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2012 Stories by Amber Taufen

• Crema's vegan-friendly coffee and vegetarian-friendly breakfasts are cream of the crop

  published Nov 27, 2012

  The coffee alone makes Crema worth a stop -- which is both good and bad news for this city's vegans, because if you stop for the coffee, you won't be able to get any Beet Box vegan baked goods. The co... More >>

• Curried tofu with steamed veggies and rice for a spicy entree on Meatless Monday

  published Nov 26, 2012

  Curried tofu is like super tofu -- the "bland" flavor that many people find dull is eliminated with an explosion of spices. (Especially if you toast the cumin seeds yourself and grind them -- yum.) Th... More >>

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  Weekend's best dance bets: Danny Howells, Bro Safari, Torro Torro, Tin Man, Dubfire and more

  published Nov 23, 2012

  We hope you're not too sleepy after all that food and shopping, because it's time to hit the streets and dance your face off until the sun comes up and Monday rolls around. As always, some great mus... More >>

• Showga You Care

  published November 15, 2012

  Showga — a form of yoga practiced to different musical styles — has been shifting and changing its format since originator... More >>

• Dance, Magic, Dance

  published November 15, 2012

  The whole concept of a quote-along movie screening — wherein the audience is invited to join favorite characters in iconic spiels — is... More >>

• Eats Everything plays everything at Beta on Thanksgiving

  published November 22, 2012

  Everyone's heard of the legendary Pete Tong, whose BBC Radio 1 show has been known for years as the best place to hear the hottest new EDM... More >>

• Volcano's veggie sushi lunch explodes with flavor

  published Nov 20, 2012

  Vegetarian lunch specials are special indeed, because while restaurants around town offer meaty specials at the noon hour, vegetarian specials are usually only offered at vegetarian restaurants. Volca... More >>

• Vegan pumpkin spice bread with chocolate chips for a sweet treat on Meatless Monday

  published Nov 19, 2012

  Yes, you can make a vegan pumpkin pie -- but this spice bread is a lot lower in fat and calories, it's just as tasty and it contains chocolate. Adapted from The Joy of Vegan Baking for altitude, this ... More >>

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  The weekend's best dance music: Chris Liebing, Lee Foss, Marc Houle, Donald Glaude and more

  published Nov 16, 2012

  Welcome to the weekend, friendos! If you're ready to cut loose and lose yourself on the dancefloor this weekend, you've come to the right place. There's a slew of world class talent behind the decks... More >>

• Going for Baroque

  published November 1, 2012

  Ballet Nouveau Colorado is always looking to do something new with someone new. “We love doing collaborative projects with all kinds of... More >>

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  The ten best lines from Labyrinth

  published Nov 13, 2012

  Let's get one thing straight from the start: I am a woman over thirty, and Labyrinth is one of my all-time favorite movies. In honor of the upcoming Labyrinth Quote-Along on Thursday, November 15, and... More >>

• Photos: WaterCourse's harvest dinner was a decadent vegan/vegetarian delight

  published Nov 13, 2012

  Chef Rachel Kesley, the kitchen magician at WaterCourse Foods, doesn't get to deviate from the menu all that often -- so when she does get the chance, you know it's going to be a meal to remember. Thi... More >>

• Roasted Brussels sprouts for a simple side dish on Meatless Monday

  published Nov 12, 2012

  One of the biggest misconceptions about vegan food is that it requires a bunch of weird ingredients to make something taste good -- as well as a lot of time and complicated steps. This dish will show ... More >>

• Feeling Lucky

  published November 1, 2012

  Poet and writer Daniel Grandbois lets his writing lead him when he works on something new. “I try to write every day without thinking too... More >>

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  Weekend's best dance bets: Emancipator, Orchard Lounge, MONO>STEREO and more

  published Nov 09, 2012

  Welcome to weekend! Ready to get downr Good. You've come to the right place. There's plenty of dancing to be done this weekend and we've got the drop on all the best places to get your groove on and... More >>

• Pop and Circumstance

  published October 25, 2012

  Margaret Kasahara has been playing with the boundaries between East and West — and where everything meets in the middle — for about a... More >>

• Emancipator hits the decks for three Colorado shows this week

  published November 8, 2012

  Ten years ago, Douglas Appling — better known in most musical circles as producer and live P.A. impresario Emancipator ... More >>

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  Paul Kalkbrenner on how he keeps his sound pure by not listening to anybody else's music

  published Nov 06, 2012

  When the Sonar tour (an offshoot of the prestigious Barcelona festival) hits Denver tomorrow night, the lineup is going to be killer: Die Antwoord, Azari & III, Seth Troxler, Tiga, Gesaffelstein, Ni... More >>

• Get in line for Saj Mediterranean Grill's falafel plate

  published Nov 06, 2012

  Places like Saj Mediterranean Grill, at 6955 South York Street in the Streets at SouthGlenn, can seem intimidating to the uninitiated. Anytime you have to line up to place an order, there's the potent... More >>

• Vegan pasta with kale and butter beans for lunch on Meatless Monday

  published Nov 05, 2012

  As the temperature drops, it's smart to blend your leafy greens with something a little more substantial to stave off the cold. Butter beans and pasta are two good options -- you can use rice or quino... More >>

• May the Best Witch Win

  published October 25, 2012

  The Allied Witches -- an all-female subset of the Mercury Cafe’s Mercury Motley Players -- comes out to play around All Hallows’ Eve... More >>

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  The weekend's best dance music: Damian Lazarus, Robert Hood, Heidi and much more

  published Nov 02, 2012

  There's an extra hour on Saturday night, and we're all going to need it for sure, because there's plenty of dancing to be done this weekend and plenty of folks to help provide the soundtrack, includ... More >>

• Damian Lazarus will bring range and experience to the Jet Hotel

  published November 1, 2012

  Damian Lazarus has plenty of experience in the music industry — not just as an artist, but also as a writer and an A&R... More >>

• Jack-n-Grill's green isn't vegetarian, but other dishes will grow on you

  published Oct 30, 2012

  Jack Martinez came to Colorado from New Mexico to sell chiles, a business that grew into Jack-n-Grill. The fare in this family place is New Mexican, and it's renowned for its green chile -- although t... More >>

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  The weekend's best dance music: Pete Bones, Beats Antique, Paco Osuna and more

  published Oct 26, 2012

  Is it Halloween alreadyr Why, yes, you bet your sweet trick-or-treat it is -- and the proof is in the ridiculous amount of talent that's landing on the city this weekend, including Pete Bones, Beats... More >>