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DOWNTOWN– EDGE Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Denver invites patrons to come in Thursday, December 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day and receive a complimentary cup of cocoa. Simply say Santa's Little Helper, to any of the EDGE Bar servers, and a complimentary hot cocoa will be presented. An adult version is available for a mere $5. [Eaterwire]
LODO– Wynkoop Brewing Company began its search for searching for the 2013 Beer drinker of the Year. The winner gets free beer for life, a $250 tab at their local brewpub or beer bar, and has their name engraved on the Beerdrinker of the Year trophy at Wynkoop. To enter the contest, applicants must submit beer resumes that include the entrant's beer philosophy and details on their passion for beer and 2012 beer experiences. Complete details on the Wynkoop website. [Eaterwire]
WEST COLFAX – Panera Bread is opening a new outpost at 14740 W. Colfax Avenue on Wednesday, December 12th at 6 a.m. Many specials for the first customers of this location will be unveiled. During the opening, Panera will present the Food Bank of the Rockies with a $45,000 donation check as a result of the year-round collection in their Operation Dough-Nation cash collection boxes from the Denver community. [Eaterwire]
BOULDER – After reading the story of Boulder's Community Food Share's (BCFS) annual "Bag Hunger" food drive failing to meet donation requirements, Lucky's Market decided to step in. The independent grocer made a $20,000 donation, doubling the amount BCFS would have needed to successfully complete its food drive. [Eaterwire]