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2011 Stories by Amber Taufen

• Tonight: International Chocolate and Wine Pairing

  published Feb 07, 2011

  It almost seems wrong that two of the best things in the world -- wine and chocolate -- are so high in antioxidants. Wrong but delicious. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. tonight, Hudson Gardens, 6115 Sout... More >>

• Today: Wynkoop releases the Coupler

  published Feb 04, 2011

  Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver's oldest brewpub, will release the Coupler, a Valentine's imperial stout with hot peppers and cocoa nibs that's been aged in a Stranahan's barrel, today. For details, c... More >>

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  PETA can't get its impotence billboard up in Denver

  published Feb 03, 2011

  People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has had a beef with Denver before, most recently when PETA's McCruelty statue planned for the 16th Street Mall was determined to violate Denver sign ordinan... More >>

• Tonight: Winter Beer Pairing Dinner at Freshcraft

  published Feb 03, 2011

  Freshcraft, the beer-centric restaurant at 1530 Blake Street, will feature a Winter Beer Pairing Dinner tonight from 5 to 10 p.m. (spots can be reserved by time slot). The dinner features five courses... More >>

• Today: Ling & Louie's celebrates Chinese New Year

  published Feb 03, 2011

  Both Ling & Louie's locations (8354 Northfield Boulevard, and 1201 16th Street ) will be observing a Chinese New Year today through February 5. The celebration includes a special "Feast of Fortune" me... More >>

• Illegal Pete's rolls out vegetarian burritos late into the night

  published Feb 02, 2011

  Mission-style burritos might be named after San Francisco, but let's face it: Between Chipotle and Qdoba, Colorado has put its own stamp on foil-wrapped behemoth burritos. And although those two chain... More >>

• Wally Callerio spins on February 4 at 2711 Larimer Street

  published February 3, 2011

  Throughout his career as a producer and DJ of house music, Wally Callerio has been affiliated with dozens of record labels in addition... More >>

• Tonight: Elderton Wines Australian Wine Dinner at Pesce Fresco

  published Feb 02, 2011

  Pesce Fresco, 6600 South Quebec Street in Englewood, will host the Elderton Wines Australian Wine Dinner, featuring five courses paired with wines from the Barossa Valley of Australia. The meal starts... More >>

• Fashionista Extravaganza

  published February 3, 2011

  Entrepreneur and Fashion Denver founder Brandi Shigley will commemorate several milestones today at the Fashion Denver Anniversary Bash.... More >>

• Beauty And The Breast

  published February 3, 2011

  Pieces of art from all over the country will be displayed in Bras, Bangles and Bunions, a collaboration of the Colorado Women’s... More >>

• Today: Mountain Sun pub group starts the Stout Month celebration

  published Feb 01, 2011

  Every year, the Mountain Sun pub group celebrates Stout Month, complete with featured stouts on tap, a homebrew competition and the concurrent Chop Month, which features employees and owners styling t... More >>

• Around the World With Tea a hot treat at the Denver Botanic Gardens

  published Jan 31, 2011

  Yesterday was the last Sunday to see the Henry Moore sculptures in the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street -- but the people in the Around the World With Tea class were (wisely) holed up inside, ... More >>

• Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Beer dinners, Super Bowl parties and more

  published Jan 31, 2011

  Looking for somewhere to spend Super Bowl Sundayr We've got a few options -- plus beer dinners, workshops and more to keep you occupied in the meantime. Here's what's on the menu:Monday, January 31: ... More >>

• Tonight: Kitchen Basics at Cook Street

  published Jan 31, 2011

  Get a handle on your kitchen once and for all: Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market Street, will present a class in Kitchen Basics from 6 to 9:30 p.m. tonight. Tuition is $69; for more inf... More >>

• Boogie Boutique at Cluster Studios, 1/29/11

  published Jan 30, 2011

  BOOGIE BOUTIQUE Ejay * Hoang * Tony Rodelli * Jevne Ivy * Styles Davis * Khalib Cluster Studios | 1.29.11 The crew behind Spellbound Music put on yet another fantastic event, from the unusual (and fa... More >>

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  Are vegetarian standards different in New Mexicor Larry Gutierrez of Little Anita's thinks so

  published Jan 28, 2011

  Yesterday we finally got to chat with Larry Gutierrez, the president of Albuquerque-based Little Anita's, and he seemed confused as to what, exactly, constitutes vegetarian cuisine. Earlier this week... More >>

• Kris Carr discusses her Crazy Sexy lifestyle and more

  published Jan 28, 2011

  You might know Kris Carr from the hit TLC documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer; when she was diagnosed with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma -- an extremely rare, and supposedly incurable, form of cancer -- ... More >>

• Tonight: Winter Brew Fest and Margarete Release Party

  published Jan 28, 2011

  The always-popular Winter Brew Fest kicks off tonight at Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, with more than 28 craft breweries serving over 75 beers. The fun runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and costs $... More >>

• Drinking Made Easy party at the Woodcellar got a late start

  published Jan 27, 2011

  Last night, the Denver episode of Drinking Made Easy premiered on HDNet; Govnr's Park and the Woodcellar Bar and Grill, which were both featured, held watch parties to celebrate. And although everyone... More >>

• Tonight: Sushi & Sake 101 at Benihana

  published Jan 27, 2011

  Gain some raw knowledge tonight at Benihana, 515 Zang Street in Broomfield, when the restaurant presents Sushi & Sake 101, a two-hour sushi-rolling demonstration, sake-tasting and more. It runs from ... More >>

• Pot of Pho's vegetarian pho warms the southwest suburbs

  published Jan 26, 2011

  Tucked inside a strip mall in the Ken Caryl region of Littleton, Pot of Pho is something of a suburban secret -- but word is leaking out fast. The space (previously occupied by a Heidi's Brooklyn Deli... More >>

• DJ Kraddy, January 28 at the Bluebird

  published January 27, 2011

  A founding member of the Glitch Mob, producer/DJ Kraddy is no stranger to the electronic-music scene. He's the mind behind "Android... More >>

• Little Anita's chile no longer vegetarian -- for nowr

  published Jan 26, 2011

  After a reader tipped us off that the much-loved vegetarian chile at Little Anita's is no longer vegetarian, we contacted Giselda Lopez, the store manager at the location at 6830 South Yosemite Street... More >>

• Tonight: Wine events at Vita, Arugula, Firenze a Tavola and the Cork House

  published Jan 26, 2011

  Today must be a fine day for wine -- how else to explain all the wine-centric events in the metro arear Here's a taste of what's being poured this evening:Vita Restaurant, 1575 Boulder Street, will ho... More >>

• Om The Slopes

  published January 27, 2011

  During the time Erin Bakersmith has been running the Yoga Mat studio, she’s noticed some parallels between two popular physical activities,... More >>