Denver's Dynamic Food Scene: March Highlights

Metro Denver’s food scene is thriving, and The Denver Post’s food writers are dedicated to exploring its diverse offerings. Each Wednesday, subscribers to the Stuffed newsletter receive early access to their recommendations. This article details four dishes that particularly impressed them in March.

Eloise: An Elevated Egg Salad Sandwich

Berkeley Cafe Delivers on Promise

Looking for a quick and satisfying lunch, a writer visited Eloise, a cafe that opened in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood late last year. Despite a $13 price tag for an egg salad sandwich, praise from an editor prompted a visit. The sandwich featured Kewpie egg salad nestled on milk bread, topped with a soy-marinated egg, adding both texture and flavor.

Boombots Pasta Shop: Redefining Italian-American Comfort

Everything Seasoned Cavatelli Stroganoff

Located at 2647 W. 38th Ave. in Denver, Boombots Pasta Shop offers a creative and robust pasta menu. Owners Cliff and Cara Blauvelt’s carefully crafted dishes consistently deliver. The Everything Seasoned Cavatelli Stroganoff, featuring porcini pasta, pearl onion agrodolce, braised beef, and pickled mustard seeds, exceeded expectations for hearty Italian-American cuisine.

Royal Taw Win: A Fusion of Thai and Burmese Flavors

Bean Thread Noodles and Burmese Delights

Straddling Denver and Aurora, Royal Taw Win Thai & Burmese Restaurant (1120 Yosemite St., Denver) offers a unique culinary experience. The restaurant serves a wide range of dishes, from curries to noodle soups, and even a whole deep-fried tilapia. While the initial choice was unavailable, the Thai bean thread noodles with chicken proved to be a delicious alternative. Don't miss the Burma Paratha appetizer and the mango sticky rice for dessert.

Mystical Blends Cafe: Acai Bowls on Colfax

A Refreshing Breakfast or Dessert

Mystical Blends Cafe (2936 E. Colfax Ave., Denver) is creating exceptional acai bowls, offering a refreshing alternative to corporate chains. The classic acai bowl includes bananas, strawberries, granola, honey, and peanut butter. A “mystical” variation adds coconut flakes and almond butter for an extra treat.