Jell-O Injectors at Howl; Echo Brewing Company Opening

THE CRITICS— Westword critic Laura Shunk didn't hesitate to call-out the poor service at Charcoal in this week's review, and today she's back with a whole spiel about the lost art of good service in Denver: "And the whole 'but this is a casual town, and people want casual service' argument is not an excuse. Denver might be a casual town, but casual service is an illusion." [Westword]

LODO— Lookin' to get a little tipsy? Howl at the Moon might be the place to achieve that goal. "Howl specializes in various cocktail delivery methods, from scary-looking 'Jell-O Injectors' to 'Howlin' Buckets' of fruity mixed drinks." [DP]

WASH PARK— Handle Bar & Grill is back to its old self, according to 5280. The restaurant was replaced by Downing Street Bar & Grill when it closed two years ago, but rest assured, scratch-made food is back. [5280]

FREDERICK— Echo Brewing Company, a seven-barrel brewhouse 5969 Iris Parkway, opens tomorrow. [Thrillist]

BOULDER— Drinking and driving can get a lot of folks in trouble, but thanks to Banjo Billy's tour bus, brewery-goers can enjoy all of the super strong craft beers without the car. Starting this Sunday, Banjo Billy's will stop by West End Tavern to taxi a group of people around for a Boulder brewery tour. [First Drafts]