Eat at the gardens!
Save the evening of Aug. 5 for “Sabor,” a culinary event at the Denver Botanic Gardens, sponsored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver. Restaurants including Ondo’s, La Sandía, LoLa and Las Brisas will serve goodies. Tickets and info:
New slew of classes at Stir
Stir Cooking School in north Denver announces two new class lineups for the summer, including “Learn to Cook” (a three-session class) in July and “Meat 101” in August. Call 720-287-4823 or visit for info.
Happy birthday, Phyllis Hyman
Talk about an underrated performer: Phyllis Hyman was one of the most respected soul singers of the 1970s and ’80s, and scored a Tony nomination in 1981 for her turn in “Sophisticated Ladies.” Hyman’s hits included “You Know How to Love Me” and “Never Say Never Again,” from the Bond movie. Hyman, who died in 1995, would have been 62 today. Anyone for a Sophisticated Lady?
Sophisticated Lady
Makes 1 drink.
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces gin
1 ounce peach brandy
Squeeze lemon juice
Lemon peel for garnish
Directions
Shake gin, peach brandy and lemon juice together over ice. Strain into cocktail glass and garnish with lemon peel.
