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Saint Patrick’s Day things to do in Parker CO

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Town of Parker offering St. Patrick’s Day Activities

saint patricks day fun in parker colorado

The Town of Parker is excited to welcome Lucky the Leprechaun back to our community this year for his second annual appearance around St. Patrick’s Day!  

Lucky will be strolling (and hiding) around Mainstreet the Saturdays before and after St. Patrick’s Day (March 12 and 19) from noon to 4 p.m. While Lucky is in Town, residents and visitors are invited to participate in a game of “Seek Out the Shamrocks,” as our favorite Leprechaun will be hiding 17 shamrocks throughout the community.

Can you spot Lucky and find the shamrocks? If so, you might win a prize! Just post a photo of either a hidden shamrock or Lucky himself on the Town’s Facebook page @TownOfParkerCO) by 10 a.m. Monday, March 21 to be entered into a drawing for a prize basket. Community members are eligible to enter multiple times as long as they spot Lucky the Leprechaun on different days and seek out multiple shamrocks!

For more information, about this fun St. Patrick’s Day activity, visit www.ParkerOnline.org/Events or call 303.805.3253.

There are a couple of local bars that are having green festivities in honor of St Paddy’s Day in Parker… take a look below!

Saint Patrick’s Weekend Bash at B

18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO 80134

March 17, 18 & 19 3-9 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Thursday this year, which was all the motivation Barnett & Son needed to host a 3-day celebration to showcase some of their favorite Irish and Scottish-inspired beer styles. Usual suspects Saoirse Irish Red, and Falling Skye Scottish Ale will join a batch of Mo Chroi Irish Black Ale made for the holiday, with a green beer on tap for good measure. The long weekend will include daily performances by the Celtic Steps dance group and Centennial’s Reed School of Irish Dance, and live music by Juice O’ The Barley on Friday and Saturday.

Mo Chroi Irish Black Ale gets its color and full body from the unplanned addition of Roast instead of Special Roast malt to a batch of wheat. The final beer struck a balance between deep malt flavor upfront and clean, subtle bitterness on the finish that characterizes many Irish-style ales, so it earned a place in the annual St. Patrick’s Day lineup.

Keep the specialty glass while supplies last, buy a special t-shirt made for the occasion, and come hungry for Irish-inspired eats prepared by three food trucks: The Family Meal will serve on Thursday, Schnitzelwirt on Friday, and Uncle Tapas on Saturday.

Celtic Pub Goes Green

The Celtic House Pub is located at 16522 Keystone Blvd., Parker, CO.
They don’t have any events listed on their socials or website but we assume they’ll have green beer & Guinness on St Paddy’s Day

Downhill Brewing

2022 DOWNHILL BREWING ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY!

ood ole St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans!!! We will have all the green beer for your drinking pleasure, a 2022 Limited Edition T-shirt (while supplies last), and Irish Dancers at 2:00 pm. Gather up all your Irish drinking gear and get on down to the taproom, it’s going to be a good time……CHEERS!!

18921 Plaza Drive, Unit 104
Parker, CO 80134

Takoda Tavern

THU, MAR 176:00pm-7:00pm  Celtic Steps Dancer

12365 Pine Bluffs Way
Parker, Colorado 80134
(720) 851-5302

Welcome Home Brewery

We’re celebrating a little early….

We are honored to host the Castlewood Lion Bag Pipe Band. Please come show some support and enjoy some traditional and not-so-traditional music.

Followed by Irish Dancers from Reeds School of Irish Dancing (around 4 pm)

We will have beer, snacks and plenty of entertainment. Wear your green and join us for a fun St Patty’s celebration!

Irish Recipes

Shepherds Pie

An Irish friend of mine (Lorna O’Brien) let it be known that Corned Beef and Cabbage is NOT a traditional Irish meal, but Shepherds Pie is.

Handheld Shepherds Pie
Handheld Shepherds Pie

These handheld individual shepherds pies look great and I love the Cilantro Clover accents on the top.

Cream Cheese Crust

Ingredients
4 oz. cold butter (1 stick)
4 oz. cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup whole milk, plus 2-3 tablespoons

Shepherd’s Pie Filling

Ingredients
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb. ground lamb
2 medium carrots, diced
1 medium Yukon gold potato, diced (or 1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes)
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
1 can dark beer (such as Guinness)
Splash heavy cream

CLICK FOR SHEPHERDS PIE DIRECTIONS

Gluten-Free Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes

Looking for traditional Saint Patrick’s Day fare? You’re in luck! Soda bread, corned beef, shepherds pie – oh my! See the full gluten-free menu below.

Irish Soda Bread
Authentic Irish Colcannon
Traditional Shepherd’s Pie
Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage
Irish Cream Macarons 

Tips for Saint Patricks Day from the Parker PD

Saint Patrick’s Day in Denver

Denver’s Saint Patricks Day Parade is March 12, 2022


Wine Walks on Mainstreet Parker Colorado 2022

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Downtown Parker Wine Walk is back this summer thanks to the Parker Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses.

The Wine Walk is a very popular way for long-time residents to meet new neighbors and new residents to make friends and learn about the wonderful restaurants and shops that are kind enough to share a taste of wine and open their doors for this monthly event.

Held on Last Fridays throughout the warm season

Parker Wine Walk Dates 2022

Fourth or last Friday of the Month from 5-8 p.m. (see dates below)

wine walk parker 2022

Downtown Parker Wine Walks will take place June through September this year. Purchase a souvenir wine glass for $25 online or $30 at the door and enjoy wine samples provided by participating Parker Chamber merchants. Learn more about their business while sipping and shopping and exploring Downtown Parker.

