For the last few weeks, I’ve been searching for Colorado’s best artisan liquor. I’ve searched high and I’ve searched low. I’ve gone to the ends of the earth (or at least to the end of the block) to find those bars brave enough to stock and serve the products of…
Make a pig of yourself on Cinco de Mayo at Lola, 1575 Boulder Street, which is hosting its first annual Picnic of the Pig from 6 to 9 p.m. May 5. The event will also mark the Colorado debut of Republic Tequila, from one of Mexico’s only certified organic distilleries…
It hasn’t exactly been all spring flowers for Justin Cucci, the owner of Root Down. Despite snatching a Best of Denver award for its unassailable contemporary cocktail roster (served by a cadre of the town’s coolest bartenders), Jason Sheehan skewered the joint in a review published in early April, and…
“The United Plates of America.” That’s what Bon Appetit entitled its recent roundup of all the best flavors in our fifty weirdly diverse states, offering this explanation: “Whether it’s a slice of just-baked cherry pie in Michigan, an oyster and bacon sandwich in Louisiana, or a glass of rhubarb and…
April showers bring May showers. That’s how that saying should go, since the Boulders’ Farmer Market is now four for four for rain (or snow) on Saturdays. But cold, damp weather won’t keep locavores from their feast ingredients. My shopping was a little lighter this round, since it’s finals week…
Olivea, the joint effort from Keith Arnold and Stephanie Bonin (owners of Duo), and John Broening and Yasmin Lozada-Hissom (chef and pastry chef of Duo, respectively), opens at 5 p.m. at 719 East 17th Avenue, in the former home of Aix. According to the restaurant’s website, Olivea will be “a…
Cinnamon Toast Crunch General Mills Rating: Two-and-a-half spoons out of four Cereal description: Thin wheat-and-rice squares that tend to curl up at the edges, like old newspapers left on the porch too long. One side of the typical bit is ridged, while the other sports the occasional dark brown streak…
Because of the peculiarities of this gig, I’ve crossed paths quite a few times over the past few years with the Geeks Who Drink, an enterprise profiled in this Westword cover story. Most often, these run-ins have taken the form of me walking in the door of some tap-shack or restaurant, seeing…
Tonight is the fifth annual Women Cook!, Dining for a Difference, a benefit for Work Options for Women, the nonprofit that prepares women coming off welfare for a career in the food industry — and just opened Cafe Optionslast month. The event includes a silent auction and walk-around dinner featuring…
From 3 to 6 p.m. today, May 3, Swallow Hill’s WineFest 2009 will showcase five Colorado wineries, as well as local cheese and appetizers made from Colorado-grown ingredients — and, of course, homegrown music from FOMA and the Kantankerous Bluegrass Band. Swallow Hill is located at 71 East Yale Avenue,…
Since I couldn’t get a pho-kin takeout menu from the hostess at Pho on 6th — “Sorry, we don’t have any,” she mumbled — I had no choice but to steal borrow a freshly laminated real menu, which I swiped off the bar (hey, at least I’m honest about my…
Go-Go Yogurt is celebrating the launch of its co-branding with Inta Juice today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by Inta Juice at 14705 West 64th Avenue in Arvada for a free small yogurt with one topping of your choice. For more information, go to 303-432-2123…
Marcyzk’s Fine Foods, at 770 East 17th Avenue, today is offering 10 percent off on all store sales, as well as sales in the adjacent wine shop. For more info, call 303-894-9499 or go to www.marczykfinefoods.com. And the Cherry Creek Fresh Market kicks off its eleventh season at 8 a.m…
What you might have missed this week…Jason Sheehan asks readers to chime in on the best last place to take your significant other. Do you have a better restaurant to suggest for a break-up date?The team at Duo, rated Westword’s best New American Restaurant 2009, will be opening Olivea this…
In my review of Farro, I talked at great length about the meals that Matt Franklin has cooked for me that I will carry with like baggage throughout my days. I also spoke less specifically about a handful of other dinners (or individual plates) I’ve had that inspired memories that…
There are myriad reasons to remember Al Marcove, the restaurateur, caterer, hamburger guru, mentor and unofficial “Mayor of Cherry Creek Mall,” who died April 22.But Marcove’s greatest legacy is almost assuredly that he celebrated life by treating people — employees, acquaintances, friends and customers — with integrity and respect. “Always…
People in Parker, you are mere hours away from delicious cupcakes. And you can thank Selah Davenport for that. Although she’s been doing special-order cupcakes since 2007, tomorrow she’ll have a soft opening for her own retail place, Nomelie Cupcakes. While the bakery, located at 19751 East Main Street in…
RESTAURANT OPENINGS IN APRIL Cafe Options, 1650 Curtis Street Houston’s, 303 Josephine Street Denver ChopHouse, Concourse A, DIA Rib House, 1801 13th Street, Boulder The Salad Bowl, 4086 South Parker Road, Aurora Snarf’s, 1101 East 11th Avenue Trattoria Stella, 3201 East Colfax Avenue (replaces Cafe Star) Casselman’s Bar & Venue,…
Hershey posted a timeline of the Zero candy bar on its website that reads, in its entirety: 1920 Zero launched by Hollywood Brands 1996 Acquired by HersheyThe site also mentions, without further explanation, that Zero has had a loyal customer base since 1931. How the bar stuck around for eleven…
When I ran into Bill Ward at Houston’s in early April, he said that his MiniBar, a new watering hole that will be tucked into space under the old Village Inn in Cherry Creek, was moving slowly but steadily along. Now comes news that Ward has set a date fora…
Tonight, dig into the Grub Party & Panel, a “multi-media soulfood dinner and discussion on environmental justice, artist activism and the green economy” at the Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, 2410 Welton Street. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. (bring your own place setting), with the panel starting at 7…
Sputnik is one of the hippest hipster spots in town, and while you might think of it as a late-night hang-out, good for grabbing a cold PBR while playing trivia or bingo, Sputnik also happens to serve some of the best sweet potato fries in Denver. The few other menu…
