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The Smiths '80s radio station takeover: What really happened according to the police report

From examining the letters he wrote to his parents, included in the original Lakewood police file, and the details of that harrowing and fateful day in the fall of 1988 from the original offense report, one thing becomes clear: James Kiss was a very troubled young man with a seemingly dastardly plan ... More >>

A gonzo guide to the Republican National Convention

Trishna sets Thomas Hardy's Tess in modern-day India

Passage to India

Photos: Top ten worst dates in Denver

We've all been out on bad dates -- but what's the worst? That question was asked in a funny Denver Yelp thread a while back, and participants responded with some doozies. We've illustrated our favorites and compiled them into a bad date top (bottom?) ten list -- one with a surprise happy ending! Cou ... More >>

Bombay Bowl's vegetarian and vegan options are quick and delicious

Lose some, win some. Last August the original Bombay Bowl in Englewood closed rather than pay a rent increase, but the remaining Denver location was recently featured in the the New York Times. And despite the off-hour of our visit -- 3:30 p.m. on a Sunday -- business was steady at the fast-casual I ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call for 2011

Close to 300 new restaurants opened in the metro area last year -- and with that much action, perhaps it's not surprising that two of them are named Cebiche, and two of them are named Chinook. But the local dining scene also lost a surprising number of mainstays: the 29-year-old Pearl Street Grill, ... More >>

GQ's Men of the Year issue hits the stands featuring Colorado's own Bryan Dayton

Bryan Dayton, owner of Boulder's Oak at Fourteenth (which is under construction after a fire there this spring), flew to Vegas this fall and outdid dozens of mixologists from around the country to bring home a big first prize: He was named GQ Bombay Sapphire's most inspired bartender in the country. ... More >>

Bryan Dayton brings home first place in the national GQ Bombay Sapphire cocktail competition

Lori Midson​The third time was the charm for Bryan Dayton, owner of Boulder's Oak at Fourteenth, which is currently being rebuilt after a spring fire: In his third national cocktail competition of the year, the bartender bested 47 other top-notch professionals from across the country to take h ... More >>

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 >>

Restaurant roll call for May

Black Crown Lounge is looking good on South Broadway.​The dining scene saw lots of action last month, including the opening of two new spots in the 500 block of East Colfax -- and the surprise closings of two Mark Tarbell restaurants in the Streets at SouthGlenn, including the one that served ... More >>

Bartender of the Week: Meet Justin Lavenue, Colorado Cocktail contestant

​Sean Kenyon knows how to pour out both drinks and advice. A third-generation bar man with almost 25 years behind the bar, he is a student of cocktail history, a United States Bartenders Guild-certified Spirits Professional and a BAR Ready graduate of the prestigious Beverage Alcohol Resource ... More >>

First Friday: Seven things to do and see on the artwalk

​With blue skies predicted for the next few days, there ain't no way First Friday won't be sprouting artwalkers like dandelions. Spring is here, the art is good and the art districts are alive with the breath of things to come. Here are a few of our First Friday picks.

The Byers-Evans House Gallery picks up where Camera Obscura left off

"Hal Gould, Mt. Goliath, Colorado", by Loretta Young-Gautier​Hal Gould has done a lot in his 91 years. And when we say "a lot," we mean, like, a ridiculous amount. For starters, he's an accomplished fine-art photographer in his own right; he was one of the first wave of photographers to see th ... 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 >>

Air Dubai, Lil Wayne and DJ Krush fill our playlists this week

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" Whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

Culinary calendar for the week ahead: Wine, tapas and barbeque

A Flickr photo.​As spring rolls inexorably into summer, the wine starts flowing, the music starts playing and workshops on everything from soup to Asian cuisine start filling up. What will your week look like? Here's a taste of what's out there: Monday, May 10: Frasca presents its Monday Nig ... More >>

Bombay Bistro's new frozen foods come with a warm heart

​Bombay Bistro, the Indian restaurant at 1800 Broadway in Boulder, has figured out a way to take its business to the next level -- and give back to the community in the process. It's introduced its own line of frozen food based on some of Bombay's best sellers, including beef short ribs, ch ... More >>

Restaurant Roll Call for 2009

Mark MangerFogo de Chao unleashed its love of meat on Denver in '09.​Dozens of restaurants closed in the metro area over the past year, ranging from such old-timers as the Trail Dust Steak House, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Chez Jose to newcomers like XO, which both opened and closed in 2009. ... More >>

The List: Top ten Indian/Nepalese restaurants

Mark MangerRatna and Macchendra Shrestha at Nepal Cuisine.​Jason Sheehan just reviewed Nepal Cuisine, where he found more than enough momo to keep him warm through these upcoming winter months. On momo alone, Nepal Cuisine easily ranks among the top ten Indian and Nepalese restaurants in the ... More >>

Dearly Beloved at the Avenue Grill

Over the Weekend: Apple bobbing and bar hopping

Aaron Thackeray​This weekend, there was metal thrashing and apple bobbing at the Denver Creative Co-Op; Bombay chugging at DU; and a grand opening at Casselman's. You can see photos of all of them at westword.com/slideshow. And if you're more of the strongly worded type, jump to the Backbeat ... More >>

Slumdog Millionaire's triumph also a victory for the Denver Film Festival

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto in "Slumdog Millionaire." The eight Oscars collected last night by Slumdog Millionaire during last night's 81st Academy Awards presentation didn't just reflect well on the Hollywood film community, which chose to reward an oddball tale chock-a-block with subtitles and se ... More >>

The best movies of 2008

The connection between the Columbine massacre and terror attacks in Mumbai

A report that suggests an aroma for CSU perfume -- the topic of today's blog "Colorado State University Smells Like... Deer and Locker Rooms?" -- wasn't only the unusual mention of this state we're in on National Public Radio yesterday. An unexpected local reference popped up in "Mumbai Attacks Of ... More >>

Slumdog Millionaire

Bollywood Meets Hollywood in Danny Boyle's latest.

Staziono at twelverestaurant

Slumdog Millionaire makes for a Big Night at the Denver Film Festival

Dev Pateal and Freida Pinto in Slumdog Millionaire. Last year's so-called Big Night at the Denver Film Festival featured Juno, a small-scale comedy about a pregnant teen that inspired the blog "Juno Lives Up to the Hype at the Starz Denver Film Festival" before becoming a left-field box-office ... More >>

Photos from the Denver Film Festival's Big Night

Magic Cyclops, in all his majesty. The focus of November 15's Big Night presentation at 31st annual Starz Denver Film Festival was Slumdog Millionaire, a flick reviewed in the blog "Slumdog Millionaire Makes for a Big Night at the Denver Film Festival." But there was plenty going on outside the ... More >>

Mile High Makeout: Giving Thanks

Mile High Makeout: Maestro, a little traveling music, please

After the Wedding

This Danish melodrama gives a hell of a lot more than a reception.

Wedded Bliss

The Royal Peacock has everything to do with love.

Best Indian Lunch Buffet

Little India

See Food

Little India transports diners to another level. Just watch.

Small World

Artist's vision has a global spectrum

The Message

The Pope's DJ

Baseball's Treasured Orb

Keep your eye on the ball.

Club Scout

Sander Kleinenberg

The Wedding Zinger

Exploring the Hindus and don'ts before the nuptials.

Century Madness

Have fun all night with Cirque De Siecle.

In Like a Lamb

India's Rang Mahal won't get your goat, but it got our vote.

Best before- and after-movie watering hole

Bistro Adde Brewster

Palace Revolt

Playlist

Tribal Warfare

Sensual Healing

What a Daal!

PASSAGE TO INDIA

Tandoor Mercies