There are few foods as lovely as sushi when it’s prepared correctly; learn the basics tonight at Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine Street, which will host a Rollin’ Sushi Workshop from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuition is $75; reservations are required. For more info, call 303-377-3222 or go to…
At high noon tomorrow — Tuesday, January 11 — Visit Denver, the group that organizes Denver Restaurant Week, will announce which of the city’s eateries are among the 268-and-counting restaurants that have signed up for DRW, which will take place February 26 through March 11. For those not familiar with…
Tomorrow’s Rollin’ Sushi workshop at the Seasoned Chef Cooking School is one of several culinary classes this week; other mouth-watering events include a tequila dinner at El Diablo and a beer-tasting fundraiser at the E Project. Here’s a taste of what’s to come:…
Perhaps your New Year’s resolution was to learn to pour alcohol more efficiently — and who are we to judge? If that’s the case, you’ll want to sign up right away for the professional bartending class at Stir! Cooking School, 3215 Zuni Street, at 11 a.m.; reservations are required, and…
Whether or not you dig the heavily trance-influenced livetronica group the Disco Biscuits, you should give the Biscuits’ side project, Conspirator, a fighting chance: Instead of trance-jam-band fusion, Conspirator draws heavily from trance, downtempo and drum-and-bass, creating soundscapes that are eerier, subtler and more interesting to the trained electronica ear…
This round’s Immundo burlesque show has a special treat in store for attendees: None other than Lil’ Miss Firefly, the sideshow midget (and yes, that is how she prefers to be referred to) doing a glass-walking burlesque routine fresh off her tour with the Pretty Things Peepshow — the nation’s…
Tonight is a fantastic time for beer-lovers to their their brew on. From 6 to 9 p.m. tonight Great Divide Brewing Co., 2201 Arapahoe Street, will host a Triple Threat Release Party celebrating the releases of Espresso Oak Aged Yeti and Belgica, and debuting Grand Cru, a Belgian-style dark ale…
The City of Aurora will present Mexican Cooking Menu 1, a class that runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Expo Recreation Center, 10955 East Exposition Avenue in Aurora. Tuition is $46 to $60; call 303-326-8630 or go to http://auroragov.org/recreation. For information on dozens of culinary events around town,…
If you’re vegetarian in Denver, then you most likely already know about City, O’ City and its sister restaurant, WaterCourse Foods. There’s a reason that both of these restaurants are so popular: The wine and beer options are fabulous, the food is delicious, and both offer plenty of options for…
Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market Street, will present A World of Taste: Thai from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight. A meal and a glass of wine is included in the $79 class, during which you’ll learn how to create such delicacies as chicken with peanut sauce, chicken…
Last week Govinda’s Buffet, a vegetarian mainstay, announced that it would be open Tuesdays through Thursdays for lunch, in addition to regular dinner hours on Friday and Saturday. But as it turns out, Govinda’s had more good news cooking: The restaurant will be open for lunch on Friday and Saturday…
Raw food is the latest trend, and you can try it yourself (with some veganism thrown in for good measure) tonight and every Tuesday, when Root Down chef Daniel Asher prepares a five-course, raw vegan dinner. The meals, available from 6 to 10 p.m. by reservation, are $42. Root Down…
Up-and-coming minimalist techno artist Octave hails from Paris and is gaining traction at clubs in Germany, Greece and the Netherlands, as well. On this side of the pond, meanwhile, his “Past Flash” track was included on techno god Richie Hawtin’s album Sounds From Can Elles. Octave’s version of techno is…
House heavyweight Dave Aude’s credentials read like an impressive who’s who of both pop and electronic music. He’s produced tracks for Barenaked Ladies, Korn, Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls, Faith No More and Madonna, and back in the ’90s, he formed Lunatic Fringe with Steve Levy, a partnership that eventually…
Want to stir things up in 2011? There are plenty of cooking classes, parties, special dinners and festivals to help you keep (or kill) whatever resolutions you’ve made. Here’s a taste of what’s on Colorado’s culinary calendar:…
Have plans to better yourself in the New Year? Here’s a fun way to do just that: Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West 10th Avenue, hosts the Rock ‘n’ Roll Spelling Bee tonight and every Monday, starting at 10 p.m. Unlike traditional spelling bees, this one lets you write down…
A NEW YEAR UNDERGROUND With Hence * Eli D * BeeKay * Travis Press * Uriah West * Brick Lee 12.31.10 | Theory + Practice The only sign that the Theory + Practice gallery, 738 Santa Fe Drive, was hosting an epic New Year’s Eve party was the pounding bass…
Looking for somewhere to eat tonight? Look no further than our New Year’s Eve Food & Drink listings, a comprehensive guide to special restaurant offerings tonight in the metro area. But remember to check with the restaurant before you head out the door — many are filled to capacity. (And…
William Breathes noticed that the Ballpark Holistic Dispensary was going through a slight identity crisis — the grow-supply setup was stellar, but the law requiring dispensaries to grow most of their own product has made it difficult to keep up with demand. Our medical-marijuana directory contains dozens more dispensaries, many…
Sip Fine Wine & Spirits, 1920 Market Street, will offer free wine tastings from 4 to 7 p.m. tonight. For more info, call 303-298-9463. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings. Follow @CafeWestword on Twitter…
“This is an exhibition of really 3,000 years of Egyptian history,” explains Kristy Bassuener, spokeswoman for the Denver Art Museum. “We were really excited and certainly, this was the exact type of exhibition that the Hamilton building was meant for. We have the climate control, the space and the ability…
Anyone with special food needs or requests knows how frustrating it can be to open up a menu and see only a scant handful of plates that you can or would actually eat. There are a few restaurants in the metro area where vegetarians can pick and choose from across…
