March 2010

Flavor of Pueblo

The 5th Annual Flavor of Pueblo Food & Wine Show will be presented Thursday, March 18^th at the Pueblo Convention Center. From 5-7:30pm, dozens of local restaurants and vendors will showcase their wares at the extravaganza, with proceeds benefiting the United Way of Pueblo County. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at door, and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce (719-542-1704), the Pueblo Convention Center (719 542-1100), and the United Way of Pueblo (719-583-4455). You must be 21 years old to attend, and the first 450 guests will receive a free goodie bag from the event's sponsors. More information is available by calling Bianca Hicks of the United Way at 719-583-4455.

DC's at Night

DC's on B Street, which was closed for dinner for several weeks, has reopened (scheduled for late February as of press time) with an extended evening menu of small plates and wines by the glass. The added lounge areas will provide a more casual, wine bar-like option in addition to the traditional dinner entrees that will still be offered. Evening hours, Wed-Sat 5-9pm; lunch Mon-Sat is unchanged. 115 W. B St., 719-584-3410

Wine events

80/Twenty Wines will host a wine tasting at Galileo's Restaurant on Thursday, March 25th, from 6-9pm. The cost is $20 per person and includes over twenty wines to sample, heavy hors d'oeuvres, tax and tip. Reserve through 80/Twenty Wines, not the restaurant. 719-543-WINE (9463) or 80twentywines.com

More Chocolate, Please!

Chocolate and candy store, Amour de Chocolat, recently opened behind the library in the Mesa Junction. Focusing on artisanal fudge (from Phenomenal Fudge in Vermont), chocolate-covered fruit and chocolate gifts now; future plans include coffee drinks, pastries and chocolates made on-site. Car in the shop? No problem-they also deliver ($6.50 in town, $8.50 Pueblo West and the County, no minimum). Open Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-4pm, closed Sun. Phone: 707 South Main St., at Church St., 719-542-3800.

Green Drinks

Green Drinks will meet at the Cock & Bull Tavern on Tuesday, March 30th, at 5:30 pm. Meet sustainable-minded people and see a short presentation in an informal networking atmosphere. Downstairs at the Cock and Bull, 325 S. Union. More information and RSVP at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (719) 369-9087

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