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Reader: I'm excited about planned improvements to the South Platte River bike trail

Readers: A beer for women? Think Zima. Think Virginia Slims.

​Readers have been pouring out the jokes since Molson Coors announced that it will release Animee, a beer geared towards female non-beer drinkers, in the UK. From Claire: The Virginia Slims of the beer biz. From eCurmudgeon: Otherwise known as Zima with a new label.

Marnie Ward of Avenue Grill wins the Colorado Cocktail Contest

​Visit Denver's Rich Grant got a call last year from a reporter for a national magazine who was looking for the quintessential Colorado drink. But while this state is swimming in craft beer, the tourism booster came up dry on the hunt for a Colorado cocktail.

Colorado Cocktail Project will leave you shaken, possibly stirred

​Café Society's obsession with the quest for a Colorado cocktail dates back to the day when Rich Grant of Visit Denver got a call from a reporter for a national magazine who was looking for the quintessential Colorado drink to include in a story about landmark libations. But while some towns ... More >>

West African dishes and a family atmosphere are on the menu at African Grill

​Café Society's obsession with the quest for a Colorado cocktail dates back to the day when Rich Grant of Visit Denver got a call from a reporter for a national magazine who was looking for the quintessential Colorado drink to include in a story about landmark libations. But while some towns ... More >>

Beer calendar for the week ahead: Irish ayes; good Karma; Dry Dock makes port at Hops & Pie

Dry DockFill your week with Dry Dock.​Green beer, St. Paddy's Day, blah, blah, blah. Why not try something besides Guinness or Coors Light dyed green this year? FreshCraft will be pouring $4 Irish Divides (a name it made up), which are similar to black and tans and consist of Great Divide Hoss ... More >>

Ten super bars in Denver for watching the Super Bowl

Gary A. Vasquez/NFLThe big game is in Texas, but we know where to eat, drink and watch locally.​Football fans aren't too picky about the watering holes where they watch the Super Bowl; their requirements typically include multiple large televisions; lots of beer, preferably cheap and cold; and ... More >>

Drinking Made Easy made for a great party at Govnr's Park

The Govnr's Park crew enjoys the show.​There was more cheering and drinking than watching at Govnr's Park last night, but it was definitely a party. HDNet was finally airing the Denver episode of Drinking Made Easy, and Govnr's Park had attracted a good crowd for its official watch party. "I' ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: New Year's Eve dinners and more

​Dozens of restaurants are hosting special New Year's Eves dinners -- but there are other culinary specials this week, too. Here's a taste of what's on the menu:

100 Favorite Dishes: Italian wedding soup from the Squeaky Bean

Lori Midson​Last December, we embarked on a culinary sojourn that took us through our favorite dishes in the Mile High City -- one hundred, to be exact -- as a precursor to the Best of Denver issue. Now we're back with round two, counting down (in no particular order) a hundred more of our fa ... More >>

Keep it simple: Run to Empanada Express Grill for the empanadas

Lori Midson​Last December, we embarked on a culinary sojourn that took us through our favorite dishes in the Mile High City -- one hundred, to be exact -- as a precursor to the Best of Denver issue. Now we're back with round two, counting down (in no particular order) a hundred more of our fa ... More >>

Top 16 Denver Halloween parties for people who'd rather eat

​If you're looking for something to do this Halloween weekend but enjoy good food over dipping a ladle into a bowl of spiked punch with eyeballs floating in it, these parties may be just right for you. (Don't see your Halloween food event listed here? Hype your party in the comments section!)

Drunk of the week: An energy-shot newbie chugs it down at Jackson's

​If you're looking for something to do this Halloween weekend but enjoy good food over dipping a ladle into a bowl of spiked punch with eyeballs floating in it, these parties may be just right for you. (Don't see your Halloween food event listed here? Hype your party in the comments section!)

John Elway and Pete Coors top Jason Clark's quest for a new Craigslist running mate

Jason Clark.​Polish your resume and bone-up on the issues; independent candidate for Governor Jason Clark went back to Craigslist today to replace his departed lieutenant governor. Clark set his sights a littler higher this time. Here's the ad, written in the third person with exclamation po ... More >>

At Star Bar 2.0, you can't buy your booze with change

Jason Clark.​Polish your resume and bone-up on the issues; independent candidate for Governor Jason Clark went back to Craigslist today to replace his departed lieutenant governor. Clark set his sights a littler higher this time. Here's the ad, written in the third person with exclamation po ... More >>

Denny's Fried Cheese Melt is the latest in a string of sandwich innovations

​From the weird sandwich files comes another baffler--Denny's unleashed a little twist on the grilled cheese sandwich this week that's made with four fried mozzarella sticks encased in melted American cheese between two slices of sourdough toast and served with a side of marinara for dipping ... More >>

Coors history: the top ten moments

​Priviett Moskva! Coors recently began distributing Coors Light in Russia, where the Silver Bullet will take on the former Iron Curtain. But without Rocky Mountain Spring Water: the beer will be brewed in Moscow by Moscow Brewing Company. That's big news, but it barely ranks in the pantheon o ... More >>

Another round of cheap, delicious beer at Patrick Carroll's

​Priviett Moskva! Coors recently began distributing Coors Light in Russia, where the Silver Bullet will take on the former Iron Curtain. But without Rocky Mountain Spring Water: the beer will be brewed in Moscow by Moscow Brewing Company. That's big news, but it barely ranks in the pantheon o ... More >>

Blake Street Tavern reopens in a new spot -- just a block away from the old

Blake Street Tavern's new digs​Since it first came on the scene in 2003, the Blake Street Tavern has been a prime spot to pre-game a Rockies game. Last Friday, it opened the doors to a busy first weekend in its new location, one block away from the old--and one block closer to Coors Field--at ... More >>

What's the perfect Colorado cocktail?

