening in Denver combined with her amazing ability to interpret what I'm craving are the perfect combinations for a yummy and on point recommendation. Trust me, she knows where to find what you're looking for!

Jimena Zamora