Largest selection of distilleries I have seen at this point! You buy a ticket, early purchase was…read more$45 for this 9th annual event. It was held at the Riverwalk Center, and despite having a ticket, it took us 20 minutes to get in once doors opened. Not to worry , there were plenty of samples to be had! They gave you a commemorative jumbo shot glass where you could go to the various booths and receive samples of straight liquor and liqueur or craft cocktails. It was really busy, and despite the seemingly treacherous flooring in the Riverwalk Center, it was pretty civilized and organized. Most people thought it was worth the $45! My favorites were the Rising Sun and Angel Fire. I also liked two cocktails especially well--the old fashioned sno-cone and the smoky one with the cookies! I might have gotten pictures:) We took a shuttle, don't drink and drive!

A group of our friends were looking for an excuse to spend the weekend in Breckenridge before it…read moregot too cold and someone randomly stumbled across the "Still on the Hill: Spirits Festival" online. We had very little information to go off of so we took a leap of faith, booked the condo, and bought the tickets online. For all of $25 we weren't sure if we were stumbling into a bust of an event or not, and visions of standing around in the cold amongst folding tables drinking small thimbles full of cheap vodka danced in our heads. As it turns out the event is apparently one of the best kept secrets in Colorado! The event was indoors at a great venue, extremely well run with a large turnout, live band, food, and tons of extremely attentive spirit distributors exhibiting. Instead of just sampling straight liquor all night virtually every distillery has signature cocktails for you to sample, and some of the were just mind blowingly delicious. Some of my favorite distilleries in attendance were Peach Street (the big winners), Forecastle Rum, Montanya, Stranahan's, and Black Canyon (I still fantasize about their whiskey-rita). All in all it was an amazing event and quite possibly the best $25 I've ever spent. Don't hesitate to grab your friends, book a condo, and come up for this event in 2014!

What a memorable experience. Thank you, Matt and the staff at Palace Arms, for an incredible…read moreevening of history, service, and decadence. From the moment I walked in to the adieu at the end of the evening, it was perfection. I loved that we got a quick taste of the room's history (score! I picked the booth next to Napoleon's revolver collection) before sampling Palace Arms' menu. The fact that we got to sample every item was incredible. I am so glad I didn't eat a lot of the bread at bread service, so I had room. The first course--Gotham Greens Market salad had amazing flavor with the honey Dijon. I could eat that salad every day, and the Oysters Rockefeller were baked to perfection. Second course--it's hard to pick a favorite. The flatiron steak was tender and served with an amazing sauce au poivre, and the portobello mushrooms were a nice savory dish. Paired with the bottomless duck fat fries, yum! (Also, whose idea was it to bring those back out with dessert? Genius!) Last--the show of bananas foster was fun. Unfortunately, I am allergic to bananas, so I could only be a spectator, but I could share with others at the table. The Centennial cake was decadent, and I appreciated that I could take it home with the surprise macaroon. So appreciative that I was able to attend this fantastic event.

