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Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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Pocket Change: Denver Mint Will Stop Producing Pennies

By Patricia CalhounMay 22, 2025

President Donald Trump took aim at the coin back in February, and now the Treasury Department has confirmed it will stop making cents.

Name Game: Here’s the Lowdown on the RiNo Nickname

Name Game: Here’s the Lowdown on the RiNo Nickname

By Patricia CalhounMay 19, 2025

The RiNo BID proposal will go before Denver City Council tonight.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Jacques Bids Adieu, Another Olive & Finch Lands Downtown

By Patricia CalhounMay 17, 2025

LoHi just lost the French bistro, which downtown gained another Finch.

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At Your Service: Local Restaurateur Honored With Julia Child Award

By Patricia CalhounMay 16, 2025

Bobby Stuckey is only the eleventh person to receive this award, which was announced by the tenth: Alice Waters of Chez Panisse.

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Say Adios to El Noa Noa…and Welcome El Chingon to Santa Fe Drive

By Patricia CalhounMay 15, 2025

After 45 years, one of Denver’s oldest family-owned Mexican restaurants is moving to another family.

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Denver Creates: City Announces New Cultural Plan

By Patricia CalhounMay 14, 2025

Five years and a pandemic after Imagine 2020 expired, Denver Arts & Venues just announced a road map for the next ten years.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Semiprecious Starts Pouring, Noodle Express on a Break

By Patricia CalhounMay 10, 2025

Mendocino Farms opened in Cherry Creek, while Mister Oso and Aviano headed to Boulder.

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Brighton Getting Its Own In-N-Out Today

By Patricia CalhounMay 9, 2025

The California-based burger chain finally moved into Colorado in 2020. It’s made a lot of inroads since then.

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Eclectic Denver Spot Back on List of North America’s 50 Best Bars

By Patricia CalhounMay 1, 2025

This is just the latest honor for the watering hole in the Cole neighborhood.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Stockyard Saloon Rides Off, Schoolyard Starts Pouring

By Patricia CalhounApril 26, 2025

After 25 years, the classic watering hole at the National Western Center has dried up.

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What a Trip! The Ten Wildest Conspiracy Theories About Denver International Airport

By Patricia CalhounApril 25, 2025

For more than thirty years, wild rumors have been flying about Denver’s airport. Now they’re landing on the Truth Be Told podcast.

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Survey Says: Colorado a Top Spot for Foodies

By Patricia CalhounApril 25, 2025

But regions without Michelin Guides weren’t eligible for this ranking.

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Dining Out for Life Today: Good Food for a Good Cause

By Patricia CalhounApril 24, 2025

Eat well and do good for Project Angel Heart.

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Pasta Point of No Return: Four Old-School Italian Joints to Visit…While You Still Can

By Patricia CalhounApril 22, 2025

Gennaro’s closed. Frank the Pizza King will have to leave its longtime home next month. What’s left?

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Peep Show: Some Sweet Easter Tableaus…as Seen on TV!

By Patricia CalhounApril 20, 2025

From Miss Piggy to M*A*S*H, residents of the Holly Creek Retirement Community put on a real Peep show.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Los Dos Potrillos, New Nuggets Bar Pop Up in Denver

By Patricia CalhounApril 19, 2025

Although restaurateurs say it’s tough to do business in Denver, several big eateries are joining the lineup.

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First Look: Los Dos Potrillos Opens in Denver…Finally

By Patricia CalhounApril 17, 2025

The homegrown Mexican chain now has six locations.

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The Art of the Deal: We’ve Got Just the Spot for Donald Trump’s Portrait

By Patricia CalhounApril 16, 2025

Everyone’s a critic!

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A Dung Deal: Get Your Bison Pies Here!

By Patricia CalhounApril 15, 2025

The Denver Mountain Parks Foundation is hosting its first fundraiser devoted to picking up bison poop.

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Monumental Move: Colorado Legislature Approves Sand Creek Massacre Memorial at Capitol

By Patricia CalhounApril 15, 2025

The monument will stand where the figure of a Civil War soldier was toppled during the 2020 protests.

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Survey Says: A Majority of Colorado Voters Have Visited Casa Bonita

By Patricia CalhounApril 14, 2025

But would they go again?

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Roberta’s Checking Out, Little Johnny B’s Checking In at Urban Cowboy

By Patricia CalhounApril 11, 2025

Mamas & Papas Hospitality is now getting a pizza the action at the boutique hotel.

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