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Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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Survey Says: Colorado a Top Spot for Foodies

By Patricia CalhounApril 25, 2025

But regions without Michelin Guides weren’t eligible for this ranking.

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Dining Out for Life Today: Good Food for a Good Cause

By Patricia CalhounApril 24, 2025

Eat well and do good for Project Angel Heart.

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Pasta Point of No Return: Four Old-School Italian Joints to Visit…While You Still Can

By Patricia CalhounApril 22, 2025

Gennaro’s closed. Frank the Pizza King will have to leave its longtime home next month. What’s left?

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Peep Show: Some Sweet Easter Tableaus…as Seen on TV!

By Patricia CalhounApril 20, 2025

From Miss Piggy to M*A*S*H, residents of the Holly Creek Retirement Community put on a real Peep show.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Los Dos Potrillos, New Nuggets Bar Pop Up in Denver

By Patricia CalhounApril 19, 2025

Although restaurateurs say it’s tough to do business in Denver, several big eateries are joining the lineup.

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First Look: Los Dos Potrillos Opens in Denver…Finally

By Patricia CalhounApril 17, 2025

The homegrown Mexican chain now has six locations.

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The Art of the Deal: We’ve Got Just the Spot for Donald Trump’s Portrait

By Patricia CalhounApril 16, 2025

Everyone’s a critic!

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A Dung Deal: Get Your Bison Pies Here!

By Patricia CalhounApril 15, 2025

The Denver Mountain Parks Foundation is hosting its first fundraiser devoted to picking up bison poop.

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Monumental Move: Colorado Legislature Approves Sand Creek Massacre Memorial at Capitol

By Patricia CalhounApril 15, 2025

The monument will stand where the figure of a Civil War soldier was toppled during the 2020 protests.

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Survey Says: A Majority of Colorado Voters Have Visited Casa Bonita

By Patricia CalhounApril 14, 2025

But would they go again?

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Roberta’s Checking Out, Little Johnny B’s Checking In at Urban Cowboy

By Patricia CalhounApril 11, 2025

Mamas & Papas Hospitality is now getting a pizza the action at the boutique hotel.

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Judge: Newsmax Defamed Denver-Based Dominion Voting Systems

By Patricia CalhounApril 10, 2025

Dominion sued Newsmax over its 2020 election-denial reports, and a trial is set for April 28. But will the case make it to a jury?

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Best of Denver 2025: Meet the Winner of Cover Contest

By Patricia CalhounApril 8, 2025

The latest edition has 337 editorial picks…and great art by University of Colorado Denver students.

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Westword Spring Membership Campaign Will Plant the Seeds of Future Stories

By Patricia CalhounApril 7, 2025

Meet other members at our office concert with Blankslate on April 10!

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Remembering Brian Vogt, a Man Who Cultivated Ideas, Institutions…and Community

By Patricia CalhounMarch 26, 2025

As the CEO of the Denver Botanic Gardens, he grew an aging institution into the most vibrant, accessible spot in the city.

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Medal of Honor Museum Opens Today in Texas: It Could Have Been Here!

By Patricia CalhounMarch 25, 2025

Arlington got a new museum. We got a gravel patch.

Lauren Boebert Doubles Down on “Pimp Cane” Comment

By Patricia CalhounMarch 12, 2025

No stranger to bad behavior, the CD-4 representative criticized Texas Congressman Al Green for his actions during Donald Trump’s speech last week.

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

At the Start of Daylight Saving, It’s Time for Another Tequila Sunrise at Lakeview Lounge

By Patricia CalhounMarch 9, 2025

Rise and shine! This bar starts serving at 7 a.m.

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Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

Six Takeaways From Mike Johnston’s Appearance Before the House Oversight Committee

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

The hearing was more than three times as long as Donald Trump’s speech last night. That’s loooong.

Mayor Mike Johnston listens to a resident.

Heading for the Hot Seat: Mr. Johnston Goes to Washington

By Patricia CalhounMarch 5, 2025

Fifty inquisitors and not a Highland Mommy in sight during today’s congressional hearing on sanctuary cities.

Celebrate the 303: From Crocs to Cannabis to Chipotle, Colorado Has Your Number

By Patricia CalhounMarch 3, 2025

In honor of 303 Day on March 3, we’ve dialed up ten products and policies created in the state assigned the 303 area code back in 1947.

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Quit Horsing Around: Ten Things You Need to Know About Blucifer

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 26, 2025

Luis Jimenez was hired to create “Mustang,” a giant blue horse for the new Denver airport. The statue was finished ten years later, after killing the artist.

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