In March, we gave a Best of Denver award to Liks at the Bookery Nook, calling it the “Best Save of an Independent Bookstore.” But as it turns out, adding Liks ice cream to the offerings at the Bookery Nook wasn’t enough to save the shop. After three years, the…
The Swedish invasion, which began with Ikea and the H&M on the 16th Street Mall, continues with with today’s opening of a new H&M. A crowd of almost 200 people lined up outside the new H&M store in FlatIron Crossing, with the first arriving at 4:30 a.m. Why? Simple: to…
After more than three years of selling books, local goods and ice cream, the Bookery Nook is closing its doors August 31. “Three factors played into that,” says Bookery Nook owner Shannon Piserchio. “The economy — definitely; book sales have dropped significantly because of e-books; and then the construction project…
Tony Pasquini opened the first Pasquini’s Pizzeria in 1986 at 1310 South Broadway, a space that’s expanded several times over the years. But that hasn’t been the only change in the Pasquini’s restaurant empire. At the same time Pasquini opened other locations, he also allowed franchise operators to run restaurants…
Approximately fifty people gathered last night at La Alma Park to protest against police aggression. This is the latest in a string of anti-brutality rallies in recent months, though this march focused predominantly on the death of Kevin Ryberg, who was shot by police while in custody on July 31,…
Colorado ranked lowest on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2012 obesity rate study, but don’t grab for the funnel cakes in celebration just yet: Over the past fifteen years, the obesity rate has doubled or almost doubled in 38 states, and even Colorado’s has increased substantially. As the…
You don’t need to brave the lines outside of a 28-foot-high milk can to enjoy Little Man Ice Cream. The four-year-old venture has expanded its reach to provide ice cream for local restaurants, as well as at events and private parties…
Today is National Lemonade Day, and it’s not just for kids. For the past few days, local restaurants have been taking a stand on this holiday, raising funds to combat childhood cancer. In 2000, four-year-old cancer patient Alexandra Scott decided to set up a lemonade stand in front of her…
Metropolitan State University of Denver — which starts a new round of classes today — keeps expanding its scope, adding new buildings, programs and even a new name. The latest addition: a hotel on campus. The Springhill Suites Marriott not only creates a place where hospitality students can learn the…
Before Ozomatli rocked the Ogden on Saturday night, the genre-bending L.A.-based act stopped by the Spot at Urban Peak, which offers services to homeless and runaway youth in Denver, where it played a free one-hour acoustic show. Instead of just playing a couple songs and leaving, the band interacted with…
Coloradans and visitors from other states put on their short-sleeved button-up shirts, ties, backpacks and bicycle helmets and made their way down to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House last night for the opening of The Book of Mormon. And even if they didn’t don full-on Mormon attire, these fans felt…
Those summer bike rides to the local farmers’ market have apparently paid off. Once again, Colorado ranks lowest on the state-by-state adult obesity rate analysis, conducted by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Maybe it’s because there are so many appealing outdoor activities, or maybe…
