The Vieux Carré was invented in 1938 by Walter Bergeron at the Monteleone Hotel in New Orleans. It’s one of my favorite classic cocktails, a mix of rye, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters. When made well, it’s a fantastic drink — when made poorly, it’s undrinkable…
When I ordered a Manhattan, I didn’t expect a great Manhattan, since this spot is more of a “watch soccer and drink beers” kinda bar. But how hard is it to pour bourbon (since the bar didn’t have rye, which I prefer), some sweet vermouth and a splash of bitters…
Saturday could very well be a national holiday for drinkers, with Cinco de Mayo celebrations colliding with Kentucky Derby-watching parties. It’s not hard to find a good margarita around town — but a great mint julep? That’s a much more elusive creature. Still, I recently found a perfect version –…
On Wednesday night, Lola hosted its fifth annual Dos Casas event benefiting Brent’s place — but the diners packed into every corner of the restaurant were the real beneficiaries, since they got to enjoy the fare of some of Denver’s top chefs, who all donated their efforts. Here’s what they…
This spot raises the bar — literally — on cocktail culture. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Guess Where posts is entered into a pool — and every Monday, we select one lucky winner who’ll receive an EatDenver…
Looking for a way to resurrect your energy on Easter morning? This blood orange mimosa could be just the cocktail. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Guess Where posts is entered into a pool — and every Monday,…
Here’s an offer you can’t refuse: a glass of bubbles that would go perfectly with a big meatball sandwich. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am I drinking/eating posts is entered into a pool — and every…
Ladies, if you’re looking to meet men, this place is full of them. When I stopped by recently, I was one of only two women in the place. Perhaps that’s because all it serves is beer and pretzels. But sometimes that’s enough. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus:…
I’m against effing up champagne or sparkling wine by adding any type of flavor — but these extremely interesting, tasty and exploding passionfruit pearls may have changed my mind. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am I…
I didn’t notice many changes to this restaurant, despite it closing in January for renovations — but that could have been because I was fixated on this pomegranate kumquat caipirinha. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am…
When I heard about this bar, I couldn’t wait to see it — and I thought I would love it. But the truth is, I was hoping that the interior and cocktail menu would feel more in tune with its name. Alas, it seems like a mirror of yet another…
I’m hot for this cocktail, called the “Burning Ring of Fire.” Made with pepper- and cucumber-infused vodkas and muddled cilantro, mint and basil, it’s selling like a house afire at this new restaurant. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the…
While the sign outside doesn’t state the joint’s actual name — and there’s a good story behind that — you’ll definitely find delicious drinks inside. And if you’re lucky, your cocktail will be created by Squeaky Bean owner Johnny Ballen. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who…
While downtown yesterday afternoon, we thought we’d stop by Chloe for a happy-hour drink and start the new year out right. Opening the unlocked front door just before 5 p.m., we found what looked like the remnants of a very big New Year’s Eve party — but not a soul…
I couldn’t wait to get to the mountains to try out this new, big-name restaurant. While I enjoyed my cocktail at the bar, I’m looking forward to some apres ski action next to the fire outside. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct…
I asked the bartender to make her favorite specialty cocktail — and I got a very, very sweet, lemony vodka martini that I’m sure most women would love, but I did not. My fault, not the bartender’s. For our next course we switched to wine, and it turned into a…
I was just sent this special, special gift by the fine folks at Maker’s Mark, and asked one of my favorite bartenders if he would mind modeling it. So far, it’s my favorite gift this season. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct…
The cocktail in question sounded fantastic: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, basil and balsamic reduction with a splash of coke. Although it didn’t quite live up to my expectations, the new restaurant/bar pouring it certainly did. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to…
I grew up in Denver and have very fond childhood memories of this part of town — though when I was a kid, there was no restaurant in the spot where I snagged this drink. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer…
When Chinook Tavern shuttered its longtime home in Cherry Creek North back in the summer of 2008, many regulars were left crying in their one-liter steins, wondering where they would ever find another place to drink German beer and eat veal wiener schnitzel. Now they have their answer: The new…
I’m the first one to bitch and moan about how all the great dives in Denver are disappearing — but then when someone like Frank Bonanno (Mizuna, Luca D’Italia, Osteria Marco, Bones and Green Russell) comes in and gentrifies the hell out of one of those dives, I can’t wait…
We were checking out the current home of the National Western Stock Show, doing an inventory of the scenic bars (not to mention their very cheap 32-ounce draft beer deals) that Aurora will need to match if it successfully rustles that event, when we spotted this very strongly worded sign…