A rainy Tuesday night elevated at Palace Arms tonight!…read more I got resurrected from the waitlist to be part of tonight's high-end dinner only several hours before the gathering. The intervention from the Universe or what?? Once I got my party invitation, I put on one of my favorite cocktail dresses and off went downtown to be part of the magical night in August. I remember, one of the first few in-person Yelp events was at Brown Palace Hotel (it was the 2021 Yelpies.) All the memories from that wonderful night were still fresh and yet tonight's occasion was more intimate setting than that. Only about 50 Elites got together for an exclusive dinner party just for us (yes, the restaurant took a night off from the regular diners and opened up the place just for us.) The theme was "LE PALAIS FRITES: A TIMELESS FRENCH DINING EXPERIENCE". I knew it was going to be another night of gluttony (LOL!!) and yet who complains a lot of food? Absolutely NOBODY! Let's get into tonight's menu, shall we? Our dinner started out with Merlot (red) and Chardonnay (white) and they were both bottomless. I had to steer clear of alcohol tonight so the restaurant had a very yummy mocktail for non-drinkers and it was called "Ginger Peach". A good handful of Elites went with this non-alc option. And it was delicious! The bread (a bit like the Brioche bread) along with seasoned/salted butter was served before all the below started to appear with almost no break between the dishes: FIRST -Gotham Greens Market Salada (Honey-Dijion, Shaved Vegetable Crudites, Toasted Pecans). Simple salad with a game changer of toasted pecans. LOVED IT! -Palace Arms Classis Caesar. This is a staple at a/any dinner occasion. -Half Dozen Ice Cold East Coast Oysters -Half Dozen Broiled Oysters Rockefeller. Although I am not a huge fan of oysters in general, I appreciated these to be part of tonight's menu. NEXT -8oz Creekstone Flatiron Steak. Perfectly medium rare (closed to rare.) The brownish sauce underneath the steak was a cognac sauce. The sauce made this dish so magical is an understatement. -Half Chicken. What I liked about this dish was that there were a lots and lots of garlic in it. So tenderly cooked where it almost melted on my tongue. When I used some of them for the portobello mushrooms (that we got earlier), it elevated them (the mushrooms) to the next level. -Roasted Portobello Mushrooms. Very simply cooked and yet, I just LOVE mushrooms. Between the big players like the steak, chicken and lobster, they almost acted like a chaser to cleanse our palates. Quiet player and yet it was an important instrument in an orchestra type situation. -1.5lb Broiled Main Lobster Thermidor. This had the King Alaskan Crab Leg type presence. The presentation for this dish was quite nice. INCLUDES -Bottomless Duck Fat Fries. As the name says it all, it was bottomless. At our table, this was highly coveted item for the night. SIDES -Green Beans Almondine -Black Truffle Macaroni Gratin (I grew up eating gratin; my mom's favorite dish to make for us. Yum!!) At this point, we all were so full. And yet, we were forced to create another chamber in our stomachs for, not one, but two desserts! -9 Layer Brown Palace Centennial Cake. And while we were eating that, two wonderful female workers started to cook... -Palace Arms Bananas Foster right in front of us in the center of the dining room. Bananas were cooked in plenty of butter, brown sugar and spiced rum. And at the end, some scoops of vanilla ice cream were added. Goodness...we were fed again by generous Yelp. And they collaborated with the chefs and workers of the Palace Arms to create this magical and elevated feasting occasion. Grateful? Well, this simple word does not describe the appreciation we all Elites had tonight. Now we need to spread the word about this wonderful place to people that we know. We shall pay it forward!

This a really cool event, great food from visiting Japanese chefs and wonderful music and…read morebeverages. Great couples event and just as good for single ladies! Highly recommend this once a year event.

It's the best rooftop party annually. Lots of good, drinks and good vibes and some live music. Best…read moreof all ? The money is going to a good cause or causes.

This was the second year that the homegrown Craft Spirits Festival took place. It's a great…read moreshowcase of local distilleries all of whom distill their spirits in Colorado (with some growing their own ingredients, how cool is that?!). The event was easy to find (I was a bit nervous when I saw that the Boulder County Fair was also taking place at the same time at the same venue) and there was no problem finding parking. Upon entering the event we were Id'd and given wrist bands and tickets. Each vendor presented a "signature cocktail" and we were encouraged to drop our ticket off to our vendor of choice to cast our vote (no easy feat with 20 distilleries in attendance). Many distilleries had their company founders and distillers present which was awesome. It's so amazing to meet people so passionate about their craft as well as the folks who brainstormed the idea and brought it to life! I was happy to see familiar faces from some recent Yelp Denver events! (huge shout outs to Spirit Hound, J&L, as well as Woody Creek Distillers). The event took place over 4 hours and for the most part I felt that attendees did a great job of taking it easy and imbibing thoughtfully. I've attended beer events in the past and found it to be a bit unpleasant when folks got rowdy. I think this event taking place in the afternoon at an outside venue certainly helped. There were several law enforcement officers present and I suspect this certainly helped keep people responsible. There was a Mexican food truck which I enjoyed quite a bit (Comida - http://www.eatcomida.com). The mushroom quesadilla was well worth the wait. The neighboring county fair also had some food offerings and I saw a few spirits festival attendees walking around with turkey legs and alligator on a stick. The spirits fest had two tented areas with tables for relaxing, dining, and hydrating with complimentary water, bottled water, cupcakes, and candies (chocolates, lolli pops, tootsee rolls, etc.). There were real bathrooms close by which was a amazing! On hot summer days port a potties just are not my cup of tea. Overall I thought this was a great event. Should they green the event (ex. ask participating vendors to use compostable cups, bring water bottles to refill) as well as make the "signature cocktail" contest more transparent for the vendors and attendees I would happily award it 5-stars.

