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Denver Bacon & Beer Festival Recap

16 Dec

Last Sunday, Forkly, along with Eat Boston and Denver Off the Wagon, hosted Denver’s inaugural Bacon & Beer Festival!

We over bacon-ed, over beer-ed and were in a food coma for much of Sunday.

photo (33)The festival was held at Mile High Station, which made for the perfect venue. The great space allowed for over 875 bacon and beer enthusiasts to take shelter from the cold day and warm up with creative and insanely-delicious bacon dishes and beer!

Euclid Hall

 

Courtesy of Westword.com

Some great surprises during the day too– like the best dressed attendees, who came all decked out!

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The dishes, beer, restaurants and breweries were amazing and the crowd was spectacular! Thank you to all who attended and in particular to the hard working restaurants and brewers–many of whom gave up their day off to be there with us all.

Enjoy some fun food, brewer, and chef reviews from Eater Denver and Westword’s Cafe Society…as well as some fun Westword photos, too. Take a peek below at some of the tastes posted by Forkly friends– and Cheers to more Forkly feasts & fests in 2013!


From Denver Bacon Company
From Avery Brewing Co.


From Jenna Johansen & Mark DeNittis


From Central


From Oskar Blues Brewing Co.


From Punch Bowl Social


From Blackbelly Catering

Get a recap of all the bacon and beer tastes here & join in the event conversations, here!

[Photos via Forkly, Westword.com & Alexandra Geppert]

Bacon & Beer on the Brain – Win T-Shirts!

3 Dec

In honor of this weekend’s Denver Bacon & Beer Festival, we’re offering Bacon & Beer T-shirts to TEN LUCKY FACEBOOK FANS!

While we’d love for all our Forkly friends to be here for it, we realize that hopping on a flight to Denver is slightly unrealistic. But we still want you all to enjoy the bacon & beer cheer! So go on over to like our Facebook page, hit the sweepstakes button, and take a minute to enter.*

ENTER HERE

*Must enter on the web, not by mobile (due to a Facebook restriction)

For an extra treat, post your bacon dishes and holiday beers on Forkly this week and let us know (if you’re on twitter, use hashtag #DBB12). Cheers and good luck!

Official Contest Rules
No purchase necessary. Monday 12/3/12-Thursday 12/6/12 (10PM PST). Forkly App is free to download from the App Store. Participants must be 21+ to enter.
To enter the contest, you must submit a form on our Facebook page between Monday 12/3/12-Thursday 12/6/12.
We will announce the winners on Friday 12/7/12 by email, as well as by Facebook & Twitter.

Denver Bacon & Beer Festival: Tickets Now on Sale!

13 Nov

We think most can agree on the love of two glorious things… beer and bacon. And since we all feel so strongly about these two major food groups Forkly, Eat Boston and Denver Off The Wagon are hosting Denver’s first Bacon & Beer Festival!

When: Sunday, December 9th 2:30–5:00 p.m.
Where: Mile High Station, Denver, Colorado
Buy Tickets Here!

Some fantastic Coloradan restaurants and breweries (full list here) are lending their expertise and giving us more bacon-laced food and brews than we could ever dream of! Our friends at Whole Foods are also helping out by generously donating American Homestead All Natural Smoked Bacon for our chefs. We’re so excited and hope you will all be there to join in on the fun, too!

A little sneak peek into what’s being served…

THE BACON
Colt & Gray: Bacon Cashew Caramel Corn, Cabbage & Bacon Griddle Cake, and Bacon Cassoulet
The Kitchen Denver: Salad Lyonnaise with frisee, bacon lardons, egg, and sherry shallot vinaigrette
The Bitter Bar: Maple Cured & Hickory Smoked Bacon, coated in Captain Crunch & Deep Fried with a Berry Coulis & Mexican Chocolate

THE BEER
New Belgium Brewing: Snow Day Winter Ale & Lips of Faith or Abbey Ales
Strange Brewing Co: Pumpkin Porter, Gingerbread Man and Farmhouse
Oskar Blues Brew & Grill: Dales Pale Ale, Mama’s Little Yellow Pils, Old Chub, & Deviant Dales IPA

To join the conversation and stay up-to-date on the bacon and beer happenings, RSVP on our Facebook page for the event. And in the  meantime, start posting your best bacon dishes on Forkly to whet our appetites!

