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Cynthia Barnes

Cynthia Barnes

Cynthia Barnes has been a freelance writer with Westword since November 2019. She kicked around the world for a while before landing in Colorado. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, AAA, the Boston Globe, National Geographic, and 5280, to name a few. She loves dives – both scuba and bars – baseball, the Oxford comma, and live music.

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Butterfly Pavilion Highlights the Invertebrates of Mexico in New Exhibit

By Cynthia BarnesMarch 21, 2025

“Animals without bones are really what we’re all about.”

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Ten Best Things to Do in Golden

By Cynthia BarnesMarch 10, 2025

Golden offers outdoor fun, shopping and great drinks and eats during all four seasons.

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Not So Fast: Beloved Strip Mall Thai Joint Granted Another Reprieve

By Cynthia BarnesFebruary 25, 2025

J’s Noodles & New Thai on South Parker Road now has more time before it says goodbye.

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science Brings Cambodian Treasures to City Park

By Cynthia BarnesFebruary 25, 2025

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia includes more than a hundred pieces of statuary, carvings and relics.

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Say Sawatdeekha (Goodbye) to J’s Noodles & New Thai

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 31, 2024

The fifteen-year-old strip-mall spot on South Parker Road will close at the end of January, but there may be hope for a new location.

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Local Author Lands on List of Ten Best Baking Cookbooks of 2024

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 16, 2024

It’s one of several food- and drink-centric books recently released by Front Range authors.

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Owner of Popular Taco Trucks Brings Late-Night Eats To East Colfax Brick-and-Mortar

By Cynthia BarnesOctober 23, 2024

Chivis Tacos is serving breakfast all day and plans to stay open until at least 3 a.m. on weekends.

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Denver-Born Anthony’s Pizza Celebrates Forty Years of Slices

By Cynthia BarnesOctober 15, 2024

It has big plans for the future and is celebrating its anniversary with specials and a limited-edition Icelantic Skis giveaway.

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The Great American Bubbles & French Fries Festival Is This Saturday

By Cynthia BarnesOctober 10, 2024

There will be thirteen varieties of fries, caviar bumps and unlimited Champagne poured by a bevy of beautiful drag queens.

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Choose Your Own Cocktail Adventure at Bar Max

By Cynthia BarnesSeptember 19, 2024

Have to think about what to drink? Take a spin on the Flavor Wheel.

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Limelight Denver Debuts First Ajax Concept Outside of Aspen

By Cynthia BarnesAugust 29, 2024

The menu at the replacement for Citizen Rail is centered on coal-fired cooking using its new Josper grill.

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Champagne Tiger Brings the Bubbles to Former Tom’s Diner on East Colfax

By Cynthia BarnesAugust 23, 2024

Expect “bougie rowdy” energy, drag brunches and a sprawling patio with Palm Springs vibes.

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Cap Hill Hotel Owner Still Has High Hopes for Cannabis Consumption Lounge

By Cynthia BarnesAugust 13, 2024

It’s been a long road, but the 25-person indoor consumption lounge open could be open by December if all goes as planned.

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Peruvian Food Spices Up the Front Range

By Cynthia BarnesAugust 12, 2024

The country has a rich culinary heritage that’s well worth exploring at spots like Rosario’s, the Red Llama and Pollo Lima.

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The Seven Coolest Booze-Infused Frozen Drinks in Denver

By Cynthia BarnesJuly 24, 2024

From our favorite frosé to a slushie version of an espresso martini, these frosty libations are ideal for hot days.

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Paik’s Noodles in Aurora Delivers Chinese-Korean Delights

By Cynthia BarnesJune 27, 2024

It opened last May and is part of South Korean celebrity chef Jong Won Paik’s culinary empire, the Born Korea.

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Blackbelly Brings Bites With Butchers to Denver

By Cynthia BarnesJune 25, 2024

The event series features butchery demonstrations by Michelin award winner Kelly Kawachi.

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The Region’s Largest South Asian Market Is Now Open in Aurora

By Cynthia BarnesJune 24, 2024

Taaza Mart is packed with hard-to-find ingredients and delicacies, and the food court is a must-visit.

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Meet Market: New Platform Aims to Connect Foodies With New Friends

By Cynthia BarnesJune 12, 2024

Meet & Mangia hosts dinners where strangers become friends.

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There’s a Lot to Love About Lottie’s Meats

By Cynthia BarnesMay 3, 2024

The sisters behind the venture took inspiration from the six-generation family farm.

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Colfax Dive Nob Hill Inn Took Back-to-Back Hits This Month

By Cynthia BarnesMarch 12, 2024

One day after a bartender was injured in a scooter accident, a fire broke out on the block, but it’s still pouring.

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Soul Survivor: Hazel Miller’s Journey From a Broken-Down Truck to Colorado Music Hall of Fame

By Cynthia BarnesJune 7, 2023

“I’m going to sing ’til I can’t do it anymore,” says Denver’s Queen of Soul.

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