Mmmmm.... Chocolate There is nothing more indulgent than a box of rich, creamy truffles. If the dark love has a hold on you, join us for this wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself into this most desired of treats. Learn all about the history of chocolate, how it's grown and produced, and indulge in an eye-opening lesson in technical chocolate tasting. Best yet, jump into the kitchen and help whip up some beautiful truffles with your personal selection of rich exotic fillings and flavors. Leave with a box of your very own handmade truffles and a whole new appreciation for this... Continue reading

Ahh, cupcakes! Fun, portable, and a perfect bit of sweet indulgence. Join me for a fabulous evening mixing, baking, and decorating your very own cupcakes - the hottest dessert trend going. Using both traditional and "creative" flavor pairings like mint chocolate chip, key lime, & pina colada, we will learn to bake and frost cupcakes like a pro, practice decorating techniques, and discuss common baking challenges (high-altitude, anybody?), plus you'll take home a box of your own dazzling creations and recipes to help you recreate your masterpieces at home. Cupcake Love is scheduled from 6-9pm on Monday, March 21 Monday,... Continue reading

There are few smells more familiar and comforting than the aroma of freshly baked bread, still warm from the oven. If you've ever wished you could recreate the mystical fragrance and homey, mouthwatering taste of fresh artisanal loves, come spend an evening in the kitchen with us and get your hands into the flour as we demystify the process of baking bread at home. You'll learn how to work with yeast, proper kneading technique, how altitude affects your dough, and how to form and bake beautiful loaves at home. Join as we mix, form and bake French baguettes, Italian ciabatta... Continue reading

The meatless Mondays movement started as a way to reduce meat production and consumption by encouraging everyone to eat vegetarian just one day a week. If you're interested in cutting back on your meat intake, or if you're considering embracing a full-time vegetarian lifestyle, this class can help you learn more about the delicious range of meat-free dining options. Discover what vegetarians really eat and what goes into a healthy meat-free diet (how do you get protein?) while cooking up a fabulous vegetarian meal. Leave with a stack of recipes to try at home and a new understanding of how... Continue reading

Imagine a just-out-of-the-oven pizza with a crispy, gently blistered crust, with a sweet, smoky aroma that transports you to the Italian countryside. If you've ever wished you could recreate this sensory experience in your own kitchen, join Brava Pizza's David Bravdica for a magical evening of authentic Italian cooking. In this fun pizza-making class, David will teach you everything you need to know to create Tuscany worthy pizzas in your own oven: *The basics of the wood-fired oven - how to fire it up, how it cooks and how to bake your pizza *A brief history of pizza from Ancient... Continue reading

Even if you are planning to come to Denver to attend foamy wonderfulness that is the Great American Beer Festival, you may not know about all of the other fun, delicious beer oriented events that are going on around town.... Continue reading

The Great American Beer Festival is rapidly approaching and more than 49,000 craft brewers and beer lovers from around the country are preparing to descend upon Denver for the annual sudsfest. In this, the Great American Beer Festival’s 29th year,... Continue reading

Are you intrigued by the idea of street food? Renowned the world over as the insider's place to get an amazing, authentic meal at a great price, street food is the best way to truly eat like the locals do. Gourmet food trucks are leading the culinary charge from Los Angeles to New York and now Denver is getting in on the action. If you've heard the buzz about all of the new gourmet food trucks prowling Denver's Streets, it's time to join us for an insider's tasting tour of the best of Denver's growing artisanal street food industry. On... Continue reading

In a city packed with pizza joints, great pies aren’t hard to come by. But Parisi’s are a standout. Hot from the wood-fired over, the pizzas are thin and crispy with a blistered crust, topped with just enough cheese to... Continue reading

The EVOO Marketplace might be the most unusual culinary destination in town. For anyone whose experience with balsamic vinegar is limited to the small bottle of sour, burgundy liquid languishing on restaurant tables, the EVOO Marketplace will be a revelation.... Continue reading

In Sorrento along the Amalfi Coast, Italians have long been concluding shady patio lunches with a chilled shot of Limoncello. In Denver, house-made versions of this crisp and refreshing aperitif can be found at Gaetano's, Rjoja, Lala's Wine Bar and... Continue reading

