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Photos: Top ten Colorado places to stay cool in a heat wave

Yesterday was a record-setting scorcher, and the forecasts we've seen predict temps in the nineties (with a few high eighties thrown in) for the next week or so. How to avoid melting? Last year, during a similar heat wave, we turned to our Best of Denver archive, which features more than twenty yea ... More >>

Cure the 4/20 munchies at these culinary events tomorrow

Happy Friday! It's 4/20 tomorrow, man, so here's a pinch of foodie events to satisfy the munchies -- whether you partake in the "festivities" or not. And if you know of any other happenings, feel free to puff-puff and pass them along in the comments section below. See also: - The 4/20 party list: W ... More >>

Zink Kitchen Bar is featuring a new paired menu

Zink Kitchen Bar, 7801 East Orchard Road in the lower level of the Double Tree in Englewood, is offering a special, three-course menu paired with wine for $50. The menu is available during dinner at Zink until Sunday, January 27. Keep reading for a look at the selection.

Glacier Ice Cream & Gelato will open in Englewood in mid-February

Boulder-based Glacier Ice Cream & Gelato, which landed a spot on Forbes Traveler's America's Best Ice Cream list in 2008 (and has amassed dozens of additional accolades ever since), is opening in Englewood, in February, at Kent Place, the new retail and loft development at University and Hampden tha ... More >>

Warehouse Liquor Mart celebrates grand opening with a free party tomorrow

Warehouse Liquor Mart, 3371 West Hampden Avenue in Englewood, has been purchased by new owners, and the store is celebrating with a grand opening party featuring contests, giveaways and free tastings tomorrow afternoon.

Photos: 10 Best of Denver places to stay cool during a heat wave

In case you haven't noticed, it's been hellishly hot around here lately -- which naturally got us thinking about the best places to cool off in the Denver area and beyond. Fortunately, our Best of Denver archive features more than twenty years' worth of great ideas about pretty much everything under ... More >>

The Tavern Hospitality Group celebrates March Madness

The Tavern Hospitality Group is hosting a contest in conjunction with March Madness at all of their locations (538 East 17th Avenue, 1949 Market Street, 7401 East First Avenue in Lowry, 5336 DTC Boulevard in Englewood, 1066 South Gaylord Street, 3240 West Colfax Avenue); the winner will receive a tr ... More >>

Marijuana: Englewood MMCs not serving minors, but many bars, restaurants did

U.S. Attorney John Walsh says his seizure-threat letters to medical marijuana dispensaries near schools are intended to protect kids. But in Englewood, it appears that minors are much more likely to get illegal intoxicants from bars, restaurants and liquor stores than MMCs.

Village Greek opens in Greenwood Village

The Village Greek opened on Tuesday, February 21, at 6886 South Clinton Street in Englewood, an area that could use more ethnic flavor. The restaurant is owned by Stanley Pappas and managed by his chef/brother Steve Pappas. For more information -- including details on this weekend's special of roas ... More >>

The Kloewer's last stand: Turning the switch on an Englewood holiday tradition

​Jews like me are always finding ways to pass the time when the rest of you are putting up and taking down your trees. Sure, we light our little candles for eight nights (whenever those might fall), exchange gifts, and share latkes and chocolate gelt and other holiday delicacies, but it just d ... More >>

Denver Beer Fest, 25 years of Paris on the Platte and more on this week's culinary calendar

​We know: You're all wrapped up in planning your GABF debauchery festivities, and we're here to help! Below, find a selection of pre-GABF events, plus a beer-versus-wine dinner, cooking demonstrations and much more. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

First Tuesday wine class at Maggiano's

​Maggiano's wants to teach you about good wine, which is why on the first Tuesday of every month, the restaurant at 7401 South Clinton Street in Englewood offers classes that pair unique wines with appetizers. This is the second-to-last class of the year (October's will be the final installmen ... More >>

Garbanzo opens in Fort Collins today, more in store for 2012

​Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, the Denver-born fast-casual chain, is opening its first location in Fort Collins today. This is the company's thirteenth store, with another slated to open in Colorado Springs later in the month. Come 2012, Garbanzo hopes to award its first franchises and expan ... More >>

Purse theft leads to 15 hours trapped in vent at Englewood's Charles Hay Elementary

