“I was on tour with U2 in 1997, and I woke up one morning and I had lost my eyesight by like 50 percent,” remembers Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk. “I just felt horrible — like I had a hangover, but I hadn’t been drinking.” When he finished…
Tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m., Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th Street, presents Kegs & Curds, a tribute to beer-and-cheese pairings which seem to have suddenly become rather popular. There will be samples of 25 Colorado, U.S. and Belgian beers thoughtfully paired (by the brewers) with twenty gourmet cheeses, courtesy…
Everyone knows that food tastes better when it’s made from scratch — but unless you had an older relative teach you the secret behind that flaky pie crust or savory chicken soup, you might not have the know-how necessary to put such killer foods together. Heirloom Gardens to the rescue…
How much control do you want over the meals you eat at restaurants? If your answer is “a lot,” then you’ll love tonight’s dinner at Randolph’s, 1776 Grant Street. Stop by at 5:30 p.m. to taste-test eighteen items over seven courses, and help determine what the restaurant will put on…
There are plenty of reasons why you might want to plant your own kitchen garden — money and health foremost among them. But how do you go about figuring out what to plant, and how do you design your garden so that you get the same aesthetic pleasure from fruits…
Vintners blend wines made from different grapes to improve or enhance the flavors and textures of wine — and you can do the same thing at home with a little know-how and practice. Learn more from 6:30 to 9 p.m. tonight, when Vic Bourassa of Napa’s Bourassa Vineyards will host…
When Zolo Southwestern Grill kicked off its 151 Days of Tequila last year, bar manager Brian Selbichka wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. “I think it was ambitious to have this go over the course of five months,” he admits. “But we’re getting more people who are ambivalent about tequila,…
“When we visit a city, we plan to always make three episodes for every event,” explains Marsha Bemko, executive producer of PBS’s hit series Antiques Roadshow. “We make three field pieces, because even for those of us who work on the show, those convention centers, once you’re inside of them,…
For the past ten years, the Caffeine Music & Arts Festival has been the spring break destination for lovers of dance music across the state. And this year will prove no exception: Event organizers have booked several of last year’s headliners, including Dave Aude, Jon Bishop and DJ Micro, all…
Looking for something special tonight? The good news is, you’ve got choices; the bad news is, you’ll have to decide between three great dinners. Here’s what’s going on around town:…
It’s hard to believe that Sketch, at 11 West First Avenue, has only been open a year. But as proof, tonight Sketch will host a one-year anniversary party…
On the fourth Tuesday of each month, the Park Hill Golf Club, at 4141 East 35th Avenue, teams up with Argonaut Wine & Liquors to host a wine-tasting. Well, it’s that time again, and tonight they’ll be focusing on the fine wines of Northern Italy — with the promise to…
If you want to expand your culinary knowledge, there are tons of classes this week, covering everything from backyard chicken-keeping to advanced pastry skills. Here’s a taste of what’s ahead: Monday, March 22 A pastry class for serious home bakers starts today at Culinary School of the Rockies, 637 South…
Are you really a serious home baker? Do you slice cookies off a pre-made frozen loaf or create them tenderly from scratch? Do you use store-bought pie crust or roll your own? Exactly how passionate are you about the baked goods that come from your kitchen? If the answer is…
With the advent of such groundbreaking documentaries as Food, Inc., more than ever, we’re learning about the cultural and environmental consequences of our diets — particularly the consumption of meat. Food, Inc. was decades behind the times, though: Since 1985, people from around the planet have been trying to educate…
Looking for something culinary to do this (potentially snowy) afternoon? Look no further than Old South Pearl Street, because every Friday, the Culinary Connectors host a walking restaurant tour of the district. They call it the Friday Afternoon Club…
This year will be the tenth annual Soup for the Soul fundraiser, which supports Porter and St. Anthony Hospices, helping ease the end-of-life transition for people suffering from various illnesses. (The two hospices together provide five times the state average of charity care.) It’s a great cause — and you’ll…
Like both show tunes and rock anthems? Have we got a concert for you! Evolution Theatre Company and Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret have teamed up to present Broadway Rocks!, a musical revue of rock songs that have been belted out on Broadway stages around the world. It’s a night of singing,…
Last month’s Boulder Blind Cafe was such a hit that event organizer Brian Rocheleau (aka Rosh) has brought it back for a second round. The Blind Cafe features a vegetarian meal created by chef Marcus McCauley, which is served and eaten entirely in the dark, with musical accompaniment by One…
There are plenty of St. Patrick’s Day events (some of them even food-related!) that you can enjoy across the city today — visit our extensive calendar listings for a full rundown. But if you’re looking for something in the culinary scene that won’t require you to wear green, then head…
Firenze a Tavola, the special Tuscan-centric dining room at Parisi, 4401 Tennyson Street, is offering up something special at 7 p.m. tonight: the Ultimate Tuscan Experience. Italian guest chef Daniele Raddi will re-create the flavors of Tuscany in four courses. The meal is $48, which doesn’t include tax or tip;…
When my husband and I tied the knot in August 2008, we knew we wanted a low-key ceremony and informal but still delicious food for the reception. We thought barbecue would be perfect. We found the former at the Jefferson County Courthouse and the latter — after tasting just about…
