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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Abigail Bliss

Abigail Bliss is a writer and digital marketer who founded her up-and-coming agency, Campsite Creative, in 2022. At heart, she’s a lover of adventure looking to blend work with her passions for hiking, skiing and exploring Colorado. She covers outdoor recreation for Westword, acts as the editor of Travel Lemming, and has been featured in numerous publications for her insights on must-have experiences.

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Eight Reasons You Need to Go to the Denver Food + Wine Festival This Week

By Abigail BlissSeptember 6, 2023

The event, which includes a grand tasting on September 9, is also a fundraiser for the Colorado Restaurant Foundation’s programs such as Colorado ProStart.

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Local Franchisees Open the State’s First Vita Cane, a Popular Sugarcane Juice and Açaí Chain

By Abigail BlissAugust 28, 2023

It’s the first brick-and-mortar in Colorado that specializes specifically in sugarcane juice, offering a wide variety of fruit infusions, from watermelon to durian.

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Shake Shack’s New Veggie Burger Made With Actual Vegetables and Grains

By Abigail BlissAugust 16, 2023

Now available in Colorado’s Shake Shack locations, we tried this new option, which aims to satisfy its vegan and vegetarian customers.

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Meati’s Vegan Carne Asada Is Now on the Menu at Next Level Burger

By Abigail BlissAugust 7, 2023

The Colorado-based company creates meat alternatives made from a strain of mycelium that is rich in nutrients.

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The Easy Vegan Wins The Great Food Truck Race

By Abigail BlissJuly 31, 2023

The plant-based pop-up took the top prize on the Food Network show, scoring $50,000, which it plans to use to open a brick-and-mortar eatery.

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First Look: Larimer Square Cocktail Bar Emerald Eye Transports Visitors to the Caribbean

By Abigail BlissJuly 27, 2023

At this basement-level escape, rum and agave spirits star in refined yet familiar cocktails like Milk Punch and the Mangonada.

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Taste of Ethiopia Festival Returns on August 5 After a Three-Year Hiatus

By Abigail BlissJuly 24, 2023

Experience the culture of Colorado’s second-largest immigrant community at this free event.

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Caribbean-Inspired Cocktail Lounge Emerald Eye Opening in Larimer Square Today

By Abigail BlissJuly 20, 2023

The Caribbean-inspired, basement-level bar has taken over the former Crimson Room space.

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An Award-Winning Distillery Is Opening a New Tasting Room in LoHi August 4

By Abigail BlissJuly 13, 2023

Spirit Hound, which is based in Lyons and won Whisky of the Year in 2022, is taking over the former Mythology Distillery space as part of its major expansion plans.

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Lions and Tigers and Pizza, Oh, My! The Denver Zoo Adds a Local Touch to Its Food Program

By Abigail BlissJune 20, 2023

Nashville hot chicken, Korean corn dogs and Neapolitan-inspired pizza are some of the eats you can now find at the Denver Zoo.

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The Easy Vegan Competes in The Great Food Truck Race, Premiering June 18

By Abigail BlissJune 12, 2023

Alexi Mandolini and Taylor Herbert started their pop-up kitchen in 2020 and hope to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant soon.

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Lady Nomada Opens Second Baja-Inspired Eatery in Lakewood’s Belmar District

By Abigail BlissMay 25, 2023

The concept from Gastamo Group, which is also behind Birdcall, Park Burger and others, aims to make guests feel like they’re stepping into a boutique hotel in Cabo.

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Reunion Bread Reopens in a Limited Capacity After Oven Explosion

By Abigail BlissMay 25, 2023

A GoFundMe has been started to help support owner Ismael De Sousa’s bakery inside the Source.

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The Rotary Closes, Plans to Open Cloud Kitchen Concept This Summer

By Abigail BlissMay 22, 2023

The owners made the move because most of their business was delivery and takeout.

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at These Eateries

By Abigail BlissMay 1, 2023

Denver has a thriving Asian food scene and May is the perfect time to explore favorites like Banh & Butter, Tea Street, US Thai and more.

The Best Sports Bars Near Coors Field

By Abigail BlissApril 5, 2023

Though Blake Street Tavern has closed, you can cheer on the Colorado Rockies at these bars all season long.

Get Outside: Stargazing Destinations and Dark Skies in Colorado

By Abigail BlissMarch 31, 2023

Did you miss out on the Northern Lights in Colorado? There will be more opportunities to see them in the coming years, but these locations are always awe-inspiring.

La Fillette Bakery Relocates, Expands Into Full-Service Brunch Restaurant Opening March 30

By Abigail BlissMarch 29, 2023

On the menu: Old favorites and new additions, including espresso and boozy beverages.

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Crêpes ‘n Crêpes Moves to Congress Park With Expanded Hours and Menu, Plus a Full Bar

By Abigail BlissMarch 20, 2023

The business originally started as an Elitch Gardens food cart.

Black Restaurant Week Launches First Campaign in Denver, Running March 17-26

By Abigail BlissMarch 17, 2023

Over a dozen eateries are participating, including TeaLee’s Teahouse and TK’s Surf and Turf, Colorado’s first Black-owned seafood restaurant.

Blackbelly Market Expands Butcher Shop, Opens Retail Space and Private Dining Room

By Abigail BlissMarch 10, 2023

“We’re calling it our own culinary campus.”

Olympian Red Gerard Shares Where You Should Snowboard in Colorado

Olympian Red Gerard Shares Where You Should Snowboard in Colorado

By Abigail BlissFebruary 24, 2023

Olympic gold medalist and pro snowboarder Red Gerard offers top Summit County trails and après ski tips heading into this weekend’s Winter Dew Tour.

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