In a city that’s synonymous with craft beer (and that’s quickly becoming known for its wine, cider and spirits scenes as well), it might come as a shock to find out that bartenders in Denver are increasingly serving up cocktails with one major ingredient missing: alcohol. Or maybe it’s not so shocking. According to both "The Wall Street... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: ‘BEER HERE! BREWING THE NEW WEST’ OPENS AT HISTORY COLORADO CENTER
It’s no secret that Colorado’s beer industry is booming. There are around 360 breweries operating within the state, meaning you could hit one every day and it would still take nearly a year to visit them all. (What a year that would be!) But the Centennial State’s obsession with suds is hardly new. In fact,... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST GREEN CHILE IN DENVER
Coloradans are typically a pretty laidback bunch. But if you want to spark up a spirited debate, ask one where to find the best green chile. It’s a hotly contested question, for more than one reason. First off, there’s the spelling: chile or chili? Can the two be used interchangeably, or is there a difference?... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: 19 GREAT WINTER BEERS BREWED IN DENVER
These seasonal craft beers are sure to put you in the winter spirit. Perhaps inspired by the majestic, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, Colorado brewers excel at winter beers, from ales to stouts. Visit a few Denver breweries this winter to warm up with friends and sample some great seasonal beers. Read the full post on The... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: AIRSTREAM TRAILER SERVES COFFEE INDOORS
There’s no shortage of great coffee spots in The Mile High City. But there’s only one that serves up the good stuff out of a vintage Airstream trailer. Kachina Southwestern Grill’s Airstream is already a popular fixture in the Dairy Block, a new downtown micro-district that opened this spring along Wazee and Blake between 18th... Continue Reading →
VISIT DENVER: LAWS’ CHURCH OF WHISKEY
Heavy red velvet curtains frame the entrance to the small, chapel-like room. It’s only 2:30 p.m., but the four wooden pews are filled almost to capacity. The crowd turns expectantly as a man enters and strides to the front of the room. “This is our whiskey church,” he says. “We’re going to be discussing a... Continue Reading →