Governor Bill Ritter is heading down to Colorado Springs today, where he’ll host a town-hall meeting and sign a number of bills. And along the way, he’ll no doubt pass a handful of unauthorized signs along I-25, all asking, “Why does Ritter hate El Paso County?” Why indeed? I asked…
On Monday, May 11, Frasca Food & Wine, 1738 Pearl Street in Boulder, will offer a wine dinner with Steve Lewis of Giuliana Imports presenting the wines of Bodegas Muga. Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey will be on hand, and chef/co-owner Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson will cook a four-course seasonal menu. The…
This weekend, it’s all about Mom. Take her to the Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, from 10:30 a.m. to noon today, May 9, for a free tea-service demo. To make a reservation, go to www.denverlibrary.org. And before you take your mother to brunch on Sunday (check with…
After a few delays and some dark days, Pizza Republica is finally opening at 4 p.m. today at 5375 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village.Here’s how the Jet Entertainment Group, which also owns the Jet Hotel and Nine75, describes its latest restaurant on the company’s website: “Pizza Republica focuses on homemade…
Went to Mo’s last night. No, not Mo’ Tacos, which is right next to Mona’s at 123 South Broadway. And not Moe’s Original BBQ and Bowl, further down the strip at 3295 South Broadway, right by the Gothic Theatre. And not any of the three Moe’s Broadway Bagel outposts in…
According to state senator Greg Brophy’s blog, “he’s been called one of the most conservative members of the legislature and a Prius driving, bicycle riding, eco freak. You decide.” But first read this, and you might come up with a couple of other descriptors. On April 24, he recounted the…
The Colorado Chocolate Festival returns to the Denver Merchandise Mart this weekend, starting with a Friday Night Gala from 7 to 10 p.m. tonight; the regular show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow. Tickets to the gala are $12, regular admission is $7 adults, kids 5-12 are $3,…
Joel Warner, who recently wrote a Casa Bonita survival guide as a public service for anyone headed to that bastard child of Disneyland and Tijuana in the heart of Lakewood, has news for fans of the colossal Mexican restaurant/amusement park. Casa Bonita is looking for a new recruit for its…
If the Colorado Legislature can tie a debate on the death penalty to the dismal economy, no reason California can’t do the same for a discussion of legalizing marijuana. “Well, I think it’s not time for (legalization), but I think it’s time for a debate,” Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday…
What’s cooking? Mise en Place Cooking School, at 1801 Wynkoop Street #175, is hosting the kick off of LiveWell Colorado’s five-year plan to end obesity in Colorado today. At 9:30 a.m., Dr. Collins, the “Cooking Cardiologist,” will offer a cooking demonstration, followed by speakers at 10 a.m. For more information,…
The action is heating up at the Icehouse, 1801 Wynkoop Street, where the Icehouse Tavern could open as early as June 1. It’s another project by the Momo brothers, who’d owned Via, the previous occupant of the space, and run Cucina Colore in Cherry Creek. And James Mazzio, Via’s last…
It’s impossible to travel through Five Points without thinking of Charles Cousins. His signs are everywhere — offering this property for rent, announcing that his company manages another. But Cousins, who passed away Monday morning at the age of 91, left his mark in so many other ways. The history…
miniBAR opened on Cinco de Mayo, serving specials and drinks, of course. “We are ramping up throughout the week,” promises miniBAR’s e-mail announcement, “serving food and our full menu starting this Friday.” The grand opening is May 8 and 9 — and since this spot tucked under the old Village…
For the first time, Frasca Food & Wine is opening for lunch — but only on Friday and Saturday, May 8-9. Although the schedule change is to accommodate people in town for graduation ceremonies at the University of Colorado, you don’t need to know a student to sign up for…
Make a pig of yourself on Cinco de Mayo at Lola, 1575 Boulder Street, which is hosting its first annual Picnic of the Pig from 6 to 9 p.m. May 5. The event will also mark the Colorado debut of Republic Tequila, from one of Mexico’s only certified organic distilleries…
Olivea, the joint effort from Keith Arnold and Stephanie Bonin (owners of Duo), and John Broening and Yasmin Lozada-Hissom (chef and pastry chef of Duo, respectively), opens at 5 p.m. at 719 East 17th Avenue, in the former home of Aix. According to the restaurant’s website, Olivea will be “a…
Yes, the Nuggets are advancing, but Colorado can already claim a real winning team: the East High Constitutional Scholars, who just won the We the People contest in Washington, D.C. — for the third year running. The high schoolers are already preparing to make it four in a row, but…
Tonight is the fifth annual Women Cook!, Dining for a Difference, a benefit for Work Options for Women, the nonprofit that prepares women coming off welfare for a career in the food industry — and just opened Cafe Optionslast month. The event includes a silent auction and walk-around dinner featuring…
From 3 to 6 p.m. today, May 3, Swallow Hill’s WineFest 2009 will showcase five Colorado wineries, as well as local cheese and appetizers made from Colorado-grown ingredients — and, of course, homegrown music from FOMA and the Kantankerous Bluegrass Band. Swallow Hill is located at 71 East Yale Avenue,…
Go-Go Yogurt is celebrating the launch of its co-branding with Inta Juice today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by Inta Juice at 14705 West 64th Avenue in Arvada for a free small yogurt with one topping of your choice. For more information, go to 303-432-2123…
Marcyzk’s Fine Foods, at 770 East 17th Avenue, today is offering 10 percent off on all store sales, as well as sales in the adjacent wine shop. For more info, call 303-894-9499 or go to www.marczykfinefoods.com. And the Cherry Creek Fresh Market kicks off its eleventh season at 8 a.m…
RESTAURANT OPENINGS IN APRIL Cafe Options, 1650 Curtis Street Houston’s, 303 Josephine Street Denver ChopHouse, Concourse A, DIA Rib House, 1801 13th Street, Boulder The Salad Bowl, 4086 South Parker Road, Aurora Snarf’s, 1101 East 11th Avenue Trattoria Stella, 3201 East Colfax Avenue (replaces Cafe Star) Casselman’s Bar & Venue,…
