Top 3 Cocktails

It's getting cold out, so of course it's only right that we take out Top Three series to talk about things that can warm us up! 

Naturally, the first thing that came to mind was cocktails. And while we're talented at throwing them back, we probably don't belong mixing drinks behind a bar... so we went the super exclusive Boys and Girl's Club at the Halcyon here in Denver. The result?


3. The House Martini Service

Right off their "Standards" menu, the Boys and Girl's Club's know how to serve up a Martini. Botanist Gin, House Vermouth Blend, Lemon Flake Sea Salt, Castelvetrano Olives, and a hint of Olive Oil make this Martini the right way to start off any night.

2. Vieux Carre

This French Quarter inspired drink is for Brandy lovers looking for something a little bit stronger to the taste. Old Overheat Rye, Hennessy VS Cognac, Bitters, Lemon Oil and a little more make this a fast way to "warm up." 

1. New Money

Of course we save the best for last. Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon, smoked vermouth, Nardini Amaro, and house bitters are all it takes to fall in love with this fabulous cocktail from our friends over at the Boys and Girl's club! Sweet with a beautiful scent we can't wait for the bartender to serve us up another round!

Normally we'd say if you're interested in learning more about the Boy's and Girl's club check out their website... but it's a very secret and very exclusive night club, so unless you plan on finding yourself there someday you can always make your own version of their drinks to tie you over!

The A-Team

AO Left, AH Right

Ah yes, The A-Team. A relic from the past. A show focused on a bunch of guys getting the job done. Not quite the good old days, this is the 80's we're talking about after all, but none the less a distinct memory that came in handy.

Andrea Hayes (pronounced ON-dria) and Andrea Olson (AN-dria) are the gears that make the Hospitality Division run smoothly and seamlessly here at the Strawberry. They are the lady bosses that get things done, or as we call them The A-Team of Customer Service. They handle every aspect of the PO’s, back-orders, product information, inventory, tracking, and customer service queries. 

You can't hit the road without a flood of the nicest compliments about the A-Team.  Our partners in the industry are dying to hire them, but what would we do without them? When you hear about how we have the best Customer Service in the industry, it's all due to these ladies!

Andrea H is coming up on her 5 year anniversary at 10 Strawberry Street. She loves shrimp and steak and her favorite pastimes are reading, going to church, and spending time with her two grown kids, Monae & Theo, and her 4 year old grandson, Caleb.

Andrea O also, coincidentally,  just celebrated her 5 year anniversary with the Strawberry team.  She puts down raw habanero and jalapeño peppers with ease for her lunch and in addition to being a wife and mommy to her 21 month old daughter, Audrey, she enjoys spending time in Wyoming with her family.

Want to know more? Give us a call! Chances are they'll be standing by anyway!

What's Hot?

10 Strawberry Street is synonymous with having an unparalleled assortment of large porcelain pieces without the oversized price tag. This collection is a bit like a Swiss Army Knife. Oslo is the perfect example of that. Some great pieces to pick from, all appropriate for just about any occasion and with the holidays coming up it's no wonder why these are flying off the shelf! 

      

Boys and Girl's Club

Ruby's at it again! This time she's snuck into a speakeasy in Denver called the "Boys and Girls Club." Hidden away in a Cherry Creek hotel in the heart of the tony neighborhood, Boys and Girl's Club is a private below ground club with 1950's style eats. The idea is to start on the rooftop for cocktails by the pool, hit the “Departure” restaurant for dinner, then cap off the night right with the private club in the basement. 

If you decide to check it out, be sure to be on the lookout for our Iriana and Cairo collections being put to use! As well as some of our Vatican wine glasses and decorated mugs!

Zack Does China

Lets be honest here for a moment. Our regular road warrior, Alex Raeder gets to have all the fun! She traverses the country, from restaurant to restaurant, meeting amazing chefs, eating some amazing food, and of course... seeing something amazing Ten Strawberry tabletop in action.

