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Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    Top five seriously nasty things I've found in my food

    Yes, someone just found yet another @#$% finger in his %$#@ food -- and this time, it apparently wasn't planted for the purpose of a lawsuit (but I wouldn't be shocked if a lawsuit ensues). Michigan teen Ryan Hart was chowing down on a roast beef sandwich at Arby's when he bit on a "rubbery" piece ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Dwight Davis suspected of being Colorado Springs rock robber

    Update by Michael Roberts: As Alan Prendergast reported last week, a Colorado Springs robber attempted a stick-up with something even more primitive than a stick -- namely, a rock. Now, the CSPD has identified the suspect in the crime as 51-year-old Dwight Davis, who's posed for department cameras i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Domino's new gluten-free pizza is actually worth ordering

    Domino's Pizza is not known for having the best pizza crust in the big-box pizza chain sphere of influence. Hell -- it isn't known for having the best pizza, either. So I was actually surprised when Domino's became the first major pizza-delivery chain to offer gluten-free crust (doing what smaller s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Man gets rocks off in pathetic 7-Eleven robbery

    Even under the best of circumstances, the act of robbing a convenience store for the sake of a handful of singles in ready cash has to be one of the dumbest crimes imaginable, just on a simple risk-to-benefit scale. But for absolute desperation, nothing beats jacking a 7-Eleven at three in the morni ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Five reasons why Marilyn Hagerty is good for the restaurant industry

    Marilyn Hagerty , the 85-year-old woman who's the "Eat Beat" columnist at the Grand Forks Herald in North Dakota, has been getting an abundance of press since her review of the Olive Garden went viral. Marilyn-mania began with her original review of the popular Italian chain, which had some readers ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Five things Applebee's is already doing right

    Applebee's just hired hot Boulder-based Crispin Porter Bogusky -- the same creative outfit that Arby's recently signed -- to give the ubiquitous American meat-starch-veg spot an image boost of some kind. But here's the rub: Unlike Arby's, Applebee's doesn't really need a facelift. If the chain's g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    Reader: Arby's once served real roast beef!

    Arby's just signed hot, Boulder-based Crispin Porter Bogusky to polish its image. But it's going to take more than a "Good Mood Food" slogan to create a good bottom line for this company, so Jenn Wohletz suggested her own fast five fixes for Arby's . Here's a sixth: Bottle some of the memories sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    Five things Arby's should do to improve its image

    We've all heard how you can't turn a sow's ear into a silk purse, but Arby's would have to do something close to really compete with fast-food rivals like McDonald's, Taco Bell and Subway. To help pull off this miracle, Arby's recently added new CMO Russ Klein (he jumped ship from Burger King in Jan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2011

    Colorado Avalanche-Arby's 4-Pack deal should be sent to the penalty box

    ​I'm a big hockey fan and have been since junior high, when my Penguins won their first two Stanley Cups and the Pittsburgh suburb where I grew up exploded with joy. But I'm now a working Colorado father and the NHL has all but priced out middle-class families, with many upper-level tickets sp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Carl Hughes, Tyrea Taylor go on $200,000 spending spree using counterfeit credit cards

    Big pics below.​If you had virtually unlimited access to merchandise via counterfeit credit cards, would you go to... Arby's? Carl Hughes, Tyrea Taylor and Larry Coates did, according to an indictment on view below -- and they're accused of making plenty of other stops as well. Total estimate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2011

    UMS Travelogue: Fairchildren, Achille Lauro, Bonnie and the Beard, Hollyfelds and more

    A.H. GoldsteinAchille Lauro​UMS on S. BROADWAY | 07/23-24/11I started out Saturday with the Yes We Cans' appearance at Moe's Barbecue at 3 p.m., a staid set that seemed to reflect the early hour of the gig. With ballads composed of minor chords and heavily reverbed guitar effects, the Colorado ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2011

    Arby's offers up 64-cent roast beef sandwiches in Facebook shill

    ​Companies will do anything these days to get you to become their fan on Facebook. Free concert tickets? Check. Free donuts? Check. Deep discounts on sneakers? Check. Naturally, fast-food chains were way out in front of the trend, offering discounts to Facebook fans in exchange for them beamin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2011

