Exotic flowers, beer and cheese and pancakes on this week’s calendar
It’s always tough getting back to the grindstone after a three-day weekend, but at least there are some enticing food events happening during this short work week. Here’s a taste:…
It’s always tough getting back to the grindstone after a three-day weekend, but at least there are some enticing food events happening during this short work week. Here’s a taste:…
Happy Memorial Day! Cafe Society is taking the day off, and we hope you are, too. Looking for something to do? Here are some fun events worth attending. (And if you know of any others, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.)…
The Food Truck Renegade posse will host its first gathering of the season tonight in the parking lot at Ninth and Bannock, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. The party starts at 4 p.m. and will feature food from The Crock Spot, Street Eats, NZ Smoking Guns, Mikes2Kitchen, Sweetness,…
Colorado Corks & Cuisine pours out the fun from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight at Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street. Enjoy food, wine, local beer and spirits, all while learning about Colorado’s storied past. Go to the park’s website to learn more. For information on dozens of…
DiFranco’s, 955 Lincoln Street, will open today in the Beauvallon building, a space that has swallowed up many earlier restaurants — but owner Ryan DiFranco is sure he can break the curse with his concept. “The emphasis is on local, fresh Italian food,” DiFranco says. “Denver needs a good local…
Olivea, 719 East 17th Avenue, will end this year’s spring regional dinner series by highlighting cuisine from the Basque region of France. The four-course meal costs $40 or $65 with wine pairings, and begins at 5:45 p.m. View the menu here and call 303-861-5050 to reserve a spot. For information…
Twin Peaks, the Texas-based chain that first appeared in Colorado last year at Colorado Mills, has opened a new location at 299 East Flatiron Crossing Drive in Broomfield. The restaurant boasts numerous high-definition TVs, a made-from-scratch menu, 29 degree draft beer, a hunting lodge motif and, of course, what Twin…
If you were hoping to attend tonight’s vintage wine dinner at Le Central, 112 East Eighth Avenue, and don’t have a reservation, you’re too late: That event is sold out (but the restaurant does have a waiting list). There are still some spots left at these two events, however:…
There are a handful of wine events on the calender this week, including three on Tuesday alone. While craft beer may be stealing the spotlight lately, you can never go wrong with the classics. Here’s a taste of what’s on the menu:…
Studio F, 1801 Wynkoop Street, will host a series of pop-up dinners featuring molecular gastronomy from chef-slash-magician Ian Kleinman of the Inventing Room. The interactive dinner offerings run from today through Saturday, May 26, with seatings every half hour from 6 to 9 p.m. Check out the impressive a la…
Bubba Chinos, the burrito chain started by Leonard Cordova, grandson of Stella Cordova, the late and legendary Chubby’s founder, will open a new franchise location at 1361 Court Place next month. “We’re excited to cater to the downtown crowd. There aren’t many lunch options over here,” says franchise owner Kenneth…
The 2012 Woof & Wine takes place this evening at Hudson Gardens, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. The event will feature food catered by local restaurants, local wines, beers from Avery Brewing, cider from Colorado Cider Company and live music. Tickets costs $50, which benefits the Humane Society…
To commemorate American Craft Beer Week, Dry Dock Brewery, at 15120 East Hampden Avenue in Aurora, is tapping a new firkin everyday until Sunday. Today’s firkin will be Raspberry Porter. For the beer-novice: Firkins are used to condition and serve cask ales — beers that are unfiltered, naturally carbonated and…
The California-based, beer-centric Yard House will open its third Colorado location, at 8439 Park Meadows Center Drive in Lone Tree, this summer, and the company is looking to fill 200 positions over the next several weeks, including servers, bartenders, hosts and cooks…
It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! To celebrate, Woody Creek Bakery & Cafe — formerly Paradise Bakery & Cafe — is giving away free chocolate chip cookies at all six of its locations today. The limit is one per person, but if that’s not enough to satisfy your craving, check…
American Craft Beer Week begins today, with dozens of beer-related events filling the calendar from now through May 20, including brewery tours, special releases, food-and-beer pairings and tap takeovers. Here’s what else is on tap for this week:…
Colorado’s second Steak ‘n Shake has opened at 3502 River Point Parkway in the River Point development in Sheridan. The iconic burger emporium first appeared in Colorado last November, when it opened in Centennial to a swarm of weeping fans. Steak ‘n Shake got its start in Normal, Illinois in…
Still not sure what to do for Mom this Sunday? Here are four unique brunches that still have openings. And if you know of any other fun Mother’s Day activities, feel free to post them in the comments section below:…
The Boulder outpost of Hapa Sushi, 1220 Pennsylvania Avenue, will exist under new ownership beginning at 1 p.m. today, but will continue to operate as Hapa until Monday, when it will reopen as Sushi Hana Inc. “We kind of grew out of the place,” says one employee. “We needed to…
The Colorado Chocolate Festival gets under way at the Denver Merchandise Mart, 451 East 58th Avenue, today at 4 p.m. The two-day celebration of all things chocolate includes competitions, demonstrations and chocolate-and-beer pairings, with more than 75 vendors offering samples. Admission is $5; kids under twelve get in free. Tickets…
Jenna Johansen will celebrate the debut of Bravo’s new reality show Around the World in 80 Plates at Studio F, 1801 Wynkoop Street, with a series of globally-inspired pop-up dinners starting tonight. Johansen is one of twelve chefs competing on the show for $150,000 in prize money. “I’m thrilled to…
An all-chefs — from the properties owned by Tillman Fertitta in Denver, at least — dinner will take place this evening at Simms Steakhouse, 11911 West Sixth Avenue in Lakewood, and will feature a collaborative menu from the chefs of Morton’s The Steakhouse, Willie G’s Seafood & Steak House, Simms,…