Whether you are new to the area or just want a fun night out, this is the event for you! 
You MUST be 21 years of age or older to participate.

TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE
WINE WALKS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE!

2022 Wine Walk Dates

  • Friday, May 27th
  • Friday, June 24th
  • Friday, July 29th
  • Friday, Aug 26th
  • Friday, Sept 30th

Each participant will receive a wine tasting glass and 10 tasting coupons, plus a list of participating businesses.

We look forward to seeing you at Parker’s best summer event! Visit this link to purchase your tickets.

$25 in advance, $30 at the door. No refunds. Must be 21+.

Sponsorships and exhibitor space available.

Tickets are available at the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. We have moved across the street to the Parker Station Building 19751 E Mainstreet – Suite R16Parker, CO 80138

Drivers! Be prepared for lots of people crossing the streets and keep your speed down and your eyes wide open!

If you are part of a non-profit, contact the chamber for opportunities to work the event and receive part of the proceeds.

The Parker Wine Walks are another Parker Chamber of Commerce SIGNATURE Event. PLEASE be appreciative to those who are participating and follow the rules of drinking INSIDE only.

Wineries in Parker

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Parker Boasts not one but two wineries within the Town of Parker limits. Outstanding Wines, Made Right Here In Colorado!

Purgatory Cellars Winery

Purgatory Cellars winery parker colorado
The first winery to open was Purgatory Cellars. 

Owner Marko Ćopić originates from Jastrebarsko, Croatia, and brings 20 years of “Old World” and Mediterranean style winemaking experience to Colorado, combining them with his modern winemaking techniques to offer a vastly different wine tasting experience to the Colorado viticultural scene.

Purgatory Cellars works hard to source most of its grapes from Colorado and to exploit the qualities of Colorado’s unique climate and significant elevation features. Purgatory Cellars is working to bring specific qualities of grapes from the Western Slopes and Four Corners regions of Colorado to the Front Range.

Purgatory Cellars is making and aging wine in Amphora containers with their origin going back about 5,000 years in ancient Greek and Roman history when Amphorae were used in the preservation and transportation of various products both liquid and dry, but mainly for winemaking.

The Amphorae are made from special clay in the country of Georgia and infused with beeswax and then baked in a wood-fired kiln until the beeswax is completely infused in the pot. This wine-making technique provides flavors and characteristics different from other aging methods.

Amphora production is about 3,000 liters per year including at least 5 different varietals. You must come and try this gorgeous wine.

We invite you to stop by for happy hour M-F 3-6 and enjoy $3 glasses of wine
Purgatory Wine
18921 Plaza Dr, Ste 100
Parker, Colorado
Call (303) 600-8209

Hours Noon – 9 p.m.

The Wine Barrel Winery

The newest winery features more Colorado-style wines named for local landmarks in Parker like Hilltop White, Cottonwood Bubbly, Bradbury Ranch Red or Clarke Farms Fortitude. They have small plates of food to eat along with your wine sampling.

The Wine Barrel
11495 S. Twenty Mile Rd, #5,
Parker, 80134.
303-999-0454

They make wine on site from grapes imported from all over the world. They blend, ferment, and bottle our wine for everyone to see. Their mission is to bring the joys of wine to everyone. From those who have never tried wine, to those who only know what they like (or don’t like), to those who are wine experts, they have a glass of wine for you. It doesn’t matter how much or how little you know about wine. Their sommeliers and staff are here to help you figure out what you like, what you don’t like, and what you should try next. Stop by for a wine tasting, a glass of wine, or to pick up a bottle.

Both Wineries are open to you bringing your own food or order in. Both have gift certificates and wine club availability and of course wine by the bottle to take home.

BrewPub Tour of Parker & Douglas County

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Colorado is Craft Beer Country and Parker boasts not one but three local brewpubs with several of the bars & restaurants also serving local beers on tap.

Parker CO BrewPubs

Down Hill Brewing fka Elk Mountain Brewery 
18921 E Plaza Dr # 104,
Parker CO
(303) 805-2739

Down Hill has added their own pizza kitchen and the pizza is delicious! We highly recommend trying the peanut butter beer & the sour!

Barnett and Son
18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 420-0462

Barnett and Son has a nice outdoor patio as well as indoor seating. No food is served but you can bring in your own and food trucks are on hand weekends.

Welcome Home Brewing
19523 Hess Road #103, Parker, Colorado 80134
(303) 362-1213
This newest brewery in Parker has a homey decor and is dog-friendly.

Hall Brewing Company
Brewed in Colorado but doesn’t currently have a tasting location
Available at local liquor stores

Lone Tree Brew Pubs

Lone Tree Brewing Company
8200 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 8222
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone: (303) 792-5822

Yard House
8437 Park Meadows Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
303-790-7453

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
9627 E County Line Rd
Centennial, CO
(303) 792-9090

Castle Rock Brew Pubs

Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Co. – Family Friendly

Located on the Mainstreet of Castle Rock at 519 Wilcox St, Wild Blue Yonder Brewing strives to offer a wide range of meticulously crafted beer styles from the classic and simple, to more adventurous modern interpretations. All of the beer is brewed on-site in small batches by Head Brewer Garet Clever. They also have cider, wine, and cocktails for those in your party that aren’t beer drinkers as well as a full menu of delicious food.
The outdoor beer garden is perfect for an event, Girls Night Out, Family Reunion, or a regular Thursday.
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing Company
519 Wilcox St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-3663

