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Are You Ready to Get Lit? A Dozen Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Sara Rosenthal

Sara Rosenthal is a freelance writer based in Denver focused on hospitality, restaurants, travel and culture. Her work has been featured in Westword, the Denver Post, 5280 Magazine, DiningOut Denver and more. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, hot yoga, hiking and hanging out with her dog, Lucy.

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Colorado Tops U.S. in “New Sex Positions” Searches

By Sara RosenthalApril 25, 2025

Are Coloradans not sexually satisfied? Or perhaps they’re just kinky.

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After Forty Years in Congress Park, Peter’s Chinese Cafe Is Now Employee-Owned

By Sara RosenthalJanuary 7, 2025

Founder Peter Chan is handing over the reins of his restaurant, which serves some of the best sesame chicken in town.

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MDE Lounge Brings Colombian Street Food and Nightlife to Denver

By Sara RosenthalOctober 24, 2024

It opened on South Broadway in August and is serving up reggaeton, Latin-inspired cocktails and eats like chicharron ceviche and empanadas.

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Sweet NOLA Snoballs Brings a Big Easy Favorite to the Mile High

By Sara RosenthalSeptember 23, 2024

The sweet new shop is located in the Mayfair neighborhood, and the current menu includes fall flavors like pumpkin spice latte and caramel apple.

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The Jerk Pit Smokehouse Transports Diners From LoHi to the Caribbean

By Sara RosenthalSeptember 20, 2024

Longtime chef Scott Durrah has a new restaurant in LoHi, and it’s smokin’.

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New Hibachi Spot Heats Up Denver With Sizzling Plates

By Sara RosenthalSeptember 13, 2024

It opened in the former Jamaican Grill space and comes from the owner behind spots such as Slammin Chicken in Lakewood and Asuka Ramen and Poke.

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New East Colfax Patisserie Specializes in Sweet and Savory Eclairs

By Sara RosenthalJuly 31, 2024

Flavors include an everything bagel eclair topped with cream cheese and stuffed with salmon mousse.

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Sip Around the World Without Leaving Downtown at the Passport

By Sara RosenthalJuly 24, 2024

The LoDo bar, which opened in December, comes from the team behind Society Sports & Spirits.

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Coffee Emergency? MorningRX Can Handle It

By Sara RosenthalJune 19, 2024

Cara Benton transformed an ambulance into a mobile coffee shop that’s celebrating its first anniversary.

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The Olive Tiger Is Part Cocktail Bar, Part Hair Salon

By Sara RosenthalJune 3, 2024

“Both sides really support each other,” says Amanda Lawlor, who opened the concept on Platte Street in March.

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