UPDATE! Having been…read moreto the Denver Brew Fest (both summer and winter sessions) MANY times over the years; I can def say, "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" + SPACE: Mile High Station is a great venue for this Fest! It def embodies Colorado. It's a turn of the century steel and ironworks building that has been repurposed into and event space! Love the character. The only drawback here is the parking! The lot is super small. If you have a light-rail station near you I'd say take that to Mile High Stadium and walk over from there. It's not even a ten minute walk. + BREWERS: The line up is always fantastic! Obvs Colorado breweries dominate the show, but there's plenty of others in attendance too! Over the years I have even seen brewers from my hometown in Northern California in attendance. Colorado breweries often include names such as: Denver Beer Co, Stem Ciders, Crooked Stave, Grist, Wild Cider, Ratio Beerworks, Verboten, Weldworks, Strange Craft, Little Machine, Pikes Peak, Oscar Blues, and sooo many more. + FOOD TRUCKS: My personal favorite has been on-site for each Fest to date. Basic Kneads. It's pizza done awesome. Plus The Goods is usually on hand serving up some excellent smoked and grilled meats. Turkey leg anyone? + ENTERTAINMENT: There's a live band for each evening. This year featured Nevermind the 90's and Super Doppler. Usually the band is set up on a stage outside or in a tent area outside (depending on weather). They have speakers set up all around to ensure you can hear the tune regardless of where you are in the venue. + PRICE: At only $35 for general admission and $45 for VIP, I can safely say this is one of the cheapest Fests out there. But don't let the cheap cost fool you. They really deliver! A suggestion I would have for the future would be a two day pass offering. For those who want to check out both days of festivities. The proceeds from Denver Brew Fest support Swallow Hill Music. I know that I will continue to be a patron of the Denver Brew Fest in the years to come! Most def can't wait for the next Fest! Cheers! **Pro Tip: I HIGHLY recommend buying the VIP tickets. Why? 1) You get an extra hour to enjoy even more brews. 2) Less people during the VIP hour. 3) Special tappings are often offered by the brewers. Go ahead. Treat yo' self, you VIP you!

Beer and more beer! Friday-Saturday. Such an appropriate event for a city fast getting the street…read morecred for being a premier city for breweries. Here you will mingle with like minded folks who loves beer. Merchants who worked all their lives with beers and perfected such incredible varietals that finding faults in anyone of the samples offered there is difficult. My initial try was a freak of a good luck. It was a sour! That started my night in a good note. There was a "map" of the breweries that was present. I say it's enough to keep me and my friend happy and all our curiosity about a few of the breweries were met. Here you'll be able to talk to the person responsible for the creation of the brew or someone who knows the history of the brew. This two story location can host a bunch of beer loving fun people. The food was hosted in a separate space past the tented area where the live entertainment is located. I had their amazing kielbasa and I'm regretting not asking for the lady's info :( This event has a two tiered ticket pricing. One for the VIP at a discounted rate of $45 if you purchase in advance. $55 at the door the day of. The VIP lets you in an hour early from 6-7. General admission starts at 7pm and will set you back $35 advance purchase and $45 day of. Tip: CASH ONLY AT THE DOOR. Free coat check. Your tix is only good for one day. Want to show up both days? Pay twice! Looking forward to next years? Me tooooo!