105 West Brewing Company
Know for the Deez Nuts Peanut Butter Hazelnut beer but everything they brew is delicious! Outdoor seating with a firepit & excellent food trucks every night.
1043 Park St., Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 325-7321

Burly Brewing Company
A huge variety of brews to try, a great tasting room with outdoor seating, and a food truck schedule on their Facebook page.
680 Atchison Way Suite 800, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 486-0541

Astro Tap House
Beer here is sold by the ounce
3911 Ambrosia St, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 344-6979

Iron Mule Brewery – Food Trucks
 514 Perry St., Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720)328-9008

Rock Yard Brewing Company – Full Menu
880 Castleton Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-9273

Highlands Ranch Brew Pubs

Grist Brewing Company
9150 Commerce Center Cir., Ste 300
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(720) 360-4782

3 Freaks Brewery
7140 E. County Line Rd., Highlands Ranch
(720) 360-4782

Other nearby breweries include:

Not in Douglas County but just down Parker Road

Dry Dock Brewing
15110 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 400-5606

  • Living the Dream Brewing Company – 12305 N. Dumont Way, Littleton
  • Resolute Brewing 7286 S Yosemite St #110, Centennial, CO 80112 (720) 722-1238

Tap Houses with Food

  • 2 Penguins 13065 E Briarwood Ave, Centennial, CO 80112 (303) 792-0310.
    This location serves 30-40 different local brews on tap and also has events and delicious food on site.
  • Maddie’s Biergarten 330 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 663-5073
    Permanently Closed.

Parker Brewfest coming back in 2023

Same great local microbrews, better music and more food trucks this year!

LIST OF PAST BREWERIES

  • 105 West Brewing Company (Castle Rock)
    – Deez Nuts (Hazelnut and peanut butter pale ale)
    – Rocky Mountain Juice (East Coast IPAs have less bitterness, is turbid with loads of fruity hops. Pineapple, Candy, Peach, Tropical Fruit!)
  • 14er Brewing Company (Denver)
    – Mt Massive IPA
    – Maroon Bells Tropical Ale
    – Rocky Mtn Saison
  • 4 Noses Brewing Company (Broomfield)

  • Barnett & Son Brewing Co. (Parker)
    -Blueberry Ale
    -Twenty Mile Rye Pale Ale
    -Saison
    -Berliner Weisse
    -El Gizmito Salted Lime AleBlack Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales (Denver)
    – IVY BELLS – Fruit Punch Blended Sour
    – ATLAS/THOR – Black Currant and Plum Sour Red

  • Blue Spruce Brewing (Centennial)

  • Brewability Lab (Denver)
    – Strawberry Blonde
    – Ginger Lime Saison

  • Bristol Brewing (Colorado Springs)
    – Beehive American Wheat Ale
    – Laughing Lab Scottish Ale
    – Compass IPA

  • Burly Brewing (Castle Rock)

  • Castle Rock Beer Co. (Castle Rock)

  • Cerberus Brewing Co. (Colorado Springs)

  • Dad & Dude’s Breweria (Aurora)

  • Declaration Brewing

  • Downhill Brewing (Parker)- Plum/Orange Saison
    – Peanut Butter brown Ale

  • Dueces Wild Brewery (Colorado Springs)
    – Blood Orange Pale Ale
    – Banana Hammock Hefeweizen

  • FERMÆNTRA (Denver)

  • Fossil Craft Beer (Colorado Springs)

  • Grist Brewing Company (Highlands Ranch & Lone Tree)

  • Halfpenny Brewing Company (Centennial)

  • Horse & Dragon Brewing Company (Ft. Collins)

  • Intrepid Sojourner Beer Project

  • Launch Pad Brewery

  • Little Machine Beer (Denver)

    – Razz Against the Machine a Tart Raspberry Beer ( This beer has won Silver at World Beer Cup in 2016 and 2018, and gold at GABF in 2017).
    – YAFI IPA

  • Living The Dream (Highlands Ranch)
  • Locavore (Littleton)
  • Lone Tree Brewing Company (Lone Tree)
  • Mountain Cowboy (Frederick)
  • New Image Brewing Company (Arvada)

    – Pay It Foward Double Dry Hopped Pale Ale

  • Odell (Fort Collins)

    – Drumroll American Pale Ale
    – Oktoberfest
    – Cloud Catcher Milkshake IPA
    – Colorado Lager
    – Rupture Fresh Grind Ale
    – St Lupulin Extra Pale Ale

  • Paradox (Divide)

  • Peak to Peak Tap & Brew (Aurora)

  • Platte Park (Denver)

    – Madagascar Dream, Vanilla Cream Ale ( Nitro)
    – Hop Religion, Double IPA

  • Resolute Brewing Company (Centennial)
    – Fluffy The Lemon Slayer- Milkshake Sour
    – Spruce Willis- Spruce Tip Marzen
    – Hefeweizen
    – Transparently Trendy- NE IPA

  • River North (Denver)

    – River North White
    – FarmHouse
    – Pils
    – Colorado IPA
    – Mountain Haze
    – 2017 Whiskey Barrel Quandary

  • Rockyard Brewing (Castle Rock)

    SKA (Durango)
    – Berliner Weiss
    – Rue B SoHo Grapefruit Lager

  • Someplace Else (Arvada)
    – Rebel Rasberry Cream Ale
    – Spock’s Brain IPA

  • STEM Cider (Denver)

  • Talbott’s Cider (Palisade)
    – Colo-Mosa (premixed mimosa cocktail)
    – Summer Sunset (Palisade Peach)

  • The Old Mine (Erie)
    – Handlebar Hard Cider is the genre-busting beverage that put us on the map. Drinking Handlebar is like biting into a fresh, crisp apple right off the tree. It begins with a burst of refreshing sweetness, opens up into wholesome apple goodness, and finishes with a hint of tartness from the apple skin. Some call Handlebar “apple juice for adults”. But at 6.8 percent ABV, you might not want to drink it for breakfast the way you used to (or maybe you do. We don’t judge). Handlebar is our flagship and is changing the way people think about cider.

