maria empanada - S Broadway

We love the hell out of some empanadas and Maria's is our new Denver winner. The classic beef or chicken are crazy good and even a meat lover will swoon for their corn or mushroom empanadas. If they're packed, you can grab a To Go order in minutes. Divine. BONUS: Their salsas kick ass.

Harman's - Cherry Creek

The whole local, foraged, sustainable thing is a little bit overplayed for us as a restaurant theme lately (we're hoping it becomes the norm not the marketing trend sooner than later) but we happened into Harman's unexpectedly and weren't disappointed.  It was welcoming and lively but not overcrowded and they shake up a perfect dirty martini. The brussel sprout starter had a dipping sauce with enough kick to make yet another brussel sprout app worth trying. Husband's scallop special was delicious and the Phat Thai Fried Chicken was perfectly seasoned. Our server couldn't have been sweeter or more on point. BONUS: We brought home the most delicious apple cake, try it.

Things to do Winter 2016 - Denver

Winter Brew Fest
http://www.denverbrewfest.com/winter/

epic sledding @ Ruby Hill 
https://plus.google.com/106750823229874799599/about?gl=us&hl=en

take it old school with..De La Soul 12/12
http://www.westword.com/event/de-la-soul-7214923

Pajama Christmas Carols & Hora-Around-The-Manorah
http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/pajama-christmas-carol-hora-around-the-menorah/

warm up with amazing food & absinthe @ Z À Côté 
http://zcuisineonline.com

Chop Shop - Colfax & Elm

This is one delicious little spot with some seriously good meat. Chop Shop is a small restaurant with the perfect, cozy atmosphere that passes all marks with flying colors. The 48hr Short Ribs were indeed slow cooked to perfection and the Parmesan Fries perfectly seasoned. Their Smoked Chicken Pastrami was the perfect twist on the usually boring chicken sandwich (the slaw is amazing) and the Sesame Green Beans were so good we brought home an extra order. The service was perfection. We can't wait to go back and try some more! BONUS: They have a great cocktail selection all day.

things to do this weekend - 10/23

Friday Night Bazaar
http://thebigwonderful.com/night-bazaar-denver/

The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Esquire
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/denver/esquire-theatre/film-info/the-rocky-horror-picture-show

Pop-up fall market @ The Source
http://www.thesourcedenver.com

Cherry Creek chili cook off
http://www.joywineandspirits.com/chili-cookoff/

Classic Horror Films
https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Things to do this weekend 10/16

Bob Saget
https://www.comedyworks.com/comedians/118

Deschutes Brewery Street Pub
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/events/street-pub-denver/

Midnight movie @ Esquire
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Midnights/Esquire_mid_2015_1016_1205_Web_Color.pdf

RiNo Pub Crawl
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rino-pup-crawl-tickets-18725610806

Cajun Brunch @ Park House
http://parkhousedenver.com

Things to do this weekend - 10/9

Jefferson Park Farm & Flea
http://jpfleamarket.com

Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding
http://www.soileddove.com

EatDenver Harvest Week
http://www.harvestweek.com

13th Floor Haunted House - Opening Night
http://www.13thfloorhauntedhouse.com

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure
http://www.urbanadventurequest.com

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
http://www.ticketfly.com/event/908877-halden-wofford-hi-beams-denver/