That Was Fun

So, the Riverfront Park Social Club got together last night at the soon-to-be venerable Rack & Rye.  The reason?  Well, there were three, really:

1.  We all really like the idea of going to Rack & Rye, and, quite awesomely, they were giving away whiskey, really good whiskey.

2.  Seeing your neighbors is always fun.

3.  The whole thing was for a good cause.  Arlen Preblud and his wife, Leigh, started an awesome new organization called We Don’t Waste.  It’s a neat idea.  Basically, the site is a clearing house for food that’s about to be thrown away but is still good.  Food kitchens and other similar organizations can go online and find sources of free food from wholesalers, grocery stores and restaurants.  Check it out here.

And, if you want to see a few more pictures of the neighbors and the event, click that little comment button right below this sentence.

Sometimes It’s Hard to Get Your Hands Around an Idea

So, oddly, Denver’s having an apres-ski party all week.  I think the Downtown Denver Partnership is putting it on, but I’m just not sure.  (Go to the website and see if you can figure it out for yourself.) I’ve been thinking about this ever since banners started appearing all over town pimping the event.  How are they going to apres-ski?  They can’t take the ski train to Winter Park this season Everyone knows better than to drive down from the mountains right after the day ends.  (Actually, the real problem is that not enough people know that.) There hasn’t been enough snow in Commons Park lately to so much as slide straight on a sled.  So what is the event, really?

Well, I figured it out.  It’s apres-work.  And that’s as good of an excuse as one might need to go to any one of the THIRTY-PLUS venues doing something this week.  Pretty awesome idea, really.  And, if you don’t overthink it, it makes sense immediately.

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151 Days of Tequila

Celebrate the art of tequila with those who know best, Zolo Southwestern Grill.

From November 2009 to March 2010, Zolo in Boulder, CO is hosting 151 Days of Tequila.  Learn about blue agave and the skill of distilling tequila, learn how to pair tequila with certain dishes, or just come out for Tequila Fest on Thursday, January 21st to throw sensibility to the wind. 

Tickets to Tequila Fest are $45 each.

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Two For The Price Of One

Get your fill of wraps and paninis before February 2010.

Jay’s Parkside Café offers a great deal for Riverfront Park residents.  Print the ‘Hot Ticket Cafe’ coupon below, bring it into Jay’s and eat for less.  Here’s the scoop, buy one Gourmet Wrap or Panini (plus a drink) and get the second Panini for FREE. 

Lunch fast.  This offer disappears on January 31, 2010.

Christkindl Market

T minus nine days until Christmas.  Have you bought your presents yet?  If not, give a gift with a little German flair.  Saunter down to the Christkinkl Market in Skyline Park to shop for handcrafted wooden figurines, handmade candles, and ornaments.  Also enjoy authentic German cuisine, pastries, candy and beer. 

The Christkindl Market is open seven days a week from 11:00 a.m. until 7pm on Sunday through Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday through Saturday. 

Enjoy the holidays!
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RYA In A Can

Once again, Denver’s oldest brewpub plans to package its product for the public.

Wynkoop Brewery, directly across from Denver Union Station, now offers its flagship beer, Rail Yard Ale, in a can.  Where can you find this amber ale?  RYA is available in nearly 50 area liquor stores and bars as well as five local restaurants connected to the Wynkoop Brewery.

I heard from a dear friend and beer fanatic that beer actually lasts longer in a can.  Supposedly, light dulls the taste.  This tidbit comes from a person who only drinks his beer in a glass.  However you decide to drink your beverage, try the Rail Yard Ale. 

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