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Washington Park: Why it's the best park in Denver (and better with beer)

By Melanie Moccia
May 20, 2014

Our current cover story, Alan Prendergast's "Party in the Park," looks at how Denver's park rangers are gearing up for a busy summer season. In response, Westword writers are weighing in with appraisals of their own favorite Denver parks, continuing with Susan Froyd's tribute to Garland Park. Despite the recent...
Chipotle raises prices, but only in Denver so far

By Melanie Moccia
May 16, 2014

Chipotle eaters may not be too thrilled the next time they head to their nearest location: the Denver-based company has raised its prices by about 25 cents per item -- bringing chicken tacos and burritos up to $6.75 and after tax, $7.02. It's the first time in three years that...
Brittney Rae Reese, Denver Zumba instructor, dances onto Let's Make a Deal

By Melanie Moccia
May 13, 2014

Denver-based Zumba instructor Brittney Rae Reese danced her way to national attention on CBS's Let's Make a Deal -- where, unfortunately, she was "zonked" on an episode that aired recently. Reese was visiting a friend in California last Halloween when she was surprised with tickets to the popular TV show...
Wynkoop Brewing's temporary beer garden toasts the Union Station opening

By Melanie Moccia
May 9, 2014

After the speeches were over and the ribbon was cut, the attendees of the Union Station Bus Line grand opening made their way to Wynkoop Brewing's beer garden to toast the 22-gate, underground station (which opens on Sunday). The beer garden was pouring Mile High Pale Ale, Kurt's Mile High...
Pan Astral wants to help connect people in RiNo -- the neighborhood that inspires the band

By Melanie Moccia
May 9, 2014

Pan Astral has been on the rise in the Denver music scene, partly thanks to their commitment to incorporating visual art with their musical talents. They have found the RiNo District to be the perfect home base for that combination. "The RiNo District is blowing up for sure, and the...

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