The Alamo Drafthouse, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, is hosting a grand opening celebration tonight; festivities include a screening of some of Pam Grier’s most famous scenes followed by a Q&A with Grier herself. The first Colorado location in this quirky chain of theaters has 32 local beers…
The Hideaway Steakhouse, 2345 West 112th Avenue in Westminster, is turning two. It’s seen some challenges since it opened, including losing opening chef Chris Cina and gaining Steve Prograr, who recently left Abrusci’s to sign on at Hideaway. See also: – Hideaway Steakhouse opens today with chef Chris Cina at…
Johnson & Wales University, 7150 Montview Boulevard, is welcoming chef Lena Kwak for a cooking demonstration and tasting featuring her gluten-free flour: Cup4cup, which she co-developed during her time with Thomas Keller at the French Laundry in California. See also: – Reader: Gluten-free diets are not a fad – Denver’s…
Vesta Dipping Grill, 1822 Blake Street, will be featured on the Travel Channel’s Food Paradise series tonight as part of the program’s exploration of the best steak dishes around the country. See also: – Trends without end, round five: Pickling, pop-ups and moving beyond buzzwords – Photos: Happy birthday to…
Coohills, 1400 Wewatta Street, is welcoming Michael Honig of the Honig Winery this evening for a five-course dinner paired with the family-owned vineyard’s wine. Keep reading to view the full menu. See also: – Coohills is a safe standby for those special-ish occasions – In the kitchen at Coohills in…
Ernie’s Bar & Pizza, 2915 West 44th Avenue, is hosting a tap takeover in honor of Colorado Craft Beer Week tomorrow night. See also: – Crooked Stave extends tap room hours, releases newest beer, Origins – All-female brewer collaboration beer, dubbed Ellegance, will be tapped on Monday – Hops &…
Charcoal, 43 West Ninth Avenue, has introduced a new chef’s dinner series. Each chef in Charcoal’s kitchen is given the opportunity to create a menu for an evening — and tonight, Michael Neale will present a multi-course dinner titled “A Play on Foods.” Keep reading to view the full menu…
The third annual Colorado Craft Beer Week begins today. The festival — which is run by the nonprofit Colorado Brewers Guild — features a series of beer dinners, tap takeovers, brewer meet-and-greets and other along the Front Range. Falling Rock Tap House, 1919 Blake Street, will kick the week off…
Los Carboncitos, 3757 Pecos Street, is back in business. The restaurant was forced to temporarily halt service after a driver of a Cadillac SUV accidentally parked inside the front entrance earlier this month. But after some major repair work, the place was able to reopen yesterday. See also: – Los…
Panzano, 909 17th Street, is now featuring a three-course, regional Italian menu every Sunday. Each month, executive chef Elise Wiggins and her crew will create a meal showcasing various cuisines from different areas of Italy. Keep reading for March’s menu. See also: – Panzano adds Toscano, a private dining area/bar…
Every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., Fiocchi’s Pizzeria, 8101 East Belleview Avenue, offers unlimited beer and pizza for no charge to patrons 21 and up. See also: – Our ten best pizzas in Denver (and Boulder) – What to do for free in Denver – Denver’s five best places…
The Apres Ski Cocktail Classic begins today and runs through Sunday, March 17 in Aspen. The celebration of mixology includes seminars, tastings, food samples and a pub crawl on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. See also: – Best Contemporary Cocktail Bar 2012 Williams & Graham – Best Barrel-Aged Cocktail 2012…
The owners of Attivo Pizza & Subs are opening a taco joint at 124 East Ninth Avenue, the space that was home to Attivo for nearly a decade before it moved across the street into the Beauvallon last year. Its next incarnation will be as Atttivo Libre, a taqueria that…
Local folk quintet Monocle will perform at The Kitchen [Next Door], 1035 Pearl Street in Boulder, this evening from 7 to 10 p.m. See also: – The Kitchen’s Hugo Matheson on escapism, a contrary vegan and fair wages – Now open: The Kitchen [Next Door] – The Kitchen [Next Door]…
The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine Street, will welcome chef Michael Long from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight for a cooking class and tasting incorporating craft beers. See also: – Chef and Tell with Michael Long of Opus – Chef Michael Long departs the kitchen at Aria – Westword’s…
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and there will be plenty of Irish-themed events — watch for a rundown later this week. In the meantime, here’s a taste of what else is on the culinary menu. See also: – Andrew Novick remembers five desserts featured in Sweet Tooth – Denver…
Restaurant Kelly Liken, 12 Vail in Vail, is kicking-off Cochon 555 tonight with a six-course, collaborative menu from five Colorado chefs: Jason Harrison of Four Seasons Resort, Jeff Osaka of twelve , Alex Seidel of Fruition, Lon Symensma of ChoLon and Cochon 555 founder Brady Lowe. See also: – Denver…
At Cocktails for a Cure, which takes place tonight at the McNichols Building, 144 West Colfax Avenue, mixologists from various local establishments will be concocting drinks for a good cause. See also: – Denver Restaurant Week ends and Cochon begins on this week’s culinary calendar – Traveling Route 40: Celebrating…
The history of beer in Boulder is now on tap at the Boulder History Museum, in a smart exhibit that covers the area’s brewing history from the late 1800s to today…
Denver Restaurant Week continues through Friday, March 8, and Vesta Dipping Grill, 1822 Blake Street, is allowing diners to create their own $52.80 menu. Guests can choose any appetizer, entree and dessert for $26.40 in this DRW twist; the deal runs through Wednesday, March 6. Check the website for the…
Ole, a new Italian spot that boasts a “Brazilian” kick, opened yesterday at 1043 Broadway, in the former home of Luciano’s Pizza and Wings. Last fall a pizza joint was slated to go into the space, but instead it’s turned into a soccer-themed hang-out, with a menu that’s focused on…
Beer! Boulder’s History on Tap opens today at the Boulder History Museum, 1206 Euclid Avenue. The installation chronicles Boulder County’s brewing history from the late 1800s to the present. See also: – Beer calendar: Try spruce tips, sushi rice and malted milk in your beer this week – A dozen…
