Food Writer

Allyson Reedy

Allyson Reedy is first and foremost an eater. While her affinity for food was detrimental to her dreams of modeling swimwear, it helps her tremendously when writing about local restaurants for the Denver Post. She's so obsessed with desserts that she wrote the treats-centric cookbook, 50 Things to Bake Before You Die.

The buffet’s death rumors have luckily been greatly exaggerated, and to keep them going we know what we have to do: Pull up those elastic-waisted pants and get to your patriotic duty of eating your weight in shrimp.

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Back for seconds: In Denver, much-beloved buffets aren’t dead yet

June 26, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The buffet’s death rumors have luckily been greatly exaggerated, and to keep them going we know what we have to do: Pull up those elastic-waisted pants and get to your...

When Kristen Bland heard from fellow parents in the special-needs community that their kids wanted jobs but couldn't find them, she made it her mission to train and employ them.

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Colorado teahouse trains, employs people with special needs

April 11, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

When Kristen Bland heard from fellow parents in the special-needs community that their kids wanted jobs but couldn't find them, she made it her mission to train and employ them.

Winter is the "coolest" time to check out these gorgeous frozen cascades.

Outdoors |
Colorado’s 9 most beautiful frozen winter waterfalls

December 27, 2023 at 11:36 a.m.

Winter is the "coolest" time to check out these gorgeous frozen cascades.

There are plenty of trails for hiking and biking around Lyons. Hall Ranch Open Space is a favorite. (Provided by Town of Lyons)

Travel |
Small town Lyons offers big payoff for visitors

August 29, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

You have to zoom in pretty close on a map of Colorado before Lyons even shows up. The town, with a population that hovers around 2,000 people, isn’t exactly a...

Like any great magician, this hummus wizard doesn’t want to reveal his secrets.

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
This Denver hummus popup has people craving each silky bite

August 16, 2023 at 12:53 p.m.

Like any great magician, this hummus wizard doesn’t want to reveal his secrets.

We snorkeled all day, every day. She, fully enjoying her unencumbered lifestyle one last time, and me, finding a sense of peace and stillness that took me out of the turbulence.

Travel |
Travel can cement the bonds of friendship and prepare us for what lies ahead

July 11, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

We snorkeled all day, every day. She, fully enjoying her unencumbered lifestyle one last time, and me, finding a sense of peace and stillness that took me out of the...

Editor’s note: This is part of our series, Hidden Gems, in which we take a look at those restaurants you should know about but may not. They are either tucked away in strip malls or otherwise off the beaten path. Try them out, and if you like what you eat, pass the word.

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Sullivan Scrap Kitchen reduces food waste with delicious, inventive menu

June 27, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Editor’s note: This is part of our series, Hidden Gems, in which we take a look at those restaurants you should know about but may not. They are either tucked...

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
This ice cream shop in south Denver is a life-changing experience

May 17, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Editor’s note: This is part of our series, Hidden Gems, in which we take a look at those restaurants you should know about but may not. They are either tucked...

Co-owners of Rosalee's Pizzeria, Amy and James Ross, stand with a fresh out-of-the-oven pizza at the restaurant in Longmont on April 7, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Could the most delicious pizza on the Front Range be in Longmont?

April 12, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Editor’s note: This is part of Hidden Gems, a monthly series in which we take a look at those restaurants you should know about but may not. They are either...

Thank you, Cracovia, for my pickle soup awakening!

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Pierogies and pickle soup may not be pretty as a picture, but they’ll have you coming back to Cracovia

March 15, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Thank you, Cracovia, for my pickle soup awakening!

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