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2012 Stories by Amber Taufen

• With superhero flair, Stenchman brings his sinister bass to NORAD

  published September 20, 2012

  Stenchman is one of several monikers that producer, DJ and sometimes MC Jack Carter uses; you might also know him as Henchman, or as... More >>

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  US Thai Cafe heats up the vegetarian dining scene

  published Sep 18, 2012

  Beware: Even the medium-heat pad Thai at US Thai Cafe is hot enough to leave a substantial tingle on your lips. But between the tofu ladna and many other menu items that can be made vegetarian and veg... More >>

• A Day in Pompeii opens a window into another time

  published Sep 17, 2012

  The Romans living in Pompeii in AD 79 were utterly unprepared for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which buried the city in ash -- and preserved it almost untouched for 1,700 years. In A Day at Pompeii... More >>

• Vegan pad Thai for a delectable dinner on Meatless Monday

  published Sep 17, 2012

  Vegan Black Metal Chef first popularized his version of this excellent recipe for pad Thai, one of our favorite dishes, and although we've made a few variations -- we like more rice noodles and a litt... More >>

• The weekend's best dance music: The Great American Techno Festival and tons more

  published Sep 14, 2012

  Greetings, weekend warriors! Ready to blow off some steam on the dance floor this weekendr Good, 'cause there's a ton of stuff on this weekend's Dance Card, from Paper Diamond at the Ogden Theatre t... More >>

• Pho Vy's vegetarian pho comforts the south suburbs

  published Sep 11, 2012

  Pho is delicious year-round, but we're coming up on the time of the planet's rotation around the sun when it's particularly satisfying: fall and winter. There are a few places in the metro area that o... More >>

• Vegan green chile for a seasonal favorite on Meatless Monday

  published Sep 10, 2012

  It's the time of year when dozens of chile stands pop up along Federal Boulevard, complete with roasters. Although some people insist that green chile must have pork, the chiles are really key -- and ... More >>

• Film for Thought

  published August 30, 2012

  After completing their award-winning documentary King Corn in 2007 – about their attempts to farm an acre of corn -- filmmakers Ian... More >>

• Paradise Lost

  published August 30, 2012

  Khyentse James, the woman behind the massive 1940s World War II Ball (held in early June) and the 1940s White Christmas Ball (held over Christmas)... More >>

• K.atou brings her stripped-down techno to NORAD on September 8

  published September 6, 2012

  K.atou is one of the hometown heroes of Athens, Greece. Not long after she was honing her needles as a teenager at Bossa Nostra, one of... More >>

• Show Tunes and Tatas

  published August 30, 2012

  The show must go on — even as the clothes come off. “I have always been a musical theater junkie,” says burlesque star Tatiana... More >>

• Eden is a retreat for plant-eaters and carnivores alike

  published Sep 04, 2012

  The venue formerly known as Swallows has kept its Pride-friendly vibe but polished up the kitchen and the decor as Eden. Chef Ching-yuan Hu has created a weekend brunch spread -- with vegetarian, vega... More >>

• In the Bag

  published August 23, 2012

  The mission of Sleep Tight Colorado is simple: Meredith Gershberg raises funds to purchase sleeping bags for the homeless. She launched the... More >>

• Justin Long rides the decks at Appaloosa Grill on August 31

  published August 30, 2012

  Justin Long has had his hands on decks longer than some up-and-comers have been alive, so it's no surprise that by this point, his taste... More >>

• To tip or not to tip? That's up for debate.

  published August 30, 2012

  Why Tip? By Josiah Hesse Last May, I was sitting in a bar in Spain, wondering why I was so relaxed. Beyond the... More >>

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  Pho 95 in the Streets at SouthGlenn blooms with veggie-based summer dishes

  published Aug 28, 2012

  The Pho 95 in the Streets at SouthGlenn isn't quite the same as the original on South Federal Boulevard. For one thing, this outpost on South Vine Street has a full bar; for another, the kitchen here ... More >>

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  Southwestern-style quinoa salad for a lunchtime protein punch on Meatless Monday

  published Aug 27, 2012

  Quinoa is one of the best sources of protein for a non-meat-eater. It's a complete protein, and when you mix in black beans and veggies with a little lime juice and toasted cumin, you've got a salad m... More >>

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  Weekend's best dance bets: Troy Pierce, DB, Danny the Wildchild, Caley Martin and more

  published Aug 24, 2012

  Work week's almost done. Feel like blowing off some steam on the dance floorr You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. There's a full dance card this weekend with a little something fo... More >>

• DJ DB headlines Jungle Alliance 1.0 at City Hall

  published August 23, 2012

  DB (also known as DJ DB) is a drum-and-bass DJ, as might be expected from his moniker. Also known as DB Burkeman, he moved to New... More >>

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  Jerusalem is a veggie-friendly oasis on Evans

  published Aug 21, 2012

  Even on off-hours on most weekdays, the patio is half-full and there are several occupied tables inside the tiny restaurant -- which indicates that Jerusalem is either near a university or is really t... More >>

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  White beans and kale with parsnips on Meatless Monday

  published Aug 20, 2012

  The film Forks Over Knives has been called "vegan propaganda" by some and lauded as a truth-filled wake-up call by others. I haven't seen it, but that didn't stop me from picking up the official Forks... More >>

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  Weekend's best dance bets: Konrad Black, Sante, MONO>STEREO and more

  published Aug 17, 2012

  It's hard to believe that we're already halfway through August -- so do what we're doing this weekend and don't think about it. Instead, hit the dance floor. If you're not heading to Red Rocks for P... More >>

• Manik

  published August 9, 2012

  When east meets west, it usually results in a clash of creative energy, and that's exactly what's in store for attendees of Saturday night's East... More >>

• Sante toasts your health at Beta, Friday, August 17

  published August 16, 2012

  Artist and master of funky, dirty tech-house Santé is closely tied to his label, Avotre, in more ways than one. For one thing, the name... More >>

• The sweet treats at Sweet Action are particularly sweet for vegans

  published Aug 14, 2012

  Sweet Action won an award in the 2011 Best of Denver issue as Best Ice Cream for the Milk-Averse -- and for good reason. We can't think of another spot in Denver that offers ice cream (yes, actual ice... More >>