Eater Denver: All Posts by Darrin Bedol
The Denver Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Blog
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2013-12-03T07:00:00-07:00
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2013-12-03T07:00:00-07:00
2013-12-03T07:00:00-07:00
Wine, Whiskey and Bar Carts: Entertaining with Jung Lee
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<p><span class="credit">Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2013 Clos du Bois. Geyserville, CA.</span><br><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/Clos_SP_120313.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p>
<p>Jung Lee, co-founder of event planning and design production firm <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Clos_SP_120313_Fete">Fête</a> and owner of eponymous designer houseware store <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Clos_SP_120313_Jung">Jung Lee NY</a>, let Eater and <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Clos_SP_120313">Clos Du Bois</a> in on her holiday entertaining secrets. Take a peek as Lee creates a festive and unique holiday bar cart, which, according to Lee, is a sure sign of a home that knows how to have fun. What's the point of a bar cart without a delicious cocktail for your guests? Lee shows off her rendition of the <b>New York Sour</b>: a combination of simple syrup, lemon juice, rye whiskey, and <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Clos_SP_120313">Clos Du Bois</a> Merlot. Tune in above for all of Lee's holiday secrets.<br></p>
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https://denver.eater.com/2013/12/3/6321067/wine-whiskey-and-bar-carts-entertaining-with-jung-lee
Darrin Bedol
2013-11-26T09:33:00-07:00
2013-11-26T09:33:00-07:00
Houndmouth at Eater Eve and the Eater Awards
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<p><i>Welcome to <b>Road to the Eater Awards</b>, in which the Indiana band <a href="http://houndmouth.com/">Houndmouth</a> chronicles the good eating along the Southern leg of their "From the Hills Below the City" tour, culminating at <a href="http://partners.eater.com/eater-eve/">Eater Eve</a> and the <a href="http://eater.com/tags/eater-awards-2013">Eater Awards</a>. This series is presented by <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Canon_Tour_Post6_112213">Canon PowerShot</a>, makers of the <b>PowerShot S110 and SX280 cameras</b> that captured all the action.</i><br></p>
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<br> <p>As always, New York City is both an incredibly exciting and frustrating place to be. On our very first trip to NYC, we opened for our friends <a href="http://www.drytheriver.net/us/home/">Dry The River</a> at <b>Bowery Ballroom</b> (which was so exciting) and then we hit a pothole in Brooklyn and our trailer literally popped off the hitch and skidded along the street shooting up sparks. I guess you could say that was frustrating…</p> <p>Anyways, I think we finally figured out how to do NYC right—you have to know where you're going, where you're staying, where you're parking, and most of all where you're eating/drinking. During our back-to-back sold out shows at <b>Mercury Lounge</b>, we had to scavenger around for food and drink after the show. Which was fine, but the next two nights <a href="http://eater.com/archives/2013/11/19/eater-awards-2013-hangover-observations.php">at the Eater events</a>, we had everything we could want under one roof.<img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/Canon_Tour_Post6_112213.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p> <p>We showed up to the <b>Angel Orensanz Foundation</b> in the later afternoon on Sunday to load in our gear for Eater Eve. The building is a former synagogue and its absolutely gorgeous from top the bottom. The ambient lights and and the general antique-ness of the place have a pretty magical feel. We were excited to take the stage in such a cool place. </p> <p>Everyone from Eater was super nice and took care of us in every way imaginable. Which wasn't hard to do consider the endless amount of food and drink that awaited everyone who came inside the joint. The downstairs and upstairs were littered with fantastic food booths from renowned southern restaurants around the country. </p> <p>First, we check out some familiar faces: we visited with <b>Chefs Edward Lee and Nick Sullivan</b> <a href="http://eater.com/archives/2013/11/12/houndmouth.php>of%20our%20hometown</a>%20610%20Magnolia%20and%20had%20a%20great%20short%20rib%20and%20tongue%20dish.%20We%20stopped%20by%20Nashville's%20<b>Hattie%20B's</b>%20hot%20chicken%20and%20<a%20href=" http:>torched our mouths again</a>. We even said hello to <b>Robert Newton and Kerry Diamond</b> of Seersucker (and also of Nightingale 9) and tried their pork dish.</p> <p>We adventured around to all the booths that we could handle both nights. Andrea Reusing's carrot (and many other ingredients) dish from Lantern was arguably the biggest pleaser of the entire weekend for us. All in all, every restaurant and chef brought their A-game to the Eater Awards. We couldn't have been more pleased.</p> <p>The cocktails were the icing on top. From the gin and tonics with artisan bitters, to bourbon and you-name-its, and even to the jalapeno-infused gin cucumber cocktails - it was incredible. Oh, and plenty of Negra Modelo to boot.</p> <p>We'd like to thank Lock and everyone from Eater for having us. We hit some great restaurants on our trip, and nothing compared to the gourmet experience of the deliciousness at the Eater Awards. It made us wish we could enjoy such things on a nightly basis, but now we are stuck back in food reality. </p> <p>And an even bigger thanks to all the folks at the awards who checked us out. We'll be back around soon, keep an eye out. And maybe consider inviting us over for dinner, if you're into that sort of thing.</p>
https://denver.eater.com/2013/11/26/6322949/houndmouth-at-eater-eve-and-the-eater-awards
Darrin Bedol
2013-11-18T08:30:00-07:00
2013-11-18T08:30:00-07:00
When Is a Dark Beer Not a Dark Beer?
