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Skyrim and Oblivion, fantasy role-playing games, part of James Holmes inventory

Among the documents released yesterday in the Aurora theater shooting case was a wide-ranging inventory of the contents found in accused killer James Holmes's apartment. We've got the complete list below. But among the more interesting items are three video games, none of which are the sort of real ... More >>

Free! Beer and pizza Fridays at Fiocchi's in the DTC

Every Friday from 3 to 5 p.m., Fiocchi's Pizzeria, 8101 East Belleview Avenue, offers unlimited beer and pizza for no charge to patrons 21 and up. See also: - What to do for free in Denver - Denver's five best places for lunch near the Tech Center

The Armoury soccer pub will take charge this evening with a grand opening

The Armoury, a new soccer pub in the Ballpark neighborhood, is hosting a grand opening kickoff at 2048 Larimer Street tonight, with live music from Mile High Soul Club. See also: - First look: The Armoury opens in the Ballpark neighborhood - The Armoury set to open in former Euphoria Lounge on Lari ... More >>

Guess where I'm drinking this WTF;)?

I chose this cocktail because I'd never had a drink with an emoticon in its name -- but I should have paid attention to its ingredients instead, because they turned out to be Jim Beam Eight Star, red wine, Coors Light, orange juice and simple syrup. It tasted like a fancy version of a Skip and Go Na ... More >>

Reader: This cupcake crap has gone too far!

Yours Truly, Cupcake is now open on Upper Larimer, with a novel business plan: The bakers inject booze into every confection, creating combos like a Coors Light cake and a Whiskey Sour lemon cake with whiskey icing.

Yours Truly, Cupcake now serving liquor-infused treats

Tiffany Rose Goodyear came up the idea for Yours Truly, Cupcake after winning a cupcake challenge in 2009. Inspired by Denver's burgeoning experimental food scene, she decided to make her cupcakes unique by adding alcohol to the mix. "Before we introduce a new cupcake, our confectionery bartenders ... More >>

The 2Up arcade bar on East Colfax is now open for business, nerds

Jourdan Adler, the owner of The 1Up, the hip arcade/bar in LoDo, now has a second outpost of his video game-centric bar in the former Pete's Monkey Bar space at 717 East Colfax. the 2Up. Last night, the 2Up -- complete with 35 games, eight pinball machines and three skee-ball lanes -- had a soft ope ... More >>

The rooftop patio at Ignite! could be its best asset

Colorado Rockies fans without underwear, round two!

As evidenced in our "7 best-dressed (and undressed) fans at Colorado Rockies home opener," the fans at Coors Field were far more entertaining than the shutout loss for the home team. And yesterday one local voyeur cameraman contacted us to say he could one-up our list's number-one spot with a pic of ... More >>

The Weekend Party Tipsy Sheet: a round-up of weekly parties and New Year's Eve celebrations

You can't possibly be partied out! The fun really starts this weekend, where all sorts of people will come together in cheap champagne and party favor glory. If you're into getting the celebrations started early minus the shenanigans, we've got a line-up of album release parties, end of year live hi ... More >>

Trentmøller, Kitsuné World Tour 2011 and a DJ Vajra set on this weekend's Dance Card

Trentmøller​Danish sensation Trentmøller will make a rare Stateside appearance at the Ogden Theatre tonight; the former Trigbag member is back and better than ever after releasing Into the Great Wide Yonder in 2010. (9 p.m., 16 , $22-$25) And that's far from the only thing happening in elec ... More >>

Take me to the Denver County Fair -- but on a full stomach, please

This kid was not excited about the culinary choices, either.​The beer at the Denver County Fair is $8 for 20 ounces -- that's nearly ten bucks for a big cup of Coors, Coors Light or Blue Moon. Yes, those are the only options (but at least the brews are local). I was so stunned by the cost that ... More >>

Molson Coors will launch Animée, a beer for women

​After spending two-and-a-half years and a boatload of money on research, Molson Coors learned that women don't drink beer. At least, 79 percent of the women they studied don't drink beer. And since that represents a sizable market untouched by the brewing industry, the company decided to craf ... More >>

Five Colorado Rockies promos that might bring out fans -- even if the team doesn't

Rockies Coca-Cola hat.​With the Colorado Rockies mired in a weeks-long slump, there are fewer and fewer reasons to go the ballpark in the heat of the summer. But just because the product on the field is suffering doesn't mean the product at the gates is doing the same. We're talking about prom ... More >>

Presenting the 2011 Westword Music Showcase schedule and a chance to win a VIP upgrade

And so the countdown begins. We're just a little more than two weeks away from this year's Westword Music Showcase. You excited? We sure are. If you haven't got your tickets yet, have at it -- and then come back here and let us know, and you'll be entered to win another sweet, sweet VIP upgrade. T ... More >>

Today: Opening Day specials at Morton's, Dixons and Randolph's

A Flickr photo.​Morton's, at 1717 Wynkoop Street, will holding a Colorado Rockies Opening Day Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will feature bar bites, beer and cocktails starting at just $2. For more info, call 303-825-3353 or go to www.mortons.com. Randolph's, at 1776 Grant Street, wi ... More >>