It's no secret how much I love the Savory Spice Shop. It is, in fact, the reason that I thought a gourmet tour business was viable. I knew what an amazing experience it was and I ran into people all... Continue reading

Progressive Gourmet Dinners Join us for a tasty journey down Northwest Denver's undiscovered delicious destinations. Tennyson Between 39th & 44th Avenue, Tennyson Street houses an eclectic mix of shops, salons and art galleries. But Tennyson Street's true personality is demonstrated by the outstanding mix of award-winning restaurants. Tasting Tennyson is a progressive dinner visiting four of these highly-acclaimed culinary meccas, Parisi & Firenze di Tavola, Tastes Wine Bar and Brasserie Felix. Your four-course gourmet journey will include an array of delicious Tuscan appetizers and Mediterranean tapas, a choice of delectable French entrees, and a rich, mouthwatering dessert, each accompanied by... Continue reading

As anyone with an Italian Grandma knows, cooking and feeding people is a way to show your love. It'is also the most basic, but noble way to care for someone. Because of this, Project Angel Heart is an organization close... Continue reading

The Savory Spice Shop is one of my favorite tour destinations. Kate and Cory welcome us in and wax poetically about Himalayan Pink Salt, Tahitian vanilla pods and the differences between true cinnamon and cassia (what we think is cinnamon,... Continue reading

If you've got graffiti and need advice, want to get a quote for removal or just have questions, you can call The Graffiti Doctor at 303-902-2287 or send an email to: [email protected]. Thanks! Continue reading

This is Colorado and there a few things more magical than being in the city with huge, fluffy snowflakes swirling all around you. It was against this wondrous backdrop that I had the opportunity to spend some time with Kristin,... Continue reading

What is a gourmet? Is it someone who loves food? Or someone who cares enough about the food they make to use the very best ingredients? Or is it someone who uses artisan techniques to create the most amazing culinary treats? If you are a gourmet who appreciates fine food and wine, this is the tour for you! Gourmet can be experienced in so many different ways and this tour is designed to show you the best of Denver's surprising variety of gourmet treats. Come and spend an afternoon: Letting the earthy flavor of sea salts aged in wine barrels... Continue reading

Love Sweets? Love to Bake? Or just love to eat? Join us for a tasting tour of some of Denver's best local gourmet sweet experiences. You'll go behind-the-scenes to meet the artisans who make the best goodies in town and get an insider's look at what makes their creations sparkle. *Gelato and ice cream at Denver's most distinctive building *A lesson in using spices to transform your culinary prowess *Tea tasting, complete with scones, shortbread and carrot cake *Experience the best chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes in town *Learn why a hint of espresso make brownies sing *Discover how to... Continue reading

Want to treat a friend to a delicious day out? Puzzled about what to get that gourmet or food lover in your life? Need a gift for a wedding, bridal shower or teacher? Gourmet Tour gift certificates make great gifts for any food lover's: *Birthday *Mother's Day or Father's Day *Anniversary *Bridal Shower *Wedding gift *Teacher's thank you *Christmas present Or why not surprise your clients with a Gourmet Tour gift certificate or given a gift certificate as a donation to a fundraiser? Available in any amount, gift certificates can be used towards any of our tours. When you purchase... Continue reading

I saw the news earlier today on Serious Eats - Gourmet is ceasing operations after 70 years of publication. Not to be overly dramatic, but I felt a little bit like someone had died, and spent an hour or so... Continue reading

Denver Gourmet Tours is coming! Designed to give people an insider's look at Denver's great food destinations, Denver Gourmet Tours, is nearly ready to begin offering tours to hungry Colorado food lovers. There are so many fun, artisanal food purveyors... Continue reading

I had the pleasure of attending the Great American Beer Festival in Denver with around 50,000 of my closest friends this weekend. I'm generally pouring wine instead of beer, and didn't really know much about beer going in (it's foamy,... Continue reading

Photos © 2008 Jason E. Kaplan The Great American Beer Festival is in town. Hooray! This once a year Denver tradition is a bacchanalia of brews, bringing 495 breweries together to compete for medals in more than 50 categories. This... Continue reading