Cheers to Chihuly
We’re not suggesting you stop at for a cocktail before seeing the fab new . Things are F-R-A-G-I-L-E there to say the least, and the exhibit allows the kind of close-up access that a little booze could enhance in all the wrong ways.
But after checking out Chihuly’s brilliant blue, red, yellow and green vases and jars, and the wowing, 1,500-piece, gold Laguna Murano chandelier, it might be time to celebrate.
The hotel (800 11th St., Golden, 303-279-0100) and the art center 809 15th St., Golden, 303-279-3922) have teamed to offer several deals in the name of getting things hopping in Golden. You can get a complimentary appetizer for two at the hotel’s Bridgewater Grill if you bring in two tickets from the Chihuly exhibition. Or get $2 off admission at the exhibit with your receipt from the Bridgewater Grill.
Chihulytini
Golden Hotel bartender Sammy Flohr has created a drink especially for the Dale Chihuly glass show.Ingredients
Absolut Citron Vodka
St. Germain
Banana liqueur
Blue Curaçao
Midori Melon
Grenadine
Directions
Fill bar shaker halfway with ice. Pour in 2 ounces of Absolut Citron Vodka. Pour in 2 ounces of St. Germain. Shake very well and strain into a martini glass.
Drip down the side of the glass ½ ounce (2 count) of banana liqueur. Add down the side of the glass ¼ ounce (1 count) Midori Melon and the same portion of Blue Curaçao. Finish with about 10 drops of Grenadine down the side of the glass.
Ray Mark Rinaldi, blogs.denverpost.com/food
