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Linger over to-die-for food and drink
Everybody dies. Although this is a somber truth, there are ways to deal with this reality in a not-so-somber, or -sober, way. Enter Linger, the restaurant/bar in the former Olinger Mortuary building...
View ArticleFor want of a better name
A new entry into American bistro fare is Café | Bar, located in the north Wash Park area. It seems a strange location for a more upscale restaurant and bar, but the neighborhood needs more places like...
View ArticleBut how do you say it?
A recent excursion to Polished Tavern, downtown, yielded an interesting Polish experience. Everything from the drinks to the food to the wait staff hails from this Central European country, and the...
View ArticleThe neighborhood goes mellow
The neighborhood goes mellowSister bar to longtime favorite Pub on Pearl, Capitol Hill’s addition of Pub on Penn a couple of years ago was a welcome one. Whether you’re into sports, music, pool, beer,...
View ArticleA beer-drinker’s journey through fall begins
Denver Beer Week wrapped up on Saturday, bringing an end to 10 days of beer-drinking enjoyment, culminating in the Great American Beer Festival. To keep the celebration going, let’s examine premier...
View ArticleCheerio!
As our intrepid bar examiner moves through the chilly season, she starts to long for good, old-fashioned British homeyness, even if she is a Colorado native. One fine place to satisfy such longings in...
View ArticleI don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore…
There are certain places you may not go often, for no real reason because they are nonetheless memorable and entertaining. Mario’s Double Daughter’s Salotto is such a place, but every visit inspires...
View ArticleI feel lucky
Lucky Pie Pizza & Tap House will make you feel lucky as well. With its resplendent happy hour, decadent food, and amiable vibe, you will feel like you've found a favorite hang-out.As you may have...
View ArticleNo hiking required for good beer
If you're in the northern suburbs and in the mood for some yummy beer (and even yummier Nepalese/Indian/Tibetan food), stop by Yak & Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub in Arvada. Housed in a...
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“Denver’s best spoke-tacular summer staple”
“Electric.” “Semi-organized shenanigans.” “The new Friday night.” “Too much fun to have in one night.” “The wind in my panties.” “Epic.” These are but a few phrases...
View ArticleWe got spirit(s), yeah, yeah, yeah
In an area that is experiencing a vast hipster renaissance is one of the hippest new bars around. Mile High Spirits at 29th and Larimer in the RiNo warehousy district boasts many appealing aspects for...
View ArticleAny night is a fine night for Finley's
The west Wash Park neighborhood is somewhat short on homey bars with that pub-like vibe. Finley’s Pub at 375 South Pearl (just south of Alameda) helps to fill that gap with food, ample beer, and...
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Bike, beer, baby
Summer may be over, but bike-riding season lasts year ’round here in sunny Colorado. If you are looking for an excellent layover in your two-wheeled tour of the city, you could not do better than to...
View ArticleBest of Denver breweries, part 1
One of the best newer breweries in Denver resides in the Santa Fe Arts District. Open for two years, Renegade Brewing features excellent and varied beers, a fun atmosphere, and kooky theme nights.The...
View ArticleHere's the Lowdown on a new brewery
A new arrival on the brewery scene is a particularly welcome one in the Golden Triangle/Capitol Hill neighborhood. Lowdown Brewery + Kitchen at 8th and Lincoln has been open for a couple of months,...
View ArticleBest of Denver breweries, part 2: It’s gonna be Epic
After the law change in Utah in 2008, entrepreneurs David Cole and Peter Erickson (teaming with brewmaster Kevin Crompton) opened Epic in Salt Lake City. In 2013, Epic expanded into neighbor Colorado,...
View ArticleTime to break out the Lipgloss and dance
When you think of dancing in Denver, your mind may immediately go to the EDM club scene. Or, if you are of a “certain age” and/or temperament, it may drift to live music venues over dance clubs...
View ArticleIt's a beery world
In the mood for a good brewski? Whether you are a beer snob or a novice, World of Beer can satisfy your palate.A national franchise founded in Florida, WOB has three Colorado locations: LoDo, Belmar,...
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Some people call me Atomic Cowboy
As Atomic Cowboy’s website proclaims, “If you’re looking for a neighborhood haunt with a comfy feel, award-winning food and stellar service, then you’ve found your spot.” True words. Whether you are...
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