 

Edible Halloween Happenings: London, Portland, Boston & More!

26 Oct

If you’re looking to dress-up in your best Halloween costume, support a good cause, or simply eat and drink until November 1st… we’ve got some good spots for you!

Atlanta
Stop in for some steak at STK and enjoy vampire-themed Halloween decor and executive Chef Jeremy Miller’s Halloween-inspired menu on October 27th at 8pm. Have a Vampire Kiss Martini or a Pumpkin Mojito while dining on delicious dishes!

P’cheen will be hosting a Halloween bash on October 27th at 7pm. Attendees can enjoy complimentary beer and Halloween-themed food items all night! Come dressed in your best costume and be entered to win $100!

Austin
On October 26th, Midnight Cowboy will offer refuge from the zombies, ghouls, and goblins wandering the streets. From Friday through Halloween, they’re offering a specialty menu of Zombie cocktails for $10.

Boston
The lovely folks at UpStairs on the Square are turning up the spook on Halloween, October 31st. Guests should dress in their best costumes and be ready to enjoy a menu ($40 per person) from chef Susan Regis and $8 cocktails from the bar. Later in the evening you’ll be further entertained with “skaraoke” and a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Be sure to make a reservation soon!

Celebrate Halloween Eve with a sustainable seafood dinner and live jazz at The Beehive on October 30th, starting at 5:30pm. Along with their regular menu, this four course menu ($65 per person) was designed by the restaurant’s execuctive Chef, Rebecca Newell, and the New England Aquarium to raise awareness about sustainable seafood.

California
The OC Fair is offering a Halloween Foodtacular on October 31st 5:30pm until 9pm. This event features a variety of delicious gourmet food trucks with Halloween-themed menu items. Other perks include a DJ, cash bar, and trick-or-treating for the kids!

Denver
Celebrate Halloween at the Molly Brown House with All Hallows Eve Full Tea on October 27th at 11am until 1pm. Tickets are $20 per person and include tea, treats, and time to show off your scariest or wackiest costume.

London
Dine at Dans Le Noir in pure darkness this Halloween. On October 31st at 7pm the restaurant will provide a special menu that will shock your senses! Make a reservation soon!

Portland
It’s Night of the Living Ales in Portland on October 29th where eight breweries will be whipping up Halloween-inspired brews like Burnside’s Reese’s peanut butter cup, chocolate pumpkin porter, and a Monster Mash! Costumes are encouraged and other treats include a Halloween burlesque show, full bar, and other themed cocktails ($8 cover charge).

And now, just to perk up your taste buds, here are some great Halloween recipes to make at home and share on Forkly!

Martha Stewart’s Brain Cupcakes

Chef Mom’s Spooky Ghost Pizza

Bon Appetit’s Vampire Cupcakes

Forkly Adds 2700+ Beers as the Guide for the Great American Beer Festival

12 Oct

If you or some of your friends are attending the Great American Beer Festival this weekend, we’ve added 2700+ beers into the system to keep track of your beer wants, tastes, and notes (includes beer list from this year and from users’ posts last year). An efficient way of recording favorites and unique tastes at the festival, the beers can be found under “Great American Beer Festival in Denver” when you search in Discover–and once browsed through, they’re available offline too (ie. if you’re having trouble with cell service within the Colorado Convention Center, you can still taste & rate on your Forkly account).

How to Make Use of the GABF Beer List within Forkly:

When you tap on an individual beer itself, it’ll show you where to find the brewers’ booth within the GABF hall:

You can also sort the list by beers you have bookmarked within the app in the past:

And beers you have tasted & rated in the past:

Enjoy! And don’t forget to take advantage of the UBER-Forkly Deal within the feed ($20 off car service for festival attendees!), the Great Divide giveaways. And if you’re looking for food advice (coffee, brunch, and favorite dishes) from locals, read the previous blog posts–we’ve got you covered! Cheers!!

Where to Eat During GABF: Best Fried Chicken in Denver

10 Oct

Alright GABF attendees, we know you’re all about beer this weekend, but if you wake up (on more than one occasion) feeling less than great and craving something delicious, filling, crispy and maybe a tad greasy… we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best fried chicken dishes in Denver that your hangover is craving! 

PS. Lou’s Food Bar in the Highlands and Table 6 also have some fried goodness on their menus–locals love ‘em!

