Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Jul 27, 2010 by TERESA FARNEY
At the Fiddles, Vittles and Vino event at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site on Sunday, the most visual and, for me, the most delicious sampling was presented by Jason Gust, executive chef at the Doubletree Hotel World Arena. He had roasted a whole piglet and used the carcass as the serving vessel. The shredded barbacoa was delicious and the little pig with an apple in its mouth was a show- stopper.
I was pleasantly surprised to see Rachel Brown helping Gust serve the tasty treat. She has recently joined his kitchen crew at the Doubletree as his chef de cuisine.
For bargain hunters
Who isn’t looking for a good deal in these tough economic times? Linda DuVal, a resident of Colorado Springs for 40 years and former Gazette editor, has developed the Pikes Peak on the Cheap website (pikes peakonthecheap.com). Here you’ll find deals for retail, hotels, organizations, restaurants and more. If you have a deal to offer and would like to get it on the site, e-mail info@pikekspeakonthecheap.com.
Who let the dogs out?
All Breed Rescue and Training will have the Dog’s Days of Summer event at the Acacia Park Farmers Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9. In addition to the regular array of fruits and veggies, there will be dog-friendly goods for sale and, of course, dogs to adopt. On- street parking is available, or use the garage at Bijou and Cascade for 75 cents per hour.
Seafood feast
The Margarita at PineCreek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, will have its summer wingding, the Clam Jam, on the patio at 2 p.m. Aug. 22. Nosh on steamed clams, braised mussels, crab legs, oysters, crawfish, fried fish, salmon cakes, chowder and side dishes. There will be live music and complimentary sangrias and draft beers.
Cost is $50 per person. Call 598-8667 for reservations.
Free wine tasting
Colorado’s Liquor Outlet will have a free wine tasting for club members at 3715 Bloomington St., Suite 110 (the former Elite Fitness). To become a member, just make reservations and come to the tasting, where you’ll get to try six to eight wines served with a few appetizers.
Call William Gillum, the store wine specialist, at 266-9300 for reservations. Tastings are at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Saturdays. Here’s what is coming up:
Aug. 7 – Italian wines, featuring Enotech Imports.
Aug. 28 – Wines of Chile and Italy, featuring Rio Bueno Wines.
Sept. 18 – Wines of the Southern Hemisphere, featuring Southern Starz Imports.
Happy hour and more
Coquette Creperie, 915 Manitou Ave. in Manitou Springs, has expanded its hours to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; and, 9 a.m
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