Erik Williams sits down with Beaver Creek Communication's Manager Jen Brown to talk about the Blues Brews & BBQ Festival which is all about food, family fun and great live music. We also take a look back at highlights last year's festival.
Jun 2, 2011 in Plum Daily
Erik Williams interviews Del Norte Brewing Company's Dave Moore about his company's lager and their plans to return to Vail.
Jun 1, 2011 in Plum Daily
Locavore Thomas Salamunovich of Larkspur talks about local dining and supporting local food markets.
Aug 9, 2010 in Video
We give you the best places to grab a slice of pizza in Vail, including ZaccaZa, Vendetta's, and Pazzo's.
Jun 29, 2010 in Video
In this edition of Plum Picks we head to our three favorite Farmers Markets; Edwards Farmers Market, Vail Farmers Market and Art Show, and Minturn Market
Jun 16, 2010 in Video
Don't know what to do this weekend? Watch Plum Daily & find out what's happening. Where to go, what to eat, what to see, what to do, & what to wear. From the latest news & weather, to exclusive interviews & features, Plum Daily is the ultimate insider's guide to the top events, adventures, food & wine, arts, real estate, style & people you won't want to miss in Vail this weekend. Every day at 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. Only on Plum TV & streaming live at plumtv.com/vaillive.
May 25, 2010 in Video
Kelly Liken and sous chef Matt Limbaugh prep for the Taste of Vail Grand Tasting. The event is the culmination of the food and wine filled weekend. Kelly also stops by tables from restaurants including Ocotillo, Marc Forgioni, Atwater on Gore Creek, and Lord Gore.
Apr 15, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video
Kelly Liken and other bar chefs of Vail compete at the Taste of Vail's Bar Chef Mix-Off. Kelly shares why she chooses certain ingredients and what the inspirations are behind her cocktails. She competes against other bar chefs from Vail restaurants including Vin 48, Spago, Zacca Za, and La Tour.
Apr 15, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video
Vail restaurant owner/chef Kelly Liken attends the opening event at the Taste of Vail, The Colorado Lamb Cook-off, and samples lamb from top Vail Restaurants including Sweet Basil, Terra Bistro, Ocotillo, Lord Gore, Atwater on Gore Creek, and La Tour.
Apr 15, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video
Kelly Liken and friends eat breakfast and reflect on the Hut Trip. After hiking up Shrine Pass to Jay's Cabin, a hut in the 10th Mountain Division Hut System, the friends and family of Kelly Liken have experienced a true Colorado adventure.
Mar 25, 2010 in Video
Kelly Liken prepares dinner at Jay's Cabin on top of Shrine Pass. She makes quesadillas and a pork green chili for friends.
Mar 25, 2010 in Video
What does it take to become a Brewmaster? The brewers at The 10th Annual Big Beers, Belgians and Barelywine Festival know. Brewers Arlo Grammatica from Ska Brewing Co., David Mentus from Pump House Brewery, Jeff Alborella from Carver Brewing Co., Chris Munzer from Great Divide Brewing Co., Bob Brewer from Anchor Steam Brewing Co., Mike Ison from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., and Brewmaster Lodewigk Swinkls from La Trappe Brewery tell Plum TV what it takes to earn the esteemed title.
Feb 12, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek offers a S'moregasbord for kids and adults to create gourmet s'mores with a variety of flavored homemade marshmallows. What are the ingredients of a s'more? Why is it called a s'more? These hard hitting questions were answered as Plum TV cameras were there to capture all the deliciousness!
Feb 12, 2010 by Kevin Heinz in Video
The Best Things in Life are a delicious meal! Plum Picks the Best Dinner in the mountains, including Telluride's New Sheridan Chop House (Famous for dry-aged steaks), Montagna in Aspen (located in the five star Little Nell) & Vail's Sweet Basil (vot
Jan 11, 2010 in Video
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Looking to indulge your sweet tooth? Plum Picks the Best Sweets in the mountains, including hot chocolate from Rimini (Vail & Beaver Creek, CO), ice cream from The Sweet Life (Aspen, CO) & handmade truffles from Telluride Truffles (Telluride, CO).
Jan 11, 2010 in Video
Let the good times roll! Sushi roll, that is. Plum Picks the Best Sushi in the Colorado Rockies, including Matsuhisa (Aspen, CO), Honga's Lotus Petal (Telluride, CO) and Sato (Edwards, CO).
Jan 5, 2010 in Plum Picks
What's the best way to start your day? Watching Top Of The Mountain, of course! BUT the second best thing has to be a steaming cup o' joe. Plum Picks the Best Coffee in the mountains, including ink! Coffee (roasted in house!) in Aspen, The Bookworm i
Dec 22, 2009 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks the Best Brunches in the mountains, including the Westside Cafe (legendary Bloody Marys!) in Vail, The Blue Jay Lodge & Cafe (delicious sausage gravy) in Telluride, the Hickory House (Home to Oprah's favorite ribs) in Aspen & more.
Dec 22, 2009 in Video
Kelly Liken states her mission is shopping locally and cooking for family and friends.
Apr 7, 2009
Kelly Liken, owner/chef of Kelly Liken restaurant, and her mother Sue Liken, head to Cut: Artisan Meats & Seafood and Eat! Drink! in Edwards, Colorado to purchase supplies for their winter dinner. Cut manager Kevin Delonay walks Sue & Kelly through the store (dedicated to providing the highest quality & freshest meats and seafood available) before the group settles on a freshly-trimmed pork loin. Drink! manager Lucas Jones guides Kelly & Sue through the world of zinfandels, while Eat! Cheese Monger Anders Willis aids with the selection of an American Bleu cheese for the arugula salad as well as a trio of olives from Sicily, Spain and Chile for hors d'oeuvres. The trip reaffirmed one of Kelly's guiding principles: Buying the freshest available products from local producers and vendors will lend a unmistakable authenticity to your meal.
Mar 31, 2009 in Video
The guests arrive for the winter dinner and Kelly prepares hors d'oeuvres of sauteed Sicilian, Spanish & Chilean olives four the group to enjoy over white wine. Before long, the dinner is ready and Kelly demonstrates the best practices for serving (& slicing) pork loin, while Sue Liken constructs the fresh Arugula salad, complete with the Liken Family's famous French dressing. Although they don't cook together often, Kelly tells Plum that she "grew up with a lot of awesome women cooking in the kitchen" and loves to share her passion with her mom.
Mar 31, 2009 in Video
Chef Kelly Liken, and her mother Sue Liken, prepare a winter feast for friends in Edwards, Colorado. The menu includes roast Pork Loin, Potato Au Gratin, and a fresh Arugula salad with a Liken family heirloom, a French dressing, which has been passed down among generations of Liken women. Although they don't cook together often, Kelly tells Plum that she "grew up with a lot of awesome women cooking in the kitchen" and loves to share her passion with her mom.
Mar 31, 2009 in Video
Ski and Paragliding instructor Greg Kelley discusses his favorite restaurant in Edwards. He explains why Juniper makes an excellent dining experience down valley.
Mar 13, 2009 in We Live Here
Rick Colomitz and Kelly Liken introduce their newest establishment, Rick & Kelly's American Bistro. With a relaxed and fun atmosphere, Rick & Kelly's American Bistro maintains the classic bistro feel with several delicious dishes to match. Rick, Kelly and Executive Chef Jude Wargo share some of their favorite menu items.
Mar 2, 2009