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<a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/NegraModelo_SP_111813"><img alt="CIPNMO13005_eater_500x350_STATIC.jpg" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/902638/CIPNMO13005_eater_500x350_STATIC.0.jpg" width="500" height="350"><br></a><br>When is a dark beer not a dark beer? Simple—when it's a <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/NegraModelo_SP_111813">Negra Modelo</a>. Negra Modelo's remarkably smooth taste and complex body make it an exceptional dark <br>beer. With its signature reddish color, this premium Mexican beer is for the person who <br>appreciates a perfectly balanced, full-flavored beer that pairs well both with great times <br>and great company.<br><p>Beneath the signature gold foil of a Negra Modelo bottle lies a unique flavor profile; a <br>beer with a subtle taste of hops, allowing a <b>caramel sweetness</b> with hints of chocolate to <br>shine through. Combine these flavors with the finest yeast varieties and the slow <br>roasting of malts, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. </p>
<br><p>So the next time you're looking for a beer with a <b>distinct taste</b>, discover <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/NegraModelo_SP_111813"> Negra Modelo</a>—and the world of flavors that come with every sip. </p> <p><img src="http://bs.serving-sys.com/BurstingPipe/adServer.bs?cn=tf&c=19&mc=imp&pli=7647639&PluID=0&ord=[timestamp]&rtu=-1" height="1" width="1" border="1"><br><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/NegraModelo_SP_111813.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"><br></p>
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https://denver.eater.com/2013/11/18/6328489/when-is-a-dark-beer-not-a-dark-beer
Darrin Bedol
2013-11-15T08:15:00-07:00
2013-11-15T08:15:00-07:00
Red-Hot Spots To Grab a Bite and Negra Modelo
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https://denver.eater.com/maps/red-hot-spots-to-grab-a-bite-and-negra-modelo
Darrin Bedol
2013-09-30T06:00:50-06:00
2013-09-30T06:00:50-06:00
Don't Miss Your Chance for an Epic Vegas Weekend
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<p><a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/VegasGiveaway_SP_093013"></a></p> <p>There's nothing quite like a winter weekend in Vegas, but it shouldn't come as a surprise that some luck will be required to enjoy Sin City's many indulgences for free. One winner and a friend will soon be dining at renowned sushi den <b>Kumi,</b> partying it up at <b>Light,</b> eating off a hangover at <b>Citizen,</b> sampling the Russian-influenced cuisine at <b>Red Square,</b> and rocking out to the music of <b>Michael Jackson ONE.</b> All of those delights—plus <b>round-trip airfare</b> and <b>two nights at the luxe Mandalay Bay resort</b>—are yours to enjoy, provided you're lucky enough to have your entry selected at random.</p> <p>Don't delay, this contest closes on October 3rd. <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/VegasGiveaway_SP_093013">Enter now. >></a></p> <p><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/VegasGiveaway_SP_093013.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p>
https://denver.eater.com/2013/9/30/6362759/dont-miss-your-chance-for-an-epic-vegas-weekend
Darrin Bedol
2013-09-25T06:00:00-06:00
2013-09-25T06:00:00-06:00
Don't Miss Your Chance for an Epic Vegas Weekend
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<p><a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/SP_EALL_VEGAS092313"></a></p> <p>There's nothing quite like a winter weekend in Vegas, but it shouldn't come as a surprise that some luck will be required to enjoy Sin City's many indulgences for free. One winner and a friend will soon be dining at renowned sushi den <b>Kumi,</b> partying it up at <b>Light,</b> eating off a hangover at <b>Citizen,</b> sampling the Russian-influenced cuisine at <b>Red Square,</b> and rocking out to the music of <b>Michael Jackson ONE.</b> All of those delights—plus <b>round-trip airfare</b> and <b>two nights at the luxe Mandalay Bay resort</b>—are yours to enjoy, provided you're lucky enough to have your entry selected at random.</p> <p>Don't delay, this contest closes on October 3rd. <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/SP_EALL_VEGAS092313">Enter now. >></a></p> <p><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/VegasGiveaway_SP_092513.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p>
