There are dozens of holiday beers on tap around town, whether it’s at beer bars like the Falling Rock Taphouse and Freshcraft or at local breweries themselves. But there’s one style of beer that absolutely screams Christmas: peppermint porter…
Three years ago, triplets Jill, Jessica and Jennifer Emich bowed out of Boulder’s restaurant scene when they sold Trilogy, their 13th Street wine bar; it became the now-closed B-Side Lounge. Since then, the sisters have worked together on several projects: running a catering company called Blissful Sisters, managing the Gold…
With only a few days to go until Christmas, it’s time to ‘fess up: Have you been naughty or nice? For goodness’ sake, here’s hoping you’ve been on your very best behavior this year — because then you’re fully deserving of these six stupendous bottles. Read on for the continuation…
Phat Thai will definitely start serving at 11 a.m. today in Cherry Creek — the place was already bustling earlier this morning as this Denver offshoot of Mark Fischer’s Carbondale Phat Thai prepared to open the doors. Here’s a first look:…
The cocktail in question sounded fantastic: Buffalo Trace Bourbon, basil and balsamic reduction with a splash of coke. Although it didn’t quite live up to my expectations, the new restaurant/bar pouring it certainly did. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer to…
Dana Rodriguez Bistro Vendôme 1420 Larimer Street 303-825-3232 www.bistrovendôme.com This is part one of my interview with Dana Rodriguez, exec chef of Bistro Vendôme. Part two of that interview will run in this space tomorrow. Last month, three lawyers swaggered into Bistro Vendôme for dinner. One was from Puerto Rico,…
Park Hill residents know the strip on Kearney Street between 22nd and 23rd avenues well. In a largely residential area, this block contains a bakery, an upscale restaurant, a pizzeria and now Neighbors at Park Hill, a new venture with an eclectic mix of clientele that makes it difficult to…
It’s been a long time coming, but we hear that Phat Thai — the Denver offshoot of Mark Fischer’s famed Carbondale restaurant — is opening at 11 a.m. today at 2900 East Second Avenue…
California or bust! This week Fifty Fifty Brewing, which is based in Truckee, California, will send Colorado some of its most sought-after, most expensive product: Eclipse, an oak-aged imperial stout. And it’s selling for close to $30 a bottle…
Eden, the restaurant that’s taken over the space at 3090 Downing Street that was once home to Tosh’s Hacienda, is hosting its inaugural Tweet Drive tonight. Donate one new, unwrapped toy or canned-food item and enjoy food-and-drink specials with Denver’s social media professionals and entrepreneurs. For more information, call 303-832-5482…
A year ago, after a series of lackluster meals at Barolo Grill, I begrudgingly paid a $200 tab and doubted that I’d ever return, concluding that Blair Taylor’s iconic restaurant was past its prime. “Barolo Grill,” I wrote, “needs to try a little harder to be Barolo Grill.”…
A year ago, news broke that home-grown burrito chain Chipotle was being scrutinized by the feds surrounding the company’s hiring of illegal immigrants, and that hundreds of employees would be laid off in Minnesota as a result. A few months later, the same fate would befall Chipotle’s outlets in Washington,…
Scott Taylor will be closing his Happy Coffee kiosk inside Salvagetti Bicycle Workshop this Friday, and then open a full-size coffee shop this spring at Ellsworth and Broadway, in the space now occupied by Fancy Tiger Crafts…
Just in time for winter: Highland is getting another yogurt joint. This one is Yogurt Guru, going into 3617 West 32nd Avenue. There’s already a Yogurt Guru in Cherry Creek. Follow @CafeWestword on Twitter and at facebook.com/denvercafesociety…
‘Tis the season to get obliterated with family members and co-workers, and just in time for those special events, Food & Wine has released its list of the fifty best bars in the country. And while you’re sure to find it a useful guide if you’re headed out of state,…
Fifty Fifty Brewing out of Truckee, California, is the latest out-of-state brewer planning to see if there is room in Denver’s crowded craft-beer market for another name. But Fifty Fifty will take an interesting tack, initially distributing just one beer here, its most sought-after, most expensive product: Eclipse, an oak-aged…
We’ve lauded the lunch buffet at Little India in our annual Best of Denver issue more than once. Although you might think that one Indian-food buffet is pretty much like any other, Little India’s stands out for a couple of reasons: It’s refilled frequently with a wide variety of food…
My good buddy Cale, whom I rarely get to see these days (alas, our old poker crew broke up years ago), called me up the other day. “Dude,” he said, lackadaisically, “I’m sitting in my truck, chewing tobacco, drinking beer and listening to music. What are you up to?” “Are…
I grew up in Denver and have very fond childhood memories of this part of town — though when I was a kid, there was no restaurant in the spot where I snagged this drink. Can you guess where I’m drinking? Special bonus: Anyone who gives the first correct answer…
There’s an “it” couple that everyone wants at their party every Christmas — the duo that livens up the festivities, gives the crowd something to talk about, and adds that certain something to make the gathering memorable. This pair, for example: a delicate bite of a smooth, hand-dipped pomegranate-raspberry-rose chocolate…
For the past two weeks, Laura Shunk has been going behind the bar every Friday to interview a local mixologist. First up was Brian Smith (above) at Pinche Taqueria; Joshua Smith of TAG and Williams & Graham was featured last Friday. And Brian M is ready for another round:…
Every Tuesday, Sketch, 11 West First Avenue, resurrects gourmet dishes from the original Cherry Creek menu for Tuesday Date Night. This week, the venue is offering prime rib with au jus, fresh mozzarella and tomato salad, lump crab cake with caper mayo, broccoli with cheese sauce and warm bread pudding…
