Turns out, along with everything else, October is National Pizza Month. One local pie shop is celebrating with flavors of the fall. Other new menus are popping off too, from pasta with a twist to pumpkin-laced cocktails.
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Anime Week at Tí Cafe
For a few years now, Tí Cafe on South Broadway has hosted anime week, a days-long event featuring special drinks and treats inspired by their favorite Japanese animation. The fun starts October 19 and runs until November 1. Past shows and movies featured have included Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer, Spirited Away, One Piece, and so much more. Follow them on Instagram to get the scoop and dates of each release.
Congrats Chef Jen Jasinski
Chef Jennifer Jasinski, co-founder of Rioja, Bistro Vendome, and Ultreia, shows us once again why she rocks. This time, she was inducted into The Culinary Institute of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame. Congrats chef!
October Drink Fundraiser
Le Colonial Denver recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “A Touch of Pink with Purpose,” a month long fundraiser benefiting Sense of Security. During October, $2 from each La Vie en Rose, Violet Moon, and Whispering Angel Rosé sold will be donated to the cause.
Celebrate National Pizza Month at Cart-Driver
The seasonal pizza at the LoHi location of Cart-Driver is adding a bit of fall to the line up. Now and for a limited time, you can get a pie topped with butternut squash purée, braised beef, Carmen peppers, pecorino, and balsamic. There’s also a new stuffed pasta and fall cocktail on the menu.
New Menu at Boombots
In honor of chef Stefy DeVita joining the team, Boombots is releasing a new menu driven by her talents. Start with the Whipped Feta, which comes with mountain bread, fermented black garlic honey, preserved lemon, and spiced walnut. Next, grab a plate of Bucatini with butternut squash, guanciale, piquillo pepper, pumpkin seed-miso crumble, and pecorino.
The fall menu also features Shepherd’s Pie Gnocchi with Colorado lamb, Creamy Cajun Tagliatelle with tiger shrimp, Taco Salad, Creste di Gallo with wagyu beef, aged cheddar, caramelized onion, pepperoncini, garlic, and sesame seed, and more. Also, in big a$$ Boombots news, the Big A$$ Mozz Stick is back on the menu with a limited number available each night.
Drink el Camino Norteño
Dubbed Sotol Week by spirit brand Casa Lotos, now until October 17 you can enjoy a $10 sotol cocktail at Finns Manor, American Lore, and all Illegal Pete’s locations. At American Lore you can enjoy the Rodeo Lemonade, made with Casa Lotos sotol, roasted jalapeño-infused lemonade, and blackberry syrup.
We didn’t get intel on what the other two spots are serving, but no matter where you get your drink from, know that the company is donating a portion of the proceeds to Another Round Another Rally, helping the non-profit provide financial and educational resources to hospitality workers across the country.
Smashburger Does Pastrami
New on the Smashburger menu is pastrami as the locally-founded fast food company’s ode to New York delis. The limited-time addition can be found on the New York Pastrami Smash (hamburger with smoked pastrami, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, dill pickles, mustard, and mayo) and the New York Pastrami Big Dog (all-beef hot dog with pastrami, Swiss cheese, grilled onions, dill pickles, and mustard). The company has also released a limited time fall menu featuring a Pumpkin Spice Shake and Apple Pie Shake.
Ski Pass For Cheffing in Crested Butte
Want to get on the slopes this season and make money? Chef John Leonardi from Soupçon is currently hiring a chef de cuisne and sous chef for the upcoming winter season in Crested Butte. The restaurant reopens on December 16, and perks include a ski pass and assistance with securing housing. Reach out directly to the restaurant for more information.
BOGO Milkshakes
This Wednesday, October 14, MilkShake Factory is celebrating National Dessert Day with a buy-one, get-one deal. The freebie includes handspun milkshakes, sundaes, floats, and molten cups, available all day long. Choose from a variety of flavors such as the seasonal Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, Campfire S’mores Milkshake, Cookie Jar Milkshake, Bananas Foster Milkshake, Root Beer Float, Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae, Strawberries & Cream Molten Cup, and more.
Lamb Birria at Riot BBQ
This is not a drill, lamb birria has hit the Riot BBQ menu. Each plate comes with eight-ounces of the meat, three beef tallow tortillas, cup of consume, pickled red onions, salsa de arbol, and lime. Expect it every day in October until it sells out. The team is also releasing a Friday special for a limited time: smoked and confit beef cheeks topped with homemade salsa verde.
More Halloween Fun at Peach Crease Club
After we published our yearly Halloween list, Peach Crease Club in RiNo announced it’s transforming into The Peach Scream Club now, and until November 1. Expect tarot card readings every Friday and Saturday, DJ sets throughout the week, and special drinks.
On Sunday, October 18, the bar will host a pumpkin carving competition with a $150 Peach Crease Club gift card and merch bag for the winner. On Friday, October 30, guests can bring their pups for a dog costume contest on the patio, also featuring a $150 gift card and merch bag grand prize, with plans for a local tintype photographer to offer portraits that evening. Reservations available here.
Fall Flavors at BEZEL
Located inside the Sharadon Denver Downtown Hotel, BEZEL has just released a new seasonal line up. On the food side, expect Salmon Tartare, Crispy Sweet Potato, Fall Burrata, and Cookies & Cream Bark.
As for cocktails, try the It’s About Chai Time (vodka, spiced pear liqueur, chai syrup, and spiced chocolate bitters), the Pecan Pie Old Fashioned (pecan-brown-butter-infused Stranahan’s single malt, maple, Zucca amaro, and cherry bark vanilla bitters), and Pumpkin King (sage and brown butter rum, Alfonso sherry, chai pumpkin soda, and allspice dram). There’s also the Insert Egg Pun Here, a cocktail featuring Mars Iwai Fuyu Tradition whisky, chocolate cinnamon cordial, and chipotle cacao bitters.