    – Hopped Up is Handlebar that is dry hopped with organic Citra Hops to bring out the aromatic fruitiness of the apples. It is citrusy with a burst of bright fruit flavor. It is the perfect blend of crisp and delicious and still 100% gluten free. With the hoppy familiarity of an IPA and the fruity nose of a Sauvignon Blanc it is truly the best of both worlds and what some are calling “the best tasting cider in Colorado.

  • Two22 Brew

  • Verboten (Loveland)- Somebody to Love, Brut IPA
    – Anybody Want a Peanut?, Peanut Butter and Jelly Ale
    – Run By Fruiting, Indian Lassi Smoothie Sour with Guava and Cardamom

  • Welcome Home Brewery (Parker)- Caramel Corn Cream Ale
    – Cool Wheat (American Wheat Beer

  • Wibby Brewing (Longmont)

    – Lightshine Helles
    – Lightshine Radler
    – Wibby IPL
    – Moondoor Dunkel

  • Woods Boss (Denver)- The Oswald NEIPA: super fruity bomb hazy ipa. 7.1%abv
    – Fruity Flash: kettle sour aged on prickly pear and passion fruit. 5.5%abv
    – Start N Ealry: American lager with mandarina Bavaria hops. : 5.2%
    – Swede Hook: American Porter brewed with itty bitty amounts of vanilla and orange peel. 4.7%

Food Trucks:

  • Golden Toad
  • Cheffin’s Cheesesteak’s & Cubano’s

This event is brought to you by the CCV Rotary Club of Parker and all proceeds go to support charities both locally and abroad. If you have been to the new library you will have seen the recording studio free for everyone to use. Other local projects include the Parker Task Force, Project Cure, Douglas County Support Center, Peaceful School, and many other

Restaurant Review – Via Baci

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Via Baci Italian Bistro – Lone Tree Colorado

Open For Delivery & Pickup During Covid-19 Quarantine. See Local Parker Restaurants Serving us here.

Via Baci Italian Bistro Restaurant


This little jewel is tucked up on the hill in the Target Shopping Center at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite and I just have to share what incredible food and service they have there.

Appetizers & Salads

Try the Caprese Salad with sliced fresh mozzarella (they make it fresh ONSITE every morning by 11:00 a.m.) fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed greens and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette. We’d never had fresh mozzarella before and WOW, it’s like entirely different food than the stuff that comes shredded in a bag.

Next up was the Artichoke Dip. It’s served with your choice of bread and/or veggies and is addictive. They have a weekend happy hour that includes this delicious option at a discounted price

This fig bruschetta is WOW

Wine Specials

Let’s talk Wine! Via Baci has a nice selection of wine to accompany your meals including 4 different Pino Grigio Wine selections, but my personal favorite with the chicken parm is this St. Supery Sav Blanc. Every Tuesday & Thursday enjoy 40% off select wines by the bottle all day served at their nice bar area or at your table.

You can see their entire menu’s, special and wine lists on their website at www.viabaci.com

Pasta & Pizza

All of their pizza is fabulous as well as the pasta. Their Chicken Parmesan is the best I’ve ever tasted. Take a look at this picture below.

Chicken parmesan at Via Baci in Lone Tree

Two other favorites so far are the Lasagna and the Chicken Cavatappi. My husband enjoyed the Pumpkin Ravioli… really interesting flavor combinations.

Pizza

Our favorite pizzas are the Bianco Pizza and the Vesuvius. The Bianco is topped with Oven Roasted Chicken, Fresh Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil and a touch of Red Pepper flakes to give it a little zip. The Vesuvius is topped with San Marzano tomato sauce, house-made mozzarella, spicy sausage, crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, and fresh oregano. The crust is thin but not hard so you ALMOST feel like you are eating something healthy.. but it tastes too good for that to be true. They also have a gluten-free crust that gets good reviews.

Desserts

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about Dessert. We haven’t had this deliciousness yet but the Tiramisu and Nutella Pizza are to die for!

They also have a very nice patio with a beautiful view of Denver. We aren’t the only ones who think this place is great. See these Google reviews too.

Executive Chef Mike Shock also teaches cooking classes for kids and adults so be sure to visit their website and sign up for their email blast to learn about the current specials and class offerings at viabaci.com

PHONE
(303) 790-0828

LOCATION
10005 Commons St.
Lone Tree, CO 80124

HOURS
Sun-Thurs: 11am–9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am–10pm
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm
Weekend Happy Hour:
Sat & Sun 11am-3pm

SPECIALS
Every Tuesday & Thursday
enjoy 40% off select wines by the bottle all day

Bambino Sundays
Kids 9 and under eat for just $2. (2 kids per adult, dine in only.)

Covid-19 Parker Restaurants To Go & Delivery Options & Community Resources

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We all want our favorite restaurants both established and new to survive the Corona Virus Covid-19 Pandemic and many of them have gone above and beyond to create to-go menus and use their own staff to deliver food directly to you.

Thank you to our local Parker restaurants who are maintaining sanitation and social distancing protocols. We appreciate you!

