EAT & DRINK FROM THE MAGAZINE
10:00 pm, May 24, 2005
So cheesy...On Thursday, May 26, four Denver-area finalists will battle it out for the title of the best mac-n-cheese recipe. The mission was simple: Create a recipe for four containing some type of noodle and at least one type of Tillamook cheese. The winner nabs $1,000, an "unveiling" of the dish at McCormick's Fish House & Bar, and a... MORE
10:18 pm, May 17, 2005
Lunch rush...If you haven't yet found your way to Cherry Creek's Upper Crust deli, put it on your to-eat list. The garden level restaurant (in the space formerly occupied by Mediterranean Health Cafe) is our new lunch staple—toasty paninis stuffed with gourmet goods, fresh salads, and remoulade-smothered po' boys all under $7.50. The Gobbler... MORE
10:00 pm, May 10, 2005
Opening night...Lakewood's Café Bisque, long one of our favorite breakfast and lunch spots, is now tackling dinner. Tonight, May 10, is the big night—be the first to dine on New American dishes such as prosciutto-wrapped salmon and lobster cobb salad. We can hardly wait to try the gold beet carpaccio with goat cheese, toasted... MORE
10:06 pm, May 3, 2005
Cheers to a good cause...Pair Denver's best wine shop with one of the city's best restaurants, and what do you get? An appetizing fundraiser. On Wednesday, May 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., Mondo Vino pours French wines and champagne and Highland's Garden Cafe serves nibbles—all in the name of preserving the historic Elitch Theater. Doing your part... MORE
10:08 pm, Apr 26, 2005
Earn your wings...On April 28, it's your civic duty to go out and eat. Thursday marks Project Angel Heart's 11th annual Dining Out for Life fundraiser and more than 275 metro area restaurants (including 10 in Colorado Springs) will donate 25 percent of your breakfast, lunch, or dinner to the nonprofit. Project Angel Heart provides meals for people... MORE
10:00 pm, Apr 19, 2005
New kid on the block...Tables Cafe, the Park Hill brainchild of Amy Vitale (former executive chef at Strings Restaurant) and fiancé Dustin Barret opens Wednesday, April 20. The "mom-and-pop" cafe indulges Vitale's furniture fetish (she's got a hefty collection of shabby chic tables) and the chef couple's mutual love of New American-style... MORE
10:30 pm, Apr 12, 2005
Out with the old...Strings Restaurant launches a new spring menu as it welcomes Ed Kent as new head chef. Kent hails from 240 Union where he cooked for eight and a half years. The new menu--think lobster and crab, handmade tarragon fettuccine, peas, morels, and Pernod butter--is true to Strings' seasonal New American cuisine and Kent's love of... MORE
10:52 am, Apr 6, 2005
The dreaded day is quickly approaching. For those of us who owe Uncle Sam, April 15 looms on the horizon like a money-grubbing grim reaper.
No one particularly likes tax day, but McCormick and Schmick's seafood restaurant in DTC is hoping to help ease the pain with a loooooong happy hour starting at 1 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. Drink... MORE
9:10 am, Apr 6, 2005
Home run...Baseball season is here with hot dogs, cold beer, and...veggie burritos. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) just named Coors Field one of the country's top 10 vegetarian-friendly ballparks. Next time you're at the park, check out the offerings: veggie burger, veggie burrito, veggie wrap, and panini sandwiches with... MORE
10:50 pm, Mar 29, 2005
Raw deal...Tonight, March 29, marks Jax Fish House's third annual "Charitable Mollusk" oyster-eating contest. Slurp down as many raw oysters as you can stomach in 90 seconds and raise money for the Young Fund—an organization supporting the children and families of Children's Hospital (participants must raise $250 in sponsorship fees). Last... MORE
11:00 pm, Mar 22, 2005
Friendlier Skies...Forget about pretending a tiny bag of stale Chex Mix fills you up—fly in style with special take-out from Zaidy's Deli. For $10.95, order a Flight Bite with a sandwich (choose from chicken breast, turkey, roast beef, tuna, ham and Swiss, corned-beef and Swiss), apple, chips, and a cookie in a box to go. Call either of Zaidy... MORE
12:55 pm, Mar 21, 2005
A few weeks ago, I told you about this nifty new guide to brunchables in Denver and Boulder. I've been putting it to good use.
Yesterday I visited Aix for brunch, and discovered not only a great brunch menu, but a great cocktail as well. I had roasted chicken with pesto, poached eggs, sunchokes and country potatoes - which was all delish -... MORE
11:56 pm, Mar 15, 2005
Après tea...Beer and nachos giving way to tea and clotted cream? It does indeed at Vail's Wildflower restaurant. Chef de cuisine Steve Topple's one-and-a-half-year stint at London's Waldorf Hotel inspired him to bring the high-tea tradition to the mountains. Topple encourages skiers (and nonskiers alike) to trade in the suds for a cuppa,... MORE
11:00 pm, Mar 8, 2005
Yet another...Solera's Brian Klinginsmith (co-owner/manager/partner/wine guy) is packing up and moving to California. Like Adega's Chris Farnum, he's trading in wine for a new venture: real estate. But, he's not washing his hands of grapes entirely--Klinginsmith will still consult for private buyers in Denver and elsewhere. He'll be at Solera... MORE
2:47 pm, Mar 4, 2005
If coffee and a vitamin count as a balanced meal (and I'm just certain that they don't), then I'm doing great on the breakfast front. I've never bought into the breakfast-as-most-important-meal concept, but weekend brunch is one of my favorite indulgences.
Now I have a handy-dandy guide to my travels: Rise and Dine: Breakfast in Denver... MORE
