It’s been a busy holiday week for most of us and in order to keep things going we’ve compiled a list of events from the day after Christmas right into the New Year. From mimosas to manhattans, Denver’s restaurant scene continues to go strong.
Monday, December 26
Baltic Porter at Call to Arms
Photo Courtesy of Call to Arms Brewing Company Facebook
When: Monday, December 26, 3p.m.
Where: Call to Arms Brewing Company, 4526 Tennyson St., Denver
Cost: Brews priced individually
The Lowdown: A dark rich beer has a complexity and depth that is great to snuggle up with on a cold winter night. Monday will begin Call to Arms Brewing Company’s “Week of Lagers”. Mondays brew will feature a baltic porter in collaboration with Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters.
Tuesday, December 27
Los Tacos and Through the Lens
Photo courtesy of Los Tacos Famous Taqueria Facebook
When: Tuesday, December 27, 5-10p.m.
Where: Los Tacos Famous Taqueria, 600 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: This is a taco tuesday you won’t want to miss out on. Los Tacos Famous Taquera will host a pre-party for the String Cheese New Years Eve 3 day run. Through the Lens art collective will have a gallery on display accompanied by live music from David Demolli. $1 Los Taco Lagers, $2 Tacos and $20 bottomless margaritas will be available for consumption.
Wednesday, December 28
Ratio Beerworks hosts Ian Douglas Terry
Photo Courtesy of Ratio Beerworks on Facebook
When: Wednesday, December 28, 8-10p.m.
Where: Ratio Beerworks
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Ian Douglas Terry aka IDT will be in town from Nebraska to host the first in the comedy series “Live at Ratio”. IDT is the co-founder of Omaha’s OK Party Comedy crew and through consistent visits he has built a relationship with Denver over the years. This is your chance at a little holiday comedy relief—Ratio will be pouring beers and IDT will be supplying the laughs.
Thursday, December 29
Tasting in the tap room with Laws Whiskey
Photo courtesy of LAWS Whiskey House Facebook
When: Thursday, December 29, 5-9p.m.
Where: Laws Whiskey House, 1420 S Acoma St., Denver
Cost: $10
The Lowdown: It is the thursty Thursday before the new year’s celebration and Laws is inviting you into their taproom for a tasting. 3 individual 0.5oz pours of the weekly selection will be available for only $10. This is a great way to cut the cold after a shift at work.
Friday, December 30
A Blue Christmas without Oskar
Photo courtesy of Oskar Blues Facebook
When: Friday, December 30, 4-8p.m.
Where: Oskar Blues Brewery/The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Rd., Longmont
Cost: Free
The Lowdown: Our friends at Oskar Blues Brewing are cranking out something interesting and fun on the regular. Make an appearance at the Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel to celebrate the release of the seasonal Deviant Dale’s Imperial IPA. Dales Pale Ale is an outstanding beer— but the Deviant Dale’s Imperial IPA takes the IBU’s and the hoppiness to a new level.
Saturday, December 31
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Sunday, January 1
Game day brunch at Elway’s Downtown
Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Denver Facebook
When: Sunday, January 1, 9a.m.-1p.m.
Where: Elways, 1881 Curtis St., Denver
Cost: $28 per person
The Lowdown: Elways has your game day needs covered. Watch your favorite game with NFL Sunday ticket and enjoy a buffet that includes USDA prime strip loin, french toast and biscuits and gravy. If any knows football Sunday it’s John Elway and his steakhouse location downtown.
Keep the party rolling at Punch Bowl Social
Photo by Lucy Beaugard.
When: Sunday January 1, 8a.m.
Where: Punch Bowl Social, 65 Broadway, Denver
Cost: Prices vary
The Lowdown: The award winning bloody mary bar at Punch Bowl Social will be opened to cure your hangover on the first day of 2017. Fuel up with favorites from the new menu like the crispy chicken biscuit, Black Eyed Pea hummus or the superfood grain bowl. After you eat keep the party rolling into the new year with a game of bowling, ping pong, karaoke, cornhole or skeeball. To make reservations call 303-765-2695.
Mark Your Calendars…
Stock Show Menu at La Loma – A Mexican Kitchen
When: Saturday, January 7, 10a.m.-11p.m.
Where: La Loma, 1801 Broadway, Denver
Cost: Menu items priced individually