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Kristin Pazulski

Kristin Pazulski has been a renaissance faire wench, a reporter, an espresso-shot slinger, the editor of a newspaper for the homeless: The Denver VOICE, and a grant writer. She now works in philanthropy, as well as a freelance writer covering Denver’s restaurant scene, mainly in Five Points, Whittier and RiNo. She also writes a little travel-from-home blog, started during the pandemic, visiting countries and lore via books.

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Bus It: Eat and Drink From RiNo to Englewood on Route 12

By Kristin PazulskiJanuary 12, 2024

RTD now has lower fares, so we’re digging into the dining highlights along popular bus routes, like this one that rides by Breakfast Queen, Black Shirt Brewing and more.

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Where to Find Poutine in Denver

By Kristin PazulskiJanuary 9, 2024

Mile High eateries are dishing up their own spins on the classic combination of fries, cheese curds and gravy.

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Lunch Break: Where to Slurp Ramen Downtown

By Kristin PazulskiJanuary 3, 2024

For those working near the 16th Street Mall, there are a trio of ramen options that are ideal lunch break destinations.

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Open Sesame! New Sandwich Shop Launches in Whittier

By Kristin PazulskiDecember 19, 2023

Sesame Sandwiches serves Asian-centric grab-and-go items like egg rolls, mapo tofu pies and made-to-order banh mi.

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Chef Zuri Resendiz Is Bringing Mexican Concept Luchador to Whittier

By Kristin PazulskiDecember 13, 2023

After launching the business as a food truck last year, the chef is preparing to introduce his first solo brick and mortar eatery.

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Only One Restaurant in the State Has Earned Its “B” for Sustainability

By Kristin PazulskiDecember 6, 2023

B Corp Certification is expensive and time-consuming, but Chook Chicken has worked hard to earn the designation.

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Lunch Break: Searching for a Good Sandwich Near the 16th Street Mall

By Kristin PazulskiDecember 5, 2023

The food scene in the Mile High is hot, but sandwich options for downtown workers are lacking.

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Cheap Drinks and Damn Good Pizza Make for an Ideal First Date on Colfax

By Kristin PazulskiNovember 2, 2023

This date-night itinerary will make you look like a food-scene insider – with the bonus of some freebies. Plus, it’s budget-friendly.

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Local-Born Acai Bowl and Smoothie Chain Has Big Expansion Plans

By Kristin PazulskiOctober 23, 2023

Rush Bowls, which was founded in Boulder nineteen years ago, plans to debut a new location in RiNo next month with more to come.

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Bus It: Route 6 Traverses Neighborhood Staples and Newcomers

By Kristin PazulskiAugust 14, 2023

RTD is free through the end of August, so take bus route 6 to eat and drink at stops like the classic piano bar Charlie Brown’s and the Parkside Eatery food hall in Aurora.

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Bus It: Take Route 16 to Quirky West Colfax Finds for Breakfast and Beyond

By Kristin PazulskiAugust 7, 2023

RTD is free through the end of August, so hop on the 16 to enjoy pancakes at Hits the Spot, sopaipillas at Max’s and more.

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Point Easy Is Now Serving a Seasonal Weekend Brunch Menu in Whittier

By Kristin PazulskiAugust 3, 2023

Options include breakfast staples, pasta and comfort food classics like a fried chicken sandwich.

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Lunch Break: Enjoy a Daytime Escape at Bao Brewhouse

By Kristin PazulskiAugust 2, 2023

This downtown spot that serves dim sum, skewered meats and more for lunch, also has a weekday happy hour that starts at noon.

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Bus It: Eat Your Way Down East Colfax on Route 15

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 31, 2023

Denver bus and light rail rides are free through the end of August, so take a ride on the 15 to check out spots like El Tamarindo, Good Bread and Ranch House Cafe.

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Bus It: Take Route 0 to Explore the Bars and Restaurants of Broadway

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 24, 2023

While RTD is free in July in August, ride this route for easy access to places like the Hornet and Mutiny Information Cafe in Baker, Fellow Traveler in Englewood and more.

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Bus It: Strip Mall Finds for Food and Drink Along Route 24

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 17, 2023

RTD is free through the end of August and on this bus route, you can hit up options like Mustard’s Last Stand, Bop & Gogi, Bahama Buck’s and more.

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Lunch Break: SliceWorks Is an Affordable Go-To for a Midday Meal Downtown

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 12, 2023

This fast-casual pizza joint offers one of the cheapest lunch options in LoDo.

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Bus It: Take Route 38 for a Choose-Your-Own Mexican Food Adventure

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 10, 2023

RTD is free through the end of August, so hop on this route for access to options like La Fonda, Javier’s Diner and Paleteria Chihuahua.

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Bus It: Route 28 Will Take You to Pockets of Neighborhood Spots for Food and Drinks

By Kristin PazulskiJune 30, 2023

During July and August, RTD is free, and many of the bus routes, like the 28, traverse some of the city’s best areas for eating and drinking.

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Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Is Bringing His Soul Food Restaurant, Fixins, to Five Points

By Kristin PazulskiJune 22, 2023

It will be the fourth location of the concept that was founded in Sacramento, where Johnson grew up and served as mayor.

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Goed Zuur’s New Chef Relaunches Its Tasting Menu

By Kristin PazulskiJune 13, 2023

Devin Rachles took over for founding chef and co-owner Anthony Lopiccolo in May, and now he’s bringing back the eight-person chef’s table.

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Taco Uprising Debuts in Five Points June 3

By Kristin PazulskiJune 2, 2023

Co-owner Samuel Valdez says the concept was inspired in part by his grandfather’s experience selling tacos and burgers from his stand in Mexico.

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