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Where to Drink This Week: Denver – Row 14

We Care About DIrt Row 14 Cares About DIRT Just steps away from the Denver Center for Performing Arts is a Denver restaurant that is rather unique in one of its mottos, “We Care About DIRT.”  After all, you won’t find any other restaurants declaring such ideals, nor placing actual dirt on their walls.  The idea is, of course, rooted in dirt, but extends to draw people’s respect for dirt, where their food and wine really comes from.  Row 14 acknowledges that their restaurant is built from the dirt up, deriving most of its success from its high-quality wine and food that ultimately is read more >

Culinary Connectors LIVE! Karin Lawler from The Truffle Cheese Shop

Karin Lawler from The Truffle Cheese Shop joins Culinary Connectors LIVE! host Becky Creighton and gives us an education on cheeses from around the world. The Truffle Cheese Shop specializes in handmade, small batch cheeses, charcuterie, and other speciality items. Karin and Becky discuss how cheese pairs with beer and wines and how to experiment with flavors. Becky also gives away some awesome gift certificates and discusses the upcoming Denver Restaurant Week. read more >

Where To Drink This Week: Denver – Star Bar

Craft Beer Selection A Dive Bar with Old, High-Quality Standards One of the oldest waterholes in Denver, dating back to the 1950s, Star Bar is now considered by both 5280 Magazine and the Denver magazine to be the best dive bar in town.  The bar was completely renovated in April 2010, polishing up its raggedy, aged ends while retaining its classic old world charm. Star Bar prides itself on being a friendly, neighborhood bar where you can enjoy cocktails that are made according to the old, high-quality standards.  Proud of its Colorado roots, Star Bar features over 30 spirits from local and regional read more >

Where To Drink This Week: Denver – Breckenridge Brewery

Breckenridge handles Breckenridge Brewery is ringing in twenty years this month in a fresh, entirely new style.  Locally sourced ingredients, smaller plates, and healthier dining options in addition to an interior renovation has given Breckenridge Brewery a new edge. Sixteen new taps, several new wines, and house-crafted margaritas on tap will have your thirst needs fully satisfied.  The new taps include Colorado beers such as Boulder Beer, Bristol Brewing, Odell, Oskar Blues, and Ska, in addition to the classics of Breckenridge and Wynkoop Brewing.  For some seasonal cheer, wrap your hands around a tall glass of their Christmas Ale.  Its sturdy texture and rich read more >

Culinary Connectors LIVE! Leah & Drew Watson, owners of Hops & Pie

Listen in as Culinary Connectors LIVE! host Becky Creighton interviews Leah & Drew Watson, owners of Hops & Pie. Leah & Drew discuss their love of beer and pizza and why they chose to open their restaurant in Denver after living all around the country. Hops & Pie features 22 handles that are on constant rotation ensuring no beer is featured back-to-back. Currently on tap: Hops & I.P.A Strange Brewing, Imperial IPA Green Flash, 120 Minute Dogfish Head, Mountain Standard Odell, and many more. Be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date list and Beers on Deck! read more >

Culinary Connectors LIVE! Prost Brewing

Beer maker Bill Eye and co-owner Troy Johnston came in studio and talked about their German bier haus, Prost Brewing.  Listen in to learn about the authentic brewing techniques brewer Bill Eye uses and why he loves German bier so much. read more >

Where To Drink This Week: Denver – Lucky Pie Pizza

Where To Drink This Week: Denver – Lucky Pie Pizza This week, if you’re looking to add a little variety to your libation repertoire, head over to Lucky Pie Pizza and experience a true beer drinker’s delight.  One of the newer tap houses in downtown Denver offers 27 unique tap handles to those seeking samplings of brews from around the world. Even the most adventurous of beer guzzlers may find some selections at Lucky Pie that they have yet to encounter. Riddled among a few of the local staples such as Mama’s Little Yella Pils (Oskar Blues), Left Handed Milk Stout (Left Handed), Avery IPA (Avery) and 90 Shilling (Odells), read more >

Where To Drink This Week: Denver – Lucky Pie Pizza

This week, if you’re looking to add a little variety to your libation repertoire, head over to Lucky Pie Pizza and experience a true beer drinker’s delight.  One of the newer tap houses in downtown Denver offers 27 unique tap handles to those seeking samplings of brews from around the world. Even the most adventurous of beer guzzlers may find some selections at Lucky Pie that they have yet to encounter. Riddled among a few of the local staples such as Mama’s Little Yella Pils (Oskar Blues), Left Handed Milk Stout (Left Handed), Avery IPA (Avery) and 90 Shilling (Odells), lie read more >

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