I suppose it’s understood that, when you claim Denver’s a great beer city, you really mean to include the whole metro-area; while some of America’s finest ales and lagers are produced within the Mile High City’s limits, one would be remiss to omit Dry Dock Brewing Co., Lone Tree Brewing Company, Big Choice Brewing, and [...]
Monday, May 6, 2013 by Nikki Minette
We in Colorado are incredibly lucky to have a fantastic beer culture that supports fantastic microbreweries. However, these paragons of deliciousness tend to spring up in the more urban areas. While understandable, this leaves many a suburban dweller with a long haul to their nearest brewery. This summer, at least one suburb will shake that [...]
Friday, May 3, 2013 by Peter MacKellar
I once thought that a well-made lobster roll could only be found in New England. After sampling the lobster and prawn roll from Earls Kitchen + Bar, I am willing to admit I was wrong – good lobster rolls can exist outside of New England, and we have a perfect example right here in Denver. [...]
Friday, May 3, 2013 by David Pennington
I receive an invite to check out the new cocktail menu at the Wazee Supper Club. Summer is coming and a new cocktail menu has been rolled out to welcome it. Last week I was invited in to try out the new menu and a few of the cocktails (and, let’s face it, the beers) [...]
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 by Sarah Haughey
Picture this: It’s a bluebird 78˚F Colorado afternoon, a perfect day to be outside with your furry friend, so you go to the dog park. After the small talk with other dog owners has subsided, you find yourself alone on a bench watching Fido and his friends revel in the sunshine – suddenly you are [...]
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 by Sarah Haughey
Move over bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, there’s a new brunch cocktail in town: The Coconut Fizz. Only available at Linger (2030 W 30th Ave), this cocktail is beverage director Mike Henderson’s take on the New Orleans favorite Ramos Gin Fizz, mixing Monopolowa gin (potato based so it’s gluten-free), coconut milk, simple syrup, and soda [...]
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Nikki Minette
I unabashedly love Adrift, the Tiki bar at 218 South Broadway. A primer for those who have never been to a Tiki bar: based around a too-good-to-be-true Polynesian or more generic ‘island’ theme, these places were most popular in the 1930s and 40s. They developed their own culture and cocktails during their heyday. As the [...]
Monday, April 15, 2013 by Chris Bruns
Imagine a swanky party in a turn-of-the-century hotel suite; resplendent with thick, frilled draperies, dark wood cabinetry, an ornately-carved four-poster bed, and a fireplace in the corner. Imagine a penthouse with a view of a downtown urban area, hardwood floors, plush, leather seating, and decorative molding on the wall. The setting is chic, the partygoers [...]
Monday, April 8, 2013 by Nikki Minette
If you like pizza, beer and live in the Greenwood Village area, there is a new joint for you to check out. The popular New York-styled restaurant, Parry’s Pizza, has opened a fourth location to provide beer and food to your face without having to drive across town. I was lucky enough to be invited [...]
Sunday, April 7, 2013 by David Pennington
First off: Today is National Beer Day. Celebrate appropriately. Post a photo to Twitter, Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #nationalbeerday and #denverwagon to show off how you’re celebrating this coveted holiday. As I write this it is gorgeous and sunny outside. Concrete patios are warming up, beer ads are moving copy from “great” to [...]
Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Chris Bruns
Beer and Burgers have been perfect companions for all of human’s culinary history (at least, the history worth remembering). Whether you’re at the ballpark or a friend’s BBQ, it is a no-brainer pairing. I couldn’t tell you how these two consumables—both great on their own—so effectively tap into our epicurean delights when combined. It is [...]
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 by David Pennington
The deal was: $5 mojitos at Zengo on Mondays. They’ve got your typical mojito – mint, mango – and more brazen ones using elixirs one does not dare describe as anything other than exotic. Right out of the gate: I’m not a cocktail man. I can’t make a decent one to save the life of [...]
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 by Chris Washenberger
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey recently invited me to take part in the pilot session of their new program, The Whiskey Workshop. The workshop is designed as a 2-day getaway for whiskey lovers and distilling nerds. My invitation was fortuitous, as I like to claim both designations. The idea is based on the belief that said lover-of-libations wants [...]
Monday, February 25, 2013 by Chris Bruns
As many a St. Patrick’s Day and other generally unimaginative drinking t-shirts claim: “You can’t drink all day unless you start in the morning.” However true this may be, since you’ve graduated from your wild college days and have henceforth been marching steadily into adulthood and real responsibilities, killing a keg before noon in the [...]
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by Jim Halligan
My goodness, my Guinness. Last Friday Fadó Irish Pub hosted The Great Guinness Toast, benefiting Denver Fire and The Burn Foundation, an amazing non-profit foundation that does great work here in the Denver community. Tons of folks turned out for a great night full of frothy pints, Irish music and firefighters. First of all, I must state [...]
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 by Chris Bruns
An event centered on beer, coffee, and unlimited bacon pretty much sells itself. I mean, what else do you need to know before snagging your credit card and making reservations in the next five seconds? Even if the event is being held at the bottom of the ocean, and all the profits fund the Prohibition [...]
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
Last Friday, we brewed a Dubbel at Denver Beer Co. It was a glorious time. We then went over to Stranahan’s for a tour, had dinner at the Hornet, and made our way to TRVE for some more beers. Because, obviously, we needed those. In the process, we forgot to name the beer. We used [...]
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 by Peter MacKellar
The X Games are gearing up for its 12th consecutive year in Aspen, Colo., from Jan. 24 through Jan. 27, and the big question isn’t who will win the SuperPipe or Big Air – its where to eat and drink if you’re heading up for the festivities. Eating and drinking around Aspen will never be cheap, but [...]
Monday, January 14, 2013 by Chris Bruns
A misty moor, whale-oil lanterns flickering in a dim room, curls of ethereal smoke flowing from a Sherlock Holmes-esque pipe: despite a sludged-up River Thames, rampant disease, and the fact that people just threw their bodily waste out the window, the Victorian Era still retains a great deal of romanticism. But where can the modern-day [...]
Thursday, January 3, 2013 by Sarah Haughey
We’ve all had that feeling like we’re at the end of our rope. If you’re Scott Witsoe of Wit’s End Brewing Company you take a swig of Dale’s Pale Ale, let the familiar bite refresh your soul, and transform your anxious sentiment into a haven for those in the same boat. The cure for what [...]
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