Wan and Yuen opened their first spot, HKFT (Hong Kong French Toast), to great success at the Queens Night Market in 2015. That eventually led to the debut of the Meta Asian Kitchen brand, which started as a pop-up venture in Jersey City. In 2019, the couple decided to move to Denver at the recommendation … Continued
Yuen and Wan are opening MAKfam, their first full-service restaurant at 39 W. 1st Ave., next door to Snooze’s new South Broadway location, on Nov. 1. Formerly called Meta Asian Kitchen and located inside the Avanti Food & Beverage market hall in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood, MAKfam stands for Meta Asian Kitchen. The couple celebrated with friends and family on Monday. … Continued
Long Nguyen and Shauna Seaman’s acclaimed Vietnamese-inspired food truck has morphed into this equally popular stall at Avanti Food & Beverage in LoHi, where signatures like the pho bánh mì and supremely comforting chicken over rice are supplemented by coconut-braised pork belly sliders, luscious garlic noodles, and more. (See also Thuy by PKR.) Click to … Continued
This celebrated food hall has brought in not one, not two, but three new concepts in the past few months: Mangia Panino in April at the Boulder location, then Amá Modern Mexican and Pho King Rapidos—both formerly food trucks—in May at the LoHi location. At Mangia Panino, an East Coast–style Italian deli, the must-eats include sandwiches presented on … Continued
The rooftop at this Highland food hall overlooks downtown making it the perfect vantage point to catch shows like the July 1 fireworks at Coors Field. Plus, you can sip on wine, beer and cocktails from its bar and enjoy eats from the food concepts inside, including Knockabout Burgers, Quiero Arepas and its newest addition, Pho … Continued
Pull up to the two-story rooftop patio at LoHi’s Avanti Food & Beverage food hall every Thursday night for free screenings of cult classics and bawdy comedies like Crazy Rich Asians (July 27), Super Bad (August 10), Clueless (September 7), and the Big Lebowski (September 14)—and not to mention, one of the best views of the Mile High City skyline—through mid-September. Complete your open-air cinematic … Continued
Overlooking downtown Denver, Avanti’s rooftop patio has cornered the market on views that inspire prolonged “oohs” and “ahhs.” Here, al fresco dining meets foodie paradise, with seven different restaurant concepts, each nestled within the sleek lines of modified shipping containers. The patio’s backyard party vibe, combined with an eclectic menu that pirouettes from poke bowls … Continued
The Lowdown: Avanti movie night is back, showing classic comedies from Friday to Office Space. Showings are every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on the patio, weather permitting. With a wide range of restaurants and a full bar, dinner and a show isn’t looking so bad after all. Click to read full article.
Outdoor summer movies have lots in common with other types of warm-weather fun — namely, that all you need is a blanket, a beverage and a couple of hours to fully enjoy them. As usual, many of the films on this annual roundup are all-ages appropriate, with new and classic animation and comedy and romance … Continued
For nearly three years, Pho King Rapidos has been pushing the envelope and visibly acting as one of Denver’s most tenacious and creative food trucks. Known for its iconic sandwiches, including the pho banh mi and the chopped cheese, PKR has been carving its own lane with dishes that combine Vietnamese flavors with New York deli staples. … Continued