Ruth Tobias

I am a Denver, Colorado–based food and beverage writer and editor with more than 20 years of experience.

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Ruth Tobias Profile and Activity | Eater

Freelance WriterHolding an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa and an MA in English literature from Boston University, Ruth Tobias has been covering the worlds of food and beverage since 2000. Along the way she has written for a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and websites, from The Boston Globe and The Denver Post to Gastronomica, Condé Nast Traveler, Imbibe, and Thrillist (to name a few), while also serving for many years as an editor for Zagat. Based in Denver, Colorado, she is cur...
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Ruth Tobias Archives

These Will Be Denver’s Top Dining Trends in 2026—According to 6 Local Chefs
From artificial intelligence to a seafood frenzy, these trends are taking over the Mile High City’s restaurant scene.
Ruth Tobias
March 19, 2026






Move Over, Mezcal: Alma Fonda Fina Ups the Ante With New Wine Program
The LoHi Mexican restaurant has expanded its grape-based offerings to keep pace with its celebrated cuisine.
Ruth Tobias
November 10, 2025






Owners Jennifer J...
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Ruth Tobias Profile and Activity | Eater

Freelance WriterHolding an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa and an MA in English literature from Boston University, Ruth Tobias has been covering the worlds of food and beverage since 2000. Along the way she has written for a wide range of newspapers, magazines, and websites, from The Boston Globe and The Denver Post to Gastronomica, Condé Nast Traveler, Imbibe, and Thrillist (to name a few), while also serving for many years as an editor for Zagat. Based in Denver, Colorado, she is cur...
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33 Best Restaurants in Denver

A few years ago, the national food media began buzzing about Denver as though it sprang up overnight. For them, locals had a question: What took you so long? It’s true the city's dynamic dining scene is still young by the standards of, say, New York or San Francisco (very few of the restaurants that might be considered its modern cornerstones are more than 20 years old). But the heritage it draws from is a rich one, encompassing a long history of game hunting, mountain fishing, orchard growing,...