The folks at PETA know a little something about avoiding meat, and they recently came up with a list of the top ten vegan-friendly cities in America. And while Denver has its share of vegan-friendly options, Boulder was the only Colorado city that made the list. Turn the page to…
Cafe Society dished our four Guess Where? contests last week, ranging from a shrimp stir-fry from Makan Mayalsian Cafe, to a still-unidentified frozen strawberry margarita poured in a cactus glass, to a Greek frappé from a restaurant-bar that just began serving brunch…
Great Divide Brewing celebrated its nineteenth anniversary on Saturday with a giant block party in the Curtis Park/Ballpark neighborhood, where the brewery was founded. In addition to food trucks, and live music, there was a full lineup of small-batch and experimental beers to complement the brewery’s stellar regular lineup –…
Tivoli Brewing, a new company that brought back one of the oldest names in Denver beer last year, will begin selling 22-ounce bomber bottles of Tivoli Beer this week. The beer, a German-style lager, is based on the name and recipe for the original Tivoli Beer, which was brewed in…
If you’re looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, one of the best resources available is the Humane Society’s weekly recipe mailer, which delivers a different delicious vegan meal to your inbox once every seven days. This penne-based dish (adapted from Nut Butter Universe) is a fabulous meal…
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…
It’s only day two of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and at least one local chef has already made a huge splash, running laps around the pool at a Denver FIVE party…and bombing it with liquid nitrogen. “I think that’s the first time anyone has probably done that…
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…
As if summertime bar crawls weren’t refreshing enough, there is now a way to get two-for-one drink specials at 56 different bars and restaurants around Denver. The Denver Passport “aims to help people find new, independent, local places to hang out, and to provide participating venues with a new base…
The golden arches have nixed their Angus third pounders and replaced them with three new specialty quarter pounders, one spicy, one with bacon (allegedly a new, thicker, Applewood-smoked bacon), and one with….lettuce and tomato. The new burgers are marked for the permanent-items list gracing the McMenu of ever-revolving fast food…
The Wall Tavern recently opened at 1112 Santa Fe Drive offering a “chill vibe, casually strong drinks, and our relaxing nature,” according to its Facebook page. Owners Isiah Pachner and Justin Cooper wanted to incorporate an arty feel to the place since they are located in the Art District on…
At Ay Caramba!, the spot in Cherry Creek I review this week, you can get four kinds of cerveza on draft, not to mention a chelada (Tecate with lime juice), toro (Negra Modelo with limemade and citrus vodka) and a paloma (tequila and grapefruit juice). But more traditional low-octane libations…
Do paleo eaters look good naked? First time author Peggy Emch thinks so. Creator of the paleo nutrition and lifestyle blog, The Primal Parent, Emch released Primal Moms Look Good Naked: A Mother’s Guide to Achieving Beauty through Excellent Health last week. Challenging the belief that pregnant women and new…
The country in the midst of a veritable cocktail renaissance — and Hey Bartender, a documentary that tells the story of the bartender in the era of the craft cocktail, offers a revealing look into the rebirth of the bartender and the comeback of the cocktail. Hey Bartender had its…
Pop culture can inspire some strange culinary creations; a creep-tastic example is Alamo Drafthouse’s new duo of wines based on Silence of the Lambs: “The Cannibal Chianti,” a nod to Hannibal Lecter, connoisseur of two-legged protein, and “Suit Yourself Pinot Grigio,” an homage to Buffalo Bill, our favorite lotion enthusiast…
Scratch Burrito & Happy Tap opened on Tuesday in the former home of Shazz, and quickly inspired discussions of 1) the geographic boundaries of the Berkeley neighborhood, 2) how much a burrito should cost and 3) whether burritos are authentic Mexican fare. But ultimately, no matter the origins of the…
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…
Award-winning chef and restaurant owner Kelly Liken is kicking off the summer season with weekly Harvest Sunday Suppers at Restaurant Kelly Liken in Vail. The series, which pairs with the with Vail Farmers’ Market, starts Sunday, June 16; the suppers will continue through September 22. See also: – Michelle Obama…
Last night’s Twin Peaks bikini contest came off without a hitch — and without many clothes. Women from all 34 locations of the Twin Peaks breastaurants across the country had come to Denver to compete in several different categories — appearance, energy and personality — in order to win the…
Ali Benetka, who has been an assistant brewer at Renegade Brewing only since January, was promoted to the top job this week, making her just the second female head brewer in Colorado and part of a growing number of women who wear the rubber boots. A Denver native, Benetka had…
Master Sommelier Brett Zimmerman hosted the first-ever Drink Ribera Denver Workshop at Zengo yesterday afternoon; it included an in-depth seminar and walk-around tasting of more than sixty wines from the Ribera del Duero region. Winemaking there dates back 2,000 years to the Roman era; the Tempranillo grape, known locally as…
If you drive by Chef Zorba’s Greek Restaurant today, you might notice that something is askew. The awning is down, and there’s scaffolding up. But don’t worry; the restaurant is still open — it’s just putting on a new face. See also: – Chef Zorba’s cuisine – Talkin’ turkey about…