The school.​Englewood's Charles Hay Elementary, at 3195 South Lafayette Street, is out of session for the summer. No wonder a neighbor was caught off-guard upon hearing a faint voice emanating from the building yesterday -- and even more surprised by what the person in question was saying: "He ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Wine dinners, burger deals and Grow Great Grub

​Denver is overflowing with wine-related events this week, but there's also plenty for beer-drinkers, gardeners and veggie-lovers, too. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

Tonight: Italia! Patio Wine Party at Russo's

​Russo's Kitchen Tavern in Englewood will host the Italia! Patio Wine Party; Massimo Bracco, the owner of the Sartirano vineyards in Piedmont, will share his wines and knowledge with diners. The event starts at 6 p.m. and costs $27.99; for more info, call 303-799-9474 or go to www.russosvall ... More >>

Medical marijuana dispensary review: Mile High Dispensary -- Englewood

​Mile High Dispensary was a random stop. I had driven down to Littleton only to find I had the wrong address for another club. Frustrated at my stoner-moment, I made my way back north up Broadway through Englewood and turned in.

Today: Simply Spain at the Kitchen Table

​The Kitchen Table, 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105 in Greenwood Village in Englewood, presents Simply Spain: Valencia, a regional foods class, from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $95; call 303-220-9769 or visit www.kitchentablegv.com. For information on dozens of culinary events around town, visit ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Toy drive, fruitcakes, holiday beer and more

A Flickr photo.​The holidays are fast approaching. Get in the spirit at a toy drive tonight and a wine-and-gift-basket bash on Sunday, with many options in between. Here's a taste of what's ahead:

Volcano erupts in Englewood

​Volcano erupted on the scene yesterday at 10440 East Arapahoe Road in Englewood, in the former home of Sushi Club and Carlos Miguel's. This new spot features both a sushi bar and hibachi, as well as a full bar.

Restaurant roll call for July

Johnny MolfettaMellow Mushroom's Tabor Center location opened to huge crowds.​ RESTAURANTS/VENUES OPENING IN JULY * Applebee's (re-opening after remodel), 410 South Colorado Boulevard, Glendale Aviano Coffee, 3031 East Second Avenue Bites, 2796 South Broadway Boston Fish Shack (formerly Gelm ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Booze, festivals and charity events

​Beer release parties, brewery birthdays and Old South Pearl's BrewGrass Festival are where it's at in food this week -- but there's plenty more for teetotalers or those who prefer wine or stronger spirits. Here's a taste of what's ahead: Monday, June 7: Jill's Restaurant, 900 Walnut Street ... More >>

Court case saves Headed West hookah mural

The mural in question.​ Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland could hardly be more mainstream. Children of all ages have read it for decade upon decade, Disney made an animated version during the Truman administration, and there'll likely be another burst of interest in the material when directo ... More >>

Ganjapreneurs are cashing in on Colorado's booming medical pot business

It's like John TV -- but with dogs!

As we note in this week's paper, a recent Englewood city council discussion about how to regulate proliferating marijuana dispensaries was drowned out by a much more pressing concern -- dog poo. While only a handful of folks showed up at the hearing to talk weed, a small army of concerned citizens ... More >>

Tonight: food and wine flights at Fleming's

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 191 Inverness Drive West in Englewood, is hosting its second summer Friday Night Flights fundraiser at 6 p.m. tonight to benefit the Excelsior Youth Center, a local non-profit. The cow palace will serve a selection of appetizers paired with three wines for $2 ... More >>

Take your best shot at Arap's

Going to UMX 2009 this weekend at Bender's Tavern? Here's the line-up.

This weekend, Bender's Tavern is going to be jumpin as the bar plays host to the 2009 edition of the Ultimate Music Experience, a two-day audition in which eighty or so bands showcase in hopes of landing a slot at this year's Capitol Hill People's Fair, the two-day extravaganza slated to take place ... More >>

Eat my dust: free burgers at Trail Dust Steak House

Trail Dust Steak House was once known for cutting off the ties of overdressed diners. But today, it will have another claim to fame: free burgers. The Denver area's sole surviving Trail Dust, at 7101 South Clinton Street in Englewood, is offering free burgers (with fries) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tod ... More >>

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