Where to Eat during GABF: Best Denver Brunch Dishes to Nurse a Hangover

9 Oct

With the Great American Beer Festival in town, we know you’ll be having a little too much fun this week in Denver. Here’s a chance to satisfy growling stomachs (and to keep the momentum going!) with some of the best breakfast and brunch dishes around town!

Keep posting and checking the Forkly app’s feed for tips and special GABF deals! OH and record all those beer tastings on Forkly: We have some great prizes for the “Beer Post of the Day!”

Where to Eat during GABF: Top Denver Dishes Recommended by Locals

5 Oct

The Great American Beer Fest begins next week and Denver is ready for the 50K+ attendees coming our way. There’ll be a bevy of brews to quench your thirst all week long, but don’t forget to take a break and explore Denver’s exciting culinary scene. Recommendations below for some of the best dishes in Denver, as posted by Forkly locals (Click on the venue name or find the venue in Forkly’s Discover tab to see more dishes and drinks)!

Download Forkly in the app store (it’s free!) for some great deals for users during GABF (they’ll be in the Forkly feed). Use the Discover tab to find out what’s good in various neighborhoods… and of course, where to drink too! Cheers!

Sample, Sip, and Savor at Denver Food & Wine

5 Sep

Ok Denver, it’s time – the Eighth Annual Denver Food and Wine event will be bursting with flavor September 6-8th.

This three day food and wine extravaganza, located on the Metropolitan State University of Denver campus, is expected to attract more than 4,500 attendees, with 40 restaurants and 600 delicious samples of wine and spirits.

Below is a list of all the great events happening this week, and don’t forget to check out two of our fantastic Forkly users,  Chef Jenna Johansen and Chef Kelly Liken on Friday, September 7th for a “dueling culinary demo!”

@jennajohansen

@kellyliken

Wednesday, Sept. 5th – Multi-course Joseph Phelps Vineyards Wine Dinner prepared by top Denver Chef Frank Bonanno at the new Metropolitan State University of Denver Hospitality Learning Center and Springhill Suites by Marriott located on the MSUD campus. Each course will be accompanied by a special Phelps Vineyard wine.

Thursday, Sept. 6th – Chef Dario Cecchini, the world’s most famous butcher will join Panzano Executive Chef Elise Wiggins for a butchery demonstration and multi-course dinner at Panzano restaurant.

Friday, Sept. 7th

2:30 p.m. – A dueling culinary demo “Cooking for Reality TV” with Chef Kelly Liken (Iron Chef America & Top Chef) and Chef Jenna Johansen (Around the World in 80 Plates). Cost is $20 and includes a ticket to Restaurants Rock–hosted by Chefs Jenna Johansen & Kelly Liken!

3:30 p.m. – Spiegelau Glass Beer Seminar includes a set of glasses to taste Pilsner, Heffeweisen IPA/APA and Belgian style beers and to take home.

5:30 p.m. – During this guided journey, taste how the flavors and aromas of wines are enhanced when a glass shape is designed according to the character of the wine. In addition, Whole Foods Market will be complementing each wine with their perfectly matched cheeses. Featured Wines: Kunde Reserve Chardonnay, Hugel Riesling, and more!

Saturday, Sept. 8, 12pm-4pm - The Grand Tasting! Featuring Dario Cecchini, Elise Wiggins, and Daniel Asher, and tastings galore!

Be sure to Forkly all your delicious food finds – we can’t wait to see them! Visit the official website for more details on tickets and all the happenings.

Tacos, Tequila, and More: Your Guide to Cinco de Mayo Weekend

4 May

Cinco de Mayo, or “The Fifth of May,” marks the Mexican Army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla. Though it’s not as big of a deal in Mexico as their Independence Day (which it’s commonly confused as), it’s still celebrated with family get-togethers, dancing, fireworks, and lots of tasty food and drinks. Even if you’re not in Mexico for this celebration, you can still break out your oversized sombrero (we know you have one) and find a city around the U.S. showing their love for this Mexican holiday (and cuisine)!

Festivals around the US this Cinco de Mayo weekend & beyond:

Some great establishments to visit this weekend in New York & Austin: 

Austin, Texas:

Hungry for more? Here are some delicious recipes to try out if you’re celebrating at home!

Whatever, whenever, and wherever you decide to fiesta this weekend, share your Mexican fair with us on Forkly!

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