Everyone knows you can’t ring in the new year without popping the tops off several magnums of champagne. But if you prefer your bubbly mixed with a little hard stuff, Rhino serves up champagne cocktails that should add buzz to your big night. La Playa ($9), made with Bacardi O,…
They say the dog is man’s best friend, and if you’ve hit Washington Park at dusk lately, the saying definitely holds true in Denver. So if you and Sparky are looking for something to do this Saturday night after playing fetch, curl up on the couch with a bottle of…
Most families observe certain customs during the holiday season: Some are religious, such as lighting the menorah; others aren’t, like singing off-tune carols or watching the Rose Bowl. At my house, the ritual was getting decked out in our festive finery — preferably something velvet — and traipsing to a…
The weather outside may be frightful, but inside the Ship Tavern, the corner bar of the Brown Palace, things are always warm and cozy. And a glass of Williams’ Eggless Egg Nog ($6) can be a downright delightful nightcap after an evening of downtown winter festivities. To make this traditional…
It’s the same story every year. Your head is pounding, and your mouth feels like a giant cotton ball. All you want to do is eat a huge, greasy brunch and then lie on the couch watching football all day. But it’s the first day of 2003: Go do something!…
To toast or not to toast? It’s truly an age-old question. Our advice is to take the plunge. By following a few simple rules, you can be the talk of the party — and not because you left your fly open. “There are three basic rules: rehearse, rehearse, rehearse,” says…
Ah, New Year’s Eve. It’s one of those nights that just begs for some serious romance. And whether your purse strings are pulled tight or you’ve got wads of cash to throw around, Westword wants to help keep you lovers happy. So put down the popcorn, put back the movie,…
New Year’s Eve is like no other night of the year. It calls for drama and demands flair. It turns the game of dress-up into a grown-up affair. If you’re seeking the final touches for that fabulous holiday costume, look no further than our must-have list. Trust us: You’ll party…
The first rule of New Year’s Eve party hosting is to never let the soiree get out of control. But since we all know how likely that is — not — here’s something useful for the morning after: cleaning tips. Because you never know what you’ll find when people are…
While Westword doesn’t encourage irresponsible drinking, we know that many of you will be riding the hangover tide on New Year’s Day. To help preempt the pain, we asked some local experts for tips on curing your self-induced misery. Pressure Power: To silence your jackhammer, try acupressure, an ancient Chinese…
1. Downtown Denver New Year’s Eve Fireworks: No matter what you do with the rest of your evening, be sure you’re in the vicinity of the 16th Street Mall at either 10 p.m. or the stroke of midnight, when Denver’s nippy skies will be bursting with fabulous displays of pyro…
A legitimate excuse for frivolous hedonism comes but once a year, so we say make the most of it. Don a silly hat (everyone else will look stupid, too), pop a magnum of champagne and blow your horn: 2002 is finally done. Whether you want to dine, dance, drink or…
If your wardrobe includes ten-gallon hats, cowboy boots and belt buckles the size of Texas, we’ve got just the outing for you this holiday season: the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame’s fifth annual Christmas Gathering. Held from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, December 22, at the Rockin’ West Caravan…
Long Island Iced Tea is infamous for its tendency to make drinkers pray to the porcelain god, and the Bank’s version ($5) should only cement that reputation. By substituting Blue Curacao for Coke and then mixing it with the standard rum, gin, vodka, tequila, Triple Sec and sour mix, the…
Some clutch pictures of loved ones, others lug around heavy books. A number even tote cell phones. As two Boulder artists have discovered, the homeless take their personal effects everywhere. Ariadna Capasso and Patricia Tinajero-Baker have also learned that the definition of “home” doesn’t have to include walls and a…
Sometimes the best way to pass the day is by drinking — and when the sun is shining, nothing goes down smoother than a good, old-fashioned screwdriver. Hanson’s Grill and Tavern, on the corner of Pearl and Louisiana in West Washington Park, is a comfy neighborhood bar, just the sort…
With a thirty-foot wizard floating through the chilly night sky and local marching bands playing peppy holiday tunes, downtown Denver will be aglow this weekend for the Xcel Energy Parade of Lights. “It’s a special night for kids of all ages, but it’s definitely magical for the younger ones to…
Looking for a Western brand to mark your Christmas season? Then hoof it to the Buffalo Bill Museum’s annual Christmas With Cody celebration. “Buffalo Bill loved Christmastime, and he loved kids,” says Steve Friesen, director of the museum. “He would dress up as Santa Claus and give toys away. We’re…
What’s sillier than a bunch of people trying to run on ice? How about a bunch of people chasing a ball with brooms while skittering over frozen water? That’s exactly what’s involved in the game of Broomball, and Denver Sports Monster, a company that organizes adult sports, is offering two…
Ahhh, Thanksgiving: the official start to the glorious holiday season, when friends and family are certain to drive you crazy — or at least drive you to drink. And there’s no better place to do that than Charlie Brown’s Bar and Grill, a wonderfully dilapidated Denver drinking institution and a…
Push open the creaky picket-fenced gate at the Pearce-McAllister Cottage, walk up the garland-adorned porch steps and step through the front door into a bygone era. You can almost smell the cookies baking in the kitchen and see Dad in the parlor with his pipe and evening paper. Located in…
When you’re searching for a delicious martini downtown, all you have to do is look up. A bright-blue neon martini glass — complete with a green neon olive and red neon swizzle stick — glows like a beacon on the facade of Marlowe’s, a longtime favorite of tourists, business types…
