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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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RIP: Regulars Remember Longtime Nob Hill Inn Bartender Bart Case

By Cynthia BarnesMay 4, 2023

Lushes and lawyers, hippies and hobos, Case served them all at this East Colfax staple for a decade.

Local Chili Chef Brings New Flavor to Farmers’ Markets

Local Chili Chef Brings New Flavor to Farmers’ Markets

By Cynthia BarnesJune 16, 2021

It’s selling out at farmer’s markets every week.

This Doctor Is In: P.J. Parmar Is Always Ready to Serve His Community

This Doctor Is In: P.J. Parmar Is Always Ready to Serve His Community

By Cynthia BarnesApril 21, 2021

No appointment? No problem.

ViewHouse Group Sets Sights on Mexico With My Neighbor Felix

By Cynthia BarnesSeptember 11, 2020

The group behind ViewHouse brings pan-regional Mexican cuisine to the former Marcella’s location.

These Persian Restaurants and Markets Offer a Taste of Iran

These Persian Restaurants and Markets Offer a Taste of Iran

By Cynthia BarnesJuly 20, 2020

From food truck to fancy, Denver’s small but mighty Persian selection impresses.

Ten Great Mountain Patios for Summer Dining and Sipping

Ten Great Mountain Patios for Summer Dining and Sipping

By Cynthia BarnesJune 25, 2020

Enjoy the (really) great outdoors.

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Take Ten: Hit the Road for a Summer Vacation in Colorado

Take Ten: Hit the Road for a Summer Vacation in Colorado

By Cynthia BarnesJune 24, 2020

This state has plenty to keep you busy…and safe.

Women’s Bean Project Rezoning Request at City Council June 4

Women’s Bean Project Rezoning Request at City Council June 4

By Cynthia BarnesMay 31, 2020

The nonprofit needs more space in order to expand services.

Ten Cozy Colorado Bars to Warm Up Your Winter

Ten Cozy Colorado Bars to Warm Up Your Winter

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 19, 2019

Whether you’re in the mountains or in the city, Colorado has welcoming bars for long winter nights.

Ten Things You Should Do This Winter

Ten Things You Should Do This Winter

By Cynthia BarnesDecember 8, 2019

You don’t have to hit the slopes to enjoy “snow’s perfect state.”

Women’s Bean Project Packages Up a Brighter Future

Women’s Bean Project Packages Up a Brighter Future

By Cynthia BarnesNovember 19, 2019

This nonprofit has been full of beans for thirty years.

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