Justin Brunson, chef/owner of Old Major, was raised in a farming family, so he grew up with a deep understanding of agriculture and hunting, and a strong dedication to sustainability. With an emphasis on “nose-to-tail” butchery at Old Major, no part of the animal goes unwanted; the kitchen even cures…
November is a month to celebrate beards, ‘stashes and everything in between. The time of year formerly deemed “No Shave November” has been changed to “Movember” — in honor of “mo,” slang for moustache. There are hair- and fund-raising events around town to mark this august occasion; keep reading for…
Are you ready for the holiday madness? The end of the year always sneaks up on us — much like those unwanted pounds we pack on at those holiday parties with incredible appetizers and decadent desserts. If you’d like to learn how to make some of those treats, you can…
Since floods devastated parts of Colorado two months ago, there have been an abundance of fundraisers helping those who lost so much — everyone from farmers to musicians. Tonight the Business Marketing Association Colorado will dedicate its annual B2BSeen event to raising funds for flood relief. The action starts at…
Oysters are like Crocs — you either like them or you don’t. But those plastic shoes will never be a thing of beauty, unlike oysters prepared the right way and served with a beautiful bottle of wine. Tonight Oceanaire Seafood Room will host an informative dinner that highlights both fruits…
When it comes to good, old-fashioned fun, Punch Bowl Social knows how it’s done. After converting a 24,000 square-foot former big lots into a mecca of entertainment, Punch Bowl Social opened last year with three bars (punch a specialty); the Elevated Diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; a coffee spot…
Tonight is celebrity waiter night at Ocean Prime, where All-Pro linebacker Von Miller and Bronco teammates will trade in their day jobs and run interference at the front of the house. The fundraiser begins at 7 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction; dinner will follow at 8 p.m.,…
With three days left of the Denver International Wine Festival, you can still enjoy some of the finer sips in life. But if grapes don’t twist your vines, there are culinary events aplenty to keep your body warm and your belly full this weekend. Tonight from 4 to 9 p.m.,…
The Source has been open for just two months, but its tenants have definitely upped the profile of the increasingly hip RiNo neighborhood. This week Comida launched its Monday night happy hour — which extends the regular happy night deal through the night on Mondays — and today Acorn will…
Remember Supermarket Sweep? Well, Guy’s Grocery Games, a new Food Network show from Guy Fieri, is kind of like that — except you have to run through the grocery store with a budget in mind, find ingredients with which you can cook a meal, and suffer through Fieri’s yapping. Although…
Celebrate Coohills second anniversary this evening with good food, good wine and good company. A cocktail hour will start the night off right at 6:15 p.m.; a four-course dinner will follow at 7 p.m. All courses will be accompanied by wines from Jordan Vineyard, a Sonoma County winery — and…
The wine will be pouring today through November 10: Wine Country International is hosting the ninth annual Denver International Wine Festival, a five-day festival that highlights the creative cuisine of Colorado chefs and over 300 international wines from fifteen countries. Keep reading for the schedule of events. See also: Slide…
With the holidays approaching, you know you have to host cocktail parties and other get-togethers — but you have no idea what to cook. Stir Cooking School is hosting a class tonight that will solve all your problems and teach you how to make easy appetizers so creative and delicious…
Ace may be known for its lively atmosphere and crazy ping-pong tournaments, but it’s letting its healthy side show. Tonight Ace is going raw, and it’s not afraid to show it. First the restaurant will show The Raw Natural, and then it will be serving a special raw menu. See…
Colorado restaurants and residents alike have been eager to lend a helping hand to the very start of the food chain: First with the Tables to Farm dinners at Colterra and SALT that benefited Boulder County farmers, and tonight with Slow Food Denver’s Come Rain or Come Shine fundraiser. See…
Starting today, Comida in the Source will be extending its happy-hour deal all night on Mondays. Happy hour — including $2 beers, $4 street snacks and $5 margs — usually runs from 3 to 6 p.m. seven days a week, but on Mondays it will go from 3 p.m. until…
Today marks the start of the Day of the Dead, and also the beginning of Denver Arts Week. But today is National Literacy Day, and this morning Joe Garcia, Colorado’s lieutenant governor, will announce the next round of One Book 4 Colorado at the McDonald’s on the 16th Street Mall…
Restaurants and bars around town are hosting so many parties tonight, it’s scary! If you haven’t yet made plans, here are three guaranteed good times for tonight. See also: Our complete guide to Halloween in Denver…
Head to Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar in Cherry Creek tonight to celebrate the last night of October flamenco month, with the Maria Vazquez Trio performing sets at 6:30 and 7:45 p.m., and $15 wine flights for three half-pours all evening. Although Dia de los Muertos doesn’t officially start until November…
The five sensations — salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami — that titillate and tempt our taste buds have been the focus of Taste, a pop-up culinary arts series this fall hosted by Bulthaup, a kitchen distribution company, at its studios in the Golden Triangle. And from 5:30 to 8…
Arriving at Colterra Food and Wine feels like you’ve just pulled up to grandma’s house for Sunday dinner. As you enter, you almost expect to be greeted by family members. And in a way, you are: The staff is warm and inviting, and quickly make you feel at home, like…
Halloween is right around the corner, but don’t save yourself for candy. From wine-tastings to beer dinners to eerie ghost stories about Denver, there are many activities to eat up your time — minus all of the fun-size candy bars. HandleBar Tavern at 305 South Downing Street is holding a…
