Kick off the holiday weekend with the Food Truck Renegades

The Food Truck Renegade posse will host its first gathering of the season tonight in the parking lot at Ninth and Bannock, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The party starts at 4 p.m. and will feature food from The Crock Spot, Street Eats, NZ Smoking Guns, Mikes2Kitchen, Sweetness,…

Say goodbye to spring at Olivea tonight

Olivea, 719 East 17th Avenue, will end this year’s spring regional dinner series by highlighting cuisine from the Basque region of France. The four-course meal costs $40 or $65 with wine pairings, and begins at 5:45 p.m. View the menu here and call 303-861-5050 to reserve a spot. For information…

A second Twin Peaks opens in Broomfield today

Twin Peaks, the Texas-based chain that first appeared in Colorado last year at Colorado Mills, has opened a new location at 299 East Flatiron Crossing Drive in Broomfield. The restaurant boasts numerous high-definition TVs, a made-from-scratch menu, 29 degree draft beer, a hunting lodge motif and, of course, what Twin…

Wine events pour out the fun tonight

If you were hoping to attend tonight’s vintage wine dinner at Le Central, 112 East Eighth Avenue, and don’t have a reservation, you’re too late: That event is sold out (but the restaurant does have a waiting list). There are still some spots left at these two events, however:…

Studio F pop-up dinner: The Inventing Room

Studio F, 1801 Wynkoop Street, will host a series of pop-up dinners featuring molecular gastronomy from chef-slash-magician Ian Kleinman of the Inventing Room. The interactive dinner offerings run from today through Saturday, May 26, with seatings every half hour from 6 to 9 p.m. Check out the impressive a la…

Bubba Chinos expands into downtown

Bubba Chinos, the burrito chain started by Leonard Cordova, grandson of Stella Cordova, the late and legendary Chubby’s founder, will open a new franchise location at 1361 Court Place next month. “We’re excited to cater to the downtown crowd. There aren’t many lunch options over here,” says franchise owner Kenneth…

Dine out for the dogs at Woof & Wine tonight

The 2012 Woof & Wine takes place this evening at Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. The event will feature food catered by local restaurants, local wines, beers from Avery Brewing, cider from Colorado Cider Company and live music. Tickets costs $50, which benefits the Humane Society…

Daily firkin tapping at Dry Dock Brewing: Raspberry Porter

To commemorate American Craft Beer Week, Dry Dock Brewery, at 15120 East Hampden Avenue in Aurora, is tapping a new firkin everyday until Sunday. Today’s firkin will be Raspberry Porter. For the beer-novice: Firkins are used to condition and serve cask ales — beers that are unfiltered, naturally carbonated and…

Get a free cookie at Woody Creek Cafe today

It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! To celebrate, Woody Creek Bakery & Cafe — formerly Paradise Bakery & Cafe — is giving away free chocolate chip cookies at all six of its locations today. The limit is one per person, but if that’s not enough to satisfy your craving, check…

A second Steak ‘n Shake opens in Sheridan

Colorado’s second Steak ‘n Shake has opened at 3502 River Point Parkway in the River Point development in Sheridan. The iconic burger emporium first appeared in Colorado last November, when it opened in Centennial to a swarm of weeping fans. Steak ‘n Shake got its start in Normal, Illinois in…

Get your fix at the Colorado Chocolate Festival this weekend

The Colorado Chocolate Festival gets under way at the Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 East 58th Avenue, today at 4 p.m. The two-day celebration of all things chocolate includes competitions, demonstrations and chocolate-and-beer pairings, with more than 75 vendors offering samples. Admission is $5; kids under twelve get in free. Tickets…

Studio F pop-up dinner series with Jenna Johansen begins tonight

Jenna Johansen will celebrate the debut of Bravo’s new reality show Around the World in 80 Plates at Studio F, 1801 Wynkoop Street, with a series of globally-inspired pop-up dinners starting tonight. Johansen is one of twelve chefs competing on the show for $150,000 in prize money. “I’m thrilled to…

Five chefs convene at Simms Steakhouse tonight

An all-chefs — from the properties owned by Tillman Fertitta in Denver, at least — dinner will take place this evening at Simms Steakhouse, 11911 West Sixth Avenue in Lakewood, and will feature a collaborative menu from the chefs of Morton’s The Steakhouse, Willie G’s Seafood & Steak House, Simms,…