When I was invited to a special dinner with winemaker Peter Franus at Elway’s Downtown, I was a tad skeptical as to how, exactly, they would cater that meal to my palate. As a vegetarian, I usually turn down invites like this — I’ve worked in the restaurant industry for…
The Kitchen Table, 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105 in Greenwood Village in Englewood, presents Simply Spain: Valencia, a regional foods class, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $95; call 303-220-9769 or visit www.kitchentablegv.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit our online Food & Drink listings…
Tapas de Espana, the Basque-region-inspired eatery located in the back room of El Senor Sol, opened today for its first run serving lunch and dinner…
On the last Tuesday of every month, Great Divide Brewing Co., 2201 Arapahoe Street, proves that beer can hold its own when it comes to cheese pairings. See for yourself at the Monthly Beer and Cheese Pairing, which pairs five artisan cheeses with five Great Divide beers. Admission is $18;…
The name says it all: A New Year Underground is not going to be the highest-profile New Year’s Eve party in the city. However, local DJs Beekay, Brick Lee, Brandon Bass, Eli D, Rescue, Sean Michaels, Spindler and Uriah West are no strangers to throwing good parties — old-school style,…
Govinda’s Buffet, 1400 Cherry Street, reopened this year after an almost year-long hiatus, serving up a vegetarian spread on Friday and Saturday nights. And there’s more good news coming: Govinda’s just announced yesterday that it will be bringing back lunch hours In 2011…
Dozens of restaurants are hosting special New Year’s Eves dinners — but there are other culinary specials this week, too. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
If your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier and you want a head start, head to the Kitchen Table, 5375 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village, which presents Meatless Mondays every Monday. Tonight, you can learn about vegetable dishes that originated in Tuscany, everything from crepes with spinach and ricotta…
Celebrating ugly sweaters is a beautiful trend — check out Westword’s own ugly sweater festivities — and tonight you can put our sweaters to shame at Jax Fish House, 1539 17th Street, which from 6 to 8 p.m. will host its annual Ugly Sweety, a pre-Christmas ugly sweater contest with…
“I don’t know if it’s something that we’re taught as small children, or just the fact that they’re so beautiful to see,” notes the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Will Jones, “but a lot of people come back year after year because they have a great experience individually, and it becomes a…
William Breathes had heard a lot of good things about Colorado Alternative Medicine, and the shop measured up to his high expectations, which you can read about in his latest review. And there are dozens more options available in our medical-marijuana directory. Click here to access our medical-marijuana dispensary directory…
Vine Street Pub, 1700 Vine Street, is known for its brews (pouring Mountain Sun-made ales, stouts and lagers) and its hippie-friendly atmosphere. The walls are decorated with an array of mostly psychedelic band posters, and there are no televisons — although the pub does provide board games and books if…
Every Wednesday, Interstate Kitchen & Bar, 901 West Tenth Avenue, will host Soul Service & SIN, with DJ Nick Sullivan playing blues, jump, delta, funk, boogie and more, from 10 p.m. to close tonight. The bar will be serving $3 wells and $2 Genny Cream Ales, and groups of four…
Every third Tuesday of the month, Lobby American Grille, 2191 Arapahoe Street, hosts Wine Happy Hour, where you can taste three to four wines paired with small plate appetizers. The fun starts at 6 p.m. tonight and costs $15; call 303-997-9911 or go to www.thelobbydenver.com. For information on dozens of…
It’s a long way from Dallas, Texas, to the United Kingdom, but Gina Star has made the transition with both glamour and aplomb. The DJ/producer has seen several sides of the music business — at one point, she was the director of A&R at Thrive Records, putting her ear for…
Don’t panic: There’s still time to learn how to create a fabulous holiday feast everyone, even at this close-to-Christmas date. At 6 p.m. tonight, head to Cook Street School of Fine Cooking, 1937 Market Street, for the Holiday Feast class. It runs until 9:30 p.m., and costs $79. For more…
MARK FARINA With Octopus Nebula • Falty DL • S.P.E.C.T.R.E. 12.16.10 | Gothic Theatre View Mark Farina at the Gothic slideshow Last night’s show at the Gothic Theatre signified Mark Farina’s third trip to the metro area in 2010, and the first weekend-night set of all three shows. Farina did…
‘Tis the season: Highland Tap and Burger will host its first Hideous Holiday Sweater Party in its new home at 2223 West 32nd Avenue. Festivities include the first annual Gingerbread House Making Contest (with fabulous prizes), cheesy photo opportunities, sexy Santa’s helpers and Bacardi & Red Bull specials all night…
Cora Vette (aka Reyna Von Vett) never knows what’ll come out of Santa’s mouth. “It’s usually dirty,” she says. “And then I yell at him, and then he goes to the bar and drinks. “Lecherous Mr. Claus,” she concludes. Burlycute veterans might remember an incarnation of Naughty Noel last year,…
Mezcal will be celebrating its seventh anniversary with food and drink specials, live music (including the mariachi group Sol De Mi Tierra from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight) and other fun, starting today and running through Sunday, December 19. Mezcal is located at 3230 East Colfax Avenue; for more info,…
“With every passing year, we grow more and more mad,” says Reyna Von Vett, whose alter-ego, Cora Vette, emcees BurlyCute burlesque shows. “We keep trying to top ourselves.” Which means that this year’s Naughty Noel show is not to be missed, because 2009’s edition was pee-your-pants hilarious. “We have different…
Many religions have significant celebrations this month. December 21, which is the first day of winter and the longest night of the year, is also known as Yule or Solstice to those who worship nature — but there’s no need to wait until next week to mark the date, since…
