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Five weirdest food heists of 2012 -- and what would've made them even weirder

This year has seen some random -- and downright nutty -- food heists. Stealing enormous amounts of edibles is a strange crime, especially since rarely are the thefts committed to feed starving people or to make significant political statements. What sort of greedy, soulless riffraff steals pilfers f ... More >>

Reader: Schnitzel is my number-one comfort food

Do people care about schnitzel? You're darn Teuton! As a side to her review of Cafe Berlin, Gretchen Kurtz served up the five best restaurants for a schnitzel fix -- and her list has taken a pounding. Where is Cafe Prague? Sobo 151? And where's that umlaut? See also: - Five best restaurants for a ... More >>

Marijuana: George Soros link to Amendment 64 claimed, disputed

Billionaire George Soros is a frequent conservative target for donating big bucks to liberal causes (of course, conservatives have munificent billionaires of their own -- but that's another story). Now, Smart Colorado, a group opposing Amendment 64, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act, sees Sor ... More >>

Brent Loveday of Reno Divorce: "Originality is the evolution of influence"

Reno Divorce (due tomorrow night at the Marquis Theater) began in the middle '90s when frontman and guitarist Brent Loveday founded the outfit while still living in Orlando, Florida. Some early, glowing press came the way of the band's 7-inch. But it wasn't until Loveday relocated to Denver and disc ... More >>

Readers: Sexy marks the spot on South Pearl Street...but what spot?

​The action continues on South Pearl Street, where Sexy Pizza will be opening a second store in March -- although Kayvan Khalatbari, who opened the original Sexy Pizza in Capitol Hill four years ago, just signed the deal yesterday. "So we're a little busy at the moment," he told Laura Shunk. ... More >>

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is a brooding, fluidly crafted adaptation of the novel

Tired of rosé? Pour one of these supremely quaffable wines instead

​We almost choked as we typed the words "tired of rosé" just now. While there's simply no other wine we'd rather drink on a sultry summer evening, we're willing to concede that not everyone is as equally enamored as we are. More optimistically, we prefer to consider alternative scenarios to t ... More >>

Go back to Mexico, you wetbacks

Ask the bartender: Samogon comes from Russia, with love

​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with 25 years behind the bar, including at some of this town's most liquid assets, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduat ... More >>

What's in a name? Otto von Habsburg's real name and other ridiculously crazy monikers

You can call me Franz.​This week the world mourns the death of Otto von Habsburg, who championed world unity, opposed the Nazi movement, served as a member of the European Parliament and was the last Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary. You know, back when Austria and Hungary were hyphenated, in 1 ... More >>

Brown Dog Pizza applies for a liquor license -- and the South Gaylord Neighborhood Association is doing what it can to make sure it doesn't get it

Lori Midson​Moments after I'd pulled over to take the above snap, somewhat excited that South Gaylord Street -- the street on which I live -- was getting a new restaurant (and, suggestively, a liquor license), I opened my mail, only to find a full page rant, penned by the South Gaylord Neighbo ... More >>

David Eugene Edwards of Wovenhand on the influence of Middle Eastern music

Mark HolthusenDavid Eugene Edwards​ Wovenhand (due at The Marquis Theater tomorrow night with Git Some) is the current musical project of David Eugene Edwards. In his early bands, Bloodflower and The Denver Gentlemen, Edwards was developing an aesthetic that some consider synonymous with all ... More >>

RTD fare increases are better for everyone: Kenny Be's Worst-Case Scenario

Look on the bright side of fare increases and service changes...​ Denverites pay a lot of money to vacation abroad. With the new service reductions going into effect, overcrowded RTD buses will make the trip from Park Hill into downtown seem like an exotic adventure in Budapest or Mumbai. Belo ... More >>

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Ghost Towns
Self-released

Kría Brekkan on múm, Animal Collective and Uterus Water, her latest album

​Kristín Anna Valtýsdóttir was part of the popular Icelandic dream pop group múm, which she fronted with her twin sister Gyða. Before leaving the band in 2006, Valtýsdóttir, also known by her stage name Kría Brekkan, performed on the 2005 Animal Collective album Feels. A talented mul ... More >>

Top Chef D.C., round eight: Rice checks

Stephen's out of here!​Everyone hates Alex. The viewing audience hates Alex. His fellow contestants hate Alex. Ask any food obsessive you encounter whether Alex stole Ed's pea puree, and the answer will be an unhesitating "of course" -- though no one really knows for sure. So, perversely, I ... More >>

Bacon in sheep's clothing!

​Piece of pigs masquerading as sheep are the latest delicacy in New York. For the astounding price of just $82.99 a pound, you can sample a creature that looks like a cross between a sheep and a pig and tastes like pork, but has a shaggy coat. The fur keeps these pigs wallowing in fatty goodn ... More >>

LEGO Universe -- even adults think it's out of this world!

Andrew Kalmar and Ron Judish suit Denver to a T

The Tillemann-Dicks: A Guide

Fun With Molecular Gastronomy

A visit to Mr. Wizard.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of 3/22/07

Fashion Art: Ascher Scarves From Post-War England | Lucienne Day: Queen of 1950s British Textile Design

Phillip J. Steele Gallery

Promised Lands

For some, the search is never over.

Good Fest, Bad Fest

Sketches

Brief reviews of current shows

Sketches

Brief reviews of current shows

Mooers and Shakers

Time for some cow-tipping -- and tippling.

Treasures Revealed: The Art of Hungary, 1890-1955

Emmanuel Gallery

Sketches

Brief reviews of current shows

The Skad-father

Skankin' it up with Bucket Hingley of the Toasters.

Underground Hit

The subways of Budapest provide a rich setting for Kontroll.

Bite Me

So Foie, So Good

Fly Spy

Murphy and Wilson fool around with formulaic fun.

Bloc Party

Gogol Bordello combines Gypsy folk traditions with a mosh-pit-fueled theater of anarchy. Bah sastipe!

Check, Please!

Readers give our food critic something to chew on.

The Plum Dumpling Gang

Conjuring up food flavored with memories.

Check, Please!

Readers give our food critic something to chew on.

Slap Shots

Two photo shows are set to close at the Arvada Center, while BMoCA closes out its Harry Bertoia.

Best surviving example of classic Cherry Creek chic

Ilona of Hungary building

Time Flies

In Sunshine, three generations keep trying to escape the dark days of the twentieth century.

The Ultimate Horror Story

Mouthing Off

Stay Hungary

High Notes

Thrills for the week

Mouthing Off

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