Dinner at Root Down is like a Willy Wonka experience: every dish is more dazzling than the last. An ooh and aah-inspiring creativity is on display, something unexpected in the site of a former auto repair shop, with “Alignment,” “Tune-Lube,” and “Tires” still visible on the exterior. The menu encourages diners to share dishes. Family … Continue reading
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Crossover Episode: Mindful wine tasting
A crossover episode: where the day job and night job collide! At a recent meeting of our patient support group, a psychologist gave a presentation on mindfulness and symptom management. The goal of practicing mindfulness is to become intensely aware of the present experience without self-judgment and with acceptance and intention…and to develop more awareness … Continue reading
Sienna Wine Bar: A treasure around the corner
Stepping into Sienna Wine Bar & Small Plates is like opening your grandmother’s jewelry box. There are sparkling treats inside, in the form of a shimmering handmade bar, glasses of bubbles, vintage accessories, an eclectic mix of furniture, tasty nibbles, and lots of good wine. A recent stop included a Winter Reds Flight: * Hedges … Continue reading
beast+bottle: Wholly good food and wine
It can be a nail-biter when fans of one beloved but now departed restaurant await the opening of a new restaurant in that location. Such was the case with beast+bottle, the new tenant in the 17th Avenue space of the former Olivéa. Fans can rest easy, knowing beast+bottle is a new Uptown favorite. beast+bottle is … Continue reading
Wine Tasting: Settembre Cellars Dry Riesling
It is one thing to appreciate wine pairings at restaurants or wine dinners, where chefs and winemakers choreograph the flavors and textures to create the perfect pairing. It is another thing to try your hand at it, then shrug off the misses. On occasion those years of experience in wine tasting pay off in a … Continue reading
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Wine Lab: Choose your flight
The Wine Lab at The Infinite Monkey Theorem (IMT) urban winery makes for either a great destination or a stop on the way to one of the nearby RiNo eateries. Located on the first floor of the winery, The Wine Lab offers a large, open space with ample room for groups of all sizes to … Continue reading
Garfield Estates S2 pairs well with vegetable terrine
Colorado’s 2011 Garfield Estates S2 paired very well with a vegetable terrine at a dinner party Saturday night. S2’s blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc has a bright acidity that cut through the cream cheese and egg common to the layers of pureed broccoli, sweet potato, cauliflower, and beet. The picture shows a cross section of the color … Continue reading
Colorado Wine Week begins!
Colorado Wine Week is off to a fantstic start! The festivities began today with a patio party at Row 14 in Denver. It was a great place to sample the first of the many Colorado wine pairings for $15 at area restaurants. Row 14 offered a glass of Guy Drew Riesling paired with Colorado’s Alamosa … Continue reading
Colorado Wine Week Preview: Wonderful wine events ahead
Last night, May 15, Colorado winemakers, wine writers, and other supporters of the Colorado wine industry gathered at the Bonacquisti Wine Company for a preview event for Colorado Wine Week. This celebration begins on June 3 and culminates with the second-annual Colorado Urban Winefest at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, June 9. It … Continue reading
The Infinite Monkey Theorem Albarino: Crisp and breezy white wine
At the same dinner party last night we served IMT’s bright and breezy Albarino with a roasted vegetable terrine and roasted asparagus soup with gremolata. Excellent pairings! As you can see from the picture, the terrine didn’t exactly stay together in tidy slabs. It’s supposed to be sliced like bread and served on the plate so … Continue reading
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