For every restaurant that closes in Denver, it seems like two new ones open. But can Denver sustain them all? And do some good, older restaurants gt overlooked with all the new spots?
An opioid epidemic is sweeping across the country and ravaging Denver’s drug addicts. It’s motivation enough for the Harm Reduction Action Center to push for a safe injection site in Denver, and has staff at the Denver Library, whose Central branch has seen six overdoses this year, training on how…
With March 17 falling on a Friday, Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have already stretched a week, and people will be partying again through this weekend. But before you drink your next green beer, consider this message from Denverite Joseph O’Dea, an Irish immigrant who does not understand this city’s celebrations.
As we prepare to unveil the Best of Denver 2017, readers debate whether growth has ruined the Queen City of the Plains.
Through our Ethniche series, we’ve been searching out great global cuisine around the metro area for nearly three years. Recently, we’ve focused on food from the countries on President Trump’s list of countries on which he has tried to place an immigration and refugee ban (so far, two of Trump’s…
Slainte, as they say in every Irish pub from Aurora to Westminster, at least on Saint Patrick’s Day. And your response is to tip back a few pints of Guinness or a cocktail made with Irish whiskey; if you’re still trawling for ideas, check out our list of shamrock-bedecked options…
The Celtic Tavern and its sister pub, Delaney’s, closed last September at 18th and Blake Streets, victims of redevelopment on a stretch that will soon become the Dairy Block, with a hotel, restaurants and shops set to spring up soon. But the Celtic didn’t disappear for good; instead owner Noel…
Sarah Valeriano was arrested for punching a paramedic in the face while under the influence. And the items that were reportedly influencing her included eight ounces of vanilla extract and a Fat Tire beer.
It’s back to school time! Yes, seriously. Tonight is packed with St. Patrick’s Day events, but for those looking beyond green Coors Light and Irish whiskey cocktails, the city is awash in culinary self-improvement opportunities. Learn to adult by shopping for organic produce and mastering pizza dough, fresh pasta and…
Enjoy our picks for the best concerts in Denver this weekend.
Country star Brad Paisley headlines the Pepsi Center on Saturday, July 15, with Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell opening; tickets ($29.50-$74.50) go on sale on Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. Paul Simon, who played at the Bellco Theater last year, will be at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Wednesday,…
The Colorado Legislature is halfway through its session, so action inside the State Capitol will heat up this week. But the action will heat up outside, too, with rallies and protests. Keep reading for thirteen ways to get active at political and educational events this week.
One of the biggest restaurant spaces downtown has gone dark: Baur’s Restaurant and Listening Lounge, which opened two years ago at 1512 Curtis Street just off the 16th Street Mall, has closed. The spacious eatery was opened by chef Dory Ford, who also runs two restaurants and a catering company…
Dublin natives Frank and Jim McLoughlin own four establishments in metro Denver that help keep Irish pub culture alive in this city. Since opening the Irish Snug on East Colfax Avenue in 2003, the brothers have added McLoughlin’s, Maggie Smith’s and Slattery’s to their roster. On the evening of St. Paddy’s Day, U2…
Pigs might not fly at Cochon 555, but they certainly sing. Speaking of singing, go highbrow for St. Paddy’s day at the Céad Mile Fáilte performance. These are just two of the delicious, delectable, wildly entertaining events in our list of the 21 best events of the week. Tuesday, March 14…
The official St. Patrick’s Day might be just a few days away, but before you eat your weight in corned beef and sail away on a sea of stout, we’ve got plenty of eclectic culinary events in Denver. There are classes on everything from sopes to sushi, drinks ranging from…
Guitar wiz Adrian Belew, who’s worked with King Crimson, David Bowie and Frank Zappa, returns to the Boulder Theater on Tuesday with his power trio, while Ann Wilson of Heart takes over the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday. Also on tap this week are Residual Kid at Lost Lake Lounge, Etienne…
Dinos, RiNos and Kitty’s, oh, my!
A reader thinks Quality Italian is a bad name for a restaurant. But we can think of many that are far worse in Denver. How about Greedy Hamster?
A trendsetting neighborhood needs a trendy name — and so RiNo became more than just a moniker for the arts district founded over a decade ago: It’s now one of the top destinations for dining and nightlife in Denver. If you haven’t visited recently, you’re missing out on great seafood,…
Cory Gardner didn’t show up to a town hall meeting planned in his honor, but Representative Jared Polis will have two in the Second Congressional District on Sunday. If that’s not enough political action, you can sit through an entire day of the Colorado Democratic Party Reorganization meeting, or party with GENeration Frontlines, a benefit for the Youth of Standing Rock. Keep reading for details of these events, and more.
WalletHub recently sent out another list, this one analyzing 2017’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. And while Denver has long prided itself on hosting one of the biggest St. Paddy’s parades in the country, this city ranks a sad 47th in Wallethub’s eyes. But Denver definitely knows how to party on St. Patrick’s — or even before March 17, since many of the big celebrations have already started. Here are five ways to go green this weekend.
