Everybody loves a good bargain. And the Passport Program—which offers two-for-one boozy drink deals at 68 different venues across town—may be our very favorite way to pinch pennies. Two Parts initially launched the Passport Program in Denver in 2013, and it’s since expanded to eight more U.S. cities, as well as developing a winter program (the Winter Warmer) and a coffee-centric version (the Fika Passport).
Read more about the Summer Passport here. Written for 5280.com.
Once upon a time, oenophiles might have have turned up their noses at the prospect of canned wine. Indeed, when RiNo-based urban winery the Infinite Monkey Theorem released its first line of canned vino in 2011, it had to convince consumers that its red, white, rose, and moscato were all just as good as their glass-bottled counterparts. Fast forward to 2017, and TIMT is still innovating: Winemaker and founder Ben Parsons defied convention by adding Citra hops to California Sonoma Coast Sauvignon Blanc (SB) grapes at the end of the fermentation process, rolling out the groundbreaking dry-hopped SB this past February.
Written for 5280.com. Read more about Infinite Monkey’s canned brew here.
Brunch never really goes out of season, but we think there’s no better time to belly up for this boozy midday meal than right now. After all, the weather is warming, patios are opening, and Mother’s Day and Memorial Day are right around the corner. Brunch is practically required! For this roundup, we’ve compiled a diverse list that caters to a variety of tastes—everything is on the menu, from dim sum and pizza to tacos and eggs Benedict. Whether you’re combating a hangover with eggs and a few rounds of mimosas or simply looking for a hearty meal to fuel your weekend adventures, you’ll find it here.
Written in collaboration for 5280.com. Find the full listicle here.
If you agree that there’s something intensely gratifying about removing a lobster’s shell, cracking crab legs, and snapping open a fresh clam to get to the succulent meat within, then Cherry Creek’s Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood has the class for you: Chef & Shucker, its new oyster- and clam-shucking series. Cory Egan, Blue Island’s oyster buyer and pro shucker, debuted the experience in March and now teaches the class at least twice a month.
Written for 5280.com. Learn more about oyster shucking classes here.
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