Yesterday was the last Sunday to see the Henry Moore sculptures in the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street — but the people in the Around the World With Tea class were (wisely) holed up inside, where it was warm, sipping on seven different tea varietals, occasionally paired with a…
Looking for somewhere to spend Super Bowl Sunday? We’ve got a few options — plus beer dinners, workshops and more to keep you occupied in the meantime. Here’s what’s on the menu:…
Get a handle on your kitchen once and for all: Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market Street, will present a class in Kitchen Basics from 6 to 9:30 p.m. tonight. Tuition is $69; for more information, call 303-308-9300 or go to www.cookstreet.com. For information on dozens of culinary…
BOOGIE BOUTIQUE Ejay * Hoang * Tony Rodelli * Jevne Ivy * Styles Davis * Khalib Cluster Studios | 1.29.11 The crew behind Spellbound Music put on yet another fantastic event, from the unusual (and fabulously decked out) location to the high quality of the music. The two-room event had…
Yesterday we finally got to chat with Larry Gutierrez, the president of Albuquerque-based Little Anita’s, and he seemed confused as to what, exactly, constitutes vegetarian cuisine. Earlier this week, we reported that Little Anita’s — which veggies had long thought served vegetarian green and red chile at its five locations…
You might know Kris Carr from the hit TLC documentary Crazy Sexy Cancer; when she was diagnosed with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma — an extremely rare, and supposedly incurable, form of cancer — she transformed her life through diet and healthy living. She’ll be signing Crazy Sexy Diet, which she describes as…
The always-popular Winter Brew Fest kicks off tonight at Mile High Station, 2027 West Colfax Avenue, with more than 28 craft breweries serving over 75 beers. The fun runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and costs $30 to $35 (it’s a benefit Swallow Hill Music Association); for more info, go…
Last night, the Denver episode of Drinking Made Easy premiered on HDNet; Govnr’s Park and the Woodcellar Bar and Grill, which were both featured, held watch parties to celebrate. And although everyone at the Woodcellar was in high spirits, there was no mention of the episode — and no airing…
Gain some raw knowledge tonight at Benihana, 515 Zang Street in Broomfield, when the restaurant presents Sushi & Sake 101, a two-hour sushi-rolling demonstration, sake-tasting and more. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and costs $35; to sign up, e-mail emily.kittle@fleishman.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around…
During the time Erin Bakersmith has been running the Yoga Mat studio, she’s noticed some parallels between two popular physical activities, yoga and snowboarding. There’s the body-awareness aspect, as well as yoga’s calm, meditative feeling that some skiers and snowboarders also experience on the slopes, but the commonalities go beyond…
Tucked inside a strip mall in the Ken Caryl region of Littleton, Pot of Pho is something of a suburban secret — but word is leaking out fast. The space (previously occupied by a Heidi’s Brooklyn Deli) is simple but cozy, with comfortable booths and art from the Provide-n-ce Gallery…
After a reader tipped us off that the much-loved vegetarian chile at Little Anita’s is no longer vegetarian, we contacted Giselda Lopez, the store manager at the location at 6830 South Yosemite Street in Centennial, to get the scoop…
Today must be a fine day for wine — how else to explain all the wine-centric events in the metro area? Here’s a taste of what’s being poured this evening:…
A founding member of the Glitch Mob, producer/DJ Kraddy is no stranger to the electronic-music scene. He’s the mind behind “Android Porn,” a track sometimes cited as the glitch-hop anthem, and although he began his career with breakbeats back in 2003, Kraddy’s been mixing it up ever since, blending heavy…
This is the time of year for hearty soup and thick chowder — so it’s the perfect time of year for the Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York Street to offer its Warming Winter Soups & Chowders II cooking class. Recipes and dinner are included (bring a place setting) in the…
What’s on the menu for this week? A host of wine-tastings, classes and the Winter Brew Fest. Here’s a taste:…
Cooking full meals for two can be time-consuming — and costly — but the City of Aurora is here to help. Its Cooking for Two class will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. tonight at the Expo Recreation Center, 10955 East Exposition Avenuein Aurora. Tuition is is $46 to $60;…
Masalaa, the all-vegetarian Indian mainstay at 3140 South Parker Road in Aurora, reopened on January 6 after closing for some repairs. “We were doing maintenance work,” says Masalaa’s Sameer Desai. “There was a leakage from the kitchen to the outside dining area. We had to fix it and make sure…
Making fondue can be as easy as melting cheese over a campfire — or elaborate enough to create an elegant Valentine’s Day dinner. At Fireside Fondue Wine Dinner, a cooking class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. today, you should pick up some handy hints for that romantic holiday. The class,…
Il Mondo Vecchio, 1174 South Cherokee Street, will offer a Personal Salumi: Dry Sausage class from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, when you’ll learn the basics of making sausage, as well as safe practices specifically associated with making dry sausage. Tuition is $110; call 303-744-6328 or go to www.ilmondovecchio.com for…
The official Mysticon T-shirts bear this slogan: “Faeries and pirates and vampires, oh my!” That pretty much sums up the three-day celebration of all things faerie and fae. “This is the first three-day big con we’ve done,” explains Charles Cagiao. “We’ve been doing one- and two-day shows, faerie festivals, but…
“In January, the whole town goes Western a little bit,” notes Reyna Von Vett — whose alter ego, Cora Vette, emcees, sings and generally acts as madam for the BurlyCute burlesque troupe. “So we thought, ‘Why fight it?’” Hence the latest BurlyCute offering, Too Sexy for the Stock Show, which…
