Courtney Drake-McDonough
The In Good Taste Denver Podcast
The people and stories behind the food, culture, and places in Denver and beyond.
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Courtney Drake-McDonough
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Jul 5, 2026
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Meet Pop-Up Dinner Chef Alexis Sicklick 16.10.2024 29:10
Get to know New York chef Alexis Sicklick, who is also the founder of Syncopated , which provides bespoke, vegetable-forward pop-up dinners. When she was in Denver, Colorado, to host a six course dinner, we recorded this podcast. In it, you'll get some motivating and handy ideas for how to incorporate vegetarian food into your diet (including your desserts). You'll also learn about her life as a f...
What to Expect at Yardbird 07.10.2024 18:44
The In Good Taste Denver team finally visited Yardbird Table & Bar in the RiNo neighborhood. We had brunch, got a little taste of Happy Hour offerings, and snapped a picture of someone else's entree we just couldn't believe. Here's our conversation about our experience which accompanies an article on our site, InGoodTasteDenver.com where you can see the photos and read more about dining there.
Editor's Pick: What's In Good Taste in September 03.09.2024 8:52
Can you believe it's September already? We can't, but we are happy to bring you our Editor's Pick events from our curated roundup of What's In Good Taste in September in Colorado. Check out the full list on our blog and check back frequently because we add events throughout the month as we learn about them that we think are really unique. https://ingoodtastedenver.com/whats-in-good-taste-in-septem...
Editor's Picks: What's In Good Taste in August 08.08.2024 7:15
Although every event we pick for our monthly roundups, here are a few that are of particular interest to us that we want to make sure you're aware of. You can read the entire list on our roundup of What's In Good Taste in August.
Editor's Picks: What's In Good Taste in July 03.07.2024 6:01
Of all of our curated events that we find to be In Good Taste in July, there are some that we're super-excited about. See which ones are our top picks for food, drink, arts, culture and travel happenings in Colorado in July.
Meet singer Jenna Pastuszek's Judy Garland tribute in Denver 04.06.2024 37:40
Nationally known singer, Jenna Pastuszek, is coming to Denver, Colorado on June 26 to perform her show: GET HAPPY!: A Tribute to the World's Greatest Entertainer, Judy Garland. Enjoy this In Good Taste Denver Podcast conversation with Jenna about the impact of Garland's music on her, the gay community and the general public across generations. Also, find out how to get discounted tickets and win a...
Editor's Picks: What's In Good Taste in June? 04.06.2024 8:10
See our top picks from our curated roundup of What's In Good Taste in June on the InGoodTasteDenver.com blog. We cover food and drink, arts and culture and travel happenings around Colorado. Here's the link to the list: https://ingoodtastedenver.com/whats-in-good-taste-in-june-2/
What's New with Snow Capped Cider's Kari Williams 10.05.2024 56:44
Already the owner and head cidermaker for the successful Snow Capped Cider business, Kari Williams tells us about her 5th generation family business, the challenges of growing apples in Colorado, and her new venture, the Snow Capped Cider Taproom & Wine Bar on this episode of the In Good Taste Denver Podcast.
Editor's Picks for What's In Good Taste in May 02.05.2024 6:05
There's so much happening in May! Here are our top picks for happenings we find to be In Good Taste in May. See the complete list on our website.
Colorado Staycation: Garden of the Gods Resort & Spa 17.04.2024 9:37
Nearby but feeling like a world away is Garden of the Gods Resort & Spa in Colorado Springs. They've just completed a $40 million remodel and have a lot to show off. Here, Editor Courtney Drake-McDonough tells us what we can expect to see and do when we go. To read the accompanying article, including photos, visit the InGoodTasteDenver.com website.
Editor's Picks: What's In Good Taste in April in Colorado? 10.04.2024 8:45
We've rounded up food, drink, arts, culture and travel happenings throughout the state that we find to be In Good Taste! In this podcast, our editor traverses the list and curates the highlights. To see the entire list, which is updated with new events throughout the month, visit the InGoodTasteDenver.com website.
Discovering Dune Valley Distillery 19.08.2023 54:43
There's a new distillery in Colorado near the Great Sand Dunes, doing amazing things with a revamped building, local crops, new spirits and a family-run wine brand. Read more about the company in our accompanying article on In Good Taste Denver. https://ingoodtastedenver.com/dune-valley-distillery/ .
Eating Happy at Fox Run Cafe 02.06.2023 6:43
Learn about this Denver eatery, Fox Run Cafe, on East Colfax, that was opened in the height of the pandemic. It's an interesting story and mighty tasty food. Here, In Good Taste Denver's publisher and managing editor provides the audio version of our article on InGoodTasteDenver.com. You can read the article here: Eating Happy at Fox Run Cafe - In Good Taste Denver
Eddy Taproom & Hotel: Colorado Stays 05.05.2023 10:27
Golden, Colorado, is one of our favorite cities, just 30 minutes from the heart of Denver, yet with a real western-chic vibe. The opportunity to experience The Eddy Taproom & Hotel gave us a chance to have a fresh perspective on this historic city. See what we discovered there.
Edgewater Public Market: New Businesses and Holiday Happenings 14.11.2022 24:47
Edgewater Public Market is a mix of independent restaurants, brewery, bar, and local businesses, all under one sprawling roof. Located in the municipality of Edgewater, directly west of Denver, Edgewater Public Market is always an interesting place to go. But it’s getting even more interesting with some new businesses. Also, find out what's happening during the holiday season at Edgewater in this...
The Story Behind Marczyk Fine Foods' 20 Years in Business 05.06.2022 1:15:41
This conversation is a real eye-opener about what goes into creating, running, and maintaining a food market. We all shop for groceries but this podcast with Pete Marczyk, co-founder the CEO of Marczyk Fine Foods will make you look at food shopping, starting a business, and nurturing a business, in a whole new way.
Bright Days Ahead for Bluebird Market Hall in Silverthorne 12.05.2022 45:53
Big, good things are happening in Colorado's Town of Silverthorne for locals and visitors. One of those things is the Bluebird Market Hall at Fourth Street Crossing. When we visited Silverthorne, we got to visit the Hall and tour it with Scott Vollmer, director of property operations. We wanted to share some of Scott's insights and information in a podcast, to help you understand what went into th...
Podcast: Trellis Wine Bar 11.04.2022 41:14
Meet the co-owners of Trellis Wine Bar, a spot in Denver's Park Hill Neighborhood that combines wine, nibbles, education, camaraderie and more. In this podcast, we speak to Alisha Stoltz and Ilona Botton about their friendship, passion for wine and community, and the steps they took to open their small business. Learn more by clicking on our article on the InGoodTasteDenver.com blog.
Podcast: Friendship & Fried Chicken at WingWok 27.10.2021 44:31
The desire to bring his family's Korean fried chicken to the general public James Park to found WingWok Korean Wok-Fried Chicken, a fast-casual, carry-out-only restaurant in Centennial, Colorado. But it was his friendship with Partner & Proprietor, Brian Gunning, and Partner & Developer, Zach Frisch, that made starting the new business (during a pandemic) feel really doable and fun. Listen...
Podcast - Talking Lobster Rolls at Steuben's 11.10.2021 48:43
Josh Wolkon, owner of Steuben's restaurant in Denver, Colorado, was one of the first, if not THE first, person to bring authentic Maine lobster rolls to landlocked Colorado, nearly a decade ago. Among east coast transplants and visitors, as well as Coloradans, they've been one of the most popular items on the "American classics" restaurant menu. Wolkon talks to us about the styles, which par...
Podcast: First Bite - Boulder Restaurant Week 2021 20.09.2021 50:50
In this episode, we talk with Jessica Benjamin, founder of First Bite: Boulder Restaurant Week and Dakota Soifer, chef and owner of Cafe Aion. The two discuss the foodie event happening October 8-17, 2021, but also the state of the restaurant world in Colorado and the difficult role restaurateurs have to play during the pandemic.
Feasting On a Truly Exalted Sandwich 06.06.2021 46:13
Hear "sandwich, soup, salad" and you think basics of a menu. But at Exalted Sandwich, a new company in Colorado, it's so much more. Meet founder and owner, Jennifer Hayes in our podcast conversation about starting a business in a pandemic, following dreams, disrupting and industry, and making a really good meal.
A Standing Date with Stanley Marketplace - May 17.05.2021 19:53
We're checking in again with Bryant Palmer, Chief Storyteller at Stanley Marketplace, a collection of independent restaurants, shops and other businesses. There are always new and fun things going on at the Marketplace and now, with COVID restrictions easing and spring and summer upon us, there's really a lot going on.
A Date with Stanley Marketplace for March 15.03.2021 18:39
Spring is coming, we're just sure of it, and with it comes new opportunities at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. We visited with Bryant Palmer, Chief Storyteller for Stanley, about a new business, new ways to enjoy their big outdoor area, and more. Now that COVID restrictions are easing a bit, there are many reasons to visit Stanley Marketplace.
A Standing Date with Stanley Marketplace for January 04.01.2021 22:02
Upstairs and downstairs, the independent, Colorado businesses housed inside Stanley Marketplace continue to find creative ways to exist in a pandemic. We join Bryant Palmer, Chief Storyteller at Stanley Marketplace, for our monthly visit to find out what's new. A dramatic, interactive theater experience returns, at-home cooking classes are gearing up, and delivery of goods and food are made easy....
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