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Taja Indian Takes “Fine-Casual” Concept Outside Colorado

When Amar and Autumn Singh switched up the concept of their already successful fast-casual eatery, Bombay Bowl, to the slightly more upscale Taja Indian in April 2015, they did it with the goal of making Taja easily scalable for potential franchisees. The result is a streamlined menu, some behind-the-scenes technology, and...
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Review: Blood: New Work by Mark Brasuell at Spark Gallery

Painter Mark Brasuell has been part of Denver’s alternative gallery scene since the 1990s. For most of that time he was a member of Edge Gallery, but a couple of years ago he made a surprise move to join Spark Gallery on Santa Fe Drive. He now has a solo...
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100 Favorite Dishes: The Roti Taco at Mister Tuna

No. 41: The Roti Taco at Mister Tuna When we ordered the roti taco at chef Troy Guard's hip hot spot in RiNo, we weren't sure what to expect. The dish claimed it had harissa duck confit, tabbouleh-style salsa and raita, a yogurt flavored with coriander, cilantro and lime zest...
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The Ten Most Shocking Music Stories of 2016

In Denver music news, as on the national stage, 2016 has been good, bad — but mostly it's been ugly. From the deaths of irreplaceable pop icons to the (forced) closures of beloved venues (R.I.P. Quixote's) and the bizarre antics of artists we can't seem to escape, this year has kicked our collective asses. Before we run screaming into 2017, here's a look back at ten of the most shocking or controversial stories in Denver music that rocked our world in 2016.
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Punx in Solidarity!: From Denver to Standing Rock Benefit September 29

At September 29's Punx in Solidarity!: From Denver to Standing Rock, the music will be fierce. The art will be bold. The food will be delicious. And the money raised will fund Native resistance.  As the DIY artists, chefs and musicians organizing the event tell it, they're far less important than the...
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Cary Kennedy on Her Run for Governor in 2018, Campaign Announcement

After former Colorado state treasurer Cary Kennedy announced that she is running for the 2018 Colorado governorship on Facebook Live from behind the wheel of a moving car, the video went viral for reasons she hadn't anticipated; political opponents and the press needled her for supposedly distracted driving. But rather than fuming over the response, she says she's pleased that so many people got to hear her message, which she expands upon in a wide-ranging interview with Westword.
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Inside Ruling That Guts Colorado’s Medical Marijuana Doctor Policy

In July, four doctors were suspended for allegedly recommending cannabis to patients who didn't need it for health-related reasons after being referred to the Colorado Medical Board by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Now, however, the CDPHE's referral process has been struck down in Denver District Court...
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The 21 Best Events in Denver, March 28-April 3

By now we are well into spring, which means one thing in Colorado: wacky weather. Aside from impacting your wardrobe, this oddball season can seriously mess with your social calendar. But don't worry: From indoor to outdoor activities, we've got you covered in this week's list of the best events...
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WTF? I-70 Express Toll Lane Actually Reducing Mountain Traffic Hell

Last December, the Colorado Department of Transportation debuted what it dubbed a Peak Period Shoulder Lane — shorthanded as PPSL — constructed along a thirteen-mile stretch of Interstate 70 heading eastbound from Empire to Floyd Hill. The idea was to ease traffic on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays for people returning to Denver...
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Alaska Opens Its First Recreational Dispensary

High noon is what the operators of Herbal Outfitters, in Valdez, Alaska, called their 12 p.m. grand opening on October 29, 2016. The historic event made them the first marijuana retail store to open in Alaska since residents voted to legalize recreational use two years ago.
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Lake Street Dive Delves Into the Past to Create Its Own Sound

Lake Street Dive is, well, classy. The band's 2014 album, Bad Self Portraits, has received critical acclaim, and the band has been touring well-known venues in both domestic and international circuits. But as a classically trained group developing its signature sound from vintage jazz, soul, Southern rock and blues, Lake Street Dive...