Restaurant Delivery in Parker – Covid-19

Indochine Cuisine – Their Chef-Owner Yume Tran is also doing cooking how-to videos LIVE on their Facebook page so be sure to like it to see her latest offerings to keep you entertained while you are doing your part to keep everyone safe by staying home. If you are gluten-free or celiac, almost all of the dishes at Indochine are GF. Call 720-851-8559 to order.

Casa Mariachi – Casa’s entire menu can be ordered for pickup including their amazing Margaritas and their breakfast food truck is open to serve you daily. Call ahead for to-go orders (720) 842-5105.

Casa Mariachi margarita's and authentic mexican food parker co Covid-19 pickup margaritas

Parker Restaurants taking To-Go Orders During Covid-19

The restaurants listed below are open for pickup / to-go service and are available by delivery from the usual suspects, Uber Eats, Grub Hub etc.

Restaurant Name
20 Mile Tap House		Phone Number
(303) 841-6782
Antonio’s Pizza Pasta Wings(720) 851-5300
Arbys(303) 841-8048
Artisan Pizza Co(303) 840-0518
August Moon(303) 841-4598
Bagel Stop Cafe(303) 805-0103
Barnett & Son Brewing Co (Beer!)(720) 420-0462
Berry Blendz(303) 841-3801
Black Jack Pizza(303) 840-9100
Black-Eyed Pea720-550-8422
Butterfields Ice Cream(720) 705-6072
Casa Mariachi(720) 842-5105
Celtic House PubNeed info
Cherry Village Asian GrilleNeed info
Chick-Fil-A(303) 805-8575
China CafeNeed info
Chipotle (Both Locations)Need info
Colonna’s Pizzeria(303) 840-5444
Coloradough Pizza(303) 386-3333
Colorado Taproom & Grill
Dairy QueenNeed info
Dancing Noodle(303) 805-3880
Del TacoNeed info
Dough Dreamery(720) 525-7839
Dougs Diner720-476-7162
Downhill Brewing Company (Beer!)(303) 805-2739
Dutch Brothers CoffeeNeed info
English Tealeaves(720) 851-6099
Fika Coffee House (Idyllwilde)(303) 952-9348
Fika Coffee House (Mainstreet)(303) 840-3166
Firehouse Subs(303) 841-7827
Flipping Flapjacks(720) 235-7178
Golden Flame(720) 708-5834
Gque BBQ(303) 729-2506
Hangry Ohana(720) 287-2516
Hickory House Ribs(303) 805-9742
Hilltop Tap House(720) 242-6224
Hokulia Shave Ice (inside Walmart)(303) 805-3919
Hurts Donuts(720) 355-6156
IHOP(720) 851-8121
India Kitchen(720) 851-6830
Indochine Cuisine(720) 851-8559
Inta Juice(720) 328-4494
Jersey Mike’s Subs(720) 851-9740
Johnny’s Asian Bistro(303) 841-8877
Ju’s CoffeeNeed info
Junz(720) 851-1005
Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream(720) 638-0941
Kneader’s Bakery(720) 445-3987
Kunjani World Coffeehouse(720) 249-5594
KurosawaNeed info
La Baguette de Normandy(303) 805-9130
La Casita(720) 842-5181
La Petite Crêperie(720) 638-9722
Las Delicias(303) 840-0325
Lil’ Ricci’s NY Pizza & Pasta(303) 220-7422
Los Dos Potrillos Parker Express(303) 840-6574
Los Volcanes Mexican Restaurant(303) 841-0160
Mici Handcrafted Italian(720) 805-0505
Mod PizzaNeed info
Mr. Ramen(720) 519-0141
Mt Fuji Hibachi & SushiNeed info
Old Sante Fe Mexican Grill(303) 840-0555
Opa Grill303-841-7074
Panda Express(303) 805-5120
Panera Bread(720) 842-1200
Parker Garage(720) 389-8105
Parker Pourhouse(720) 551-7687
Pho Vy – Vietnamese Noodles and Grill(303) 840-7300
Portofino Pizza & Pasta(303) 841-9900
Purgatory Cellars Winery (303) 600-8209
Raising Cains(303) 841-1207
Red Robin(303) 840-1200
Rita’s Italian Ice(720) 549-4059
Rory’s Diner (720) 708-2889
Saltgrass Steakhouse(303) 840-2370
Sonic(720) 851-8879
Spice Kitchen(303) 945-4168
Stone Cold Ice CreamNeed info
Stonegate Cafe303.841.1565
Swirls Frozen Yogurt720-583-0356
Starbucks (All Locations)
Takoda Tavern(720) 851-5302
Taste of PhillyNeed info
Texas Roadhouse – Parker, CO(303) 805-5848
The Douglas Kitchen & Cocktails720-572-1910
The Chicken Shack Parker(720) 504-5044
The Egg & U
The Donut House(303) 954-9198
The Local (food grocery)720-583-0966
The Upper Deck720-572-1910
The Wine Barrel (Wine!)(303) 999-0454
Tokyo Joes(720) 450-3180
Tontis Pizza(303) 627-1739
Trattoria Dionisia(720) 573-4878
Twisters Burgers and Burritos(303) 840-3445
Village Inn(303) 841-2287
Vy – Sushi Bar & Asian Fine Dining(303) 840-7900
WafflehouseNeed info
Welcome Home Brewery (Beer!)(303) 362-1213
What the Pho(720) 851-5109
Yukata Japanese Bistro(303) 841-8831

Effective Friday, 11/20/2020, Douglas County will revert to Level Red.
For restaurants and similar businesses, that means Restaurants: no inside dining allowed — only take-out, curbside, delivery or outdoor dining with those from the same household permitted. Last call for alcohol: Moves from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bars (without licensed retail foodservice): Remain closed for on-premises consumption.

