Old Louisville Inn checks out…for now

After twemty years, the Old Louisville Inn has checked out, and the 109-year-old building has new owners: Historic 740 Front Street, LLC. See also: Denver’s five best historic watering holes…

The Sink is a classic — and so was muralist Llloyd Kavich

The murals covering the walls at The Sink on the Hill in Boulder are as iconic as the many signatures of University of Colorado students scrawled on the ceiling. But while these lively murals will live on, their creator, Llloyd Kavich, has passed away. See also Photos: Obama wins as…

Llloyd Kavich, creator of The Sink’s murals, left a tasty legacy

The Sink on the Hill in Boulder is as iconic for its floor-to-ceiling murals and signature-filled ceilings as it is for its burgers and beer. The artist who created those murals, Llloyd Kavich, passed away last week. See also: President Obama’s Boulder visit results in new specials at two restaurants…

Photos: The 2013 Mile-Hi Con was out of this world!

Mile-Hi Con, not to be confused with Denver Comic Con or any of the other cons that liven up this town, is the annual science fiction and fantasy literary convention. This past weekend fans, authors, artists and more gathered to celebrate the industry — and our photographer was there to…

A second helping of Cafe Society, October 14-18

This week Gretchen Kurtz reviewed the underrated and vegetarian-friendly Sunny Gardens, which specializes in dishes with mock meat. Mark Antonation, who’s still eating his way up Federal Boulevard one restaurant at a time, stopped at the “burrito bunker” of the original Bubba Chinos. His meal there was a gut bomb,…

Second Slice Works Pizza coming to LoDo

A second Slice Works Pizza will be opening in early 2014 at the corner of 17th and Blake streets, in the former home of Toppings. The original opened early last year next to Argonaut Liquors at 700 East Colfax Avenue. See also: A third Patxi’s Pizza will open in November…

Xtreme Action, an MMA-themed bar, to open in Champa Square

If you’re looking for a sports bar — but want to watch a sport other than football or basketball, you’ll be in luck come December, when Xtreme Action American Grill & Sports Bar will open downtown in Champa Square. See also: Federal Bar & Grill opens in the former Micky…

Ploughboy is the Nature’s Plate People’s Choice winner for Colorado

Last week we told you about the Nature’s Place People’s Choice contest to choose the greenest restaurant in Colorado, as well as 23 other states. Well, the votes have been counted, and while WaterCourse Foods and The Kitchen in Boulder both were among Colorado’s finalists, the Ploughboy in tiny Salida…

Peyton Manning owning it…at running Papa John’s?

Besides setting touchdown pass records and putting the Broncos at 6-0, Peyton Manning also scores big in business: His Papa John’s franchises are booming since he took over, according to TMZ.com. See also: Peyton Manning wants a slice of the pie — Papa John’s, that is…

Alba’s replacement, Volta, opens today in Boulder

Volta, a new Mediterranean-style restaurant, is opening this afternoon in the Boulder space previously occupied by Alba Restaurant and Bar, which closed in September. See Also: The gang’s all beer at BRU handbuilt ales & eats…

Closed: Baker Street Pub & Grill in Boulder

The Baker Street Pub & Grill in Boulder closed its doors over the weekend, after four years of operation. See also: 25 things you never knew about Dwight Long, bartender at My Brother’s Bar…

David Sedaris adds second Denver show

David Sedaris, author of many humorous books of essays, including his latest Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls, has added a second Denver show. He will be bringing his awkward sense of humor and captivating stories to the Paramount Theater, November 24 at 2 p.m. This show follows his sold-out November…