Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, is stirring things up for Denver Restaurant Week, offering two cooking seminars for members, complete with snacking. Today’s class features a variety of small plates for social occasions. See also: – Denver Restaurant Week and plenty of beer on the culinary calendar – Best…
The University of Denver is hosting a free screening of American Meat — a documentation of the meat industry in America — tonight on the campus. And Westword editor Patricia Calhoun will moderate a panel discussion afterwards. See also: – Denver Restaurant Week and plenty of beer on the culinary…
Great Divide Brewing, 2201 Arapahoe Street, is hosting its monthly beer-and-cheese pairing tonight…
Denver Restaurant Week started on Saturday, and hundreds of participating restaurants will be offering special, multi-course menus for $52.80 (for two) through Friday, March 8. Check Visit Denver’s website for the current list of over 300 menus, and for updates on additional participantes. Here’s what else is on the culinary…
It’s National Margarita Day, and Racines is featuring three new cocktails in honor of the occasion. Keep reading for the drink menu, and if you know of any other margarita-related celebrations, feel free to share them in the comments section below…
It’s pancake month at Wild Eggs, 300 East Alameda Avenue, and the breakfast joint is offering a bottomless pancake deal until February 28. See also: – Wild Eggs packs in families for its twist on breakfast and brunch – A first look at Wild Eggs – Wild Eggs celebrates one…
Central Bistro & Bar, 1691 Central Street, was broken into earlier this morning, but all the assailants were interested in, apparently, was alcohol. See also: – Denver’s ten best new restaurants of 2012 – Reader: Lance Barto’s departure from Central Bistro & Bar is “shameful” – Hot damn! Central Bistro…
Pizza Fusion, 571 East Colfax Avenue, is promoting “Social Justice Day” by offering a buy-one-get-one deal today…
The Harlem Shake — an online dance phenomenon in which friends create goofy routines to the beat of a dubstep song — has taken over YouTube. And the crew at Punch Bowl – Social Food & Drink have decided to get in on the game with a dance of their…
Fresh off its appearance on the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods last night, Parallel Seventeen is hosting a four-course wine dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. tonight. See also: – Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre Foods, featuring burritos, bugs and bulls’ balls from local restaurants, will air Monday – Trends without end: chef…
Artopia, Westword’s eighteenth annual celebration of Denver’s arts and culture scene, takes place this Saturday in the Golden Triangle. The event features live music and DJs, fine artists, poets, culinary artists and cocktail creatives at City Hall, the Living Room, Salty Dog and Bar Standard. Visit the Artopia website for…
The Medicated Chef Contest — the first worldwide cannabis cooking competition — takes place at the Oriental Theater, 4335 West 44th Avenue, tomorrow at 6 p.m. See also: – Medical marijuana: Top 10 medicated edibles in Colorado – Ask a Stoner: Where can I get good old “pot”? – The…
Happy Valentine’s Day! If you haven’t already made plans, restaurants across the metro area have come up with some lovely ideas. Here’s a taste of what’s on the culinary menu tonight. And if you know of a place with a sweetheart of a deal that still has space, feel free…
Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House, 1610 16th Street, is showcasing two special beers from Avery Brewing in Boulder today at 4 p.m. See also: – Behind the scenes at Lucky Pie Pizza – Good execution turns into good pizza at Lucky Pie – Avery ups production and switches distributors…
Happy Fat Tuesday! Here are a couple of culinary specials to help you get into the Carnival spirit today. And if you know of any others, feel free to toss them in the comments sections below. See also: – Slideshow: Denver Mardi Gras Party 2013 – Ten restaurants that will…
The Cherry Creek Noodles & Company — the first store in this homegrown chain — has closed. Founder Aaron Kennedy opened the original location at 2360 East Third Avenue in 1995, and the fast-casual restaurant has since expanded into a national chain with over 200 locations in eighteen states. See…
Snooze is hosting a Pancake Day on February 12 at all of its Colorado locations: 2262 Larimer Street, 700 Colorado Boulevard, 144 West Mountain Avenue in Fort Collins, 6781 South York Street in Littleton and 1617 Pearl Street in Boulder. One hundred percent of all proceeds from the special pancake…
The Armoury, a new soccer pub in the Ballpark neighborhood, is hosting a grand opening kickoff at 2048 Larimer Street tonight, with live music from Mile High Soul Club. See also: – First look: The Armoury opens in the Ballpark neighborhood – The Armoury set to open in former Euphoria…
Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th Street, is throwing an early Mardi Gras party with a five-course parade of New Orleans-inspired cuisine paired with beers, and beer-cocktails, this evening. And the cocktail selection will be crafted by award-winning mixologist Ken Kodys. See also: – Wynkoop Brewing will package its “ballsy” Rocky…
Fat Jack’s Supersubs opened its fourth metro location this week, at 3535 Quebec Street in the Shops at Stapleton. The latest link in the growing local sandwich chain, which uses local artists to help create its decor, will host a grand-opening event in March. In the meantime, we sent photographer…
Westword’s inaugural Whiteout Fashion Show hits the runway at 7 p.m. tonight at the McNichols Building, 144 West Colfax Avenue. In addition to the couture on the runway, there will be eats and treats from Denver Pizza Company, iFish, El Camino and The Shoppe. See also: – Meet the eight…
The Garlic Knot, a homegrown chain, is hosting a grand-opening celebration today for its latest location in the Mission Trace Shopping Center, at 3200 South Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood. The pizza and pasta chain will be offering free samples from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as other giveaways…