With Health Procedures in Place

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners is thrilled to announce that the variance requests to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the Park Meadows Mall, restaurants, places of worship, and gyms have been approved effective immediately.

The Board received the letter of approval on May 22, 2020.

“On behalf of our Board I wish to express our thanks to all involved in the preparation and review of these documents including our business community, Tri-County Health Department, our hospitals and the CDPHE. We are especially grateful to the citizens of Douglas County for adhering to the behaviors that led to the favorable public health data that supported this outcome,” said Roger Partridge, Board Chair.

Guidance for businesses can be found in these documents with amendments found in the letter of approval

Courtesy Todd Hendreks – Updated 5/13/20

Digital Educational Resources

Printable K12 lesson plans, classroom activities, games, templates, and more for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers.

Parker Local Facebook Groups to Join

Sew Masks for our Medical Workers at Parker Adventist Hospital

A Facebook group has been set up to sew protection masks for our valuable hospital staff here.

Covid-19 Quarantine Survival Guide

Keep Your Sanity Quarantine List

Things to do during Quarantine for Adults

Virtual Zoo: 

Virtual Tours:

Live education classes

Stories & Music

  • Imagineering In a Box from Disney
  • Music Class with Jason Mesches Music 10 am daily 
  • Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) is doing storytime on his Twitter
  • Mo Willems lunchtime doodle lessons (author of the Pigeon books)
  • Operation Story Time
  • Storytime from space- astronauts reading to us from space!
  • Wow in the world podcast
  • Center for Puppetry Arts- Livestream puppet shows
  • Virtual Dance Party
  • James Dean Pete the cat storytime 12pm Est
  • Draw every day with JJK- drawing lessons daily 12pm (CST)
  • Metropolitan Opera- Daily – 6:30 PM (CST) – recording will remain on the site each day for 20 hours
  • Oliver Jeffers reading his books on Instagram
  • Todd Kessler: kids concert
  • Dazzling Princess Parties: 30-minute Facebook live sessions with your favorite princesses! Its $5 per session but totally worth it, story, songs and questions & answers
  • Tim McCanna’s Music & Storytime

Free Media

Exercise for kids

Exercise for Adults

Education: 

Activity Ideas:

Connect:

  • Marco Polo: app where you can send video messages back and forth
  • Zoom: schedule virtual meetings and play dates

Support

Parker Library Media Resources during Covid-19 Quarantine

Douglas County Libraries closes branches in response to COVID-19

We’re Open For Curbside Pick-Up!
Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is now open for pick-up of holds. If you’ve been notified that your hold items are ready, this service is for you. If you had items on hold before the library closed, you may pick them up through May 17 at your preferred DCL location. All other holds are available for pick-up as you get notified.

Pick-Up Hours:Monday-Thursday 9AM-7PMFriday-Saturday 9AM-5PMSunday 12-5PMLouviers: Tuesday 3-8PM; Saturday 9AM-12PM 
Follow these instructions for picking up your holds:
 
-Look for the flag denoting parking spaces set aside for this service.
-If all marked spots are full, please wait in your car for a space to become available. We will work as quickly as possible to serve you, but there may be a wait during busy times. Please be prepared.
-Keep your phone handy. Once you are parked in a numbered space, call or text the number on the sign with the required information.
-Health regulations prevent us from touching your vehicle. Please be prepared to open and close your own trunk for delivery of held items.

While DCL’s physical libraries are closed, customers can take advantage of the following digital resources and accommodations:

Borrowing, Holds & Fines Updates

  • All returned items are quarantined for the safety of our staff and community. Expect returned items to remain on your account for several days before they are checked in. No fines are being assessed.
  • All DCL book drops are open and accepting returns of checked-out items, except for our Louviers location. Due to DCL’s quarantine protocols, Louviers residents may return items to any other DCL location for proper quarantine of materials. Items borrowed before the library closure are due July 1. Due dates on new checkouts have been extended: 3-week checkouts now have 5-week due dates, and 1-week checkouts have 3-week due dates. No fines are being assessed.
  • Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is available for pick-up of holds at all DCL locations. If you’ve been notified that your holds are ready, this service is for you. See the Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Prospector and Interlibrary Loan will be unavailable as most other library systems are also closed.
  • Materials Request will be unavailable. Current items that are checked out will not come due or accrue fines during the closure.
  • Book Club Express kits may be picked up using our Park & Pick-Up service. See Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Book donations will not be accepted during the closure.
  • We have increased cleaning and disinfection throughout our libraries, which will continue until we are advised that COVID-19 is no longer a potential threat.

DCL will post ongoing updates to its Community Safety Notice online and through its social media channels. See the library’s online Events Calendar to check the status of rescheduled events.

The closure of DCL libraries is based on guidance from health officials about limiting gatherings and employing social distancing. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment or call (303) 389-1687.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Have you found a new favorite spot in Parker for Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner or Happy Hour?

sushi restaurant suchine parker co delivery & pickup during covid-19 quarantine

Feel free to talk about spots close to Parker as well…. after all we have to leave the 80134 – 80138 zip code every once in awhile.

Have you had a wonderful or horrible experience with a local restaurant?

Feel free to share your discoveries good and bad with your Douglas County neighbors.

Please remember to be civil and use PG-rated language in your review.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.

Let’s hear it Parker neighbors?

Review your favorite or warn us about your least favorite in the comments below.