Who doesn't like free candy at the end of a free candy factory tour!? It was a random afternoon…read moreweekday, so my husband and I were the only ones participating when we dropped by on a whim. The introduction consisted of a short film narrating the history of the business, and then a wonderful lady took us through the factory line, with us peering through large picture windows to watch as hard candies, lollypops, chocolates, marshmallows and more were being made. We weren't actually allowed on the factory floor due to health regulations, but there were television screens along the walk to show us every single angle and ensure that we didn't miss out on anything. At the end, we each got a free lollipop. Score! The candy shop itself had a good collection of sweets. I was hoping for more varieties of their chocolate bars, but surprisingly they had a very limited selection. Be sure to check out their seconds/clearance area if you want to buy discounted items.

I came here with my family for the free candy tour. It is best to make reservations ahead of time,…read morewhich you can do on their website. Conveniently located in Denver with ample parking. It was such a fun 30-minute tour with children or adults. The tour starts with a short video explaining the history and giving fun facts about Hammond Candy. After the tour of the factory, we each received a free candy, which was taffy. It's cool that they sell the same taffy at Trader Joe's. We ended up buying some of the caramels and candies to take home to our family. Overall, a fun little experience if you're interested in the candy making process or just want something to do with your family!

So we just went to the 1940's Ball at the Boulder Airport June 15th after getting our hopes up for…read moreover a year after my fiancé's friend went and told him about it. He's a huge history buff so we went all out on buying a suit and accessories for him, a dress and accessories for me, plus the time and effort putting it all together. I don't know if this is how it is every year and I'm aware it was sold out, but for what we paid we felt pretty let down. First, I'm disabled and nobody knew where to tell us to park for ADA parking, we had to ask 5 people and make 2 circles before someone directed us somewhat correctly. And a guy in a hi-vis vest basically told us to park where we were at which wasn't super accessible but we made it work. I'm not wheelchair bound yet but it was a good walk from where we parked. There seemed like there was no planning for ADA parking. I couldn't imagine having to navigate that area in a wheelchair or even with a cane. Upon entry, we noticed the crowds and how tight it was trying to walk around there. You were bumping into people everywhere you turned. There were booths to sell things in a portion of the area and even that was crowded. And it didn't seem like there were very many of them. And you pretty much had to wait in line to get to the booth and actually go in or see their offerings. Every single thing from the atm, to drinks, to photos with planes or scenes, had a line of at least 50-75 people, or more in some instances, often times having multiple long lines for things like each side of the planes or alcoholic drinks. Or lines for drink tickets to go stand in another line for drinks. We opted out of drinking after seeing the process. Even if you bought drink tickets in advance, you'd have had a really long line. And then lines were running into other lines, and in the middle of the line about every 15 minutes they had to split the crowds to get their little trash carts around. We tried to walk around to things but everything was so full there was no room to enjoy it, couldn't even find room on the dance floor or anywhere near that stage. The other dance area in the hangar was packed full and you couldn't get in. We were able to find a spot to stand and hear a few Hawaiian songs, the group was really good. Afterwards we got a few pictures and decided maybe the lines would die down if we grabbed dinner. When we found the dining area the tables and chairs were basically squished together so badly that you couldn't get to the only available seating. I don't know who set this thing up but the tables were set up where there was maybe 2 ft of room between each of them, add some folding chairs on each side of this narrow isle and people and you're practically on top of one another. After standing around and looking for 15 minutes we finally found 2 spots, having to climb over 3 people to get there. It took about 10 minutes at the atm, another 30 for 2 lemonades, and another 30 for 2 burgers. By this time we were less than impressed but we were keeping our seats and waiting for the advertised flyover at 735ish. By 830 it still had never happened. We never even knew why it didn't happen, if there was an announcement, it was not audible. It was still on the website as a scheduled activity at 730. It was a big disappointment especially since it was one of the reasons why my fiancé wanted to go. It was getting dark and they started the "drive in movie" which was just short clips, like trailers, for everything Bob Hope had ever been in. No actual movie at least while we were there before we gave up and left. We got one single picture of us with one plane. That line only had like 10 people. We Didn't get to dance, didn't get to do any of the other activities, and I feel cheated after spending a total of almost $700 between the tickets, food, clothes, and accessories. I'm really glad I didn't spend money to get my hair or makeup done. It's like somebody thought "how many people can we cram in here for at least $100 each?" Like did vendors or certain activities bail out? Like is this how this event is? Looking around we weren't the only people who looked miserable. It wasn't a "Ball", it was like a crammed flea market with 20 booths a few classic cars and armed forces equipment and a few planes and long lines everywhere to see it more than in passing. It felt thrown together and seemed like we paid $200 to stand in line for dinner and to watch some movie trailers from the 1940s.

