The Kitchen's Anti-Brunch; Hot Rocks Griller Challenge

LODO— The Kitchen Denver will launch weekend lunch this weekend from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., but don't you dare go in looking for brunch. “Not brunch. No foo-foo drinks.” [DP]

HIGHLANDS— Father's Day is fast approaching, and what better way to treat pops than taking him to a beer dinner? Lou's Food Bar doesn't think it's a shabby idea — reserve spots for this year's 4-course beer dinner on June 17th with Avery Brewing Company. [EaterWire]

CHERRY CREEK— The fourth annual Hot Rocks Griller Challenge will take place Wednesday, June 13th from 6 - 9 p.m. at Elway’s Cherry Creek. The "ultimate man party" is hosted by 16 of Denver’s top chefs, who will compete to make Denver best slider. Tickets can be purchased through the Denver Health Foundation. [EaterWire]

Hot Rocks Griller Challenge Chefs: Steve Ballas of Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, Robert Bogart of Elway’s Downtown, Michael Bortz of City Bakery, Jamey Fader of Lola & Big Red F Restaurant Group, Troy Guard of TAG, TAG Raw Bar & Madison Grill, Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja, Bistro Vendôme & Euclid Hall, Simon Purvis of EDGE Restaurant, Paul Reilly, Matt Selby & Brandon Biederman of Vesta Dipping Grill & Steuben’s, Goose Sorensen of Solera, Darrel Truett of Barolo Grill, Tyler Wiard & Aniedra Nichols of Elway’s Cherry Creek, Elise Wiggins of Panzano and Sean Yontz of El Diablo. [EaterWire]