Twin Peaks celebrates the holidays with new uniforms and giveaways

Twin Peaks is celebrating the holidays by offering patrons the chance to stuff a stocking with a free $20 “Man Card” — for every $100 gift card purchased, a diner will be rewarded with that present. Additionally, employees of the breastaurant-chain will “bust out their jolliest Santa outfits” throughout the…

Yard House taps an exclusive beer from California’s Firestone Walker

Yard House is celebrating a mutual sixteenth anniversary with Firestone Walker Brewery — both California-based businesses got their start in 1996 — by tapping a limited-edition IPA brewed exclusively for the beer-centric restaurant. The “hopped-up” ale — which is made with seven varieties of hops — is currently available at…

Culinary Calendar: The end of the world, cheese tastings and more

The Mayan calendar ends this Friday, December 21, which some people believe predicts the end of the world. As a precaution, the Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis Street, is offering would-be refugees a Party Like There’s No To-Maya package this Friday. The deal includes rental of the entire fifteenth floor; limousine…

Larkburger will spread holiday cheer this weekend in downtown

The new downtown location of Larkburger,which just opened December 1, has invited a quartet of carolers to sing holiday classics tomorrow and Sunday, December 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The group will be collecting donations for the Denver Children’s Home — a local nonprofit that helps children and…

Tonight: Swedish Christmas at Trillium

Trillium, 2134 Larimer Street, continues its monthly Scandinavian-themed series with a four-course dinner inspired by the holiday cuisine of Sweden this evening. See also: – Review: Trillium needs more attention to details to really bloom – Slide Show: Behind the scenes at Trillium…

In Flames frontman visits Great Divide Brewing

Great Divide Brewing has been distributing its beers to Sweden for years via Great Brands — a craft-beer-focused Swedish distributor that carries a handful of American brews, including those from Avery, Left Hand, Oskar Blues and Ska. The Denver brewery has garnered many fans in Scandinavia since, one of whom…

Trillium celebrates its one-year anniversary with free drinks

Trillium, 2134 Larimer Street, is hosting its first birthday party this evening, and the Scandinavian-American restaurant is giving presents away rather than receiving them. Any guest who walks through the door will be offered Trillium’s signature cocktail free of charge. See also: Slide show: Trillium behind the scenes…

Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar celebrates its third birthday tonight

Ondo’s Spanish Tapas Bar, 250 Steele Street, is commemorating three years in business this evening with drink specials — including $3 Basque cider and $5 house wines — throughout the night. There will also be a traditional, Basque-style Pintxos bar featuring a variety of tapas for $2 each. See also:…

New Year’s Eve: Where will you ring it in?

What are you doing for New Year’s Eve this year? Don’t know yet? Not to worry. We’re in the process of compiling a comprehensive guide for you to consult in the paper next week, followed by a companion tip sheet here on the blog. If you already know what you’re…

New Year’s Eve: Where will you ring it in?

Want to get lucky as you ring in 2013? The Westword New Year’s Eve Guide will be inserted in our December 13 issue, and will include information on select December 31 entertainment options, to ensure that when the clock strikes twelve, you don’t strike out. If you know of any…

New Year’s Eve: Where will you ring it in?

Want to get lucky as you ring in 2013? The Westword New Year’s Eve Guide will be inserted in our December 13 issue and will include information on select December 31 entertainment options to ensure that when the clock strikes twelve, you don’t strike out. If you know of any…

Tonight: Monthly wine dinner at Gaetano’s

The revamped, and recently reviewed, Gaetano’s will host one of its monthly wine dinners tonight, showcasing various wineries by pairing their vino with a special four-course menu. This dinner features wine selected by local Italian wine expert Mario Scanu. See also: -All in the family: How do the Smaldones feel…