Pete Moss wears his DJ hat on March 10 at Funky Buddha

These days, nearly every DJ wears the hat of producer, too, but electronic musicians who are as comfortable in the studio as they are controlling the dance floor are few and far between. The legendary Pete Moss is one; his music has been written up in all of the major…

Split-pea soup to help chase away winter for Meatless Monday

No one’s saying you have to go meatless just because it’s Monday — but as incentive to join the growing movement, every week we’re offering an animal-free recipe. Split peas are a kind of superfood, an excellent source of protein for vegetarians and vegans. Homemade split-pea soup is much, much…

Art Attack

Among the dozens of galleries, hundreds of shows and twelve packed First Fridays in the Art District on Santa Fe in 2011, it’s inevitable that arts lovers missed something spectacular. “There are so many events that go on, and we wanted to give some recognition for different galleries,” notes Sarah…

A Delectable Scheme

The spring exhibitions at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art opened last week, including Edible?, by Viviane LeCourtois, a retrospective of the artist’s food-related work from the past twenty years. And that seemed a perfect tie-in for BMoCA’s Present Box, wherein the museum store is transformed into a temporary exhibition…

Planting Secrets

“Heirloom vegetables have always been around,” notes John Smith of Paulino Gardens, “but they’re becoming more popular, and the seed companies are offering more heirlooms to pick from than we’ve ever had before. And heirlooms are, in some cases, easier to grow, because they have been tried and true for…

Thai Bistro’s tofu dishes are an explosion of flavor

Thai Bistro, 5924 South Kipling Street in Littleton, has been lauded with several Best of Denver awards for Best Thai Restaurant, and it measures up just as strongly when it comes to its vegetarian dishes. The tofu, in particular, stands out: If you like nothing better than perfectly fried, crispy-on-the-outside,…

Alex Kruger spins on March 3 at 2200

Berlin producer Alex Krüger’s first major impression on international dance floors was his 2000 hit “I Can’t (Fall in Love With Another One),” under his Dub Taylor alias — and he’s managed to stay cutting-edge relevant in the dozen years since he first helped shape Germany’s deep-house scene. The minimalist…

Chocolate-chip vegan scones for a breakfast treat on Meatless Monday

​No one’s saying you have to go meatless just because it’s Monday — but as incentive to join the growing movement, every week we’re offering an animal-free recipe. If you’ve tried our banana walnut muffins or peanut-butter cookies, then you know vegan baking isn’t nearly as difficult as it’s made…

2012 Oscars: Red carpet fashion do’s and don’ts

Penelope Ann Miller looked fairy-tale beautiful (and Oscar-worthy) at the red carpet with this classic strapless look — and here are several other glimpses we caught of fashion dos and don’ts, including the stunning Milla Jovovich and overly collagen’d Melanie Griffith…

Delightful Dishes & Dreamy Getaways at the Brown Palace Hotel

Need a quick getaway? The Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th Street, is the site of Delightful Dishes & Dreamy Getaways, an event organized by the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association that benefits Food Bank of the Rockies and the Readiness Fund. The fun starts at 6 p.m., and includes 120…

Soup for the Soul at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Good food for a good cause: Soup’s on at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, where many of Denver’s top chefs will be ladling up bowls of their gourmet creations at Soup for the Soul. A benefit for Porter Hospice and St. Anthony Hospice, Soup for the Soul…

Spain Unfiltered at Rioja tonight

Maybe you can’t jet off to Spain, but you can still enjoy Spain Unfiltered at Rioja, 1431 Larimer Street, a dinner featuring Spanish wines paired with five courses. The feast starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $195; call 303-820-2282 or visit www.riojadenver.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around…

The Living Room serves up happy-hour veggie snacks

After a long day in the office, there’s nothing like kicking back with some happy-hour drinks — and maybe some happy-hour bites, so that you can still drive home safely. While the wine system at the Living Room, 1055 Broadway, is a lot of fun to geek out on, even…

Fat Tuesday food-and-drink events around the city

It’s Fat Tuesday! Still looking for a place to celebrate Mardi Gras? Here are some options… All three Jax Fish House locations — 1539 17th Street (303-292-5767, www.jaxfishhousedenver.com), 928 Pearl Street, Boulder (303-444-1811, www.jaxfishhouseboulder.com) and 123 North College Avenue in Fort Collins (970-682-2275, www.jaxfortcollins.com) — are throwing Fat Tuesday parties…

Martin Buttrich spins at Beta and beyond on February 24

Collaboration is a beautiful thing when it works, and it’s worked beautifully for P.U.N.C.H.I.S. and AAMP with the PM//AM event lineup. The concept features underground DJs in Beta’s Beatport Lounge (presented by P.U.N.C.H.I.S.) followed by an after-hours shindig (presented by AAMP). This go-round, the team is bringing in Martin Buttrich,…

Crafty Ladies at Highland Tap and Burger

It’s ladies’ night! Highland Tap and Burger, 2219 West 32nd Avenue, will host Crafty Ladies tonight, combining a tasting of Breckenridge Brewery’s beers with inventive food pairings — and crafts, or course. For more information, call 720-287-4493 or visit www.highlandtapdenver.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit…