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2012 Stories by Amber Taufen

• Beauty Awakening

  published October 18, 2012

  Well before it was a Disney cartoon, the story of a beautiful princess cursed by an evil witch to sleep for a hundred years, then awakened by the... More >>

• Om the Slopes

  published October 18, 2012

  After last year’s dearth of good snow, skiers and snowboarders are raring to go this season — but before you speed up the hill and... More >>

• Pete Bones's house jams can convert even devoted technophiles

  published October 25, 2012

  Pete Bones (aka the Shaker) has more than earned his nickname; this DJ/producer has been upheaving dance floors since he turned his... More >>

• Maggiano's offers vegetarian and vegan options for fans of Italian food

  published Oct 23, 2012

  When you've got a ton of people to feed and no one can agree on anything but a chain, Maggiano's can be a good choice -- even for those on a plant-based diet. If you know how to order, you can avoid t... More >>

• Vegan French toast for a breakfast delight on Meatless Monday

  published Oct 22, 2012

  It's the time of year when the chill makes you want to snuggle up in bed and stay there forever. One way to guarantee you'll get up is a hot, sweet breakfast -- like French toast. We like to use actua... More >>

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  The weekend's best dance music: Christian Martin, Daniel Bell, Michal Menert and more

  published Oct 19, 2012

  Whether your taste is old-school minimalist techno by way of Detroit or bass-driven, glitch-laden tunes that have gained popularity recently, there's something for everybody to love on this weekend'... More >>

• Christian Martin will build tension at NORAD on October 20

  published October 18, 2012

  There are a lot of reasons to be happy that Christian Martin started attending the legendary full-moon desert parties thrown by... More >>

• El Senor Sol mixes up Mexican meals for vegetarians and vegans

  published Oct 16, 2012

  With five metro locations, El Senor Sol is a homegrown chain -- but the outpost on West Colfax Avenue in Golden doesn't feel like a chain spot. Just up the road from the ubiquitous national chains at ... More >>

• Baba ghanouj wraps with marinated tomatoes on Meatless Monday

  published Oct 15, 2012

  This traditional eggplant spread is a savory filling for romaine lettuce leaves; paired with fresh, marinated tomatoes, it's a delicious light lunch with plenty of flavor. You can use ground cumin ins... More >>

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  The weekend's best dance music: Trick or Bass, Guy Gerber, Peaches, Sonic Blossom and more

  published Oct 12, 2012

  DJ ISHE @ HOT 107'S TRICK OR BASS at GOTHIC THEATRE | FRI, 10/12/12 DJ Ishe (aka Nate Lappegaard) has been making music longer than most of his fans have been alive. Nearing his two-decade mark as a... More >>

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  Guy Gerber on his scorching Fabric mix and how Facebook affects the electronic scene

  published Oct 12, 2012

  It's been a big year for Guy Gerber. The Israeli native, who recently relocated to L.A., has created a Fabric album that's been garnering a lot of attention for all the best reasons; he's also been ... More >>

• Guy Gerber will do things his own way at Beta

  published October 11, 2012

  Guy Gerber does things his own way. When he released a Fabric album earlier this year, instead of mixing popular or up-and-coming tunes... More >>

• Breakfast at Hi Rise is a plant-based high point

  published Oct 09, 2012

  When you're looking for a quick breakfast -- coffee for one hand, sandwich or bagel for the other -- and you want it meat-free, Hi Rise is an excellent choice if you're near the Ballpark neighborhood.... More >>

• Vegan kosherie with a kick for a hearty meal on Meatless Monday

  published Oct 08, 2012

  Kosherie is a Middle Eastern dish comprising lentils, pasta, rice and a spicy, tomato-based sauce, topped with fried onions. This version (recipe adapted from Moosewood New Classics) features fried s... More >>

• Max Cooper spends his Afterhours at NORAD this Saturday

  published October 4, 2012

  The world of electronic music is lucky that Max Cooper, a computational biologist who earned his Ph.D. at Nottingham University, decided... More >>

• TAG|RAW BAR's vegan omakase dinner is awesome

  published Oct 02, 2012

  We're always happy to see another multi-course vegan dinner being offered -- and we'll be really happy if TAG|RAW BAR continues to host its weekly vegan omakase meal for a long time to come. Every Th... More >>

• Vegan Thai coconut soup for a warm appetizer on Meatless Monday

  published Oct 01, 2012

  Need an appetizer to impress some guests -- or just to tickle your own tastebudsr This vegan Thai-style coconut soup (adapted from a recipe in Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook) is smooth, complex and s... More >>

• Sole Mates

  published September 20, 2012

  Tom Mauser is no stranger to readers of Denver newspapers: His son, Daniel Mauser, was killed at Columbine, and Tom has been an outspoken activist... More >>

• High Kicks and Glowsticks

  published September 20, 2012

  If you’re familiar with Fitness on the Rocks — the annual free fitness concert at Red Rocks — then you might have a general idea... More >>

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  Harrison Nealey on Beauty Is, graffiti and the Magnet Mafia

  published Sep 26, 2012

  His Magnet Mafia partner may have moved to San Francisco, but Harrison Nealey's sticking with Denver. He's been working on commissioned sculptures for artists at Demiurge, and that inspired him to put... More >>

• Laura Jones's dance tracks will scorch the floor at NORAD

  published September 27, 2012

  A classically trained pianist who also sang and played cello and clarinet growing up, Laura Jones exploded onto the scene last year with... More >>

• Flights Wine Cafe soars with its veggie-friendly small plates

  published Sep 25, 2012

  There are few pleasures in life as satisfying as sitting down with a good friend and a bottle of wine, maybe sharing a snack. Before the weather gets too cold to enjoy this pleasure in the truly great... More >>

• Vegan zucchini bread for a sweet seasonal treat on Meatless Monday

  published Sep 24, 2012

  There are so many monster zucchini ready to harvest in our garden that we're planning to make zucchini bread. A lot of it. And take it to friends and coworkers. And probably complete strangers. This v... More >>

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  Weekend's best dance music: Skylab, the Crystal Method, Stenchman, Matt Tolfrey and more

  published Sep 21, 2012

  Greetings, weekend warriors! Ready to get your groove onr Good. The Dance Card is stacked again this weekend with Skylab 2012: Mission Blackout at the Denver Coliseum with Gareth Emery, Porter Robin... More >>

• Sun Salutations

  published August 9, 2012

  This year, yoga advocate Erik Vienneau is taking his flagship event, Yoga Rocks the Park, to a whole new level. But current fans of the... More >>