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    May 20, 2011

    Wyland's Ocean Blue dries up

    Johnny Molfetta​It was just a short seven months ago that Wyland's Ocean Blue first opened its doors, bringing Northfield a seafood spot adorned with marine-life art by Wyland himself. But now the place has dried up for good. Wyland recently gave a statement to Texas-based Pegasus News, where ... More >>

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    February 10, 2011

    Big Papa's BBQ bumps business using social media

    Johnny MolfettaThe first pop-up, aided by Twitter.​Barbecue is a Southern and warm-weather food. So how is Big Papa's BBQ seeing an increase in sales in the middle of a Colorado winter? In much the same way other businesses are driving revenue, it's utilizing social media. In mid-November, Bi ... More >>

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    December 8, 2010

    Street Fashion: Sarah Domareck in Cherry Creek

    ​Some people just stand out. Whether their style is cutting-edge, quirky or just well-executed, they make you want to know: How do they do it? Because we work for you, we're finding out. Each day, we'll hit the streets and talk to one person who catches our eye and makes us look twice. Today, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2010

    Big Papa's BBQ uses Facebook and Twitter to sell ribs

    Photo: Johnny MolfettaBig Papa's BBQ is all up in your Twitter.​If a truck pulling a large barbecue smoker pulls up next to you on the street, you might be in for some free food. As part of its new social media campaign, Big Papa's BBQ will be sending a mobile emissary to several locations aro ... More >>

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    November 19, 2010

    Street Fashion: Bashi Pirasteh in Cherry Creek

    ​Some people just stand out. Whether their style is cutting-edge, quirky or just well-executed, they make you want to know: How do they do it? Because we work for you, we're finding out, hitting the streets to talk to one person who catches our eye and makes us look twice. Today, we caught up ... More >>

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    November 4, 2010

    Quaker Steak & Lube races into metro Denver

    Johnny Molfetta​Quaker Steak & Lube, a revved-up chain that has close to forty locations across the country and specializes in wings (with 22 sauces!) opened its first Colorado spot yesterday, at 10392 Reed Street in Westminster. We sent photo intern Johnny Molfetta to snap some shots for your ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Michael Bennet victory announcement photo gallery

    Large photos below.​Even though Ken Buck hasn't conceded defeat in Colorado's tightly contested U.S. Senate race, Michael Bennet and supporters declared victory anyhow, celebrating the achievement during an event today at City Park. Westword photographer Johnny Molfetta was there, capturing ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Jeff Peckman, UFO believers hold press event for Initiative 300, ET commission (PHOTOS)

    Jeff Peckman.​This morning, Patricia Calhoun previewed UFO believer Jeff Peckman's event supporting Initiative 300, which would establish an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission. Westword photographer Johnny Molfetta attended the press conference, capturing images of Peckman, author Stan Romane ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Children of the corn: Online students make a drug-free pledge at Chatfield corn maze (photos)

    ​Yesterday, Colorado online students and their families gathered at the Botanic Gardens corn maze near Chatfield Reservoir to mark Red Ribbon week. There, they were rewarded for making a pledge to stay drug-free with a National Guard helicopter flyover and more. Get a feel for the festivities ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    Colorado Progressive Coalition & activist groups' dance party for voting, civic obedience (photos)

    ​Westword photog Johnny Molfetta gets around. On the same day he took snaps of a drug-free-pledging kids at the Chatfield corn maze, he captured a tribute to civic obedience by Colorado Progressive Coalition and other groups at the Webb Building. The idea: to encourage folks to vote against ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Pulcinella Ristorante is reincarnated as a 7-Eleven

    Johnny Molfetta​The space at 1800 Lawrence Street that held Pulcinella Ristorante from 2006 until early 2009 will soon be a 7-Eleven.

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Chedd's Gourmet Grilled Cheese melts into Walter's Pizzeria

    Johnny Molfetta​With such classics as the Heartburn, the Meatless Horse and the Oinkey, Chedd's Gourmet Grilled Cheese offered some of the finest sandwiches any comfort craver could hope for. Still, the original eatery at 1906 Pearl Street and a second location in Littleton both closed lat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Michael Bloomberg and Tom Boasberg meet the students at Bruce Randolph: Photo gallery

    More photos below.​What brings New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Denver? An invite from his Denver counterpart, John Hickenlooper, to participate in tonight's Denver Scholarship Foundation fundraiser at the Colorado Convention Center Hyatt. But before then, he made a carefully scripted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Denver Fair Food and Coalition of Immokalee Workers target Quizno's

    Johnny Molfetta​Quizno's is not having the best Friday. Denver Fair Foods showed up at the corporate offices of the Denver-based chain to protest today, calling out the sandwich maker for buying produce from suppliers with unsound labor practices. Denver Fair Foods works in direct partnership ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    Photos: Day One of Taste of Colorado at Civic Center Park, 9/3/10

    Rocky Mountain Turkey Legs, but no Rocky Mountain oysters.​This year's Taste of Colorado kicked off today earlier today at Civic Center Park. Westword photographer Johnny Molfetta brings back these photos. Taste of Colorado runs through Monday.

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    August 31, 2010

    Personhood Amendment: Photos from today's No on 62 rally on the State Capitol steps

    Photo by Johnny Molfetta​Proposition 62, the latest iteration of the Personhood Amendment, which would give the unborn constitutional rights in Colorado, has been approved for the November ballot -- and opponents launched their campaign today with a boisterous rally at the State Capitol. Westw ... 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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2010

    Michael DeHerrera police beating: Photos from today's call to action by LGBTQ community

    Crystal Middlestadt.​Earlier today, we shared info about a press conference sponsored by the reps of the local LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community regarding publicity generated by the police attack on Michael DeHerrera and his partner, Shawn Johnson, as well as the res ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 19, 2010

    Broadway is fixed! (For four blocks, anyway)

    The first segment of a massive reconstruction project along the South Broadway Corridor was officially completed today, a four-block stretch from Arizona to Iowa avenues. Denver mayor John Hickenlooper, city council president Chris Nevitt and Denver Department of Public Works manager Bill Vidal wer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2010

    Dan Maes calls Tambor Williams "establishment conservative" at lieutenant governor press event

    Tambor Williams.​At a press conference today, Dan Maes announced Tambor Williams as his lieutenant governor choice -- and according to Westword's Johnny Molfetta, who attended the event and took the photos here and below, the tone was much more somber than at John Hickenlooper's introduction o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2010

    Photos: Denver Public Works "Snow Road-eo"

    Not actual size.​More than 120 total Public Works employees are competing in the 22nd annual Denver Public Works "Snow Road-eo" competition, testing the safety and driving skills of snow plow operators and loaders.

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    John Hickenlooper introduces Lieutenant Governor choice Joseph Garcia as a "shredder"

    Joseph Garcia.​A short time ago, Joseph Garcia was officially announced as John Hickenlooper's running mate for governor. But while the presumptive Democratic standard-bearer could have limited himself to praising Garcia's stint as president of Colorado State University-Pueblo, he branched out ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    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 >>

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    July 23, 2010

    Haute lunch ladies: Denver chefs infiltrate Denver Public Schools

    ​Vegetable cacciatore? Check. Lemon roasted chicken with pesto? Consider it done. While chicken nuggets will likely remain the most popular choice among the elementary school set, cafeteria staff at Denver Public Schools are learning how to prepare finer foods for students who will again fil ... More >>

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