At 7 p.m. tonight, Mezcal, the rollicking Mexican cantina at 3230 East Colfax Avenue, is hosting an Ocho Tequila tasting dinner cooked by exec chef Sean Yontz, who’s preparing a four-course feast, paired with small batch tequilas from Ocho, Mexico, for $35 per person. Reservations are required; call 303-322-5219 to…
If you’ve been reading the Cafe Society blog (and you have been reading the blog, haven’t you?), you already know that Primebar — the highly anticipated, 400-seat restaurant that opened late last week at 1515 Arapahoe Street, in the former home of Palomino — lost its executive chef, Max Mackissock…
Shrimp with gralic sauce?” “I love shrimp with gralic sauce. Get some of that.” “Sour taste cabbage? Or Triple Delight? What do you suppose that is?” she asked, and smiled. I responded, mind soaking in the gutter, and we giggled like kids hearing their first dirty joke. “Oh, wait. What…
In this week’s Cafe review, I declared China Jade possibly the best Chinese restaurant in the city. And when I told a few of my fellow gastronauts what I was about to do, here’s what they all wanted to know: Is it better than Chopsticks? For the past few years,…
Last week, I tried to crash join the exclusive Highland Mommies web site, mostly because I wanted to read all the preliminary gossip surrounding the Squeaky Bean, the new restaurant from Johnny Ballen that opened Memorial Day morning at 3301 Tejon Street. I’m sorry to report, however, that I just…
Suspicions confirmed: We are not alone. “Media workers are the heaviest drinking professionals in England, consuming the equivalent of more than four bottles of wine or more than 19 pints of beer a week, according to government research,” the Guardian reports here. “People in the profession drink an average of…
This month, the Colorado Restaurant Association inducted three more people into its hall of fame, an honor bestowed on those who’ve had a huge impact on the Colorado restaurant world. We’re profiling all three here on Cafe Society. First up is Tom Wilscam, who has his fingerprints on many institutions…
… and I’ve got nothing. No jokes. No snarky comments. What has the state of politics come to when the VPOTUS — not exactly a man known as a tough target, not exactly a man who flies under the journalistic radar — comes to my town and does absolutely fuck-all that’s…
A few weeks ago, I reported that Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse had gone dark at 1445 Market Street. Now, according to the website of Schur Success Auction Services, the late temple of testosterone has “defaulted on taxes owed to the City of Denver,” which means that if you’re in the market…
See Mark Manger’s photos of China Jade, the subject of this week’s restaurant review, at westword.com/slideshow…
Roast Beef The sandwich: Roasted Veggie What’s on it: Mushroom, fennel, tomato, radish sprouts, all roasted and served with hummus, feta, balsamic vinegar on rosemary yam focaccia bread Where to get it: Hi*Rise (2162 Larimer Street, 303-296-3656) How much: $6.95 I got a chance to try five – yeah, five!…
This is a message to all the Chosen: Remember when you were thirteen and you wore your hand-me-down,powder-blue, three-piece suit to celebrate becoming a man? When Aunt Esther pinched your cheek so hard it made your soul hurt? Obviously, your mother was taking pictures of all of this — and…
Old Chicago will kick off a local version of its World Beer Tour tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. with six selections from New Belgium Brewing Company – four on tap and two in bottles. The Colorado Beer Tour, as it’s being called, lasts until June 14. Beer lovers (you!)…
Just got word that things aren’t exactly rosy at The Red Room, 320 East Colfax Avenue. There’s a small sign on the front door that says, “Closed for remodeling,” which isn’t a good sign at all, especially considering that the bar underwent a re-haul late last year. But you know…
The corner of 32nd Avenue and Tejon is hopping. Cebiche’s old home is (slowly) turning into Chavin, and the North Star Brewery is being transformed into the LoHi SteakBar. And right between the two, Mary Janes Pizza will open in June at 2013 West 32nd Avenue. According to the flier…
Strings, at 1700 Humboldt Street, is hosting an intimate Chef’s Table dinner at 8 p.m. tonight with exec chef Lance Barto, who will cook a five-course feast focusing on the food and wines of Spain. The dinner is $75 (inclusive of tax and tip), with wine pairings, but if you’re…
“Shrimp with gralic sauce?” “I love shrimp with gralic sauce. Get some of that.” “Sour taste cabbage? Or triple delight? What do you suppose that is?” she asked, and smiled. I responded, mind soaking in the gutter, and we giggled like kids hearing their first dirty joke. “Oh, wait. What…
The folks behind the Cellar Wine Bar, slated for the former home of the Red Door at 2556 15th Street, have applied with the Denver Department of Excise and Licenses for a beer and wine liquor license. They’ll meet with neighbors and the board of Highland United Neighbors tonight at…
“It’s a common misconception that Chicago-style pizza is limited to deep dish and stuffed pies,” laments Tammy Maleckas, owner of Belemonti’s Pizzeria. There are even residents of Chicago, she says, who “don’t realize that their own city has its own distinctive style of thin crust pies — a very thin…
Two months ago I posted a blog about Rock N Soul’s attempt to stay afloat in the tough economy. I just talked to owner Sheryl Radetsky about how things are going, and while she says they’re making progress, the place isn’t out of the woods yet. “We currently have 21…
The long-delayed Squeaky Bean finally made its debut Monday — and no one was happier to see the open doors than the folks at Rosa Linda’s Mexican Cafe, right next door at at 2005 West 33rd Avenue. “It has been a rough road for all involved, but it’s now open…
Lucy, the restaurant that made its debut last fall when Comedy Works South opened at 5345 Landmark Place in Greenwood Village, has made some changes for spring. Just in time for the Memorial Day weekend monsoons, it opened its patio. And also last week, chef Jeff Stoneking introduced a new…
