Elevate your holiday party
Sure, you could all gather at On the Border for margaritas, or you could kick up your office festivities a bit and book an event at Shazz, a gem of a restaurant in north Denver that boasts one of our most thoughtful young cooks, Benny Kaplan. Call for details: 303-477-1407.
Frasca, revived
After extensive renovations — including a new kitchen, a new bar area, a private dining room and way more wine storage — Boulder’s celebrated Frasca restaurant is back open for business today. Book a table quick; they’ll fill up fast. Visit or call 303-442-6966.
Happy birthday, John Cleese
Comedy fans fall into one of two camps: Those who love Monty Python films, and those who loathe Monty Python films. No denying this, though: John Cleese (who also starred in television’s “Fawlty Towers” and the film “A Fish Called Wanda”) is one of Britain’s most enduring funnymen. He’s 71 today. Anyone for an English Highball?
English Highball
From “Mr. Boston Official Bartender’s Guide.” Makes 1.
Ingredients
3/4 ounce gin
3/4 ounce brandy
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
Ginger ale or club soda
Directions
Pour gin, brandy and vermouth into ice-filled highball glass. Fill with ginger ale. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