Breakfast Spots in Parker

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Restaurants are open with social distancing and masks for employees and patrons. Please be kind to one another and follow the rules. *

You have lots of options when it comes to breakfast in Parker .. from drive-thru fast food to delicious breakfast cocktails.

Doug’s Day Diner
*NEW* Located in the Lazlo Hotel Complex
18595 Mainstreet #140, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 476-7162
Open 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Daily

Locally owned breakfast spots

Rory’s Diner

11020 Pikes Peak Dr.
Parker, Colorado 80138
(720) 448-5824

Takoda Tavern

12365 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 851-5302 (Corner of Parker Road & Hess)
Breakfast Served Saturday & Sunday Only 8-11 a.m.

Stonegate Cafe

16524 Keystone Blvd, Unit F, Parker CO
(303) 841-1565

The Egg & U

18901 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80134
Dine-in – Take-Out – Patio Seating
(303) 840-3343

Great Beginnings Cafe

Huge menu and a great place for breakfast meetings.
(They have free wifi)
11800 E Oswego St. Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 649-1198

Bagel Stop

They offer bagels, bagel sandwiches, breakfast burritos and more.
 10401 S Parker Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0103

La Baguette De Normandy

French-style baguettes, croissants, tarts, cookies, petits fours, coffee & breakfast. 16524 Keystone Blvd, Parker, CO 80134 (303) 805-9130

Parker Garage

19420 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
Offers Saturday & Sunday Brunch with Chef Duy’s twist on the usual suspects for breakfast.
(720) 389-8105
*Patio

La Petite Creperie

Brand new to downtown Parker replacing Nomelie Cupcakes. They offer savory & sweet crepes along with coffee. No iced drinks.
19751 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
(720) 638-9722
*Outside Seating

Parker’s Breakfast Chains

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Opens at 7 a.m. Closed Sunday
19190 E. Mainstreet Parker, CO 80134  (720) 445-3987
 9846 Zenith Meridian Dr, Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 643-5941
*Patio

Village Inn
19502 E Parker Square Dr, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-2287

Panera
11290 S 20 Mile Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(720) 842-1200
*Patio

Waffle House
19312 East Plaza Dr, Parker, CO 80134
Open 24/7

Breakfast WEEKENDS ONLY!

Olde Santa Fe Grill
11465 S 20 Mile Rd, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-0555

Brickhouse offers brunch on the weekends along with WOW Bloody Mary’s.
19320 E Cottonwood Dr, Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-2285

Breakfast Burrito’s in Parker

  • Casa Mariachi Food Truck (Closed on cold mornings)
  • Bagel Stop
  • Twisters 
  • Good Times
  • Rory’s Diner
  • Los Dos Patrillos
  • Las Delicious
  • Fuzzy’s Tacos
  • Fika Coffee
  • Kunjani Coffee

We have to mention the most famous BREAKFAST BURRITO spot in Douglas County… Santiago’s in Castle Rock.. there’s always a line at the drive-through.. but it’s worth it. CLOSED SUNDAY!

Santiago’s
860 Kinner St, Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-0090

If you want to venture outside Parker, check out these popular spots.

Breakfast Spots in Lone Tree

  • Snooze an A.M. Eatery – 10002 Commons St e1, Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Via Baci – Weekend Brunch Specials I highly recommend their white sangria! See my full review here.

Breakfast Spots in Castle Rock

  • BB’s Cafe – Great diner in a historic location at 324 Wilcox, Castle Rock
  • Pegasus – Fantastic food Greek, Mexican and American + ambiance & service. 313 Jerry Street Castle Rock, Co
  • Lost Coffee – Locally owned favorite in downtown Castle Rock at 390 Perry Street.

Restaurants in Parker CO

Have a restaurant opening soon? Check out our rates for a social media blast here. 

Parker Bars & Entertainment

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Restaurants are open with social distancing and masks for employees and patrons. Please be kind to one another and follow the rules. *

You have lots of choices when it comes to dancing, live music, and adult entertainment after dark & after Covid

Live Entertainment

The Blu Note Bar & Grill


PARKER, CO’S PREMIER LIVE MUSIC VENUE FEATURING TOP JAZZ AND BLUES ACTS FROM COLORADO AND BEYOND.

During the mandatory stay-at-home order, Blu Note Parker is committed to providing you with safe, delicious food – available for pick up or delivery. Our hours during this time are:

Closed Monday

Open from 4 pm to 8 pm – Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun

Call 720.600.1003 to Order!

CHEF-INSPIRED LOUISIANA CUISINE WITH REGIONAL AMERICAN CLASSICS.

Takoda Tavern Sports Bar

 Biker and Patriot Friendly
12365 Pine Bluffs, Parker
(720) 851-5302

Live Music, no sound system provided*

Brick House Tap + Tavern

19320 Cottonwood Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 840-2285

Store Hours:
Sun: 10:30 am-Midnight
Mon–Thurs: 11 am–1 am
Fri & Sat: 11 am–2 am

Brick House Tavern Review 

  • Happy Hour Mon – Thursday 3:30-6:30
  • Friday – Sunday: Drink Specials by Bob Nobles
  • Outdoor Patio – Fabulous sunset views
  • Live Music Friday/Saturday
  • Rooftop Patio

Celtic House Pub

16522 Keystone Blvd, Parker
(303) 841-5454
Irish Bar with darts & Guinness on tap
Live music on weekends occasionally with a huge celebration on St. Patricks Day, be prepared for a packed house.

