As the National Western Stock Show giddy-ups into its second week with rodeo contests, art displays, new products, exhibitions and more, Denver newbie Tender Belly is bellying up to the food bar to showcase its pork products.
Common Link, a locally owned and operated food truck by Derrick Smith and Jesse Doerffel, husband and wife partners in crime, has added Tender Belly products to their menu during the Stock Show where they are sequestered at the Live Stock Center by Stock Yards directly by the rail road tracks, which you walk under to head to the main horse barn, event center and Expo Hall.
If you’re hankering for Tender Belly pork products outside of the National Western, you will find them at : http://www.curedboulder.com/,Lucky’s Market:http://www.luckysmarket.com, The Truffle Cheese Shop: http://www.denvertruffle.com orTony’s Markets: http://www.tonysmarket.com.
Tender Belly is a Cinderella story with brothers Erik and Shannon Duffy, who were born and raised in Iowa, where farmers created the gold standard of pork. While not farmers themselves, they come from a farming family, dedicated to the land and hard work.
Entrepreneurial fires burned in both, along with a broad set of professional skills and most importantly, a love for good, pure, clean food and making the simple things, extraordinary. In 2010 they joined forces and started Tender Belly. Their business was an immediate hit – the lure of tasty bacon and other outstanding pork products was too good for chefs to pass up. Now Erik and Shannon would like to offer a taste of Tender Belly to individuals like you.
Check out Tender Belly products at www.tenderbelly.com.
Frei discusses Olympics
Bruce Goldberg of the Denver Business Journal will interview and moderate a discussion with Terry Frei about his new book Olympic Affair, at 6 p.m. Thursday during the Denver Press Club’s Book Beat, 1330 Glenarm Place.
Admission is free and open to the public, and audience participation is desired and encouraged. Program will be taped for showing on Denver cable access.
The Denver Press Club has a bar and an inexpensive limited-menu with dinner and drinks available for order before, during and after the presentation.
More information at http://www.denverpressclub.org/events/upcoming-events/item/131-bb-terry-frei.
Selby goes solo
If you don’t know where Jefferson Park is, now is a good time to figure that out because Corner House, located in this Northwest area, finally opened its doors last week.
The anticipation has been building up since November when chef Matt Selby, then at Vesta Dipping Grill, announced that this casual neighborhood eatery would be his next venture, according to EaterDenver.com.
Since November, there were interviews with Selby, construction updates, space and menu previews, and even a spot on the Eater National 40 Most Anticipated Openings of 2013 for Corner House. Now it is open and will serve a small but carefully crafted menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Zink hosts Beaujolais Festival
Coming on the heels of being selected “Judges Choice” at the 2012 Rocky Mountain French-American Chamber of Commerce (RMFACC) Beaujolais and Beyond Festival, Zink Kitchen + Bar, located in the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech will host the “Beaujolais Tour ‘13” from Jan. 21 through Jan. 27, featuring a three-course meal and paired wine for just $50 per person.
The cornerstone of Zink’s Executive Chef Paul Nagan’s special menu during the brief tour will be his crispy brussels sprouts with gala apples and toasted hazelnuts that won over the judges and the crowd at the 2012 RMFACC Beaujolais Festival. Diners taking advantage of the Beaujolais Tour ’13 will have their choice of starter, entree and dessert, and one of three hand selected wines Chef Nagan chose to accompany his dishes.
“It was an honor for me and my staff to have won a ‘Judges Choice’ award at the Beaujolais Festival, especially when there were so many great restaurants and chefs taking part,” said Chef Nagan. “We are excited the RMFACC has chosen us to host the tour and it was an honor to put our creativity to work to build a menu and pair it with great wines. This is a great value and we are sure our guests will enjoy a great meal.”
The 2012 Beaujolais and Beyond Festival featured 20 outstanding Denver Metro area restaurants.
For the Beaujolais Tour ’13, Zink’s menu will include:
- Starters, choice between: Brown Sugar Brined Pork Belly or Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Gala Apples, Toasted Hazelnuts (Won “Judge’s Choice Award” at 2012 Beaujolais Festival).
- Plates, choice between: Sherry Cider Reduction, Crème Fraiche Grilled Teres Major Steak with Polenta Croquette, Tomato Chutney, Roasted Shallots, Arugula or Chili Oil Poached White Fish with Avocado, Sesame Greens, Dashi, Radish Slaw, Crispy Ginger.
- Desserts, choice between: German Chocolate Flavors or Frozen Panna Cotta, Sorbet, Meringue, or Caramel Vodka Gastrique
Zink Kitchen + Bar is taking reservations now for the Beaujolais Tour ’13 at www.ZinkDTC.com or by calling 303-253-3517. Zink Kitchen + Bar is located at 7801 East Orchard Road in the lower level of the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech, one block west of I-25 and Orchard Road and has won three consecutive “Talk of the Town” awards for outstanding service.
Dine & Donate at Coohills and Support Colorado Ballet
On Jan.31, Coohills, at 1400 Wewatta Street, will donate 15% of your meal (excluding beverages) to support Colorado Ballet! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to this event with special guests: Gil Boggs, Artistic Director of Colorado Ballet and Stephen Mills, Artistic Director of Ballet Austin.
For dinner reservations, call 303-623-5700 or book online at coohills.com/reservation.
Mention Colorado Ballet when making your reservation.
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