    J.R. Smith & Nuggets almost fall into Sacrameto Kings' trap, then spring one of their own

    J.R. Smith.​Nothing to fear from these three Denver blog posts -- since it's not April Fools' Day yet. Roundball Mining Company's Kalen talks about how a potential trap game against the Sacramento King became another testament to teamwork by everyone on the Nuggets -- even J.R. Smith! Colora ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    It's a National Coffee Day miracle! Arby's finally acknowledges Adam Cayton-Holland

    .bbpBox28178314694754304 {background:url(http://a3.twimg.com/a/1295051201/images/themes/theme9/bg.gif) #1A1B1F;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Sports Authority Ski & Snowboard/SNIAGRAB line forming!: A look at the annual tent city

    Mmmm. GoGurt.​The world's largest Ski & Snowboard Sale at Sports Authority starts at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. So, you have a few days to prepare your wish list and walk right in Saturday morning, right? No. As of Sunday night, the "Sportscastle" had its first set of tent dwellers, lining up fo ... More >>

  • News

    August 19, 2010

    Asphalt jungle: For years, Denver police thought this parking lot was the most dangerous spot in LoDo. What's changed?

    Mmmm. GoGurt.​The world's largest Ski & Snowboard Sale at Sports Authority starts at 8 a.m. Saturday morning. So, you have a few days to prepare your wish list and walk right in Saturday morning, right? No. As of Sunday night, the "Sportscastle" had its first set of tent dwellers, lining up fo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2010

    Zagat Fast Food Survey gives high marks to local chains Chipotle and Red Robin

    ​Everyone loves to hate on fast-food chains -- but even restaurant ratings experts like Zagat recognize their utility in a rundown now and then. The restaurant rating aggregator just released its third annual survey of fast food faves:

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2010

    Club Vinyl confrontation leads to early morning gun battle: Woman hit, suspect apprehended

    A 9News image of the crime scene.​Let-out at area nightspots can be volatile, which is why Denver cops often hang near venues like Club Vinyl, at 1082 Broadway. Which explains why they were on the scene almost instantly when gunfire broke out nearby early this morning.

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    What your favorite lunchmeats say about you

    ​Your bologna has a first name, and a second name. This is common knowledge. But it also has an opinion about you -- one that it shares with the rest of the world, freely and without reservation. And bologna isn't the only lunchmeat that does this. They all do it. Your choice of sandwich me ... More >>

  • Dining

    December 17, 2009

    Chilling at the Pepsi Center's Tuaca Chill Zone

    ​Your bologna has a first name, and a second name. This is common knowledge. But it also has an opinion about you -- one that it shares with the rest of the world, freely and without reservation. And bologna isn't the only lunchmeat that does this. They all do it. Your choice of sandwich me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2009

    The best thing on Arby's menu? Chris "Birdman" Andersen cartoon glasses

    ​ There's something awesome at Arby's. And it's not the Arby-Q sandwich, believe it or not. It's a set of three collectible Chris "Birdman" Andersen cartoon glasses, which sell for $2.49 each if you don't order a $5.01 roast beef combo, and $1.89 if you do. The glasses are high-quality: They' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2009

    Denver Blogs: Peyton Manning is a god!

    He even looks good rocking a porn-star 'stache.​Denver bloggin' -- on a Thursday afternoon. Kyle at Bronco Talk describes the Indianapolis Colts, the Broncos' next opponent, as the perfect team. Let's hope Peyton doesn't make them pay. Western Citizen's Wendy Norris offers up 25 ways to fix ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Jay Cutler's five interceptions turn him into a national punchline

    This may be the uniform Jay Cutler will be wearing if he keeps playing like he did last night.​It was just last week that we were talking about how overrated Jay Cutler is. But even we never imagined that he'd offer up a performance as embarrassing as the one the nation saw last night in the C ... More >>

  • News

    July 9, 2009

    A Rosita by any other name...

