There’s a new unofficial beer of the mountains, and it’s pouring all around Vail. As the spring weather warms, the idea of a new farmers’ market has us hungry for fresh veggies. Need some inspiration for dinner or lunch this week? Read to the bottom for three recommendations.
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The 411
Official Apres Ski Beer
Outer Range Brewing Company, a 10-year-old craft brewery in Frisco, partnered with all Vail Resorts’ Colorado destinations. Now you’re guaranteed a pint at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Breckenridge, and Crested Butte, as well as select on-mountain and base-area bars and restaurants. To celebrate, each beer will feature a limited-edition custom label honoring its home mountain, illustrated by Outer Range co-owner Emily Cleghorn.
Snail of Approval
After decades serving great local and seasonal fare, Flagstaff House has earned a Snail of Approval from Slow Food, a world-wide organization dedicated to getting real, whole foods to people. To get the prestigious certification, the restaurant showcased its sourcing, environmental impact, cultural connection, community involvement, staff support, and overall values. We have long admired chef Chris Royster’s dedication both to sustainability and the meals he creates.
New Farmers’ Market
Harvey Park residents Allie Bronston and Corey Sampson decided to create a farmers market focused on their own neighborhood with regional farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs. Dubbed Harvey Park Farmers Market, the new venture will offer a grocery-style shopping experience, with meat, eggs, dairy, produce, prepared foods, flowers, and more. Chef favorite Rebel Farm (used by Alma Fonda Fina, The Wolf’s Tailor, BRUTO, and more) was one of the first vendors to sign up, making it farmer James O’Brien’s first farmers’ market.
Located at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, Harvey Park Farmers Market starts on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will run every Saturday after, through the end of October.
Scheduled Closure
Alma Fonda Fina announced it will be closed April 4 to 8 for spring cleaning and a menu flip. It will also give the team of the Michelin-starred restaurant a chance to take a break. But don’t worry, the LoHi hot spot will be back and even better April 9.
On the Menu
Gimme Sauce
Chipotle just launched the Cilantro Lime Sauce, a fresh condiment made with hand-chopped cilantro, lime, Mexican spices, sour cream, and roasted jalapeños. Developed by Chipotle culinary analyst Danny Boyzo, it’s not the first time the tasty accompaniment has hit the menu, and in the past it’s been a favorite. Get it now for a limited time.
Spring in a Glass
This week on Wednesday, March 25, MAKfam will release a new spring cocktail menu. Two of the drinks are reimagined seasonal favorites, the Little Tiger and the Umami-tini. The other three drinks feature unexpected ingredients such as pandan (Emerald Punch), roasted rice tea (The Price of Tea in China).
Many of the new cocktails come with a story too. For example, A Better Tomorrow (Ming River Baijiu, Amaro Nonino, yuzu lime syrup, pineapple, and Cocchi Americano) was named after the 1986 John Woo film of the same name and influenced by the scene where Chow Yun-Fat lights a cigarette with a hundred-dollar-bill.
Nachos Make a Debut
Torchy’s Tacos has finally launched a nacho plate, but it’s only available for a limited time. The dish comes with fresh tortilla chips, green chile queso, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Add on fajita chicken, steak, green chile pork, or brisket, for even more layers of goodness.
Don’t Miss This Week
Need some dining out recommendations? Try these three hot spots, and make sure to check out the week’s events.
Tuesday: It’s a good time to visit Metro Pie Pizza in Lakewood. The cute, independent pizza shop is family owned and serves individual-sized Hong Kong-style pizzas designed however you want. Come for dinner or lunch, either way, it’s always a good time for pizza.
Thursday: For today only, get half-off stone crab by the pound (market price) at both Blue Island Oyster Bar locations in Denver. Stone crab is only in season from October through May, so the time is now before these tasty crustaceans swim away.
Friday: Celebrate the end of the week in style. We are craving the steak frites at Palace Arms in the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. The duck-fat cooked fries are bottomless, the beef perfect, and a historic setting fun to be in. Pro tip, upgrade to the Caesar salad, it’s made right there and might be the best one in the city.