https://denver.eater.com/2013/9/25/6365057/dont-miss-your-chance-for-an-epic-vegas-weekend
Darrin Bedol
2013-09-24T06:15:00-06:00
2013-09-24T06:15:00-06:00
Craft Beer Nerds Set to Start Convincing America Tonight
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<p><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/N4518.154386.EATER/B7835841.2;sz=1x1;ord=[timestamp]?" border="0" width="1" height="1" alt="Advertisement"><br><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/BrewDogs_Eater_092413.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p> <p>James Watt and Martin Dickie, the two gents behind Scottish brewery <b>BrewDog</b>, have <br>brought their obsession with craft beer stateside with <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BrewDogs_SP_092413"><i>Brew Dogs,</i></a> premiering tonight on the Esquire Network. Since opening their own brewery in 2007, the "beer artist" duo have gone from accidentally <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BrewDogs_SP_092413_Car">mixing car keys</a> and mercury thermometers into a (later abandoned) batch to creating the world's booziest beer (55% ABV) to <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BrewDogs_SP_092413_Ferment">fermenting beer underwater.</a> Crisscrossing the country to visit some of America's finest independent breweries, Watt and Dickie will be spreading the small-batch gospel to "craft beer virgins" and dreaming up some new brews of their own, starting tonight at <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/BrewDogs_SP_092413">10|9c on Esquire Network</a>. <br><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fjump%2FN4518.154386.EATER%2FB7835841.2%3Bsz%3D1x1%3Bord%3D%255Btimestamp%255D%3F&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fdenver.eater.com%2F2013%2F9%2F24%2F6366155%2Fcraft-beer-nerds-set-to-start-convincing-america-tonight" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p> <br><iframe width="488" height="366" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/8IJq7rBnnFA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
https://denver.eater.com/2013/9/24/6366155/craft-beer-nerds-set-to-start-convincing-america-tonight
Darrin Bedol
2013-09-23T06:30:00-06:00
2013-09-23T06:30:00-06:00
Snag a Seat at Patrón Secret Dining Society
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<a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_092313V2"><img alt="Eater_DedicatedEmail%232_Creative.jpg" src="http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/944130/Eater_DedicatedEmail_232_Creative.0.jpg" width="500" height="350"><br></a><br><p>Delicious food, hand-crafted cocktails, and glorious company—sound appealing? <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_092313V2">Patrón Secret Dining Society</a> is prepared to let you in on a feat of culinary excellence, but first you'll have to find the door. This exclusive dinner isn't just a standard big-city event—it could be hiding anywhere, from Busch Stadium in St. Louis to Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. Sign up for <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_092313V2">Patrón Social Club</a> and you could find yourself enjoying dishes prepared by world-renowned chefs—like Marcus Samuelsson and Michelle Bernstein—while sipping Patrón Tequila cocktails from a top-notch mixologist. </p> <p>Prepare for <b>September 26</b>, when the next <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_092313V2">Patrón Secret Dining Society</a> will be revealed. Should you call the lucky city home (or close to home), you could snag a coveted seat at the table. Remember, you must be a member of <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_092313V2">Patrón Social Club</a> to attend. Even if the dinner isn't in your city, members still have a chance to win one of several other prizes.</p> <p>Don't miss out. Sign up <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_092313V2">here. >></a><br><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fjump%2FN7384.154386.EATER1%2FB7862309.2%3Bsz%3D1x1%3Bord%3D%255Btimestamp%255D%3F&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fdenver.eater.com%2F2013%2F9%2F23%2F6366995%2Fsnag-a-seat-at-patron-secret-dining-society" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/N7384.154386.EATER1/B7862309.2;sz=1x1;ord=[timestamp]?" border="0" width="1" height="1" alt="Advertisement"><br><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/Patron_SP_092313V2.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p>