    This may be the uniform Jay Cutler will be wearing if he keeps playing like he did last night.​It was just last week that we were talking about how overrated Jay Cutler is. But even we never imagined that he'd offer up a performance as embarrassing as the one the nation saw last night in the C ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2009

    The Denver Police Department is Twitter-pated

    In the recent past, the Denver Police Department's public-information office hasn't exactly earned a reputation for rapid responses when it comes to either press inquiries or the issuing of news releases. But while the DPD's embrace of electronic communication when it comes to police reports has a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Westword Music Showcase reviewed: Arby's

    Rock n' Roll Arby's in calmer times. See more Showcase photos at westword.com/slideshow. Arby's, 6:30 p.m. The most insane, out-of-control venue at the Westword Music Showcase? No, it wasn't Broadway's with the metal bands or The Garage for the punkers. It was at the fucking Arby's. Never before ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, June 16 edition

    Thoughts about food for thoughts.... Today in Cafe Society: • Meet and greet at Civic Center Eats. • A sixth Five Guys coming to Colorado Boulevard? • Black Pearl celebrates four years on South Pearl Street with free wine, cocktails and food. • 3 Sons finally back in business. • New Ein ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2009

    Shmuck of the Week: Anyone wearing stripes

    I was feeling a little Shmuck Light this week, unsure that anyone had really risen their shmuck game to a level deserving of this honor, which is fast becoming the Teen Choice Awards of the half-baked-insult-blog world. I engaged our Twitter friends, and even they, at first, were a little unsure. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2009

    From Mile High to Monolith, breaking down Denver's summer music fests

    The Mile High Music Fest returns to Dick's with Tool, Widespread Panic and the Fray. With so many music festivals to fill up your summer and drain your pocketbook, we put together a handy rundown of Denver's fests, in order of their appearance on your calendar. Which are you looking most forward to ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 24, 2008

    Hamburger Mary's

    An ode to beef — and beefcake.

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

    Over the Weekend...Nathaniel Rateliff, the Hollyfelds, Astra Moveo, Red Orange Yellow and Horse @ Westword Music Showcase

    An ode to beef — and beefcake.

  • News

    May 10, 2007

    Energy Crisis

    SPIKE isn’t for kids. It’s not for adults, either.

  • Dining

    August 3, 2006

    Words Fail

    With Prima, Kevin Taylor shows off his absolute best -- and his most mediocre.

  • News

    September 15, 2005

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 15, 2005

  • News

    September 8, 2005

    Main Street, USA

    The street is getting hot, but the fight for Colfax is finally cooling down.

  • News

    June 2, 2005

    What's So Funny

    The street is getting hot, but the fight for Colfax is finally cooling down.

  • Dining

    February 10, 2005

    Bite Me

    The Beast of Denver

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    Wolf Eyes

    Burned Mind (Sub Pop)

  • Dining

    April 29, 2004

    Bite Me

    Bacon Bits

  • Goods & Services

    March 27, 2003

    Best Place to Get Hooked Up

    Arby's

  • News

    January 30, 2003

    Off Limits

    Disappearing act

  • Dining

    September 12, 2002

    Singapore for Your Supper

    Two restaurants add up to one great Malaysian meal.

  • News

    June 14, 2001

    Median Range

    A new panhandling restriction has its roots in the now-ended newspaper war.

  • News

    August 19, 1999

    The Fun Is Over

    Western Colorado's last family-owned amusement park takes its final ride.

  • Music

    May 6, 1999

    Greatest Schiz

    For Wesley Willis, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

  • Calendar

    June 11, 1998

    Just Another Whistle-stop

    For Wesley Willis, a mind is a terrible thing to waste.

  • News

    July 25, 1996

    Jailhouse Rocker

    A popular Denver musician goes from playing in bars to being behind them.

  • Calendar

    January 31, 1996

    THRILLS

    A popular Denver musician goes from playing in bars to being behind them.

  • Dining

    February 2, 1994

    MOUTHING OFF

    A popular Denver musician goes from playing in bars to being behind them.

  • Dining

    January 5, 1994

    Mouthing Off

    Pluck you.

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