For the second year in a row, the Four Seasons Hotel Denver has earned recognition as the No. 1 ranked hotel in Denver in the 2013 listing of Best Hotels in Denver by U.S. News & World Report.
The Four Seasons Hotel Denver also was named No. 6 on the U.S. News’ list of Best Hotels in Colorado for the second year in a row.
The 2013 Best Hotels ranking recognizes hotels with a record of high customer satisfaction and an exceptional reputation among published travel experts.
“We’re thrilled to receive the top ranking in the City of Denver for Best Hotel two years in a row,” said Thierry Kennel, regional vice president of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Denver. “All credit is given to our incredible team. Without their dedicated service and passion, we would not be No. 1.”
Here’s U.S. News’ top 5 winners:
Best Hotels in Denver
- #1Four Seasons Hotel Denver
- #2The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
- #3JW Marriott Denver Cherry Creek
- #4The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
- #5The Oxford Hotel
See full list: Best Hotels in Denver» at http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Denver_CO/Tips/.
But there’s more. The Best Hotels in Colorado are also ranked on the U.S. News’ list with Aspen’s The Little Nell snagging the No. 1 spot. See the entire list at http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Colorado-r56/.
Mayor Hancock busts a move
On Tuesday, Mayor Michael B. Hancock fulfilled the final element of a friendly wager made with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake before the Divisional Playoff game between the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens on Jan. 13 (and we all know how that ended up…sniffle).
Under the terms of the wager, Mayor Hancock sent a box of dry aged “cowboy cut” ribeye steaks from Lombardi Brothers Meats to Rawlings-Blake. The mayor had additionally agreed to perform the famous Ray Lewis pre-game dance but was sidelined by an injury. Until now.
To view the video of that performance, click here.
Eatin’ of the green results
Steven Ballas, Jr., owner of Steve’s Snappin Dogs and host of Saturday’s green chili contest, declared the event a “great success.”
“Between my 10 percent of the daily sales and the cash donations that I hawked with the $1 Steve’s Snappin Ale, $1 tortillas to eat with the green chili and the personal donations, I am proud to tell you all that the first Chow Down for Charity of 2013 raised $610 for Project Angel Heart.,” Ballas said. “What a great Day for us All! Again a sincere thank you to all the judges.”
The fire-breathing event was judged live on the air during the weekly Gabby Gourmet radio show from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday on KHOW 630-AM.
Judges were Jon Emanuel, executive chef of Project Angel Heart; Westword foodie Lori Midson; Denver’s 7 meterologist Lisa Hildago; Mile High Sports Radio personality Mark McIntosh; Joan Brewster of the American Culinary Foundation; Artie Guerrero, president and national director of paralyzed veterans of America, Mountain States Chapter and moi.
Judges choices (out of nearly 20 entries) were Marcyzk Fine Foods (No. 1), Santiago’s (No. 2) and ElLucerito (No. 3). People’s choice winner was Gridiron Grille in Greenwood Village.
Additional info and pictures please go to www.chowdownforcharity.com or the website www.stevessnappindogs.com.
Check out the chow at Steve’s Snappin Dogs at 3525 E. Colfax Ave. Menu at www.stevessnappindogs.com.
Go big red
Just in time for Valentine’s day, put on your dancing shoes and something red – the wine will be flowing and the industry appreciation party of the year is “on” at Drink Red Wear Red, a fun-filled Colorado Restaurant Association Mile High Chapter event to show appreciation to all the hard-working individuals who work in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
If you are an industry professional, supporter, or just a food and wine enthusiast (aren’t we all?), join CRA for signature wines and red martinis from Republic National Distributing Company, heavy hors d’ oeuvres from US Foods, Seattle Fish Company, Epicurean Catering, Mangia Bevi Café, Bonefish Grill, and The Palm Restaurant.
The legendary Hazel Miller Band will provide live entertainment and attendees will be afforded the opportunity to bid on silent auction items throughout the evening.
The event takes place starting at 6 p.m. Feb. 10 at Palazzo Verdi, 6363 S. Fiddler’s Green Circle, Site 100, Greenwood Village.
Cost is $75 per person (if you sell 10 tickets or more each ticket is $65 per person). Visit www.drinkredwearred.com for more information and to register. Proceeds from the Drink Red Wear Red event benefit the CRA Mile High Chapter Hardship Fund, the Colorado Restaurant Association, Education Foundation ProStart Program and Metro Crisis Services.
Presenting sponsor is Restaurant Solutions Inc.
The seen
David Sedaris , an American humorist, comedian, author, radio contributor and Grammy nominee, dining at Root Down Monday. Sedaris has been described as “the rock star of writers” by Wikipedia.
Eavesdropping on a woman of a certain age: “I’ve surpassed the muffin top. I’m now a biscuit on a stick.”
Did you hear that I have a new column, “Mile High Life,” in Colorado Community Media’s 17 weekly newspapers circling Denver? Be sure to like my Facebook page! Also, here’s where you go to get my column emailed to you Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I’m now the social-media liaison for the Mile High Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, so read my latest restaurant news there. My email: penny@blacktie-llc.com.
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