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https://denver.eater.com/2013/9/23/6366995/snag-a-seat-at-patron-secret-dining-society
Darrin Bedol
2013-09-06T06:00:00-06:00
2013-09-06T06:00:00-06:00
Don't Miss Out on Patrón Secret Dining Society
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<a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_090413"><br><img alt="Eater_DedicatedEmail%231_Creative.jpg" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/951414/Eater_DedicatedEmail_231_Creative.0.jpg" width="500" height="350"></a><br>Step into the unique world of <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_090413">Patrón Secret Dining Society</a>, and prepare your senses for a completely new dining experience. This isn't your stereotypical big-city meal. Past venues for this expertly curated event include the likes of Busch Stadium in St. Louis, NYC's Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion, and Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. Pairing world-renowned chefs—like Marcus Samuelsson and Michelle Bernstein—with top-notch mixologists, Patrón Tequila puts on an irreplaceable dining experience.<br><p>On <b>September 26</b>, the next Patrón Secret Dining Society announcement will be revealed. If the event is in your city, you'll have a chance to snag a coveted seat at the table. Remember, you must be a member of <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_090413">Patrón Social Club</a> to attend. Even if the dinner isn't in your city, you can still gain access to a bevy of other prizes.</p> <p>Don't miss out. Sign up <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/Patron_SP_090413">here. >></a><br><a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516589&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fjump%2FN7384.154386.EATER1%2FB7862309%3Bsz%3D1x1%3Bord%3D%255Btimestamp%255D%3F&referrer=eater.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fdenver.eater.com%2F2013%2F9%2F6%2F6375985%2Fdont-miss-out-on-patron-secret-dining-society" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><img src="http://ad.doubleclick.net/ad/N7384.154386.EATER1/B7862309;sz=1x1;ord=[timestamp]?" border="0" width="1" height="1" alt="Advertisement"><br><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/Patron_SP_090413.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"></p>
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https://denver.eater.com/2013/9/6/6375985/dont-miss-out-on-patron-secret-dining-society
Darrin Bedol
2013-08-29T06:00:00-06:00
2013-08-29T06:00:00-06:00
When Is a Dark Beer Not a Dark Beer?
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<a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/NegraModelo_SP_082913"><img alt="CIPNMO13005_eater_500x350_STATIC.jpg" src="http://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/902638/CIPNMO13005_eater_500x350_STATIC.0.jpg" width="500" height="350"><br></a><br>When is a dark beer not a dark beer? Simple—when it's a <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/NegraModelo_SP_082913">Negra Modelo</a>. Negra Modelo's remarkably smooth taste and complex body make it an exceptional dark <br>beer. With its signature reddish color, this premium Mexican beer is for the person who <br>appreciates a perfectly balanced, full-flavored beer that pairs well both with great times <br>and great company.<br><p>Beneath the signature gold foil of a Negra Modelo bottle lies a unique flavor profile; a <br>beer with a subtle taste of hops, allowing a <b>caramel sweetness</b> with hints of chocolate to <br>shine through. Combine these flavors with the finest yeast varieties and the slow <br>roasting of malts, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. </p>
<br><p>So the next time you're looking for a beer with a <b>distinct taste</b>, discover <a href="http://f.curbed.cc/f/NegraModelo_SP_082913"> Negra Modelo</a>—and the world of flavors that come with every sip. </p> <p><img src="http://bs.serving-sys.com/BurstingPipe/adServer.bs?cn=tf&c=19&mc=imp&pli=7647639&PluID=0&ord=[timestamp]&rtu=-1" height="1" width="1" border="1"><br><img src="http://f.curbed.cc/p/NegraModelo_SP_082913.gif?" height="1" width="1" border="1"><br></p>
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https://denver.eater.com/2013/8/29/6379483/when-is-a-dark-beer-not-a-dark-beer
Darrin Bedol