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Eat It, Write It

Eat It, Write It

To eat or not to eat, that is the question.

Well, ok, that’s not quite it — but you get my point, right? Eating is at the core of what we do, who we are, how we spend our evenings, weekends, and perhaps even why we land on ratty couches with buckets of Ben & Jerry’s after sucky break-ups because f*ck the world and I do what I want.

Also, it wraps our social universe up into one convenient, delicious burrito of gastronomy: cooking, entertaining, dining, street food-stalking, post bar-binging — you name it. It’s imperative, then, that we spend some time getting to know the food (and drink) in our world.

While I would love to spend every meal with each of you, it’s just not possible. There’s not enough Jeff to go around. As a substitute, I direct you to this round-up of ever-so-succulent food blogs in our home state. They’ll keep you on top of edible news, give you ideas for simple food-fired gatherings, and offer tips for that anxiety-ridden date you’re so dreading/looking forward to. Eat these up, but eat slowly — there’s a lot to digest.

Eater Denver • denver.eater.com

This one, while technically a “chain site,” is an unparalleled resource for foodies anxious for tidbits about openings, closings, events, new menus, new chef haircuts, and that one oyster dish that made Frank pretty sick Sunday. What’s it all about? Don’t expect in-depth narrative, but relish the at-your-fork accessibility of everything dining in Denver and beyond.

Westword’s Café Society

blogs.westword.com/cafesociety

Lori Midson dons the quill as the preeminent food writer of “Westword,” and no doubt many of you read her weekly reviews. The web, however, offers her a different venue for sharing photos, newsy updates, and personal thoughts about steak tartare between lengthier narratives in print … about steak tartare. Sassy, slick, and guided by a distinct voice, Café Society is a good place to dock with a cappuccino and a sense of humor.

5280’s Eat & Drink • 5280.com/eatanddrink

Amanda Faison — the longtime, long-sung food guru at Denver’s own “5280” mag — writes extensively in the blogosphere. Eat & Drink (also dubbed Table Talk) is a good spot to learn about seasonal food trends in our city and state, chefs who are shaking things up, and recipes that are too good not to cook. She’s accompanied by Stacey Brugeman, among others, so expect expertise, a professional voice, and a top-of-the-town perspective.

Denveater 

ruthtobias.com/denveater

The incomparable Ruth Tobias, whose steady hand and unwavering appetite gave us “Food Lovers’ Guide to Denver & Boulder,” dishes even more on her own blog about what’s good, what sucks, and what’s good for a laugh. Prepare your palate for ratings, stories, a touch of news, and a lot of class.

Savoury Table • savourytable.com

A homespun touch and an embracing style make this down-to-earth cooking blog a site for sore eyes. The pictures are rich, the stories quaint, and the recipes worth a whirl. This is a blog you can relish in your weekend pants.

Denver on a Spit • denveronaspit.com

With several blog awards under its spit, this original Blogger blog reels in the appetites, then endears with colorful tales of food — cooked, dined, and purchased. My favorite part about this one is the very personal, family-oriented touch. Families eat, too, you know.

Denver Post’s First Drafts

blogs.denverpost.com/beer

There’s little question that beer rules our thirst, and for that very reason it’s important we know the first and last of what’s happening in our blossoming microbrew world. To that end, you should read up on the latest and greatest at DP’s beer roll — chronicling sudsy developments, legal anomalies, and which brewers look the best in sunglasses.

Denver Beer Whisperer

beerwhisperer.wordpress.com

Oh, and if you are really hardcore about that beer thing, get the weekly scoop about beers a-brewing, new distro for existing varieties, and what breweries are blowing caps with new locations, new business, and, of course,
new beer.

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