But this time around we're looking at another road warrior, or as you may more popularly know him... the Chief Yogi, Zack Zucker!

This time around Zack took a trip out to China. He's been on the hunt for some new and exciting flatware to add to the arsenal. He's also taking the steps to finalize orders for a fabulous matte variegated dinnerware collection, something you may have had a chance to see if you stopped by our booth at NRA. 

Not to mention sourcing some new serve ware pieces, working on electroplated items, and looking through decorated mugs for retail! 


Our Chief Yogi definitely has his hands full this trip but of course its just another example of how we're continuing to push and grow here at the Strawberry! 

Safe Travels Zack! Don't have too much fun without us!

Winter Is Coming

The Fourth of July just passed and in terms of heat, we’re really just now getting into the thick of it. So naturally, it’s a little difficult to start thinking about the impending snowstorms that wait on the other side of the winter solstice. Luckily, when it gets cold out, the international past time of indulging in a little booze and spirits keeps us warm! Which brings us to the million-dollar question: Is your beverage program all booze and no presentation?

Think about it. Is everything coming out in the same generic glass? Could a guest repeat the exact same experience at your establishment somewhere else? If the answer is yes, don’t panic. With colder days in mind, we’ve put together a short list of products we’re sure will elevate not only your guest’s dining experience but their drinking experience as well!

Number One

Summer flings are reaching their boiling points as we speak. But as the Sun begins setting earlier every day, those flings turn into romances that get nurtured throughout the winter. And with every great romance comes a fantastic night around a bottle of wine. Which is why we recommend accenting the night with our Telluride Wine Ice Bucket. Rustic wood bound by a strong metal exterior, insulated with premium stainless steel. It’s a great and clean look that can fit well in almost any setting. And with a chilled Pinot Noir resting inside, the presentation is sure to set the night off right.

Number Two

But maybe it’s just been a hard week at work. We all have them. Sometimes the best way to decompress is to go out with a few friends from work and share a couple drinks together. What better way to kick off the weekend than with a few shots? Keeping up with the rustic Telluride theme, we’ve got a condiment tray with shot glasses. This flexible piece of dinnerware not only looks great, but can also be used to sample different beers on your menu, house condiments, and of course serve up some great desserts when its all said and done!

Number Three

Okay so this was supposed to be all drink related, but of course we’d be remiss if we didn’t give a little bit of love to the appetizers necessary to complete a great night out on the town. Sticking with the rustic theme, our Branched Shaped Trays are a great way to deliver your appetizers to guests. Made from nickel, they’re going to last. They’re perfect year round, but in a fall setting they really tie everything together. Whether you’re pairing wines with cheese for that romantic evening or serving up crostini’s to a group of friends looking to take it easy, this tray helps turn heads and sets the bar for what a good night should look like.

Alex Does NYC

We’ve all done it. Out on the grill, sipping an ice-cold brew, then you get the bright idea to pour some of it on the chicken you’re cooking. Your old man might even be the one that convinced you to do it saying, “It adds flavor!” But does it really?

To find out, Alex Raeder recently took a trip out to Jimmy’sNo. 43 in New York City for an event called “Brewed Food.” Billed as a brewing dinner collaboration, Colorado’s own certified Cicerone and Chef Jensen Cummings took the night to teach local chefs how to cook with beer fermentation ingredients and processes.

The result? An appetizer at the reception followed by four courses of complete deliciousness.

As you may have suspected 10 Strawberry Street was there in full effect as the official Chinaware Partner for the event. Our Izabel Lam Ripples collection was a fantastic canvass to bring everything together, and we were super excited to be apart of bringing a little bit of the Rocky Mountains to the Big Apple!

Gotta admit it, its hard not to be envious of Alex. Good people, good food, good tableware, and good brews? We need to start hanging out with the Road Warrior a little more often because she’s clearly having all the fun!