A second Stoney’s; sushi burritos; winning brews
What the world needs now is Stoney’s, sweet Stoney’s. Or maybe just a beer, which I think you can probably get at the new Stoney’s Uptown Joint. The smaller second outpost of the popular Lincoln Street sports bar opened March 8 in the former Argyll Whisky Beer space with the food and drink you expect at a place called Stoney’s. 1035 E. 17th Ave., 720-485-5503; stoneysuptown.com
Sushi burritos changed my life, and if you haven’t experienced them because Motomaki’s existing locations in Lakewood and Boulder were too far away, now you’ve got one right smack dab in the middle of downtown. Grab the giant sushi rolls and bowls at its new location at Denver Pavilions. 500 16th St.; motomaki.com
Steamboat Springs just might be having a culinary moment. If you’re the kind of person who likes places having moments and trying out brand-new restaurants, then you’re going to love Besame. The Latininspired restaurant brings tastes of Cuba, Argentina, Portugal and Spain into one dynamic spot that, judging by the name, might be pretty steamy. Besame opened March 7. 818 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, 970-761-2561; besamesteamboat.com
There’s a stereotype about Boulder food that it’s all healthy, organic, kind of out-there fare. The Brickstones Kitchen & Bar, newly opened inside the Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder, doesn’t care much for stereotypes, so it’s serving pizza, burgers and something called Loaded Crab Tots. Don’t worry: There’s a Mushroom-Kale Flatbread on the menu, too. 2601 Canyon Blvd., Boulder
Chef Matt Selby (formerly of Vesta and the now-defunct Bremen’s Wine & Tap) is the new culinary director for the U Baron Group, which includes nine Etai’s Bakery Cafes, Izzio Artisan Bakery and TLV Street Food inside the Union Station Whole Foods. His spring menus will debut in early April. etaiscafe.com; izziobakery.com; tlvdenver.com
Need a reason to grab a beer? Renegade Brewing Company was named Colorado Brewery of the Year at the New York International Beer Competition. Pass along your congratulations at Renegade’s Santa Fe Arts District taproom. 925 W. Ninth Ave.; renegadebrewing.com