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Monday, December 22
The German American Chamber of Commerce has been hosting a Christmas market on the 16th Street Mall, where craftspeople and artisans offer rare, imported products, and food vendors dish out European fare. Grab a Brat and a Glühwein (spiced mulled wine) and warm up in the large tent while listening to free music. Christkindl market runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through tomorrow, December 23 at Skyline Park; find more information here.
Larimer Square is all decked out for the holidays. On your way to dinner tonight, stop by to hear carolers from 5 to 7 p.m. Find more details here.
Tuesday, December 23
Copper Kettle Brewing is counting down the days with the 12 Firkins of Christmas -- twelve unique casks themed around the holiday tune, "12 Days of Christmas." Today's beer is 2 Turtle Doves, a decadent chocolate and caramel stout. For more information, head to copperkettlebrewing.com.
Wednesday, December 24
Elway's Downtown will be open and serving a three-course prix fixe twist on the traditional Christmas dinner. The special menu, which is priced at $75 per person, will be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas day. For reservations, call Elway's at 303-312-3107.
SALT Bistro will be celebrating Christmas Eve all day long with seasonal specials including coal-roasted Monroe Farm onion soup and Alaskan king crab legs. For more information call 303-444-7258 or go to here.
The Fort Restaurant is getting all decked out and lit up for Christmas Eve, when it will be serving up a four-course holiday menu with choice of wine. For more details, visit thefort.com.
Thursday, December 25
EDGE Restaurant & Bar will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas day. Chef Simon will be curating a three-course prix fixe Christmas Day menu -- with a special take-home treat from the pastry kitchen. The menu is priced at $70 for adults and $30 for kids. For more information, click here.
For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings -- and if you have information for a culinary event you'd like included in our online calendar, send it to [email protected].
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