Today: Dixons Downtown Grill scores with March Meat Madness

​St. Patrick's Day isn't the only game in town. In honor of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament playoffs now at the Pepsi Center, Dixons Downtown Grill has introduced the March Meat Madness Platter: blackened chicken, sliced strip steak, jalapeno cheddar bratwurst, hot links and Polish sausag ... More >>

Bud Light vs. Coors Light: An accident waiting to happen

​Does fiction follow real life or does real life come from fiction? The drivers of two beer trucks had to put philosophical questions like that aside during a snow storm on January 19 when one of their trucks slid into the other in Boulder, as seen in a comical YouTube video produced by the B ... More >>

Rocky Flats to open as Thanksgivingland theme park: Kenny Be's Worst-Case Scenario

From the Kenny Be vault. Originally published on November 18, 2004. Thanksgivingland: Extreme Thanksgiving fun for the pilgrim in everyone.​ The U.S. Department of Energy's refusal to provide funds for a Cold War museum at Rocky Flats is a true blessing. What is needed at the site is a tourist ... More >>

Tonight: Football game special at Randolph's

A Flickr photo.​Gridiron fans, take note: During all Monday night football games (as well as Saturday college games and Sunday NFL games), the deal is $2 Coors Light drafts, $3 wells and $5 wings -- and $1 Coors Light drafts when the Broncos play at home -- at Randolph's, 1776 Grant Street. Ca ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Spooky eats and creepy drinks

A Flickr photo.​The food scene is getting in on the Halloween fun; on this week's calendar, you'll find several restaurants hosting special Halloween dinners and parties (and keep checking Cafe Society for our top Halloween picks). But there's much more beyond the ghouls and goblins -- here's ... More >>

Business Week recommends Bistro Vendome as best place to eat near Invesco Field at Mile High

​After ESPN released a summary of health-code violations for stadiums around the country, it stands to reason that you might want to avoid food at the game altogether. At a loss for where to bulk up before the Broncos? Business Week has you covered. In its write-up of restaurants located near ... More >>

Get Jaxed: Take the edge off, one oyster at a time

​The Place: Jax Fish House, 1539 Seventeeth Street, 303-292-5767. The Hours: Everyday from 4 until 6 p.m. The Deal: Appetizers range from $4 to $6; $4 specialty cocktails and select wines by the glass; $3 well drinks; $2.50 Coors Light drafts. The Digs: There is nothing spectacular about th ... More >>

There's nothing funny about drink minimums

Happy Hour Hunt: Strings

​The Place: Strings, 1700 Humboldt Street, 303-831-7310. The Hours: Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. The Deal: Coors Light and Corona go for $3; glasses of 2007 Painter chardonnay and red zinfandel are $4; well drinks and specialty martinis ring in at $5; food specials are also $5.

100 Favorite Dishes: Enchiladas from Taco House

Lori Midson ​ As a countdown to the Best of Denver 2010, coming April 1, Cafe Society is serving up a hundred of our favorite dishes in Denver. Send your own nominations to cafe@westword.com. Number 86: Enchiladas from Taco House If you need proof that I'm not a food snob, that I don't spend ... More >>

Guess where I'm drinking?

Lori Midson​ I have no idea if there are 99 bottles of beer on the wall at this bar, but there were certainly enough choices to keep the bartender busy popping off caps for a good six or seven hours this weekend. Any idea on whose shelves these bottles reside? Bonus love if you can guess which bee ... More >>

Commenters mostly laugh off Jared Polis' beer-bonging

Representative Jared Polis getting his drink on with an assist from Stephen Colbert.​Representative Jared Polis beat Doug Lamborn and Betsy Markey to the healthcare-town-hall punch, staging a session on Monday. Not that the event got much attention. After all, that evening, Polis starred in th ... More >>

MiniBAR's patio party and Denver Nuggets stimulus package go hand-in-hand

MiniBAR, the subterranean Cherry Creek hot spot recently opened by Bill Ward and Michel Wahaltere at 222 Columbine Street, is holding its patio launch party tonight from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., but the tiny bar with the really big patio is also doubling as a Denver Nuggets fan bar and TV viewing pad for g ... More >>

The friendliest bar on the sketchiest block

During Denver Restaurant Week, one for the boys

Dig it.  I know there's been a lot of talk, here and elsewhere, about the fantastic deals to be found during Denver Restaurant Week. One thing that's not getting a lot of ink: How killed all those restaurant crews will be during that February 21-28 stretch. And where's the payoff for them?  ... More >>

Let It Snow

The Sports Column's Invesco shuttle: a drunk, lazy Broncos fan's dream

Even though they sometimes make me want to drown myself in a souvenir soda, I enjoy going to  Broncos games when I get my hands on tickets. What I hate is getting to Invesco. Don't get me wrong: As stadium clusterfucks go, Denver's isn't half bad. But still, most of the options are less than pe ... More >>

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