Chef Shellie Kark is teaching a two-part class at the Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway, titled “Rooted: Heirloom Recipes as Family History.” The first session is today, and will focus on converting word-of-mouth family recipes into actual formulas that anyone can follow; the followup session is September…
Denver got a fast-casual version of Boulder’s popular Pizzeria Locale in May, and Gretchen Kurtz put the concept to the test in her Pizzeria Locale review this week. For Chef and Tell, Lori Midson spoke with Crickett Burns, who left Squeaky Bean to head the kitchen at Truffle Table. And…
New Belgium’s annual Tour de Fat, a daylong festival that features brews, bikes costumes and more, rolls out tomorrow at 11 a.m. near 21st Avenue and York Street in City Park. A parade will circle back to the park, where live music, comedy, games and contests will take place. Admission…
Civic Center Eats is on a roll. The food-truck fest will keep parking at Civic Center Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 26. See also Photos: The Food of Civic Center Eats…
Go green with Chomp! The vegan supper club meets on the first Wednesday of the month; tonight’s gathering will start at 7 p.m. in Congress Park. The menu is Vietnamese-inspired, and the price is a suggested donation of $7 to $10, (Beer and soda will be available for an additional…
The ninth annual Denver Food and Wine classic — a six-day celebration of local food, wine and spirits — will pop the cork today at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Hospitality Learning Center, with a special wine-pairing dinner at 6 p.m. courtesy of Troy Guard of TAG Restaurant. Tickets to…
This week Gretchen Kurtz visits the remodeled Tamayo — the second Mexican eatery in Richard Sandoval’s global chain of restaurants, which he first opened a dozen years ago in Larimer Square — for her review, while Carrie Shores of Table 6 spoke with Lori Midson about how she’s always found…
Grab your turkey legs: The thirtieth annual Taste of Colorado will return to Civic Center Park this weekend, filing the space with more than fifty eateries and food establishments, as well as chef demonstrations. Keep reading for a list of participating food vendors and a taste of what else is…
Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting Boots, Bulls & Blossoms from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members, and include three drink tickets. See also: – Taste of Colorado has grown into a major eating orgy…
The Next Culinary Voice: Chef’s Challenge goes down tonight from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Mile High Station, 2027 Old West Colfax Avenue. Mark DeNittis of the Rocky Mountain Institute of Meat, Jenna Johansen of Epicurean Catering, Matt Selby of Corner House and Elise Wiggins of Panzano will serve as…
Denver attorney, author and well-regarded politico Adrian Miller will be signing copies of his new book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time ($30, University of North Carolina Press), at 7:30 p.m. at the Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, this…
The thirtieth annual A Taste of Colorado runs from Friday, August 23 through Labor Day. The four-day, free festival features food (well, you have to pay for that), music, and more. Festivities will be held at Civic Center Park and will showcase eats from over fifty local restaurants; visit the…
This week, Gretchen Kurtz explored the Mediterranean fare at Yaffa’s Savory, 2200 South Monaco Parkway, where chef-owner (and former educater) Yaffa Hanouna is living her dream as a full-time restaurateur. And Lori Midson caught up with Marty Steinke of Linger about his decision to drop out of his last semester…
The inaugural Fermentation Festival & Market will transform the Highlands Masonic Center this weekend. The festival, which showcases an extensive line-up all things fermented, will feature several breweries, including TRVE Brewing, Grand Teton Brewing, Sapporo, Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew, Kokopelli Beer Company, City Star Brewing, Großen Bart Brewery,…
Edge Restaurant & Bar, 1111 14th Street, is extending its happy hour this evening for a pre-sale get-together for the After Party on the Bridge — a fundraiser for the Greenway Foundation that will take place Friday, September 13 on the 19th Street Bridge in Riverfront Park. The restaurant will…
Teatulia Organic Teas, 2900 Zuni Street, is teaming up with Ian Kleinman, the molecular guru behind the Inventing Room, for The Dessertist Performs Truffles and Cremes, which runs from 5 to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, August 24. See also: – Chef and Tell with molecular gastronomist Ian Kleinman -…
Kachina Southwestern Grill, 10600 Westminster Boulevard in Westminster, continues its “Beast & Beer” dinner series showcasing locally raised meat and Colorado craft beer. Tonight’s feast features pork from Cone Ranch paired with brews from AC Golden Brewing Co. See also: – Photos: Behind the Scenes at Kachina – Patrick Hartnett,…
It’s National Lemonade Day, and local Red Robin restaurants are setting up lemonade stands to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding better treatments and ultimately cures for all kids with cancer. See also: – Red Robin’s Burger Works delivers signature dishes in a…
The third annual Roots, Beans and Greens goes down at Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington Street, from 6 to 9 p.m. this evening. The all-ages, free party will focus on educating kids and their parents about the importance of an organic, local diet. And that mission is especially close to Ietef…
The Mi Casa Center, 360 Acoma Street, is welcoming Samuel Adams Brewing for a free speed-coaching advice program for upcoming entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry today. This year’s event will feature a “Pitch Room” competition that gives eight Colorado companies a chance to win a trip to Boston…
Mark Antonation has been eating his way up Federal Boulevard and posting weekly dispatches on Cafe Society. This week he landed at Vietnam Bay, at 472 South Federal Boulevard, where the pristine white facade and nautical blue logo don’t begin to hint at the collision of Louisiana and Vietnamese cuisine…
Denver’s plate is full of culinary events this weekend, including Chipotle’s Cultivate Festival, Heroes Against Hunger and multiple beer fests. Tonight, the Endless Summer Beer & Spirits Festival will flow into the McNichols Building, 144 West Colfax Avenue. The event is a benefit for Water for People, which is focused…
