This Sunday, May 26, marks the third annual Big Eat. Presented by EatDenver, Big Eat is an opportunity to taste small bites from independent Denver restaurants. And breweries. And wineries. And distilleries. The $40 admission grants you unlimited tastes – don’t be greedy though, try one of everything! – and two drinks, as well as [...]
Monday, May 13, 2013 by Max Koepke
Don’t be afraid! Yes, sulfites are in your red, white, and rose wine. However, they have been given a bad wrap. Sulfites have played the role of scapegoat since the 1980’s and have been falsely accused of inducing countless headaches and other adverse conditions. At Il Posto, I often hear the exclamation, “I can’t drink [...]
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. [...]
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 by Joni Klippert
If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, join me for the DAM Uncorked Wine Tasting and taste from the more than 300 wines from vintners around the world! This Friday marks the 13th annual Uncorked event at DAM, and serves as the museum’s largest fundraiser, which supports exhibitions and programming. The event, [...]
Thursday, March 28, 2013 by Jim Halligan
Sometimes you end up with a bottle of wine you don’t know what to do with. After tasting a bunch of exceptional wines from Colorado’s own Sutcliffe Vineyards, our parting gift was the Doce Pecado, a quality dessert (port) wine made from Cabernet and fortified with a 10 year old brandy. I do have somewhat [...]
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 by Alexandra Weissner
We know you all love to drink, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this blog. A few weeks ago we announced our birthday celebration festivities. We have decided to change things up a bit and dedicate Thursday to a small little preview of the weekend. Thursday’s wine pairing dinner is now a booze preview dinner. This [...]
Thursday, February 14, 2013 by Chris Washenberger
Max’s article a while back about decanting wine got me thinking. I have seen a lot of weird sediment in wines over the years. Only some of it was backwash from swigging out of the bottle. There seems to be a number of distinct morphologies when it comes to junk floating around in a wine [...]
Thursday, February 7, 2013 by Alexandra Weissner
Over the past two years, we’ve done a lot of drinking. A lot of thinking and a lot of drinking. Through beer, wine, and spirits, we have sipped, sloshed, slurped, sopped, swallowed, swigged and swilled our way around this fine town. In honor of turning two, we are throwing a three-day party. Because, math. And [...]
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 by Joni Klippert
Recently, Kendra Anderson, aka @SwirlGirlDenver, was the subject of some intriguing news released to the Front Range oenophile community. The woman with ‘Denver’ as part of her personal brand is bringing her sommelier skills to Boulder as the new Wine Director for Pasta Vino. Over the last few years, Kendra has built an immense amount [...]
Thursday, January 31, 2013 by Josh Boutell
Ah, February, the month only made notable by three things. The first and foremost is February being the month of Love. That’s right, that bullshit Hallmark holiday perpetuated by candy companies; Valnetine’s Day has made February the only time it’s acceptable to flop over onto your partner’s side of the bed and perform the stale, dusty version [...]
Friday, January 18, 2013 by Michelle Simons
Have you ever wanted to drink with bartenders? Receive access to exclusive, booze-y parties? Have fun? The answer to all these questions is, YES! Come join the Colorado Bartenders Guild for a membership drive and current member appreciation party, Jan. 21, 7:00 at Punch Bowl Social. The cost is only $10 and includes two free [...]
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 by Max Koepke
The myths, fallacies, and improper methods of decanting wine abound. When should I decant? What should I decant? How should I decant? There is no shortage of wine experts who agree that decanting a wine provides beneficial effects. However, those who hold the opposite opinion are anything but rare. Both camps have solid arguments. Why [...]
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 [...]
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 by Nikki Minette
When one lives in Capitol Hill, two things are inevitable: you like to drink and you are likely broke. While I appreciate good booze, I lack the independent wealth and/or sugar-daddy partner with a wallet fat enough to cover my tastes. As a result, one of my many valued skills is being able to sniff [...]
Monday, December 10, 2012 by Kelly Tidd
When: Wednesday, January 16th at 7 pm Where: DiFranco’s Cost $40 We’re sure your mom makes great spaghetti. No really. It’s got to be delicious if you’ve been eating it for years. But we’d like you to join us for a spaghetti dinner that’s just a little different than what your mother’s been serving you for [...]
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 by Billy Broas
After a pint of Cherry Kriek at the Strange Brewing tap room, I head east three blocks to a warehouse on 12th Avenue. At the top of the stairs, I swipe my card through the card reader at the door. Across the tasting room is another door, which leads into a chilly 5,000 sq. ft. [...]
Sunday, November 25, 2012 by LeVar Battle
Cyber Monday will hold a treat for all of you winos out there. During a 24-hour sale, you’ll be able to secure General Admission tickets at 50% off to 2013′s Colorado Mountain Winefest. As one of our local wine industry’s esteemed events, the Colorado Mountain Winefest is entering it’s 22nd year. On September 21, 2013, at [...]
Monday, November 19, 2012 by John Mogos
On a crisp November evening sixty people entered the side door at Highland Tap and Burger marked “Do Not Enter”. What waited for them behind that door? This year’s Beer Vs. Wine competition – a throw down to see which libation pairs best with this year’s secret ingredient: chocolate. Chocolatiers from Hi*Rise, Ziva Chocolates, Lioni [...]
Thursday, November 15, 2012 by Joni Klippert
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner or attending as a guest, chances are you’re going to be faced with a decision as to what wine to pair with the meal or bring to your host(ess). We at Denver off the Wagon are here to help you avoid the sudden paralysis and vacant stare that often occurs [...]
Monday, November 12, 2012 by LeVar Battle
The reCyclery, Capitol Hill’s newest bicycle shop, has only been open a few weeks and are already primed and damn near ready to open their extension– reCyclery Bicycle Cafe. Located on the northwest corner of 14th and Ogden, the reCyclery Bicycle Cafe will not only offer cyclists and Cap Hillers breakfast, lunch, and dinner bierocks, [...]
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Thursday, May 23, 2013 by PJ Hoberman
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