I lived in New York City after college and longed for the day I could go to one of the many expensive restaurants I read about in New York magazine — but I was barely able to pay my rent, much less splurge on an expensive meal. That, of course,…
I avoid perky waitresses. I can handle friendly, even cheery, but perky annoys me the way that a tennis-ball-obsessed golden retriever annoys me. With so much panting and slobbering around me, I find it hard to relax and enjoy myself. So when I sat down at Q Worldly Barbeque and…
Last Sunday night, on the lovely property of Colorado’s Best Beef Ranch, Phil Armstrong waxed poetic about Hush Denver’s mission to highlight the people who create great restaurants. It was the launch dinner of Hush Boulder, and the chef and restaurant Armstrong extolled was Tim Payne, executive chef of Terroir…
The Highland Tavern is an enigma. Wrapped in a mystery. Covered in pork. The food sounds like quintessential tavern-type fare, but it’s so much better-tasting than typical tavern food that I feel like I should dub the place a “gastrotavern.” I’m pretty sure the owners would sneer at such snobbery,…
This classic dive was recently purchased by a new owner, who did a little updating inside — including adding the new “signage” hyping the patio. 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…
Last night’s Bombay Sapphire Spirit of Exploration dinner at Elway’s Cherry Creek was definitely an exploration — of some seriously fantastic world cuisine created by chef Tyler Wiard, with mind-boggling Bombay Sapphire cocktail pairings from bar manager Ky Belk. “I had no idea gin could taste this good,” said one…
It isn’t often that I think a non-alcoholic drink is deserving of praise. I mean, really, how good can it be? But this housemade vanilla-passionfruit soda, which I drank at an adorable cafe in the RiNo area, was the exception to the rule. Other soda flavors include cucumber, pineapple-ginger, cherry-lime…
There are few things more enjoyable than an evening of fantastic food artfully paired with cocktails, which is exactly what’s on tap tonight at Elway’s Cherry Creek Bombay Sapphire Spirit of Exploration dinner. Exec chef Tyler Wiard is preparing a five-course dinner with handcrafted Bombay Sapphire cocktail pairings for $65…
When I saw the bottle of Galliano, an Italian liqueur, on the bar, I had a flashback to college when my favorite drink was a Harvey Wallbanger. I asked Matt, the bartender, to make me an updated version of my old favorite and he came up with this beauty. Can…
Just when you thought there were enough cupcakes shops in Denver, Maggie and Molly’s Homestyle Bakery will be opening soon next to the Truffle, at 2908 East Sixth Avenue. To be fair, Maggie & Molly’s makes more than just cupcakes. It’s been selling a variety of baked goods, including cookies,…
Thse delightful pierogis aren’t served at a tavern that features polka bands or plays Lawrence Welk. In fact, the delicious golden brown goodness changes regularly, and is hardly traditional. These particular examples were filled with green chiles. Yum! Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the…
Who doesn’t love a cock-tail with brunch? And Mint juleps are just the start of the delights available here on Sunday. 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 –…
If the mojito happy hour that runs from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday isn’t enough to make you happy, these empanadas off the new appetizer menu should do the trick. Can you guess where I’m eating? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s…
A beautiful patio looking over Denver and plenty of good tequila. What else do you need? 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 Monday, we select…
I found out about TAG’s new ice program through the Facebook status update of bar manager Mike Henderson: “Kold-Draft, you had me at hello…” It’s hard to explain to non-cocktail geeks why mixologists find Kold-Draft ice so exciting. Kold-Draft is the slowest melting ice available, and it’s a much harder…
As if a trip to St. Maarten wasn’t enough of a prize, Sean Kenyon, bar manager of Steuben’s, just brought home top honors in the Domaine de Canton Bartender of the Year competition. And, as foam on the cocktail, he also brought home a check for a cool $10,000. “I’m…
There are very few times when I don’t care what I’m drinking. Fact is, I’m usually the annoying person asking the bartender what brand of bitters he’s using and the ounce measurements of the martini glasses. I love and respect cocktails, their history and the people who craft these spectacular…
Carthusian monks have been making Chartreuse since 1605 — and at a Colorado Bartending Guild mixer at Colt & Gray on Wednesday, it quickly became clear that the French liquor has lost none of its power over four centuries. Todd Richman, national brand ambassador for Chartreuse, was on hand to…
About this time of year, I’m itching for sun and surf. The weather can be such a tease — it might be 70 degrees today and snowing tomorrow — that I find myself dreaming of sitting by a beach or pool, sipping a fruity cocktail. Unfortunately, since 2010 is another…
It must be spring if I’m jonesing for a seat on the patio and drinking one of these. Great people watching is an added bonus. Can you guess where I’m drinking?…
If I were placing bets, I’d wager that within five seconds of checking out the dry erase board in the above pic, the correct answer to today’s Guess Where I’m Drinking? game will be typed into the comment section below. Yes, it’s that obvious, but since it’s Monday, and we’re…
This is the only place in town that I know of where I can eat a meal, drink a bottle of wine and shop. Even better: I can grocery shop while I’m drinking a glass of wine or knocking back a bottle of beer. Can you guess where I’m shopping,…
