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Monday, March 12, 2018

DESTINATION DENVER | EXPLORING B&GC - A MAD MEN INSPIRED SECRET SPEAKEASY


HAPPY MONDAY, BLOGLAND!

I'm back with chapter 6 of my destination denver series!

This week, i explore a hidden speakeasy called B&GC that has been rated one of the top bars in denver if you can find it and get in.

BELOW, I EXPLORE THE SPACE, TRY SOME DIVINE COCKTAILS, SMALL BITES AND SHARE MY ENTIRE EXPERIENCE, ENJOY! 

CHAPTER 1  |  CHAPTER 2  |  CHAPTER 3  |  CHAPTER 4  |  CHAPTER 5


IMAGE BY: DEVON EHARDT SHELTON

LOCATION: ASPEN, CO - SUMMER 2016  |  DRESS: FOREVER 21


A VERY 60'S THROWBACK WITH THE CLASS OF THE MAD MEN ERA AND AN
INCREDIBLY COOL CIRCULAR, LIT CEILING.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE VIA TEXT ONCE YOU ARE CONFIRMED A DATE AND TIME.
It IS VERY HARD TO SIMPLY SHOW UP (IF YOU FIND IT) AND GET IN.
THEY STAMP THIER LOGO IN THE VERY COOL SQUARE ICE CUBES, A CLASSY TOUCH!
DRINK ON LEFT: A QUIET DIVORCE | DRINK ON RIGHT: OUR BARTENDER (MARCELO) CREATED A BOURBON BASED COCKTAIL FOR ME
A CLOSER LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIES!
MEAT AND CHEESE PLATE, A MUST FOR ME ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!
TIME FOR ROUND 2 - DRINK ON THE LEFT: A [SOMETHING] RELATIONSHIP (WE CAN'T FULLY REMEMBER)  |  DRINK ON THE RIGHT:  OUR BARTENDER (MARCELO)
CREATED A FUN CITRUSY GIN COCKTAIL FOR ME, VERY REFRESHING!


ALL IMAGES BYLIESL EHARDT

LOCATION: DENVER, CO - JANUARY 12, 2018



CHAPTER 6  |  EXPLORING B&GC - A MAD MEN INSPIRED SECRET SPEAKEASY


Saturday night I went on a little adventure to discover a hidden, somewhat secret, underground, speakeasy in Denver called B&GC.  

Once you find the golden doorbell, you are greeted by a host who will escort you down a set of long stairs and around some back hallways to a large, extravagant door.

Behind which, a romantic cocktail bar appears before you that will immediately transport you to the Mad Men era of the 1960's with glassware and cocktail presentations that exude class and elegance!

The bartenders, we had Marcelo, are full of personality and truly know the art of mixing a fantastic cocktail!  Whether choosing one of their signature cocktails, which they change every season, going with a classic or having them create something special, as I did, they won't disappoint!

The experience, quality of cocktails and overall feel warrant the $15 price tag, similar to New York City pricing.  However, I'd go as far as to say, they are better, and most definitely prettier than those in the Big Apple!

So if you are in Denver, I think it is a go-to and fun experience that you should definitely add to your to-do list...if you can locate it and get it, but that's half the fun! 

Saturday, August 20, 2016

TRAVEL DIARY: ASPEN, COLORADO - MY NIECE NUGGET'S 1ST BIRTHDAY


Happy Monday, Everyone!

We celebrated my little Niece Nugget's 1st Birthday with the entire family at our home rental in Aspen, which was very special.  

My younger sister, her mother, really did a beautiful job hand making and putting everything together.  All to complete the theme for the birthday girl, which was ONE-derland, a creative take on "Alice in Wonderland," which kept it all super affordable...music to my ears! ;)

Below are pictures of all the details, tasty treats and fun we had celebrating before ending a successful day with yet another incredible sunset, which some of us watched from the hot tub in the backyard. 
My sister with the birthday girl at her ONE-derland themed 1st birthday.
Homemade topiary and butterfly accent details on the lovely tables cape.
Flamingos are just too cute!
A variety of yummy homemade tea sandwiches.
Fresh homemade watermelon squeezed lemonade and homemade plain and raisin scones
with jams and homemade clotted cream.
Loved the flamingo and striped straws!
The adults added champagne to the watermelon lemonade, so refreshing!
None of our family gatherings or cocktail times would ever be complete without
a selection of yummy cheeses, we LOVE cheese!
Birthday presents beautifully arranged under a homemade Happy Birthday and a picture
from each month of the birthday girl's first year.
Homemade "Thank You" goodie bags.
A closer look, I had fun making the little signs to help her out.
Both of my nephews, my older sister's eldest son and my younger sister's eldest son, matched
and it wasn't even planned, too cute!
Aspen trees have quickly become one of my favorite trees, and the way the light glowed off them at sunset from the backyard was magical.
Sunset from our backyard, the view every single night was a sight to see,
love it when you can see the rays reflecting.
Sunset through the trees and view from the hot tub in the backyard,
which was there perfect way to end the day.
Goodnight, Aspen...for tonight.

by Liesl Ehardt