The Crested Butte Wine & Food Festival begins on July 11. The three-day event features a full schedule of seminars, demonstrations (the local chef line-up follows) and dinners. Visit the website for details and ticket information. And here’s a taste of what else is on the culinary lineup this week…
This week Gretchen Kurtz reviewed Old Major, where chef/owner Justin Brunson is on a mission to introduce items like foie gras, truffles and caviar to people who aren’t familiar with fancier food. Mark Antonation continued his trip up Federal Boulevard with a stop atPho 79, and Lori Midson chatted with…
The Fourth of July may be over, but the fun is just beginning. The Cherry Creek Arts Festival starts today and runs through Sunday, July 7. The popular annual festival features 22 culinary vendors in addition to displays from over 200 artists; there will also be a major cooking component…
Happy Independence Day! Cafe Society is taking the day off to eat and drink — and if that concept sounds good to you on this patriotic holiday, we’ve rounded up several culinary activities today. (If you know of any other events, feel free to share them in the comments section…
Go green with Chomp! The vegan supper club meets on the first Wednesday of the month; tonight’s gathering begins at 6 p.m. in Cheesman Park. The price is a suggested donation of $7 to $10; beer and soda will be available for an additional donation. See also: – Veggie Girl…
Civic Center Eats rolls on at Civic Center Park. The food-truck fest lands at the park at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 26 (with the exception of July 4, August 29 and September 3). See also: – Photos: The Food of Civic Center Eats – 3 things to…
The fourth Colorado location of Mellow Mushroom opens today at 9271 Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree. The menu features a variety of pizzas, hoagies, salads and calzones (some gluten-free), as well as as a wide selection of craft beer (guests can join the Mellow Mushroom Beer Club and receive…
This week, Gretchen Kurtz reviewed The Universal, where the Southern-inspired biscuits are nearly three inches tall, with as “many layers as shale, each one telling a story of the hands that folded it.” Mark Antonation continued his trip up Federal Boulevard, with a nostalgic visit to the Crawling Crab. And…
The Boulder location of H Burger Co.,1710 Pearl Street, has shuttered, and the LoDo location of the local burger chain will soon follow suit. The leases for both spots have been sold — the Boulder one to a new, yet-to-be-announced restaurant, and the downtown location at 1555 Blake Street to…
Renegade Brewing Company, 925 West Ninth Avenue, will close down the 900 block of West Ninth Avenue for a block party celebrating its two-year anniversary on June 29. The party runs from noon to 10 p.m. tomorrow and features live music from five local bands, including Cousin Jasper, The Stormcellars,…
Cafe Aion, 1235 Pennsylvania Avenue in Boulder, is debuting its new summer music series tonight. Every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout the summer, the restaurant will host an acoustic set by a local band; tonight’s performance will feature members of local act Whiskey Autumn. See also: – Cookbooks…
Ondo’s Spanish Tapas & Bar, 250 Steele Street, is hosting a flamenco dance party tonight, with professional performances from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and a special prix fixe menu available all evening. Keep reading for a look at the selection. See also: – Ondo’s welcomes spring with a new menu,…
LoDo Bites — a culinary walking tour of restaurants in lower downtown — takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. While sampling small bites at dozens of downtown restaurants and enjoying drink specials and desserts at select locations, attendees can also appreciate the incredible area that LoDo has become…
This week Gretchen Kurtz revisited a gem on South Pearl, Gaia Bistro; Mark Antonation’s travels on Federal Boulevard reached Tacos y Salsas; and Lori Midson chatted with Gerard Strong, who became executive chef of Central Bistro & Bar late last year. And there was lots of other action on the…
Both locations of Marczyk Fine Foods (the original at 770 East 17th Avenue, and the second store at 5100 East Colfax Avenue) will donate a percentage of their Friday Burger Night sales from 5 to 7:30 p.m. tonight to the Niman Ranch Next Generation Scholarship Fund. The scholarship supports “children…
Emily’s Coffee, 1261 Glenarm Place, is honoring World Refugee day by providing free house-brewed coffee from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. The shop is located in Emily Griffith Technical College and serves as a job-training program for refugees. See also: – Local refugees from Burma would be lost without…
Lucky Pie Pizza and Tap House, 1610 16th Street, will host a five-course, seasonal farm-to-table dinner paired with beers from Odell Brewing Co. this evening at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a welcoming gathering with representatives from the brewery. See also: – Beer Calendar: Party with Great Divide, Avery,…
Ace, 501 East 17th Avenue, not only serves up food and drink every day, it hosts a table-tennis tournament from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday. See also: – Photos: Ace lobs up vegan bao buns and jungle curry for spring – Photos: Sipping and sampling from Ace’s 64 happy-hour…
Adelitas Cocina y Cantina, 1294 South Broadway Street, is hosting a Del Maguey mezcal dinner this evening, with guest chefs Sean and Cy Yontz, Brandon Beiderman of Steuben’s and Ace and Chris Douglas of Squeaky Bean. Barman Sean Kenyon from Williams and Graham will also be on hand providing libations…
This week Gretchen Kurtz tasted the tortas at Ay Caramba!, Mark Antonation continued his quest on Federal Boulevard with a stop at Dalat Vietnamese, and Lori Midson spoke with David Lindberg of Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria about his focus “on being the best pizzeria in Park Meadows.” And there was lots…
Father’s Day is this Sunday, and Edge Restaurant & Bar, 1111 14th Street, is celebrating by partnering with Rickenbaugh Cadillac of Denver for a three-course brunch menu on June 16 paired with a test drive in one of the Cadillac’s new ATS, CTS, SRX and Escalade models. The deal costs…
The “Simon Says” Summer Grilling Series continues at EDGE Restaurant, 1111 14th Street, tonight. Every Thursday through September, chef Simon Purvis will oversee a class geared toward grilling in the summer; the series kicked off last week, and although Purvis on Monday took the inaugural United Airlines Dreamliner flight to…
