The Tastiest Events on Denver s Culinary Calendar May 17 to May 23, 2021 westword.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from westword.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A new tiki bar will pop up in Denver this weekend, along with more farmers market openings, a sweet birthday party and a Prohibition-era-themed hard-kombucha launch.
After you ve chewed over those opportunities, keep reading for news of upcoming market stands, cooking classes, massive brunches, wine fests and long-overdue parties in May, June and even August.
Friday, May 14 With warmer weather comes the changing of the guard in Louisville. Just as the Miracle on Main Street pop-up bar (at 836 1/2 Main Street) gave way to the unfortunately named Apraske (aka après ski, for the terminally un-hip grammatical purist), so is the 1980s-themed ski bar now giving way to Tiki on Main Street. The beachy bar is open through August 29, with swinging bar stools and real sand along with classic umbrella drinks like Zombies, Mai Tais, Pain Killers and Piña Coladas. What we re really excited about, though other than the lack of clever spelling? is a pair of drinks (Rye Me a River and
Get started with seedlings, celebrate Mom and chug Champagne: There are plenty of tasty events on the culinary calendar this weekend.
Savor our picks for the next few days, then keep reading for future happenings in the weeks (and months) ahead.
Lorena Cantarovici, owner of Maria Empanada.
Evan Semón
Friday, May 7 Start making your gardening wish list for the season. Boxcar Willy tomatoes? Check. Red Zeppelin onions? Got it. Pineapple mint? Yum. Big Beef tomatoes? Yup. Those are just a few of the varieties of organic plants you ll be able to pick up at the Growing Gardens Community Plant Sale on Friday, May 7, through Sunday, May 9. Show up between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Hawthorn Farm, 1630 Hawthorn Avenue in Boulder, and you ll have your pick of the plants to get your garden growing. Find out more about the sale including a complete list of available starts on the Growing Gardens website.
Your 2021 Guide to Valentine’s Day Food Across the Front Range
From splurge-worthy feasts to festive treats, there are many delicious ways to celebrate in the Denver metro area and beyond.Denise Mickelsen, Noella Williams, Patricia Kaowthumrong •
February 8, 2021
Whether you’re celebrating with your partner, pals, or family members, Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect time to show the ones you love just how much they mean to you with food and drink, of course. We have a bounty of ideas on how to do that, from Mardi Gras-themed meals to whiskey-and-cupcake gift packages, all from Front Range restaurants, breweries, chocolatiers, and other local culinary businesses. Dig in and enjoy!