Baur’s is back!
The beloved restaurant, bakery and candy shop opened by German immigrant Otto Baur in 1872 has returned as Baur’s Ristorante, hosting a grand opening fundraiser today at 5:30 p.m., with appearances by historical figures Robert W. Speer (Denver City Auditor Dennis Gallagher); madame Mattie Silks (Charla Stilling), who treated her Market Street girls there; Emily Griffith (Debra Faulkner), who trained hundreds of Baur’s cooks, waiters, bakers and confectioners; and Otto P. Baur himself (Tom Noel). Under the glittering Baur’s sign, the new restaurant has the original tile floors from the Baur’s soda shop, as well as an original chandelier and exposed ceilings. The $50 ticket will raise funds for The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation as a way to honor the library’s role in keeping Denver history alive. Baur’s Ristorante, 1512 Curtis St., 303-534-4842
Sauce on the side
Finally, H&H Bagels have made it to northern Colorado. This new takeout place in Fort Collins’ Northern Hotel offers the New York bagels and bialys, along with plain and seasoned cream cheeses. The rest is made there: Try the curried chicken salad full of plump golden raisins, the new potato salad with bacon and cream cheese, and the rotisserie meats. 172 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-407-0010. Kristen Browning-Blas
Aspen Food & Wine Festival
Sure, it’s not happening until June, but tickets are moving fast. Prove your foodie cred and sign up now for the annual four day celeb-chef fest and wine-tasting extravaganza, held during Aspen’s prettiest month. On the schedule: Padma Lakshmi, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Bobby Flay (left). The earlier you buy tickets, the less you’ll pay. Find out more at
Tucker Shaw