20 Mile Tap House – Live Music & Karaoke
12543 N Highway 83 # 202 Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-6782
Happy Hour every Day 4-7 with discounts on drinks and appetizers

Parker Happy Hours & Restaurant Bars

Parker Garage

19420 Mainstreet
Parker, CO
(720) 389-8105
Happy Hour Specials Nightly- Doordash – To Go – Pick up

Spice Kitchen

19751 E. Mainstreet Ste. R-1, Parker 80138
Phone: 303-945-4168

Casa Mariachi

Casa Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
Happy Hour 4-5:30

Hilltop Tapp House

19878 E. Hilltop Road Unit #113, Parker, CO
Phone:(720) 242-6224

PARKER MICROBREWERIES

DownHill Brewery
18921 E Plaza Dr # 104, Parker CO
(303) 805-2739

Barnet & Son Brewing Company
18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO 80134
 (720) 420-0462

Welcome Home Brewery
19523 Hess Rd #103, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 362-1213

These are micro-brew only establishments. They don’t serve food, however, they welcome and encourage you to bring your own and have menus from all of the delivery spots in Parker and they have food trucks many days of the week. Check their Facebook pages for daily updates. . We highly recommend Pizza from one of the many options in Parker. They are both perfect for people who are new to Colorado Craft Beer.. just order a sampler to learn what style you prefer.

Elev 5900 – Now Spice Kitchen

The Score Bar – Now Hilltop Taphouse

Warhorse Inn – Now Parker Garage

Falcon Brewery – Out of Business – Now Spice Kitchen

All happy hours can change at any time, please check with your server.

Where to Eat in Parker Colorado

Gluten Free Peanut Free Eating Options in Parker

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More and more peanut and gluten allergies and sensitivities are coming up and families in Parker want to know where they can go out to eat and be safe. We had a tremendous response to this list and have added tips from local families.

Gluten Free:

Indochine Cuisine in the Parker Station building on Mainstreet maintains a gluten-free kitchen. Even their tempura and rolls are gluten-free. They can have vegetarian and vegan options on their menu.

Parker Garage has several Gluten Free options, and some can be made gluten-free with the switch of the bun.

Posh Pastries offers gluten-free bakery good and gluten-free flour is for sale there as well. (Not Celiac Safe)

Wave the Grain Bakery in Littleton delivers to “The Local” on Mainstreet and their offerings are delicious! They have savory & sweet treats.

Brickhouse has an entire gluten free menu, just ask your server.

Panera and Noodles have gluten free options.

Casa Mariachi – Just ask the server.

Panera has a few gluten-free salads and soups, check their website for the latest as they change seasonally.

Both Sprouts and Vitamin Cottage also have a large variety of gluten free packaged food as well as Kings, Safeway, Walmart and a large variety at Costco.

Suchine is a favorite of our family with celiac. We’ve had gf success at Dancing Noodle, Pho Vy, Opa’s Grill, and Chipoltle. Noodles also have GF options but are more limited, and the Wendy’s at Jordan & Lincoln can be really helpful in creating a GF meal in a pinch. There are several pizza places offering GF, but only a few try to be as allergy safe as they can. Those are Lil Ricci’s and Parry’s. Also, Coldstone does a great job of creating allergy-safe treats. We use them for kids’ birthdays and parties all the time.

Sweet ‘Ness cupcakes also has GF cupcakes. But, they are made in the same kitchen as the regular cupcakes are so not celiac safe.

Matt at Mauna Snoa Shave Ice says we are gluten-free, peanut-free, dairy-free. And it’s delicious!

Peanut Free/Safe:

In general most Mexican restaurants are peanut-free, we have some local moms writing up the lowdown on how to keep your kids safe when eating out.

If you know of great resources or tips please share in the comments and we will add them!

Seared Elk Chop with Zinfadel Syrup and Red Grape Salsa – Recipe of the Month

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This month’s Recipe of the Month is brought to you by the Executive Chef of the Pradera Country Club.

Seared Elk Chop with Zinfadel Syrup

Ingredients:

  • 1 rack of cervina elk or venison**
  • 2 cups zinfandel or primitivo (the Italian zinfandel)
  • 2 cups grape juice
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh black pepper
  • Canola oil

Red Grape Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch seedless red grapes
  • 1 small handful cilantro
  • ½ red onion
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Elk Chop Directions:

  1. Cut the rack into chops (there should be seven bones protruding from a long strip of meat.
  2. Cut along the bone, through the meat, to create chops).
  3.  Season chops with salt and pepper.
  4.  Heat a cast-iron pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add a few tablespoons or so of canola oil and sear chops until crisp and golden on both sides (meat should still be rare to medium-rare.  You can place them in the oven to increase the temperature, but it isn’t recommended).
  6. Reduce zinfandel by 1 ¾ cup over medium high heat, remove to room temperature

Red Grape Salsa Directions:

  1. Cut grapes in half
  2. slice the onion into thin strips
  3. rough-chop the cilantro
  4. combine with the juice of one lime, brown sugar, and canola oil.
  5. Place salsa over the top of the chops.

**elk is larger (about twice the size) than venison.  Venison chops make great appetizers, while a single elk chop is enough for an entrée.  If using elk, add starch (potatoes, rice, polenta, etc.) and a vegetable to make it a complete meal.

Chef Bio

Executive Chef Aaron Schultz’s prior experience includes the Woodmore Pines Country Club in Monument CO, Beaver Creek, in Avon, and Plum Creek Country Club in Castle Rock.

He then helped open The Club at Pradera in 2005 and continues to strive to meet every member’s expectations on a day-to-day basis. His passion lies in the artistic side of the culinary arts including paired dinners such as wine, beer, or spirits.