Email Author Amber Taufen

2013 Stories by Amber Taufen

• Return of the Fancy Plants

  published March 28, 2013

  Last year’s Fancy Plants Vegan Prom was such a success that even the proprietress of the host establishment, Marilyn Megenity of the... More >>

• DJ Heather will mix things up at NORAD

  published April 4, 2013

  DJ Heather grew up in a household in which eclectic music abounded, and as she got older, fate threw mixing opportunities her way, from... More >>

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  The five best vegetarian/vegan dishes in Denver

  published Apr 02, 2013

  Denver's a great town for vegetarians and vegans, as the Best of Denver 2013 attests. In that issue, you'll find accolades for Best Vegetarian Green Chile and Best Vegan Market, as well as many more g... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Mar 29, 2013

  THUGFUCKER @ NORAD | SAT, 3/30/13 The duo collectively known as Thugfucker doesn't take themselves very seriously, despite collaborating to form the Life and Death brand -- a name you might remember... More >>

• Door 86 vegan cheese is packaged paradise

  published Mar 26, 2013

  Although there are many good meat replacements on the market, a decent dairy-free cheese can be tough to come by -- and you can forget about a cheese memorable enough to pair with a glass of wine. Dap... More >>

• Quick (vegan) chili for a chilly Meatless Monday

  published Mar 25, 2013

  Chili's one of those stick-to-your-ribs dishes that's perfect for snowy spring days, especially when you don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This very basic recipe can be modified to tas... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Mar 22, 2013

  RAY OKPARA @ BETA | FRI, 3/22/13 Unlike most DJs out of Germany, Ray Okpara leans more toward the house end of the tech-house spectrum -- and that's to the benefit of his legions of fans all over th... More >>

• Erin Go Braless

  published March 14, 2013

  There is only one true Irish step-dancing burlesque performer in Denver: GiGi DeLovely, a bona fide Irish lass who can take her clothes off while... More >>

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  Ray Okpara's hypnotic set will move bodies at Beta

  published March 21, 2013

  Unlike most DJs out of Germany, Ray Okpara leans more toward the house end of the tech-house spectrum — and that's to the benefit... More >>

• Chad's Grill offers vegetarian diners pasta and polish

  published Mar 19, 2013

  There's a thin line between comfortable and casual, and it's one that Chad's Grill walks easily. Although the prices are reasonable and the vibe is laid-back, the extra touches of a polished interior ... More >>

• Easy vegan enchiladas for a quick dinner on Meatless Monday

  published Mar 18, 2013

  Sometimes you want nothing more than a quick, easy dinner -- but for vegans, this isn't always an easy task. But if you're willing to spend a little extra cash for store-made meat-replacement taco mix... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Mar 15, 2013

  PATRICE BAUMEL @ BETA | FRI, 3/15/13 These days, when electronic music seems to be all about distorted bass and ear-popping drum lines, artists like Patrice Baumel (due at UNstructured Sounds' inaug... More >>

• Catch Patrice Baumel at Beta's first Denver Winter Showcase

  published March 14, 2013

  These days, when electronic music seems to be all about distorted bass and ear-popping drum lines, artists like Patrice Bäumel (due... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Mar 08, 2013

  FUR COAT @ NORAD | SAT, 3/9/13 Fur Coat hit the international scene hard last year after Damian Lazarus signed the act to his illustrious Crosstown Rebels label. Riding that wave of exposure, tracks... More >>

• Catch Fur Coat's silky-smooth funky grooves at NORAD

  published March 7, 2013

  Fur Coat hit the international scene hard last year after Damian Lazarus signed the act to his illustrious Crosstown Rebels label.... More >>

• Damascus Grill offers a spread of Moroccan (plant-based) favorites, old and new

  published Mar 05, 2013

  There are a lot of good Mediterranean restaurants in town, places with great falafel, hummus or baba ghanouj. But for a good Mediterranean restaurant to rise to great, it should not only execute the s... More >>

• Curried tomato soup with coconut milk for a warm-up on Meatless Monday

  published Mar 04, 2013

  The weather can't seem to make up its mind whether it's winter or spring, but this soup (inspired by the soup you'll frequently find at WaterCourse Foods) is good no matter what the temperature is out... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Mar 01, 2013

  GRIZ @ OGDEN THEATRE | FRI, 3/1/13 Grant Kwiecinski grew up in Detroit, the American breeding ground for finer electronic music, and home to the Detroit Electronic Music Festival. Having been mentor... More >>

• Swing Low

  published February 21, 2013

  It’s not every weekend you get the opportunity to learn dance moves from some of the very best genre-specific instructors in the country... More >>

• Name That Artist

  published February 14, 2013

  The Faux Show, at the Museum of Outdoor Arts, looks for the line between what is and is not art. “We thought we would explore... More >>

• James Zabiela brings his planetary techno back to Denver

  published February 28, 2013

  James Zabiela is no stranger to the planetary techno scene, and he's rocked stages in Denver before — but his longevity and... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Feb 22, 2013

  TINI @ NORAD | SAT, 2/23/13 tINI holds down residencies in Ibiza, London and other high-profile cities all over the world as well as in her native Germany; despite her name, she's clearly a force to... More >>

• Dog Days of Winter

  published January 3, 2013

  Colorado is full of people who love the outdoors and chock-full of people who love their dogs. So when they can take their dogs with them... More >>

• In Living Color

  published January 31, 2013

  Hold on to your pasties: Nationally renowned burlesque emcee extraordinaire and badass of all things theatrical Miss Cora Vette (aka Reyna Von... More >>

• Om the Level

  published February 14, 2013

  The call-and-response nature of kirtan/chant music is designed to settle your mind into the same place of stillness achieved through meditation... More >>