Welcome to In Good Taste Denver. We provide entertaining entertainment review blogs covering restaurants, theater, 
movies and travel and generally fun happenings going on around town. We’re a team of born and raised Coloradoans who are passionate about our state and want to help spread the word about why it’s so wonderful!
In Good Taste Denver started out as a column for the University of Denver’s newspaper, written by our award-winning editor, Courtney Drake-McDonough as a way to encourage all of the out-of-town students to go explore the city they were now living in. It then became a column in two area newspapers, winning a 1st place award in Arts & Entertainment Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2011, it became this website, enabling Courtney and the team to write about more things that were In Good Taste, in a more timely manner. In 2020, the In Good Taste Denver podcast was launched as a way to put a voice to some of the stories and people behind the food, culture, and travel scene here in Colorado. In 2023, InGoodTasteDenver.com was named one of the 15 Best Denver Food Blogs by Toast.
- We are the first to admit that we are no experts on anything but we know what we like and don’t like.
- We feel we are just typical enough to have our finger-on-the-pulse of what the general public might like or not.
- The role of a reviewer is to be honest, from their point of view. We will not rake anyone over the coals in a condescending, cruel way nor will we kiss anyone’s behind just to make them happy. What you can count on from us is that we will tell it like it is.
- Please know, because we certainly do, that our opinions are our own and should be taken into consideration (and nothing more) before you plunk down your hard-earned money on a meal, theater production, movie or travel spot. Soon enough, if you are a loyal reader (and we hope you will be), you’ll know whether or not we agree on things or whether we couldn’t be more opposite, yet you find our blogs so charming, you just have to keep reading. (We’re hoping for a little of both).
- Also, regarding restaurant reviews, we’re on a budget but occasionally want to go out for something a little fancy. So you’ll find a mix of cheapie neighborhood joints and some upscale places too, as well as places in between. Above all, we want to tell you about places that are earnest and serve really good food without pretension. Real restaurants serving real food to real people. Now, that’s In Good Taste, Denver!
Would you like to partner with us? We’ve worked with many businesses and events to help promote their products, services, events, and establishments. That can take the shape of editorial and social media promotion, podcast interview, guest judging, giveaways and branded discount codes for tickets. We’ve worked with some of the best events including Cochon 555, Slow Food Nations, the Cherry Creek North Food & Wine Festival, Civic Center Eats, Denver BBQ Festival, and Top Taco. Visit our Partner page to learn more.
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