The 8th Annual Denver International Wine Festival will uncork at the Grand Hyatt Denver this Wednesday, and will pouring into Saturday, November 10. The event will overflow with educational seminars, culinary pairings and a selection of more than 400 wines; check the website for a full schedule of events. Here’s…
Tony Pasquini has returned to 17th Avenue with a new/old pizzeria. The latest Pasquini’s will open at 11 a.m. today in the former J.R.’s space at 777 East 17th Avenue. See also: -Pasquini’s will open a pizzeria and bar in the old J.R.’s space -Pasquini’s changes name of Cherry Creek…
Denver is still recovering from the Great American Beer Festival, but for those who’re thirsty again — and willing to take a road trip — the sixth annual All Colorado Beer Festival gets tapped tomorrow at Freedom Financial Expo Center, 3650 North Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs. The festival features…
It’s Vegan Thursday at TAG|RAW Bar, 1430 Larimer Street. Every Thursday, this underground restaurant in Larimer Square offers a special four-course, vegan omakase menu anytime during dinner service for $30 per person…
Happy Halloween! Here’s a taste of restaurant parties that should be a real treat this evening — and if you know of any other culinary events worthy of attention today, share the information in the comments section below:…
Ace, the ping-pong parlor/restaurant/neighborhood hangout that opened this summer at 501 East 17th Avenue, is hosting the first in a weekly table-tennis tournament this evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All matches will be singles, and the event is limited to sixteen participants; registration begins at 6 p.m…
Despite its ongoing fight with the city, El Diablo will be hosting its annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration on Tuesday, October 30. And that’s not the only spooky event on the culinary calendar — there are plenty of Halloween parties that should be a real treat. Here’s a taste…
Happy Friday! There are three big parties tomorrow, including a birthday blowout at Lola that promises plenty of “good booze, good grub and live tunes.” Here’s a taste of what else is happening this weekend:…
Celebrity chef Ming Tsai and chef Troy Guard are teaming up tonight in the kitchen at TAG, 1441 Larimer Street, for a special five-course collaboration. And both chefs will be taking a break from the burners to spend time with guests…
Boulder Distillery, 2500 47th Street in Boulder, is hosting Souper Bowlder, a benefit for the Boulder County AIDS Projectm in its tasting room tonight from 7 to 10 p.m…
Crazy Asian Cafe, 290 South Downing Street, has been closed for weeks for what the restaurant’s voicemail message calls “a remodel.” But in reality, the space has been bought by the owners of Sweet Ginger in Cherry Creek, and will reopen as Spicy Ginger Asian Bistro. See also: -Sweet Ginger…
The Tattered Cover at 2526 East Colfax Avenue welcomes acclaimed foodie Diane Morgan this evening at 7:30 p.m. The cookbook author, culinary instructor and restaurant consultant will be signing and discussing her latest book, Roots: The Definitive Compendium with more than 225 Recipes…
Twin Peaks, the Texas-based “breastaurant” chain with a mountain-lodge motif, is opening its third Colorado location, at 8840 East Arapahoe Road in Centennial, next month — and the hunt is on for some “talent” to fill the sports bar’s roster. See also: – Breastaurants: America’s greatest export – Talk Like…
Denver Startup Week begins today and runs through October 27. The week-long celebration features over sixty interactive events exploring the rich history and potential of entrepreneurism in Denver — including its ever-growing food scene. Check the website for a full schedule of events. Here’s a taste of what else is…
Brothers Andrew and David Marx are just about ready to open Drew’s Deli at 988 Lincoln Street in the former home of Spicy Pickle. The signage outside the place has been promising as such for weeks, as has the restaurant’s voicemail. But inevitable inspections have delayed things a bit according…
Joy Wine & Spirits’s second annual Chili Cook-off will take place this Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. in the parking lot behind the shop at 1302 East Sixth Avenue. The family-friendly block party and competition features an impressive lineup of local restaurants: Fruition, Barolo, Mizuna, Table 6, Potager, Lala’s,…
The chefs from Vesta Dipping Grill, Steubens, Linger, Root Down, 1515, Coohills, Duo and Olivea will take the stage at GrowHaus, 4751 York Street, for a unique dining experience tonight: “The Feast of the Hunters and Gatherers.”…
Nico Eymar — or Nico the Frenchie, as his regulars know him — has been a bartender/server at Rioja for over seven years. Last Friday, he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that will require at least three months to recover from. So his colleagues and friends are hosting…
TAG, The Corner Office, Ambria, Locanda Del Borgo and Lola are teaming up for tonight’s Harvest Week feast at GrowHaus, 4751 York Street. The crew of chefs will be showcasing their skills with local takes on global cuisine during the fourth in a six-part series of pop-up meals celebrating Colorado’s…
Harvest Week has begun at the GrowHaus, 4751 York Street. The week-long celebration of Colorado-sourced cuisine is a product of EatDenver, a coalition of local eateries “committed to supporting and promoting the value of independent dining within our community.” Thirty-six restaurants from the group will be serving pop-up-dinners paired with…
The debate between the beer scenes in Oregon and Colorado has overflowed for years, and word of mouth continues to fall short of an explanation as to which one is the best. That’s because an open-minded alcoholic craves more than just hearsay, which may be why the Great American Beer…
The taps at Falling Rock, 1919 Blake Street, are always up-to-date, especially during the Great American Beer Festival. In fact, Denver’s most famous craft-beer bar can be a welcome alternative to the massive fest. There will be daily tappings throughout the weekend there, and today’s begins at noon with the…
