Email Author Amber Taufen

2010 Stories by Amber Taufen

• Tonight: Where to eat on New Year's Eve

  published Dec 31, 2010

  Looking for somewhere to eat tonightr Look no further than our New Year's Eve Food & Drink listings, a comprehensive guide to special restaurant offerings tonight in the metro area. But remember to ch... More >>

• Our updated medical-marijuana directory

  published Dec 30, 2010

  William Breathes noticed that the Ballpark Holistic Dispensary was going through a slight identity crisis -- the grow-supply setup was stellar, but the law requiring dispensaries to grow most of their... More >>

• Today: Free wine tastings at Sip Fine Wine & Spirits

  published Dec 30, 2010

  Sip Fine Wine & Spirits, 1920 Market Street, will offer free wine tastings from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight. For more info, call 303-298-9463. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit ... More >>

• Masalaa's exotic vegetarian fare hits the spot

  published Dec 29, 2010

  Anyone with special food needs or requests knows how frustrating it can be to open up a menu and see only a scant handful of plates that you can or would actually eat. There are a few restaurants in t... More >>

• The best meal I ate all year: Peter Franus wine dinner at Elway's Downtown

  published Dec 29, 2010

  When I was invited to a special dinner with winemaker Peter Franus at Elway's Downtown, I was a tad skeptical as to how, exactly, they would cater that meal to my palate. As a vegetarian, I usually tu... More >>

• Today: Simply Spain at the Kitchen Table

  published Dec 29, 2010

  The Kitchen Table, 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105 in Greenwood Village in Englewood, presents Simply Spain: Valencia, a regional foods class, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $95; call 303-220-9769 or vi... More >>

• A New Year Underground goes down New Year's Eve at Theory & Practice

  published December 30, 2010

  The name says it all: A New Year Underground is not going to be the highest-profile New Year's Eve party in the city. However, local DJs... More >>

• Tapas de Espana starts dishing up small plates

  published Dec 28, 2010

  Tapas de Espana, the Basque-region-inspired eatery located in the back room of El Senor Sol, opened today for its first run serving lunch and dinner.As Lori Midson reported earlier this month, Tapas d... More >>

• Tonight: Beer-and-cheese pairing at Great Divide

  published Dec 28, 2010

  On the last Tuesday of every month, Great Divide Brewing Co., 2201 Arapahoe Street, proves that beer can hold its own when it comes to cheese pairings. See for yourself at the Monthly Beer and Cheese ... More >>

• Govinda's will be open for lunch starting January 4

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Govinda's Buffet, 1400 Cherry Street, reopened this year after an almost year-long hiatus, serving up a vegetarian spread on Friday and Saturday nights. And there's more good news coming: Govinda's ... More >>

• Culinary calendar for the week ahead: New Year's Eve dinners and more

  published Dec 27, 2010

  Dozens of restaurants are hosting special New Year's Eves dinners -- but there are other culinary specials this week, too. Here's a taste of what's on the menu:Monday, December 27: Arugula Ristorante... More >>

• Today: Meatless Monday at the Kitchen Table

  published Dec 27, 2010

  If your New Year's resolution is to eat healthier and you want a head start, head to the Kitchen Table, 5375 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village, which presents Meatless Mondays every Monday. Tonight,... More >>

• Tonight: Ugly Sweety party at Jax Fish House

  published Dec 23, 2010

  Celebrating ugly sweaters is a beautiful trend -- check out Westword's own ugly sweater festivities -- and tonight you can put our sweaters to shame at Jax Fish House, 1539 17th Street, which from 6 t... More >>

• Our updated medical-marijuana directory

  published Dec 22, 2010

  William Breathes had heard a lot of good things about Colorado Alternative Medicine, and the shop measured up to his high expectations, which you can read about in his latest review. And there are doz... More >>

• Vine Street Pub does beer -- and vegetarian plates -- right

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Vine Street Pub, 1700 Vine Street, is known for its brews (pouring Mountain Sun-made ales, stouts and lagers) and its hippie-friendly atmosphere. The walls are decorated with an array of mostly psyche... More >>

• Tonight: Soul Service & SIN at Interstate Kitchen & Bar

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Every Wednesday, Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West Tenth Avenue, will host Soul Service & SIN, with DJ Nick Sullivan playing blues, jump, delta, funk, boogie and more, from 10 p.m. to close tonight. ... More >>

• Gina Star spins on Christmas at Beta

  published December 23, 2010

  It's a long way from Dallas, Texas, to the United Kingdom, but Gina Star has made the transition with both glamour and aplomb. The... More >>

• Tonight: Wine Happy Hour at the Lobby American Grille

  published Dec 21, 2010

  Every third Tuesday of the month, Lobby American Grille, 2191 Arapahoe Street, hosts Wine Happy Hour, where you can taste three to four wines paired with small plate appetizers. The fun starts at 6 p.... More >>

• Tonight: Learn to cook a holiday feast at Cook Street

  published Dec 20, 2010

  Don't panic: There's still time to learn how to create a fabulous holiday feast everyone, even at this close-to-Christmas date. At 6 p.m. tonight, head to Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Mark... More >>

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  Mark Farina at the Gothic Theatre, 12/17/10

  published Dec 18, 2010

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• Tonight: Hideous Holiday Sweater Party at Highland Tap and Burger

  published Dec 17, 2010

  'Tis the season: Highland Tap and Burger will host its first Hideous Holiday Sweater Party in its new home at 2223 West 32nd Avenue. Festivities include the first annual Gingerbread House Making Cont... More >>

• Cora Vette exposes her plans for tonight's Naughty Noel burlesque show

  published Dec 16, 2010

  Cora Vette (aka Reyna Von Vett) never knows what'll come out of Santa's mouth. "It's usually dirty," she says. "And then I yell at him, and then he goes to the bar and drinks. "Lecherous Mr. Claus," ... More >>

• Today: Mezcal starts a birthday celebration that will continue through the weekend

  published Dec 16, 2010

  Mezcal will be celebrating its seventh anniversary with food and drink specials, live music (including the mariachi group Sol De Mi Tierra from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight) and other fun, starting today and r... More >>

• Naughty, But Nice

  published December 16, 2010

  “With every passing year, we grow more and more mad,” says Reyna Von Vett, whose alter-ego, Cora Vette, emcees BurlyCute burlesque... More >>

• Heart And Solstice

  published December 16, 2010

  Many religions have significant celebrations this month. December 21, which is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, is also... More >>