Welcome We are back with our monthly Dig Into Denver series.Food will be delivered at the beginning of each month When A drink-based itinerary of the best ways to eat and drink in the city, including those recently opened and those worth celebrating for no reason.
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In case you missed it, here are some of the biggest Denver Food News announcements of the past month.
Chez Maggy and the Power of Celebrity and Collaborative Spirit
French burger.Photo by Adrian Thomas
Lowdown: Denver’s classic French restaurant, Chez Maggie, is the vision of celebrity chef Leude Lefebvre. Lefebvre makes frequent visits to ensure that each dish leaving the pass meets his standards, while daily operations are overseen by head chef Jeff Schwing. This supportive and trusting partnership is the foundation of Chez His Maggie Staying Essence.
How to get the most out of your Eat+Drink Denver Pass
Mythic Distillery, if featured on your Eat+Drink Denver pass.Photo by Kyle Cooper
Lowdown: Need an excuse to take an in-depth and intensive food and drink tour of Denver? The Eat+Drink Denver Pass is the perfect reason. This exclusive program works with neighborhood eateries, wine bars, breweries, distilleries and cocktail bars to give locals a bite (or bite) of each Denver site on a budget. to
Have a good time with these Denver King Cakes
Photo courtesy of Rheinlander Bakery via Facebook
Lowdown: February is the month of Mardi Gras. The best way to celebrate is by munching on the King’s cake, believing that you are responsible for finding the baby. Denver bakeries celebrate accordingly, offering traditional King Her cakes decorated with New Orleans flair.
Where Nas and Homemade Pasta Collide – Continuous Improvement in New and Improved Bar Dough
Tagliatelle.Photo by Alden Bonecutter
Lowdown: “As Denver grew, so did the bar dough,” grins Juan Padró, founder and CEO of Culinary Creative Group.rear bar dows After a 10-day closure in 2022, its revival highlights the refined, softer side of Italian cuisine. A perfect blend of food, drink and talent waiting for all to come, sit and enjoy.
13 Colorado Chefs and Restaurants Named as 2023 James Beard Awards Semifinalists
Photo courtesy of Wolf’s Tailor via Facebook
Lowdown: On January 25th, the expected list of semi-finalists for the James Beard Awards was dropped and it was all consumed. 13 Colorado chefs and restaurants were selected, including Dana Rodriguez, Penelope Wong, Sunday Vinyl, and The Friar’s Fork. Now’s the time to visit one (or all) of these culinary masterpieces and see firsthand what the fuss is all about.
Redemption Road makes great coffee while changing the world
Photo courtesy of Redemption Road Coffee via Facebook
Lowdown: Colorado roaster Redemption Road Coffee does more than just make great coffee. Its non-profit business plan contributes to communities locally and globally with every sip of this addictive caffeinated beverage. Redemption beer partners with philanthropic causes, including funding education and fighting sex trafficking.
Barbed Wire Reef’s Recent Rebrand Celebrates Modern Mexican Cuisine
Photo credit: Word of Mouth Productions
Lowdown: The recent rebranding of Barbed Wire Reef GourMexican celebrates the taste of authentic Mexican cuisine while garnishing plates in a subtle and whimsical way. The food is craving-worthy. Drinks are original. But the atmosphere draws it all in, making it the ideal place to rewind and escape the winter frosts.
Hooch Booch owner opens first taproom titled Blind Tiger
Photo by Brian Lanzer
Lowdown: Anna Zesbaugh, owner and CEO of Hooch Booch, uses inspiration from the 1920s to open her new hard kombucha taproom, Blind Tiger. This sipper is a healthier way to get buzz, and the benefits are endless. Try the flavorful kombucha at
Blackbelly announces new private dining room and expansion of market and butcher shop
Photo credit: Blackbelly
Lowdown: Boulder’s Blackbelly has completed a recent expansion, allowing for an expanded butcher and market, new private dining rooms, a larger patio, and extended hours of operation. The private dining room is now open.
February 8: National Potato Lovers Day
Carrera Streetfly.Photo by Charla Harvey
Lowdown: Baked, fried, boiled – you name it. Potatoes are a starchy food that everyone likes. Visit your favorite spot for the best service on February 8th. I like to top it with something savory or simply salt it.
Do not miss it: Try Carrera’s Street Fries or Kini’s Lemon Herb Cottage Fries for a celebration.
February 9: National Pizza Day
Photo courtesy of Ghost Box Pizza via Facebook
Lowdown: February 9th is a much-needed excuse to indulge in your favorite pie. Whether you prefer pepperoni, bacon, chicken, or pineapple this month, delve into your ideal choices (pardon me).
Do not miss it: If you want a new pizzeria, check out Ghost Box Pizza or Pizzeria Locale.
February 22: National Margarita Day
Toro’s Mercado Margarita.Photo by Alden Bonecutter
Lowdown: Summer is so close, yet so far away. Indulge your taste buds with the changing seasons with a tequila-infused drink.
Do not miss it: Try Toro’s Mercado Margarita or Barbed Wire Reef’s Kiss My Hass.
Denver is a giving community, with countless monthly events that benefit the city’s nonprofits. However, Dig In places a particular emphasis on food and beverage events that support food-focused causes and non-profits, such as those working to address hunger or help the service industry.
Mardi Gras Silent Disco & Auction
Photo courtesy of MobCraft Dee Tacko via Facebook
when: Saturday, February 18, 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Where: MobCraft Dee Tacko, 2403 Champa St., Denver
Lowdown: Hosted by MobCraft Dee Tacko, the Rotary Club of Five Points RiNo celebrates Mardi Gras with a silent disco and auction fundraiser. All proceeds support local nonprofits including Heart and Hand, Metro Caring, Women’s Bean Project and more. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit The Rotary Foundation’s End Polio Now initiative, which has eradicated polio in all but three countries. General Admission $35 includes access to Silent Disco Headphones and discounts on select beer and beverages. A full MobCraft Dee Tacko food, beer and cocktail menu is also available. To secure your attendance, please visit its website.
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