​Rich Grant, the beer-loving communications director for Visit Denver, is looking for the perfect Colorado cocktail. Denver already enjoys a reputation as the Napa of craft brewing -- but Grant thinks we could use an emblematic cocktail, too. Something he could pour out for visiting journalist ... More >>

The Drink hosts its grand opening tonight: free beer!

​ The Drink, the first of the three spots that Paul Piciocchi, owner of Tryst, is putting into the former home of Alto at 1320 15th Street, will hold its grand opening tonight, with free Coors Light from 6 to 7 p.m., and other deals through the weekend, including a free shot toast at midnight ... More >>

A week's worth of Weege

Lori MidsonA sample of Lori's enviable photography skills ​We asked faithful (and ruthless) commenter Weege to recap this week's Cafe Society posts. Here's his offering: Passion. As the work week comes to a close, there can only be one truth to be held as self-evident. Westword has officia ... More >>

Have yourself a good ol' time at Ristau's Roadhouse

Lori MidsonA sample of Lori's enviable photography skills ​We asked faithful (and ruthless) commenter Weege to recap this week's Cafe Society posts. Here's his offering: Passion. As the work week comes to a close, there can only be one truth to be held as self-evident. Westword has officia ... More >>

Jared Polis does beer bong with Stephen Colbert

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cEven Better-er Know a District - Colorado's 2nd - Jared Poliswww.colbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorMeryl Streep It's one of those TV moments when you're thinking, "He won't do that. He wouldn't possibly do that." And then he doe ... More >>

Beers and Brewhahas: Brandon Marshall vs. Josh McDaniels

​If the president can do it, so can everyone else. What Colorado needs now are more sudsy sit-downs. Here's an example (see yesterday's sudsy sit-down here): Dispute: Brandon Marshall vs. Josh McDaniels Beer: Great Divide Brewing Company's Hercules Double IPA ​When it comes to dick-swi ... More >>

Basil the bartender robot learns a few tricks -- and gets ready for his kid brother

Courtesy of Gamma Two, Inc.Basil the robot. Robot lovers rejoice and wussy technophobes quake in fear (the latter includes you, robot hater Jason Sheehan): Basil, the revolutionary beer-delivering robot developed by husband-and-wife roboticists Louise and Jim Gunderson at Gamma Two, Inc., their Den ... More >>

Drink Fat Tire, then walk home

What is the carbon footprint of a six-pack of Fat Tire amber ale? Do you even care after drinking all six bottles yourself? Two good questions, only one of which is answered in a report issued by the Fort Collins-based New Belgium Brewery, which makes Fat Tire. To find out, the brewery measured t ... More >>

Elitch Gardens: A Celebration with Altitude brings out the attitude

What is the carbon footprint of a six-pack of Fat Tire amber ale? Do you even care after drinking all six bottles yourself? Two good questions, only one of which is answered in a report issued by the Fort Collins-based New Belgium Brewery, which makes Fat Tire. To find out, the brewery measured t ... More >>

At Jax Fish House, dropping a line for some Leinie's

What is the carbon footprint of a six-pack of Fat Tire amber ale? Do you even care after drinking all six bottles yourself? Two good questions, only one of which is answered in a report issued by the Fort Collins-based New Belgium Brewery, which makes Fat Tire. To find out, the brewery measured t ... More >>

Miller, Coors, Bud are Aleing

What is the carbon footprint of a six-pack of Fat Tire amber ale? Do you even care after drinking all six bottles yourself? Two good questions, only one of which is answered in a report issued by the Fort Collins-based New Belgium Brewery, which makes Fat Tire. To find out, the brewery measured t ... More >>

Whiskey Dick’s

Tom Waits would enjoy this bar talk.

The Hard Truth

Celery, I can forgive. Bad French, never.

Drink Up!

When is a Mexican beer not a Mexican beer?

Mass Appeal

Downtown is awash in art for Memorial Day weekend.

Best Reaction to the Coors Light Twins

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

The Beatdown

Melissa Ivey's car is on fire -- and so is she.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of November 11, 2004

Off Limits

A smokin' deal

The Beatdown

Welcome to the school of hard rocks.

The Beatdown

Sights and sounds of the Westword Music Showcase

Off Limits

Double duty

Drunk of the Week

ESPN Zone

Pop Quiz

Outta Sight!
November 20, 2003

Off Limits

Puttin' on the Dog

Bite Me

Green Achers

The Bite

So many happy hours, so little time.

The Other Coors Spokesman

International Mr. Leather Bruce Chopnik wants to tell the world: It's a new day for gays and Coors.

Off Limits

International Mr. Leather Bruce Chopnik wants to tell the world: It's a new day for gays and Coors.

What's Black and White and Rude All Over?

A "special edition" of Manual High School's student newspaper delivers a little something extra.

MOUTHING OFF

A "special edition" of Manual High School's student newspaper delivers a little something extra.