Grab n’ go eats, gourmet style.
The Ginger Pig
Denver’s Ginger Pig is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, bringing Chinese American fare packed with flavor. The Boulder location offers a fast-casual option for those in a hurry, serving the same award-winning cooking from a walk-up window. Whether you’re perched at one of the few stools outside or taking it home to enjoy later, the to-go box delivers high-quality food without the frills. The small footprint hasn’t limited the menu’s range, though. Inside the box, you’ll find unfussy Chinese dishes with the occasional surprise in the mix: think kra pao burgers or kimcheese fries.
Restaurant Olivia
Restaurant Olivia‘s summer picnic baskets are the perfect companion for your next sunny adventure, alfresco dining and a full-course meal rolled neatly into one tidy package. Gone are the days of plastic- bag pastrami on Wonder Bread. Start with rich bison mortadella and a curated selection of local meats and cheeses, move on to an entrée of hazelnut pesto gnocchi, and finish with classic tiramisu. Also included is a jar of local jam, a nod to the restaurant’s emphasis on Colorado ingredients. Available only in summer, it’s an opportunity to dine upscale on your own terms.
Ambler
Ambler is a relative newcomer to the Denver dining scene, but one already putting a new spin on the classic tailgate. It’s the game-day classics served for easy pickup in a sturdy stadium-shaped box. Whether you’re in the mood for crispy chicken, juicy burgers, or spinach dip, choose what strikes your fancy from a rotating sampling of favorites. No matter your choice, you’ll be taking home a taste of one of Denver’s up-and-coming restaurants. With options to feed six to 12 hungry mouths, Ambler takes the stress out of hosting with high-quality food that’s ready for kickoff.
Comings & Goings
Head to Red Rocks this month for Yoga on the Rocks, every Saturday in August except the 22nd. Sessions are hosted by professional yoga instructors and start at 7 a.m.
The South Pearl Farmer’s Market runs every Sunday in August, featuring more than 170 vendors hawking Colorado-grown produce and artisan goods.
The summer lunch tradition continues this August every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, when Civic Center EATS hosts more than 80 food trucks serving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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