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2013 Stories by Amber Taufen

• Praise of Follies

  published February 7, 2013

  Follies Voudou, the new incarnation of a year-old project by local burlesque darling Frenchie Renaud, is in many ways similar to the show... More >>

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  Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age is a big, big hit

  published Feb 15, 2013

  That the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting the Chicago Field Museum's Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age is awesome enough -- and believe us, the exhibit is truly awesome -- bu... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend

  published Feb 15, 2013

  ALESSO @ OGDEN THEATRE | FRI, 2/15/13 Sweden is experiencing a groundswell of bass drops and bleep-bloops, the result of electronic dance music's worldwide takeover. And riding shotgun on the revolu... More >>

• Two-Faced, Take Two

  published January 24, 2013

  You’d hardly expect a Robert Louis Stevenson story to provide fodder for a Broadway musical, but then again, there are zombies in Jane... More >>

• Dean Paul's murky, twisted beats are irresistible

  published February 14, 2013

  In order to fully understand the impact Dean Paul has had on the West Coast techno scene, you should know that he is a full-time... More >>

• Zest Cafe's vegetarian and vegan selection is small but mighty

  published Feb 12, 2013

  You can't expect every restaurant to cater to your specific dietary needs, which is why we're always looking for crossover venues that have hidden gems on the menu. Zest Cafe in Lakewood is one such s... More >>

• Spinach dip for a vegan appetizer on Meatless Monday

  published Feb 11, 2013

  What do you take to a vegan potluckr What do you serve a vegan for an appetizer or snackr This spinach dip is a fabulous option, especially for soy-free or gluten-free sharing (use veggies to dip ins... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend: Carlo Lio, Ott & the All-Seeing I and more

  published Feb 08, 2013

  We're right in that lull between three-day weekends, and we almost can't comprehend waiting until Washington's birthday to have another Monday off. Thankfully, the weekends in this city always provi... More >>

• Like magic, Carlo Lio perfectly melds house and techno

  published February 7, 2013

  Although Carlo Lio has released a number of EPs and singles on various labels, it wasn't until last May that his first commercial... More >>

• Weathervane Cafe shows the way for plant-based eaters

  published Feb 05, 2013

  almost everything about the Weathervane Cafe, which opened last fall on East 17th Avenue, is as cute as cute can be. It's tiny, for starters -- the interior seats a mere nineteen people. But the inter... More >>

• Dairy-free cream of broccoli soup for a warm-up on Meatless Monday

  published Feb 04, 2013

  With cold-and-flu season in full swing, it's time to cook up a big batch of homemade soup with all of its immune-boosting qualities -- especially if you're making your own vegetable stock! This cream-... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend: Diplo, Terry Mullan, RJD2, Moguai and more

  published Feb 01, 2013

  Well, look at that: Once again, you made it to the weekend, and that kind of hard work and dedication deserves to be rewarded. Why not treat yourself to some tunes and a little healthy insanity unle... More >>

• As EDM transforms, so do Terry Mullan's spinning skills

  published January 31, 2013

  There's only one person on the planet who's mastered the special fusion of jacking acid house, funky bass lines and precise mixing techniques... More >>

• Pho Duy warms up Federal with plant-based noodle soup

  published Jan 29, 2013

  Winter finally settled in again yesterday, making pho the perfect pick-me-up, warming you from the inside and, if you're suffering from the season, clearing up your sinuses (if you add plenty of jalap... More >>

• Homemade mock chicken stock for a kitchen staple on Meatless Monday

  published Jan 28, 2013

  A good stock can make or break many recipes -- but unfortunately, it's hard to get a good vegetable stock from a can or a box. But making it yourself is easy as can be (especially if you have a stock ... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend: Rrose, Paul Oakenfold, Forest Green and a bunch more

  published Jan 25, 2013

  The sheer amount of talent in the city this weekend is truly dumbfounding. It's like the promotional powers-that-be are testing the boundaries of our dimension by packing as much dance-driven energy... More >>

• The Way of the Cowboy

  published January 17, 2013

  It’s appropriate that the Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering — now in its 24th year — has moved from Arvada to Golden,... More >>

• Innuendo whispers throughout Rrose's surrealist sets

  published January 24, 2013

  If you caught Rrose at the 2012 Great American Techno Festival, then you've got some idea of what to expect when the artist returns... More >>

• Vegetarian palates get jazzed over Dazzle's happy hour

  published Jan 22, 2013

  The happy hour at Dazzle has always been a thing of beauty: $3 craft beers, $4 glasses of wine and an array of foods ranging in price from $3.75 to $6.75, catering to both carnivorous and plant-based ... More >>

• Skillet cornbread for a hearty side dish on Meatless Monday

  published Jan 21, 2013

  Cornbread is right up there with potato salad and grits as a good, old-fashioned, home-style side. And yes, it can be vegan -- making it a great pairing with a bean-based soup (last week's Southwester... More >>

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  The best EDM in Denver this weekend: Pan-Pot, Prefuse 73, Bad Boy Bill, Tommy Lee and more

  published Jan 18, 2013

  Are you ready for this weekendr Are you surer Because there's a lot on this weekend's Dance Card, from tech-house darlings Pan-Pot to the illustrious and always brilliant Prefuse 73 to the persiste... More >>

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  Pan-Pot on pushing boundaries and how prepared DJ sets are boring and unflexible

  published Jan 16, 2013

  Fans of experimental techno know that Pan-Pot is not a reference to something that comes out of a kitchen; rather, it's a German techno duo that's named for a panoramic potentiometer -- a switch tha... More >>

• German techno duo Pan-Pot will experiment at NORAD

  published January 17, 2013

  Fans of experimental techno know that Pan-Pot is not a reference to something that comes out of a kitchen; rather, it's a German... More >>

• Sexy Pizza's vegan options get us hot and bothered

  published Jan 15, 2013

  Denver has plenty for the discerning plant-based diner, especially pizza. This town has so many good vegan pies that it's getting increasingly tough to pick a favorite. One thing we know for sure: The... More >>

• Southwestern stew with potatoes, black beans and corn for a spicy dinner on Meatless Monday

  published Jan 14, 2013

  As chilly as it's been outside, no one wants to subsist on salad and trail mix. This Southwestern-inspired stew has plenty of substance for keeping the body warm: potatoes, black beans, corn and carro... More >>