Tuesday, October 28, 2008

The SKY IS FALLING!

Or at least it feels that way. We are doomed, we are ok, doomed, ok … ok?

Regardless of our nation’s economic future, we are all feeling the pinch, and many of us are wondering how to cope. How on earth can I keep supporting my local businesses, my culinary habits and stay green?

I for one have a hard time giving up eating out at my favorite places. And I especially refuse to give up my weekly wine explorations.

So in my, ‘we are all in this together’ mentality, I asked several of my favorite eateries and wine shops what changes they have made to help ease the pain.

Denver:

Z Cuisine - If you haven’t been then you are really missing out. Happy hour is a great time to visit with specials offered from 5 pm - 7 pm and 10 pm to midnight.
- Check out the Z Plate of Paté, cheese, dessert for $12. Glasses of wine for $ 5.
- 2239 West 30th Ave. in LoHi.

Lola - Another LoHi staple and now a great place to watch Monday night football. Appetizer, mini-keg and sangria specials compliment the big screen TV.
- Normal Happy Hour is Mon-Friday 4-6pm and weekends 2-5pm. Beer starting at $2 and glasses of wine at $5. The cilantro-lime tilapia taco for $3 is amazing.
- 1575 Boulder St.

Sunflower Markets - These grocery stores are where to get the best produce at the best prices. As farmers markets come to a close, this is a great place to shop. There are online coupons and weekly special. If you love Whole Foods you will love these stores.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Drink Local Wines

Check out this great website about local wines: http://www.drinklocalwine.com