Such an incredible event. The entertainment is u paralleled. The vintage vendors are so amazing…read more The airplane static display... next level. Just a unique experience all around.

I've heard of this craft fair for many years but this was the first time I've stopped and checked…read moreit out. Thank you Matt and Yelp for planning out this event and getting me off the fence. First things first... the parking was absolutely atrocious. We drove around for fifteen minutes looking for a spot and finally found one three blocks away. There were a ton of people at this fair and what I learned is I will simply Uber over in the future. The ladies at the information both at which I picked up my Yelp swag bag were extremely nice. I tried to use my ten dollars off at three booths. Two declined it and had no idea what it was. The third took it reluctantly after talking to a vendor next to her. She seemed quite put out by it. Now, the craft fair itself was amazing and I enjoyed every second of it. I bought soap, prints, goodies and some jewelry. I even bought some peach infused honey that tastes like heaven. I completely enjoyed myself and I spent entirely too much money. It's amazing what artistic skills some people have. Craft fairs are works class ways to showcase these skills and talents.

What a beautiful day outside to have a Yelp Event! I haven't ever spent much time in Old Town…read moreArvada and man am I glad I was part of this experience to explore a new side of town! The booths were set up and the crafters were ready to go when I arrived at opening time of 10:00 a.m. No matter who you are the event had something for everyone! Cool handmade art, baked goods, canned pickled items, pottery and food trucks! They even had an area where children could sell their art! That shows a real sense of community to include everyone! There were even artists working on sidewalk chalk art! Thanks for hosting Yelp!

This year I got to be a Yelp Elite in 2025. I was invited to be a Yelp Elite again in 2026. This is…read moreone of my favorite highlights to living in Denver. I was a yelp elite also in Houston. But there's something special about the community here in Denver that I truly love. Several friends from work also are avid reviewers. So we talk about going to the events and that's a lot of fun. We have our own foodie community at work. But also you have the opportunity to meet new people at these events and there are events every month. Matt and his crew work very hard to find different opportunities with different restaurants for us to be able to try and enjoy each other in a community setting or sometimes just have the opportunity to try the business when it would not normally be on our radar. Every event is fun. All of the food and beverages that I have tried have been top-notch. The restauranteurs and businesses that come to serve us, put their heart and soul into making sure we have an amazing time as a Yelp Elite. I look forward to the year ahead and the adventures and the writing and the sharing so people may feel a little more informed when they spend their dollar or their time in Denver I hope maybe I help someone find a new spot that they hadn't thought of before. I hope People become inspired to share their own opinions so they can meet more people like me and participate in more super cool stuff that Matt and his team works so hard to put together. This is one of the most amazing opportunities. I've been a part of and I am so grateful. Thank you for an amazing 2025 and I look forward to an amazing 2026! If you would like to dive into this foodie adventure, all you have to do is keep writing and keep posting and keep sharing and apply to join us. We learn a lot from one another. Come be a part of the conversation.

We visited this Holiday market a few months ago, while we were visiting the Denver, CO area. This…read moreis a nice little Christmas market that offers popular local vendors. Most of the vendors offer homemade products, and their this Holiday market is affordable. They also had an indoor festival tent which was nice to enjoy a beverage and food, while listening to music.

Cute little market with lots of handmade and interesting vendors. A tent for drinking it you want…read more Little vintage vignettes to snap photos. The vendors have "pods" a great idea to be able to lock up at night. You do have to be careful and step up into them if you want to see items closer. Items are hand made/ specially crafted and priced accordingly. We enjoyed chatting with the craftspeople and seeing all the interesting items.