December is when commerce usually slows down, but not in the restaurant industry, where holiday parties and revelers pack dining rooms and pad reservation lists. Those who open new restaurants have been busy this month, too. Here are ten new bars and eateries we’ve covered so far this month, along…
This week we went on the Colorado grand tour as our Beer Man, Jonathan Shikes, talked to several beer lovers who have visited every brewery in Colorado. To help you plan your own sudsy adventure, Shikes shared seven tips on the how to be an efficient beer tourist. But if…
Throwing snowballs isn’t usually a criminal offense — but Michael Torres found a way to turn it into one. Torres, 46, was busted in Aspen on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and violating a protection order for repeatedly hurling the projectiles at his girlfriend’s window early yesterday morning. And to…
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers bring their fortieth-anniversary tour to Red Rocks for two nights, on Monday, May 29, and Tuesday, May 30, with Joe Walsh opening; tickets ($49.50-$149.50) go on sale on Friday, December 16. at 10 a.m. Norah Jones, who released Day Breaks last October, headlines Red Rocks on Wednesday, June 14; tickets ($45-$68) go on sale on Thursday, December 15 at 10 a.m. Bell Biv DeVoe will be at the Bellco Theatre on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14; tickets ($49-$119) are on sale on now.
In January Quiznos launched a slightly more upscale sandwich concept called Quiznos Grill at 1147 Broadway.. But last month the company — which was founded in the Mile High City in 1981 — ended that experiment and closed Quiznos Grill. Now the space is occupied by Zeps Epiq Sandwiches, with a…
Tokyo’s Akihabara district is a gamers’ paradise — and now Brandon and Tiffany Osha have brought Akihabara to Westminster, turning that suburb into a mini-gamer’s paradise. The grand opening of the Akihara Arcade and Bar last weekend attracted a crowd of gamers eager to take a turn at twenty different Japanese…
What makes a great bar? Neighborhood appeal is always important, along with friendly, professional staff and a well-rounded drinks list. Mostly, though, it’s that indefinable feeling when you set yourself on a bar stool, feel instantly at home — and then never want to leave. Whether you call for a…
Over the last decade, Nathaniel Rateliff has hosted holiday shows with various projects he’s fronted, including Born in the Flood and the Wheel. This weekend at the Ogden Theatre, he’s with his group the Night Sweats, who have had an epic year of touring. Also this weekend, Rose Hill Drive…
Cycling, experimental film, holiday markets, comedy and a beer festival – we’ve got it all in our 21 best events list for December 13-19. Tuesday, December 13 The 2016 version of Celebration! A History of Visual Arts in Boulder (HOVAB) kicked off in September with a flurry of art exhibits, lectures and performances…
Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina just opened the doors to its latest Mexican eatery; this one’s at 730 East Sixth Avenue. But unlike the original on Old South Pearl Street or the newer Mexican-Italian mashup joint, Mas Kaos, on Tennyson Street, the new spot has something you won’t find at…
Lupe Fiasco, who dropped his new song “Killers” last week, headlines the Fillmore Auditorium on Thursday, December 15 while the Brian Setzer Orchestra brings its holiday show to the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, December 13. This week’s lineup also includes Mushroomhead, Planes Mistaken for Stars, Red Fang and Joe Russo’s…
A fire at DIY space Ghost Ship in Oakland, California, that killed 36 people has thrust similar artistic communities around the country into the spotlight. On Thursday, December 8, the Denver Fire Department inspected longtime DIY space Rhinoceropolis at 3553 Brighton Boulevard, in the heart of what’s now hot-hot RiNo,…
Westword’s Chris Walker’s coverage of an issue plaguing a growing city.
Mizu Izakaya is finally opening at the corner of 16th and Boulder streets, in the section of Highland known as LoHi. Owner Hong Lee, who owns eight other Japanese spots in metro Denver, has gone more upscale with this new restaurant, and says: “I wouldn’t put the place anywhere other…
A fire at DIY space Ghost Ship in Oakland, California, that killed 36 people has thrust similar artistic communities around the country into the spotlight, and not necessarily for the better. On Thursday, December 8, the Denver Fire Department inspected DIY space Rhinoceropolis and found a variety of code violations…
Where there’s heat, there’s fire, so inevitably there will be accidents or equipment problems that cause fires in professional kitchens. Fortunately it doesn’t happen often, but when it does, the damage can take time and money to repair, all while the restaurant sits closed and customers miss their favorites. Electrical…
What will President-elect Donald Trump’s administration do about marijuana? In a recent interview, Erik Altieri, executive director of NORML — the Washington, D.C.-based National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws — sees reason for optimism following votes in favor of recreational and medical marijuana in numerous states across the country during…
The first full week of December brought an arctic blast and an eggnog roundup of ten Denver bars and restaurants embracing the holiday spirit. To break through the icy chill, the kitchen at Que Bueno Suerte is getting fired up for its grand opening on Sunday, December 11; we got…
Get ready for the arty party of the new year: Tickets for Artopia 2017 go on sale at 10 a.m. today. On Saturday, February 25, our annual celebration of art, culture and fashion will once again fill City Hall, at 1144 Broadway. And this round, we’re bringing style in off…
Think you’ve got the worst landlord ever? After hearing about the accusations against Carlos Quijada (which are backed up by surveillance footage excerpted in a video below), you may reconsider. Quijada, who oversees Skyway Condominiums in Colorado Springs, is accused of having sex in an apartment shared by male and female…
Lola Black’s XXXmas and video premiere tonight, December 9, at the Gothic Theatre also features In the Whale, Against Himself, LaRissa Vienna & the Strange and 21 Taras while Papadosio is town for two nights at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom tonight and at the Fillmore Auditorium tomorrow. This weekend’s lineup also…
Dead & Company, which features Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, returns to CU Boulder’s Folsom Field on Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10. John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Chimenti are also part of the group. Tickets ($49.95-$139.50) on sale on Friday, December 16. Neil…
