Democrats gather in Denver for the first of the 2008 election season’s two political conventions (Republicans will gather in Minneapolis-Saint Paul in September). Denver’s finest hotels and restaurants—and we here at F&W—are ready for them.

At the new Ritz-Carlton, Denver, chefs and bartenders have concocted everything from breakfast Obamalettes to shortbread cookies from Michelle Obama’s own recipe, and guests will have 24-hour access to blue M&M’s.

At popular Denver restaurants Rioja and Bistro Vendôme, chef Jennifer Jasinski has bartenders at the ready with an extensive politico drinks menu, including a Dean & Delicious: a mix of kaffir lime vodka and lychee and passion fruit juices in honor of the ebullient Democratic Party chairman.

Inspired by the ingenious ideas of Jasinski, Ritz-Carlton chefs Andrés Jiménez and Ben Davison, and bartender TJ Caulfield, F&W shares great drinks and dishes to suit every Democratic Party player.

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• Cocktails for the Democrats
• Brunch Dishes They’ll Love
• Irresistible Desserts

See What We’d Serve Each Democrat

Barack Obama

• Cocktails: Plum-Blueberry Spritzers, Pacific Breeze
• Brunch: Spicy Turkey Posole, Deviled Crab Omelets
• Dessert: Strawberry-Red Wine Sorbet with Crushed Meringue, Brown-Butter Crêpes with Nutella and Jam

Michelle Obama

• Cocktails: Zen Sangria
• Brunch: Oven Fries with Garlic and Parsley
• Dessert: Dried Cherry Compote with Shortbread and Mascarpone

Hillary Clinton

• Cocktails: Sour Cherry-Yuzu Bellinis
• Brunch: Beef-and-Lamb Burgers with Cheddar and Caper Remoulade
• Dessert: Semifreddo S’mores

Bill Clinton

• Cocktails: Limoncello Collins
• Brunch: Pork and Bacon Kebabs
• Dessert: Raspberry-Jam Bombolini

Howard Dean

• Cocktails: Lychee Gimlet
• Brunch: Cornmeal-and-Ricotta Waffles

John Hickenlooper

• Brunch: Double-Pork, Double-Cheese Burgers

The Press

• Cocktails: Pomelo-Mint Mojito