Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:14:59 +0000 Unusual Drink Names in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/funny-drink-names/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/funny-drink-names/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/funny-drink-names/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0600

In Denver, the art of mixology, craft brewing and winemaking let bartenders, brewers and vintners flex their creative muscles. And giving their concoctions innovative names seems to be just part of the process. While there are a lot to choose from, here are some of the most intriguing drink names in

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Growing urban winery scene uncorks new tastes in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-winery/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-winery/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-winery/ Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 -0700

Denver is experiencing an urban winery boom. Casual spaces to gather, taste great wines and grab a bite to eat are cropping up around the city, giving wine aficionados and those with a curiosity about beverages made from grapes alternatives to

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Happy Hour with Mile-High Views & Amusements https://www.denver.org/blog/post/happy-hour-mile-high-views/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/happy-hour-mile-high-views/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/happy-hour-mile-high-views/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:00:00 -0700

Imagine a place where you can kick back after a day of touring the city, riding the trails, attending meetings or working a day job. The views are amazing, the cocktails imaginative, and the beers and appetizers reflective of creative Colorado brew

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Urban Grape Crushing Delivers Fine Wine https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-grape-crushing-fine-wine/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-grape-crushing-fine-wine/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-grape-crushing-fine-wine/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 -0600

Grape crushing at Infinite Monkey Theorem winery in DenverAt 4 a.m. the grape crushing begins.

Each fall Denver’s urban winery, Infinite Monkey Theorem, sources grapes from Colorado’s Western Slope and processes them at IMT’s home in the hip River North Art District (RiNo). It takes workers up to a week to

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