News of a sando pop-up staying in Denver longer has us hungry for another bite. A barbecue champion has released a new cookbook, and a popular bakery is on the move. Make sure to have a drink and get your face painted too, adults only.
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The 411
After a successful run at The Source in RiNo, the Sandoitchi pop-up has decided to extend its stay. Originally the team planned to close last Saturday, but lucky us, there’s no set end date in sight.
Poulette Bakeshop is moving to a bigger space. Currently the award-winning bakery is closed, but plans to reopen in the new shop on March 11 at 19865 Mainstreet, Unit 130, in Parker.
G-Que BBQ founder Jason Ganahl completed his first cookbook, G-Que Barbeque: A Mile Above the Rest. Known for winning numerous barbecue competitions, Ganahl shares that knowledge through instruction on mastering the “altitude of heat,” professional techniques for the at-home griller, and over 75 recipes.
Camino by Ultreia in Union Station has started delivering sandwiches during regular office hours. Order chef Adam Branz’s excellent Spanish-American sandwiches, as well as items such as the Garbanzo Bowl with mixed greens, chickpeas, egg, tomato, cucumber, pepper, and sherry dressing; and Gazpacho Salad with romaine, jamon serrano, egg, cucumber, tomato, breadcrumbs, goat cheese, and housemade gazpacho vinaigrette. Delivery is available from 10:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A kitchen fire on March 3 shut down the Los Dos Potrillos in Littleton. It’s the third fire this year that has closed an eatery, the first happened at the newly opened Jax’s Modern Steakhouse and the other at Odyssey Italian Restaurant.
On the Menu
Special Food and Drink Events in the News
Call Me Pearl is getting witchy with the Prophecies at Pearl’s, a recurring Wednesday series featuring elevated cocktails paired with live tarot and numerology readings. The event happens every week from 5 to 7 p.m.
The ART Hotel Denver has launched a late night happy hour Thursday through Sunday from 10 to 11 p.m. The deal includes $2 off cans, wine by the glass, and well drinks.
Brunch Upgrade
Now through April 30 at The OG you’ll find the Eggs Over Easy Does It menu with crunchy French Toast Sticks, the rich Florentine Benedict, hearty Reuben sandwich, Irish coffee, and other limited-time drinks.
Booze It Up With Fresh Flavors
Celebrate March Madness at ELWAY’S Downtown with the Mojito Matchup, a three-part tasting showcasing distinct takes on the classic cocktail. The lineup includes traditional mint, sweet mango, or blackberry, and can be ordered individually or as a curated sampler flight. It’s available from March 17 to April 6.
Breckenridge Brewery brings back its popular Spring Forward Grapefruit IPA. The brew features a pleasing grapefruit aroma and zesty citrus notes, perfect for the true start of spring.
Bee-Friendly Menu
From March 24 to April 22 Toro by Richard Sandoval and Tamayo will showcase a limited-time Bloom to Table menu as part of the annual Viva Abejas campaign. The menu features pollinator-dependent ingredients both in food and drink. Make sure to check out the Viva Abejas cocktail menu at both places, which highlights how pollinators shape the ingredients behind each drink.
At Toro, all honey used for the special menu comes directly from the on-site beehive located on the rooftop of Hotel Clio, the Cherry Creek hotel housing the restaurant. Try dishes such as the Viva Tiradito appetizer, beef tenderloin entree, Abejas Pavlova for dessert, and blue corn masa biscuit with chipotle honey.
This year, the campaign in Denver partners with Kids Connect, a local nonprofit supporting students at Joe Shoemaker, a South Denver elementary school, through academic enrichment and community-based learning. A portion of the proceeds from each cocktail sold will be donated to the World Bee Project as well.
Drink Your Face Paint Off
Though not technically food or drink, the innovative Adventure Time Bar has partnered with Elevated Mind Designs to offer neon, black-light face painting nightly. Entry to the bar runs $20 per person with a required reservation, and the face paint will be available during the bar’s Neon City theme.
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: Lunch at Uchiko stuns. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. try the sando-style chicken sandwich lunch special. It comes with a salad, two chef’s-choice nigiri, and handroll for $35.
Thursday: Have you been to Velvet Lasso yet? We are dying to try the Hangover Hoagie, which is basically a Caesar salad sandwich.
Sunday: Up NXT DEN has officially started, and it’s the second week featuring Josh Bednar from Workbench and we can’t wait to see what he is serving.
