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2011 Stories by Amber Taufen

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  Chipotle wins peta2 award for Most Vegan-Friendly Restaurant Chain

  published Jan 11, 2011

  It's no secret that Denver loves Chipotle, our hometown hero achieving world domination in the mission-style burrito restaurant chain universe. But the rest of the country loves Chipotle, too -- inclu... More >>

• Conspirator, January 14 at the Fox Theatre

  published January 13, 2011

  Whether or not you dig the heavily trance-influenced livetronica group the Disco Biscuits, you should give the Biscuits' side project,... More >>

• Today is the last day to officially grab a King Tut salad at Mad Greens

  published Jan 11, 2011

  The King Tut exhibit closed at the Denver Art Museum yesterday -- which means that the citywide Mad Greens tie-in, the King Tut Salad, is officially off the menu as of tomorrow. But if you were a big... More >>

• Tonight: Five-course tequila dinner at El Diablo

  published Jan 11, 2011

  Creating fine tequila is an art in and of itself, and when fine tequila is paired with special dishes designed to match the alcohol, it takes the much-maligned margarita staple to a whole new level. T... More >>

• Tonight: Rollin' Sushi Workshop at Seasoned Chef Cooking School

  published Jan 11, 2011

  There are few foods as lovely as sushi when it's prepared correctly; learn the basics tonight at Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine Street, which will host a Rollin' Sushi Workshop from 6:30 to... More >>

• The wait is almost over: The new round of Denver Restaurant Week participants will go live tomorrow

  published Jan 10, 2011

  At high noon tomorrow -- Tuesday, January 11 -- Visit Denver, the group that organizes Denver Restaurant Week, will announce which of the city's eateries are among the 268-and-counting restaurants tha... More >>

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  Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Tequila dinners, beer tastings and more

  published Jan 10, 2011

  Tomorrow's Rollin' Sushi workshop at the Seasoned Chef Cooking School is one of several culinary classes this week; other mouth-watering events include a tequila dinner at El Diablo and a beer-tasting... More >>

• Today: Professional bartending class at Stir! Cooking School

  published Jan 10, 2011

  Perhaps your New Year's resolution was to learn to pour alcohol more efficiently -- and who are we to judger If that's the case, you'll want to sign up right away for the professional bartending class... More >>

• Immundo Burlesque will feature Lil' Miss Firefly on Sunday

  published Jan 07, 2011

  This round's Immundo burlesque show has a special treat in store for attendees: None other than Lil' Miss Firefly, the sideshow midget (and yes, that is how she prefers to be referred to) doing a glas... More >>

• Tonight: Triple Threat Release Party and Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines

  published Jan 07, 2011

  Tonight is a fantastic time for beer-lovers to their their brew on. From 6 to 9 p.m. tonight Great Divide Brewing Co., 2201 Arapahoe Street, will host a Triple Threat Release Party celebrating the rel... More >>

• Tonight: Mexican Cooking class at Expo Recreation Center

  published Jan 06, 2011

  The City of Aurora will present Mexican Cooking Menu 1, a class that runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Expo Recreation Center, 10955 East Exposition Avenue in Aurora. Tuition is $46 to $60; call 303-... More >>

• City, O' City remains a vegetarian must-visit in this city

  published Jan 05, 2011

  If you're vegetarian in Denver, then you most likely already know about City, O' City and its sister restaurant, WaterCourse Foods. There's a reason that both of these restaurants are so popular: The ... More >>

• Tonight: Cook Street's World of Taste lands in Thailand

  published Jan 05, 2011

  Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market Street, will present A World of Taste: Thai from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight. A meal and a glass of wine is included in the $79 class, during which you'll learn... More >>

• Octave spins live on January 8 at Casselman's Bar & Venue

  published January 6, 2011

  Up-and-coming minimalist techno artist Octave hails from Paris and is gaining traction at clubs in Germany, Greece and the Netherlands,... More >>

• Dave Aude

  published January 6, 2011

  House heavyweight Dave Aude's credentials read like an impressive who's who of both pop and electronic music. He's produced tracks for... More >>

• Good news from Govinda's: expanded lunchtime hours start today

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Last week Govinda's Buffet, a vegetarian mainstay, announced that it would be open Tuesdays through Thursdays for lunch, in addition to regular dinner hours on Friday and Saturday. But as it turns ou... More >>

• Tonight: Raw vegan dinner at Root Down

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Raw food is the latest trend, and you can try it yourself (with some veganism thrown in for good measure) tonight and every Tuesday, when Root Down chef Daniel Asher prepares a five-course, raw vegan ... More >>

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  Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Festivals, classes and family-style dinners

  published Jan 03, 2011

  Want to stir things up in 2011r There are plenty of cooking classes, parties, special dinners and festivals to help you keep (or kill) whatever resolutions you've made. Here's a taste of what's on Col... More >>

• Tonight: Rock 'n' Roll Spelling Bee at Interstate Kitchen & Bar

  published Jan 03, 2011

  Have plans to better yourself in the New Yearr Here's a fun way to do just that: Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue, hosts the Rock 'n' Roll Spelling Bee tonight and every Monday, starting... More >>

• A New Year Underground at Theory + Practice

  published Jan 01, 2011

  A NEW YEAR UNDERGROUND With Hence * Eli D * BeeKay * Travis Press * Uriah West * Brick Lee 12.31.10 | Theory + Practice The only sign that the Theory + Practice gallery, 738 Santa Fe Drive, was hosti... More >>