Denvers Larimer Square Announces Holiday Highlightstitle
Charming Denver Venue Unveils One-of-a-Kind Food, Drink and Events
DENVER, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Larimer Square, metro Denvers answer for
hot nightlife, dining and shopping, today unveiled highlights of its holiday
food, drink, shopping and events. Although its technically not a "square,"
this areas charming, hundred-year-old brick buildings now house some of
Denvers finest restaurants, hot nightlife and shops within a safe, festive
one-block area. The following are Larimer Squares holiday highlights:
Chilled, pineapple-infused vodka.
Stoli Dolis are made by topping off a giant crock full of fresh chopped
pineapple with Stoli vodka. The Stoli "marinates" for 10-14 days, creating a
potent pineapple "nectar." The Capital Grille, 1450 Larimer St., Denver,
(720) 289-6072.
Cranberry Mojitos.
The holiday version of this drink is a delectable blend of Bacardi, fresh
mint, lime juice, sugar and cranberry juice -- garnished with an edible stalk
of fresh sugar cane imported from Hawaii. Samba Room, 1460 Larimer St.,
Denver, (720) 956-1701.
Eggnog Cheesecake.
The dessert version of this holiday favorite is served with butterscotch
mousse and garnished with hand-made butterscotch sauce. Rioja, 1433 Larimer
St., Denver, (303) 820-2282.
"Bubbly" by the Glass.
More than 40 sparkling wines by the glass, split or bottle -- plus still
wine, cocktails and beer are available. Splurge on a glass of Taittinger Brut
la Francaise for $18. Corridor 44, 1433 Larimer St., Denver, (303) 893-0044.
"Real" Hot Cocoa.
Just say "no" to synthetic chocolate syrup. Hot chocolate made with real
cocoa powder, whole milk and whipped cream will blow your mind (and
tastebuds). The Market on Larimer Square, 1445 Larimer St., Denver,
(303) 534-5140.
Limited-edition Sterling Silver Snowflakes.
Every year, Gusterman Silversmiths makes a limited-edition, sterling
silver snowflake. Only 100 custom sterling snowflakes are available for
$125 each. When theyre gone, theyre gone. Gusterman Silversmiths,
1424-D Larimer Square, Denver, (303) 629-6927.
31st Annual Tuba Concert - Dec. 11, 2005, 1-2 p.m.
"Four calling birds" have nothing on the 400 tuba players who descend on
Larimer Square every year for a concert of holiday songs. One of the
longest-running holiday festivities in Colorado.
