Ten Fun Facts About Colorado’s Booze Industry

We all know that craft beer is big in Colorado; in fact, the state’s beer industry contributed $3.07 billion to our economy in 2016 alone. But cider, wine and spirits are also developing a presence on the Front Range, in the Rocky Mountains and on the Western Slope. Here’s some fun…

The 21 Best Events in Denver, October 10 Through October 16

The spooky season is upon us, with Halloween parties and Day of the Dead celebrations crowding the calendar. But Mother Nature has already shown us a few tricks, and benefits for victims of earthquakes and hurricanes are flooding the town, too. Here are the 21 best events in Denver for October 10 through October 16, 2017.

Advice From Ten Denver Chefs on Opening a Restaurant

We recently talked to five new restaurant owners on the pitfalls and lessons-learned of opening their own eateries. Here they — and a few other chefs who’ve piloted kitchens in their opening days — give advice for others who are thinking about going it solo. 1. “Get everything in writing…

All the Restaurant and Bar Openings and Closings This Week

Two coffee shops, a sexy new RiNo bar, an Aurora steakhouse and an escape-room concept are among the bar and restaurant openings this week. Joe Maxx Coffee Co. adds another artistic element to the Art District on Santa Fe, while Congress Park favorite Under the Umbrella doubles down on its…

Chef Troy Guard Lets His Customers Design the Next Big Taco

If you’re a chef known for creative interpretations of Asian and Mexican classics and fusing Hawaiian, Japanese, American and Mexican cuisine into a new style of dining across several successful restaurants, where do you turn to for inspiration for a new dish? To the customers, of course! That’s exactly what…

Ten Things to Do in Denver for $10 and Under (Three Free)

The weekend is nigh, which is generally cause for jubilation – unless a person is too broke to have fun. Happily, the Mile High City’s creative community hustles to produce a litany of fantastic ways to experience Denver’s cultural scene while still pinching every possible penny.