Lancer’s Diner Opens in Former Cowbobas Spot

There’s a new restaurant on the northeast corner of South Federal Boulevard and West Evans Avenue, and surprisingly — given the food scene in the area — it’s neither a pho shop nor a taqueria. Lancer’s Diner, which opened on Friday, is a breakfast-and-lunch spot serving home-style cooking and flattop…

Coolorado: Ten Amazing Annual Events in Colorado

Colorado celebrated its 140th birthday on August 1. Because it was admitted to the Union on the hundredth anniversary of this country’s declaration of independence, it was quickly nicknamed the Centennial State. But to us, it’s always been Coolorado, the coolest state around, and the thousands of people moving here…

Photos: Myths and Legends Attracts Pros at Cons

The Pros at cons were out in force for the Myths and Legends Con at the Ramada Plaza Northglenn this past weekend, where the activities ranged from geek crafts to epic rap battles to appearances by celebrated author Jim Butcher. Photographer Danielle Lirette was there to catch all the legendary…

Photos: A Hot Time at Tacolandia

Westword’s Tacolandia was the hottest party in town on Sunday, August 14, as more than thirty restaurants, taquerias and food trucks converged on Sports Authority Field to present a vast variety of tacos to the growing crowd, which kept cool with Estrella Jaslico beer and Exotico margaritas. Attendees had their…

Ryan Adams, Pitbull and the Best Shows in Denver This Week

Pitbull brings the Bad Man Tour to the Pepsi Center on Thursday with Prince Royce while on Tuesday it’s Digable Planets at the Gothic Theatre and Melissa Etheridge at Chautauqua Auditorium. This week’s lineup also includes Ryan Adams, Lisa Prank and Flume. See our full picks below. MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Disturbed…

Solid Gold: Seven Fun Facts About Olympic Medals

More than a thousand gold medals are now hanging around the necks of American athletes who’ve participated in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. But how much do you know about those medals? Here are seven fascinating facts courtesy the Money Museum in Colorado Springs, which is currently hosting an exhibit…

Tacos of Tacolandia: Taqueria El Trompito

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including Taqueria El Trompito. El Trompito is a…

Reader: Thank You, Denver, for All the Free Events!

Denver has plenty of fun free events this weekend, including the Denver Flea in City Park and the Jefferson Park Farm & Flea Market. And next month, Adult Swim will be coming to the 88 Drive In, which inspired this from Alana:  Leave it to Denver to offer something for free…

Reader: Your Best Chicken Wings Just Won’t Fly

In honor of National Chicken Wing Day, we recently served up a flock of our favorite chicken wings in Denver, and readers immediately started squawking about our choices…and more. Says Meghan: I don’t know how Ace is not number one…I have a serious addiction and will drive out of my way…

Tacos of Tacolandia: R Taco

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including Texas-style eatery R Taco. R Taco was…

The Tacos of Tacolandia: Burrito Giant

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks, including one Denver favorite that’s more known for…

The Tacos of Tacolandia: La Potranca Taqueria

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks.  Joining the fun will be the family-owned La…

Steamboat Wine Festival Starts Pouring Today

Steamboat Springs is lovely in high summer, but it’s even lovelier when you’re holding a glass of wine. The Steamboat Wine Festival brings it all together with five glorious days of wine tastings, seminars and wine dinners, as well as other activities that offer a chance to savor the mountain…

Join Westword for a Facebook Live Chat With Raquelita’s Tortillas

Raquelita’s Tortillas has been making corn and flour tortillas for Denver restaurants since 1960 and is dedicated to wind-generated energy and traditional tortilla-making methods. Join us live on Facebook at 1:45 p.m. today as we talk to Rich Schneider, whose father started the business more than fifty years ago. If…

The Tacos of Tacolandia: Antojitos La Poblanita

On Sunday, August 14, Westword will host Tacolandia, a celebration of the city’s street tacos in all their tortilla-wrapped glory. Join us at Sports Authority Field to enjoy unlimited samples from many of Denver’s top taquerias, cantinas, Mexican restaurants and food trucks. Joining the fun will be Antojitos La Poblanita,…