Denver is in for an eventful one this week. Start your week off right by heading to Stem Ciders for keep the glass Monday, or head to The Corner Office for its all-night happy hour priced drinks. Denver Restaurant Week is back starting this Friday, with more than 200 participating restaurants. With all these great events happening this week, you won’t have to go too far for a good time.
Monday, February 19
Keep the Glass Monday
When: Monday, February 19, 1 – 10 p.m.
Where: Stem Ciders — 2811 Walnut St., Denver Unit 150
Cost: $10
The Lowdown: Keep the glass Monday’s are back at Stem Ciders to kick off the week. Ten dollars will get you two pours of cider, and you’ll get to keep the glass as a souvenir. Or, bring $15 to score the eye-catching stainless steel cup along with the two ciders. Get there while supplies last.
Free Creme Filled Churro Day at Komotodo
When: Monday, February 19, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Komotodo Sushi Burrito — 1512 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Online roles play a big part in the success of any restaurant. That’s why Komotodo Sushi Burrito is giving away creme filled churros for the price of a Yelp or Google review. Help Komotodo get its name out there, and sweeten your week with free churros this Monday.
Monday All-Night Happy Hour
When: Monday, February 19, 3 – 11 p.m.
Where: The Corner Office Restaurant & Martini Bar — 1401 Curtis St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Drown all your Monday sorrows at the Corner Office Restaurant & Bar without breaking your bank account. From 3 p.m. to close, all drinks will be happy hour priced to help every patron cope with the work week starting back up again.
2-Day Charcuterie and Whole-Animal Butchery Course
When: Monday, February 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Il Porcellino Salumi — 4324 W. 41st Ave., Denver Suit T
Cost: $600
The Lowdown: Chef Brian Polcyn will be running a two-day educational seminar that will teach all in attendance how to break down whole animals, cure and smoke meats and much more. Monday will be the second day of the seminar so be sure not to miss out on this great opportunity to learn from the best at Il Porcellino Salumi.
Tuesday, February 20
Charcuterie & Cider with Culture
When: Tuesday, February 20, 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Stem Ciders — 2811 Walnut St., Denver Unit 150
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Stem Ciders is pairing up with Culture Meat and Cheese this Tuesday to bring another exciting cider and charcuterie pairing. Featuring hopped apple cider paired with a finocchiona and a pear-apple cider accompanying summer sausage, this is one pairing you won’t want to miss.
Señor Bear Coursed Dinner & Drink Pairing
When: Tuesday, February 20, 6 – 10 p.m
Where: Señor Bear — 3301 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: $100
The Lowdown: CU Peru is teaming up with Señor Bear to bring a Peruvian food and drink pairing to the Mile High City. There will only be 25 guests for every hour and a half of this event so be sure to get your tickets today.
Wednesday, February 21
Old Major Celebrates 5 Years of Swine and Wine
When: Wednesday, February 21, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Old Major — 3316 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: $55
The Lowdown: Old Major is celebrating its fifth year of business this Wednesday with a menu just for the occasion, featuring fan favorites like the citrus salad, the nose-to-tail plate and $5 cocktails. Help Old Major ring in another successful year with great food and cheap drinks.
Thursday, February 22
Tapped Stone Dinner
When: Thursday, February 22, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Rosedale — 1135 E. Evans Ave., Denver
Cost: $40
The Lowdown: This Thursday at the Rosedale, you can find a five-course meal with a paired beer for every course. Featuring braised red wine chicken paired with a red wine barrel aged imperial stout and tangerine upside down cake accompanied by a tangerine express IPA, you won’t be able to find a better dinner for a better price. Make your reservations today.
Winter Olympic Viewing Parties at The Source
When: Thursday, February 22, 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: The Source Hotel and Market Hall — 3320 Brighton Blvd., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The Source Hotel is having a viewing party for the 2018 Winter Olympics starting Thursday lasting through Sunday. Featuring food from Bill Espiricueta’s new restaurant Injoi Korean Kitchen and cocktail pairings from the RiNo Yacht Club. Stop by and cheer on team USA and grab some authentic Korean eats.
Friday, February 23
Fish Fry Fridays
When: Friday, February 23, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Monkey Barrel — 4401 Tejon St., Denver
Cost: $8.95
The Lowdown: Monkey Barrel Bar will be frying up some fish and chips to ring in the weekend this Friday. Only $8.95 will get you a plate of beer battered cod and fries with coleslaw and rye bread. Stop by at 8 p.m. to check out the bands that’ll be playing and eat that delicious fried food you’ve been waiting for all week.
Winter Wines + Cheese
When: Friday, February 23, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Cheese + Provisions — 2432 W. 44th Ave., Denver
Cost: $50
The Lowdown: Cheese + Provisions is hosting a cheese and wine tasting class this Friday. Learn the finer points for what cheeses should be paired with what wines, and enjoy six hand-picked pairings. There are only 22 tickets left, so get yours today.
Denver Restaurant Week
When: Friday, February 23 – March 4
Where: All participating restaurants
Cost: $25 – $45
The Lowdown: All food lovers rejoice, Denver restaurant week is back. This year more than 230 restaurants will participate, offering a completely revamped featuring a killer four-course meal that’ll be $25, $35 or $45. Menus are now up, so check here to see if your favorite restaurant is participating.
Saturday, February 24
Home Mushroom Growing From Start to Finish Workshop
When: Saturday, February 24, 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: The GrowHaus — 4751 York St., Denver
Cost: $50
The Lowdown: Mushrooms can be more difficult to grow, and they make a great addition to any home garden. So that’s why the GrowHaus is having an educational workshop this Saturday to teach all in attendance how to start your very own mushroom farm. Get your tickets today.
Sunday, February 25
Beer & Cookie Pairing and Firkin Release
When: Sunday, February 25, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Copper Kettle Brewing Company — 1338 S. Valentia St. Suite 100, Denver
Cost: $15
The Lowdown: Copper Kettle Brewing Company is celebrating Girl Scout Cookies being back in season with a beer and cookie pairing. Only $15 will get you four pairings of one of America’s favorite cookies and 12-ounce pours. Copper Kettle will also release its Firkin brew in addition to the pairings.
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Mark Your Calendars
Denver Restaurant Week Continues
When: February 23 – March 4
Where: See all participating restaurants here