“You are what you eat” — we’ve all heard that one before. But writers and activists such as Michael Pollan have brought the issue of conscious eating into the forefront. And tonight, the Mercury Cafe, 2199 California Street, will serve up “Conscious Eating: Food Choices and the Natural World,” a…
Valentine’s Day. The holiday perhaps most feared in the hearts of…well, everyone. How can one silly, Hallmark greeting-dominated day be so over-hyped, yet so continuously underwhelming, at least in terms of delivering that rapturous, romantic haze we all want to be caught up in? One sure-fire way to make sure…
As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com…
If zipping off to Canada for some bathroom sex doesn’t say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to you, how about a fast trip to Scandinavia, where Valentine is one of the most popular saints? Consider these charming Scandinavian customs:…
There’s nothing that beats the gravy fries at Steuben’s or the cheese fries at Jonsey’s EatBar, but these French fries, pelted with bacon and ribbons of scallions, drizzled with mild cheese sauce and served with a side of housemade ranch dressing, certainly do justice to the lowly tuber. At which…
You can agree to disagree, but Sunday’s Super Bowl left much to be desired. The spread was wide, all of the commercials seemed to be created by a sleep-deprived schizophrenic coming off of a Ritalin bender, and The Who should clearly never perform again. Ever. We’ll chalk it up as…
If you’re the kind of person who hears the words “breakfast” and “free” and leaps from your bed without so much as a potty stop on your way out the door, have we got a deal for you. See that photo up there? That’s your early morning wake-up call, your…
It’s Stout Month at Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery (and at Southern Sun Pub and Brewery and Vine Street Pub, Mountain Sun’s two satellite locations), and the company is celebrating with numerous events, including tonight’s vertical stout tasting at Southern Sun, 627 South Broadway in Boulder…
I’ve had my identity stolen by a porno palace; I’ve gotten e-mails from alleged relatives held hostage by Nigerians, demanding ransom. But this latest request for a “reservation” at Cafe Society was a classic scam:…
We’d thought 50top was the toughest invite to get in town — but we might have to eat our words. Because tonight’s Dinner for Haiti Relief, a fundraiser at Rioja (1431 Larimer Street) featuring seven chefs and six courses, is completely sold out (with a waiting list). That’s 148 seats…
Say so long to Lizard’s Bar & Grill, the Tex-Mex-style cantina that went dark last week after just six months. (But then, the space’s previous occupant, the Public House, didn’t last much longer.) Anyone looking for Lizard’s (including the band that was supposed to play there this past weekend) will…
Denver’s Independent Network of Restaurants (DINR), the group responsible for Harvest Week and A Saucy Affair, is asking its member restaurants to spread the love…through their liquid assets as part of DINR’s Valentine’s Day Cocktail Contest. The competition, which has already kicked off, continues through Wednesday, February 10, at which…
First there was the seven-pound gut-busting breakfast burrito from Jack-n-Grill that Man v. Food host Adam Richman unsuccessfully attempted to shove down his throat. Then Virgilio’s issued a similar challenge that currently involves eleven pounds of dough, six toppings, cheese, tomato sauce and a pizza called the “Hugilio.” Now comes…
Celebrate the days leading up to Valentine’s Day (and Fat Tuesday) with an array of chocolate-centric events, wine dinners and much more. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead: Monday, February 8: The Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th Street, presents Say It With Chocolate from 4 to 7 p.m., an all-you-can-eat…
As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up, in no particular order, a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com…
Valentine’s Day is a special time for lovers to celebrate togetherness. And what better way to spend that time than in a unisex bathroom in Canada? Donna Dooher, owner of Mildred’s Temple Kitchen in Toronto, recently sent an e-mail blast to her customers asking if they’d thought about having fun…
If I had to do it all over again, I would have spent yesterday afternoon warming up my frigid bones with a bowl of soulful gumbo. Instead, I settled for a bowl of posole, which was fine, if not wanting for a little lagniappe. Where dat? Special bonus: Anyone who…
It’s that time of the decade again — time to stand up and get counted by the U.S. Census. But this round, the federal agency is doing something a little different with its Native American outreach/road tour. It’s braking at Tocabe, where it will hold a reception today. “We did…
Cafe Society served up eight Guess Where I’m Eating/Drinking contests last week — including one involving a very fishy fish presentation, and another a veritable monument to the Greek gods. And by correctly identifying the latter as coming from the new Yanni’s in the Landmark project, J Sullivan became the…
If you missed this weekend’s Chocolate Affair in Arvada, never fear: There’s enough cacao-infused yummy goodness to go around for everyone today at the Tattered Cover LoDo, 1628 16th Street, where Say It With Chocolate runs from 4 to 7 p.m…
President Barack Obama is throwing a party at the White House to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl. Coming up with the menu is no contest; the president has an eclectic background that lends itself well to a buffet-style meal. Served right to left, of course. The starter dish, Risoles, comes from…
Proving that pot isn’t going up in smoke, MedGrow Cannibis College, located in Southfield, Michigan, is up and running with its multiple hour program that teaches students how to grow medical marijuana. After officers followed footsteps leading to a hideout under a pickup truck, two Tennessee men are facing criminal…
