A weekend stuffed with culinary events
The work week was cut in half by the holiday, which somehow made it feel longer. Fortunately, there will be plenty of fun to chew on over the coming weekend…
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Twin Hops Brewing hopes to succeed where others failed: with a Kickstarter campaign
The would-be owners of another new Denver brewery, Twin Hops, launched a Kickstarter campaign last Saturday with a party at the Denver Bicycle Cafe, a coffee shop/taproom/bike shop that has become a big supporter of small local breweries. TwinHops Brewing is the brainchild of three brothers — Brad, Scott and…
Giovanni’s Italian Cafe closes in Lakewood
Giovanni’s Italian Cafe — a family-owned combination Italian bakery, panani, pasta and pizza joint that had relocated to 3355 South Yarrow Street in Lakewood after a fire at its original location in 2008, then moved on to 9134 West Sixth Avenue — has closed that spot, too. The phone –…
Video: Ace Eat Serve adds recycled pallet wall
Construction of Ace — a new ping-pong hall, restaurant and bar that the Steuben’s and Vesta Dipping Grill partners hope to open by the end of summer — has been moving along steadily, thanks to Xan Creative, the design firm tasked with renovating the old Storz Garage space next door…
Tuesday is bottomless sake night at iFish
Every Tuesday night, iFish Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar, 2200 Market Street, offers bottomless house sake with the purchase of an entree (minimum $15)…
A celebration of hops, patriotism and more on the calendar this week
Because of the wildfires, many of the official firework displays around the state have been cancelled. But there are plenty of reasons to take pride in Colorado’s exploding culinary scene this week. Here’s what’s on the menu:…
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Nationals’ Bryce Harper requests beer sales to be donated to Celena Hollis’s family
Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper’s infamous response to a question about his favorite beer has inspired numerous jokes and parodies over the past few weeks, not to mention his very own Denver beer, Clown Question, a Canadian lager-style beer brewed by Denver Beer Co. The name is based on the (tongue-in-cheek)…
Governor Hickenlooper will judge the Fight Fire with Beer Festival this fall
Colorado Firefighter Appreciation Week begins September 8 and will culminate with the first annual Fight Fire With Beer Festival on Saturday, September 15 at the Twenty Ninth Street Mall, 1710 29th Street in Boulder. The week will honor firefighters currently risking their lives battling the High Park, Waldo Canyon and…
Get your dance on (vegan-style) at Nooch tonight
Nooch Vegan Market, a new marketplace going into 3360 Larimer Street in the RiNo neighborhood, is hosting a “we’re not open yet” dance party at 8 p.m. tonight. The speakeasy-style bash will feature drinks, snacks from the Vegan Van, tunes from DJ Brian Polk and “all kinds of dancing craziness!”…
Local restaurants are doing their part in wildfire relief
Pizza Republica, Rio Grande and Larkburger have begun donation programs to aid victims of the High Park, Waldo Canyon and Flagstaff fires and the firefighters trying to contain them. And here are two more ways to dine out for the cause. If you know of any others, please share them…
Take a Banjo Billy Bus brewery tour this evening
Every Thursday, the Banjo Billy Bus provides a three-hour brewery tour for $34, with visits to Wynkoop Brewing Co., Strange Brewing, Breckenridge and Denver Beer Co. Tickets include three pints and a designated driver; go to the website for more information. For information on dozens of culinary events around town,…
Pizza Republica is seeking volunteers and donations for Waldo Canyon fire relief
Pizza Republica, 5375 Landmark in Englewood, has partnered with the Progress Cares Foundation to aid firefighters on the front line of the Waldo Canyon fire in Colorado Springs. The restaurant will be preparing lunch for the workers from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. tomorrow and needs as many extra hands as…
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Sample the new summer cocktail menu at TAG tonight
TAG, 1441 Larimer Street, is celebrating the debut of its new summer cocktail menu with a “Summer Sips” cocktail party this evening from 5 to 7 p.m. For $20, party-goers can enjoy a sample of each new concoction alongside creative small bites. View the new menu — which features “bright,…
Comfort Cafe reduces hours due to uncomfortable lack of revenue
“Unfortunately, we’re losing about $5,000 a month right now and it’s starting to really hurt my pocketbook,” explains Jan Bezuidenhout, who openedComfort Cafe, a non-profit, pay-what-you-can eatery at 3945 Tennyson Street two years ago. “It’s been a wonderful two years here, but this location is just too expensive. We decided…
Yours Truly, Cupcake now serving liquor-infused treats
Tiffany Rose Goodyear came up with the idea for Yours Truly, Cupcake after winning a cupcake challenge in 2009. Inspired by Denver’s burgeoning experimental food scene, she decided to make her cupcakes unique by adding alcohol to the mix. “Before we introduce a new cupcake, our confectionery bartenders deconstruct a…
Tonight: monthly beer-and-cheese pairing at Great Divide
Great Divide’s monthly beer-and-cheese pairing takes place tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the brewery’s tap room, 2201 Arapahoe Street. The cost is $24 and includes five cheeses from Marczyk Fine Foods matched with five sample-sized beers; you can also tour the brewhouse. E-mail info@greatdivide.com to grab a spot,…
Just in time for summer, Steuben’s introduces a “boozy” milkshake menu
Steuben’s bar manager Ryan Layman is ushering in the heat wave with a new “boozy shake” menu featuring classic milkshakes creatively infused with alcohol. “It fits the vibe at Steuben’s,” says Layman. “They’re fun, lighthearted and unique. We rolled the shakes out last week, and people love them.”…
Enjoy the start of summer with film screenings, pop-up dinners and more this week
There are plenty of dates to mark on the culinary calendar this week — including a free, independent film screening sponsored by New Belgium Brewing in Boulder. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
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Four Seasons closes Level 3 pool bar to the public
Four Seasons Hotel Denver announced today that it’s closing Level 3 — the popular rooftop pool bar that was open once a week to the public throughout the summer. “Level 3 was a great addition to the Denver night-life scene,” says general manager Theirry Kennel. “However, we’ve decided to keep…
Take a trip to the Colorado Brewers’ Festival in Fort Collins this weekend
The Colorado Brewers’ Festival gets under way tomorrow in downtown Fort Collins. The two-day event will feature over seventy beers from forty breweries, live music and food. General admission is $20 while VIP tasting packages range from $40 to $100 and include access to tonight’s Connoisseur Beer Tasting Party. For…
Tonight: grilling with Tyler Wiard at Cafe Options
Cafe Options, 1650 Curtis Street, welcomes Elway’s Cherry Creek executive chef Tyler Wiard at its Work Options for Women cooking class tonight. Wiard will be demonstrating grilling in this hands-on class, which benefits WOW. Call 303-573-0733 for more information. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our…
Colorado wines will flow at Gold Hill Inn tonight
Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main Street in the old mining town of Gold Hill, ten miles outside Boulder, is marking fifty years in business under the ownership of the Finn family. The celebration continues with a Colorado wine dinner at 6 p.m. tonight, featuring wines from Augustina’s, Cotton Wood and…