Irony, thy name is Holistic Medicine If you’re a proponent of alternative medicine, make sure you’re taking the correct dosage of tree-hugging meds — or you could end up buried under the big branch. Gary Null, a nutrition author and self-described health guru with his own line of dietary supplements…
In the 2006 Westword story “Pot of Gold,” we detailed a strange expedition to the wilds of Ethiopia to find the fabled origins of the Geisha, one of the world’s most celebrated and expensive coffees. Among the coffee fanatics who went along was Joseph Brodsky, co-founder, along with his brother…
How would you prefer to kick off your weekend — at a wine dinner, a wine-tasting benefit or a full-blown, three-day wine experience? You’re spoiled for choice tonight with four different wine-centric events: Black Pearl, 1529 South Pearl Street, hosts a Pink Wine Dinner — which is also the Infinite…
It’s not quite spring, but there’s hope: Ramps and morels are on the menu. If the weather wasn’t so cold and rainy, the waiter could open the glass garage door that separates our table from the patio. Soon, he says. Beyond the patio and the parking lot, everything’s dark —…
I’m having trouble figuring out the best way to lift my 32-ounce schooner of Rolling Rock, the beer so big it comes with a (plastic) boat floating on top, the beer that goes for only a dollar — a dollar! — from 4 to 8 p.m. on Fridays and all…
I’ve used beer to cool the fires of green chile, Buffalo wings and jalapeno poppers. I’ve chugged it like water on scalding hot days and sipped it like wine to help turn down the heat of fiery discussions. I’ve drank it warm, but heaven is when it’s cold. So, what…
The Place: Jax Fish House, 1539 Seventeeth Street, 303-292-5767. The Hours: Everyday from 4 until 6 p.m. The Deal: Appetizers range from $4 to $6; $4 specialty cocktails and select wines by the glass; $3 well drinks; $2.50 Coors Light drafts. The Digs: There is nothing spectacular about the decor…
Moe’s Original Bar B Que is moving up Broadway. The ‘Bama-style barbeque chain that got its start in the Vail Valley came down to Denver two years ago, moving next to the Gothic at 3295 South Broadway. And as the photo above shows, a second Denver Moe’s — this one…
Ondo’s, the tapas bar at 250 Steele Street that opened last fall, recently expanded its hours to include lunch. And the lunch menu — and the lunch menu only — features what owner Curt Steinbecker believes are the only authentic bocadillos in Denver. Steinbecker describes bocadillos as “Spanish-style, hot baguette…
Steuben’s 523 East 17th Avenue 303-830-1001 www.steubens.com…
A sunny Cinco de Mayo — what are you still doing inside on a computer? Below are ten places, listed in no particular order, where you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo and enjoy the weather. (And if you know of other good celebrations, please share them in the comments below.)…
Theme parties serve many essential purposes, adding an element of the theatrical to drinking in your backyard, allowing your inner creativity and Cher wig to flow, and providing an excuse to wear spandex pants (or no pants’ no one judges at a theme party). Looking to go beyond the Ugly…
When the Rocky Mountain News folded in February 2009, food editor Marty Meitus’s job disappeared, too — so she approached the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children (WIC), administered by the Tri-County Health Department, with an idea for a pilot project: “a program in which the parents and…
This is part one of Lori Midson’s Chef and Tell interview with Mark Tarbell. To read part two of this interview, click here. “If it seems like I’m not paying attention to you, it’s true,” quips Mark Tarbell, the renowned restaurateur/chef who operates Tarbell’s, his namesake restaurant, in Phoenix, his…
Breakfast burritos could be Denver’s official food, but Hi*Rise’s new breakfast sandwiches could give them a run for the money. “Breakfast burritos start the day for so many people,” says Doug Anderson, who opened Hi*Rise at 2162 Larimer Street in March 2009. “It became a challenge to see how we…
Happy Cinco de Mayo, amigos!! Where are you planning on downing your margaritas? For some suggestions, go to our online listings , which are chock-full of Cinco de Mayo fun. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings…
Mike Trujillo, the president and vintner for Sequoia Grove Winery, will be at Morton’s, 1710 Wynkoop Street, for tonight’s special, five-course meal that’s paired with his wine. Admission is $150; keep reading for a taste of the menu…
Both Benihana locations — 3295 South Tamarac Drive (303-750-0200) and 515 Zang Street in Broomfield (303-410-0482) — have been holding local art contests to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The contest ends today, but Benihana is serving up something even tastier: All proceeds from kids’ meals purchased today, Children’s…
A beautiful patio looking over Denver and plenty of good tequila. What else do you need? Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to the week’s Where am I drinking/eating posts is entered into a pool — and every Monday, we select…
The Gold Hill Inn launched its 48th season last weekend, its first without longtime owner Frank Finn. Finn, who passed away last September, had owned and operated the former gold mining settlement-turned-fine-dining-and-lodging-establishment since 1960 with his wife and family. Management of the hotel and restaurant remains in the family, though…
Last night, at a study session of the Wheat Ridge City Council, members considered making significant revisions to the town’s smoking ordinance, including banning smoking on outdoor restaurant and bar patios. “The council provided staff direction to bring the ordinance forward to the regular council meeting,” says Heather Geyer, the…
The Boston Beer Company, maker of Sam Adams, was the big winner at the first annual Denver International Beer Competition last weekend, winning fifteen of the 33 awards. Several Colorado brewers took home prizes as well, including Oskar Blues, which won three awards, and Odell and Silverton Brewing companies, which…
