Welcome back to our monthly Dig Into Denver series. At the beginning of each month, we deliver a food and beverage-based itinerary for the best ways to eat and drink your way through the city — including what’s recently opened and what’s worth celebrating for no reason at all.
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But First… Food News
In case you missed it, here are some of the biggest announcements in Denver food news from last month.
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Team Up With The Block Distilling Co. For a Signature Bourbon
The Lowdown: Denver-based Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have partnered with The Block Distilling Company to create a signature bourbon. A portion of the profits from bourbon will benefit The Marigold Project.
The Western Slope Brings The Heat
The Lowdown: Colorado’s Western Slope is bringing the heat to the culinary world. The Western Slope has transformed into a food lover’s paradise.
Newly Opened
First Haitian Food Truck in Denver Makes Its Debut
The Lowdown: Denver’s Haitian food truck – Taste of Haiti – makes its appearance this October. The food truck offers traditional Haitian fare with a twist.
The Crack Shack Opens in Grange Hall
The Lowdown: The Crack Shack has opened within Grange Hall. The shop serves up chicken sandwiches, Grange fries and more.
Onefold Launched Its Second Location in LoDo
The Lowdown: Onefold has launched its second location in LoDo. The brunch stop offers tastes of congee, breakfast burritos and fried rice.
Plates By The Pound Opened a Brick and Mortar Location
The Lowdown: Plates By The Pound BBQ has opened a brick and mortar location in Aurora. The BBQ joint, owned by Aaron Gonerway, dishes up Texas-style bites.
Lunchboxx Brings Clean and Fast Cuisine to Denver Central Market
The Lowdown: Lunchboxx – a deli-style restaurant – has opened in Denver Central Market. The stall offers fast and nourishing dishes for a one-stop shop.
Denver-Based Blogger Brings Sweet Treats to Denver
The Lowdown: Jennifer Mackenchery, a Denver-based blogger, brings sweet treats to Denver. Mackenchery bakes up sugary cookies, cupcakes and more.
Ninja Ramen Mobile Rolls Up for Authentic Japanese Fare
The Lowdown: Ninja Ramen Mobile has rolled up in Denver to offer authentic Japanese fare. Chef Hiro Takeda has created a menu with tastes of ramen, curry rice and Spam musubi.
Blazing Bird Spices Up Arvada With a Nashville Hot Inspired Menu
The Lowdown: The Blazing Bird – a restaurant inspired by Nashville Hot Chicken – spices up Arvada. The stop offers six tiers of spice level and a take on the original Nashville Hot taste.
Dio Mio Launched Redeemer Pizza
The Lowdown: Dio Mio has opened Redeemer Pizza in RiNo. The restaurant was first teased with a series of pop-ups for a chance to taste the hot slices.
Six Capital Brewing Opened in Aurora
The Lowdown: Six Capital Brewing has opened in Aurora to serve up barbecue, inclusivity and of course beer. The men sling out devils on horseback, smoked wings and Korean-inspired tacos.
Excuses to Celebrate
October 4: National Taco Day
The Lowdown: Add some spice to your life with National Taco Day on October 4. The best day to grab a taco, or two.
Don’t Miss: If you need a great taco spot check out Federales, Carrera’s Tacos and this list of birria tacos.
October 6: National Noodle Day
The Lowdown: Slurp up some savory noodles on October 6 during National Noodle Day. We all need a good noodle now and then.
Don’t Miss: For some tasty noods, stop in at Lucky Noodles, Ninja Ramen and Riceboxx.
October 14: National Dessert Day
The Lowdown: Satisfy your sweet tooth during National Dessert Day on October 14. You know you want a sweet treat.
Don’t Miss: If you need some sweet bites check out Parfait Co., Melted, El Secreto and Jennifer Mackenchery.
October 25: National Greasy Food Day
The Lowdown: Dive into some greasy digs on October 25 during National Greasy Food Day. We all deserve a cheat day.
Don’t Miss: If you need a great greasy bite check out Twansburger, Slater’s 50/50 and The Mighty Colorado Burger.
October 27: National Potato Day
The Lowdown: Nosh on some tasty taters on October 27 during National Potato Day. Potatoes are beautiful in all forms.
Don’t Miss: For some great takes on the potato, explore Latke Love and Berkeley Donuts.
October 28: National Chocolate Day
The Lowdown: Tantalize your taste buds during National Chocolate Day on October 28. We all need a good piece of chocolate every once and a while.
Don’t Miss: For some killer chocolates take a look at Chocolate Lab Denver and this list of chocolate shops.
Eat Well, Give Back
Denver is a giving community, and there are countless events every month benefitting non-profits across the city. However, for Dig In, we specifically highlight food and beverage events that support food-focused causes and non-profits — those that tackle hunger, service industry assistance and more.
Pizzeria Locale Guest Chef Series
When: October 1 – 31
Where: All Pizzeria Locale locations
The Lowdown: Pizzeria Locale teams up with James Beard-nominated Kelly Whitaker for a Pizzeria Locale Guest Chef Series. You can pick up a collaboration pizza by ordering online or on the Pizzeria Locale app while raising funds for Zero Foodprint.
A Taste for Life
When: October 14, 7 p.m.
Where: Online
The Lowdown: Project Angel Heart hosts its annual A Taste for Life. The virtual event celebrates Project Angel Heart’s birthday and raises funds to help deliver fresh and healthy food to Coloradans who face life-threatening illnesses. Tickets can be purchased here for $50 to $1,500.