Doing it right: This fall, Westword created an anonymous sex survey aiming to lay out the sexual habits, preferences and, yes, even the kinks of the Centennial State. To mix things up, we included vanilla questions about age, sex, orientation and the like alongside some edgier queries. Well, the results…
Phat Thai will definitely start serving at 11 a.m. today in Cherry Creek — the place was already bustling earlier this morning as this Denver offshoot of Mark Fischer’s Carbondale Phat Thai prepared to open the doors. Here’s a first look:…
Just in time for winter: Highland is getting another yogurt joint. This one is Yogurt Guru, going into 3617 West 32nd Avenue. There’s already a Yogurt Guru in Cherry Creek. Follow @CafeWestword on Twitter and at facebook.com/denvercafesociety…
Another year is coming to a close, and it’s going to be remembered for some stellar concerts. All week, we’ll be running lists of our favorites from the past year, beginning with this one: Best arena concerts of 2011. Page down to see which shows made the cut. (Click on…
It’s that time again, when we reflect on all of our favorite local releases from the past twelve months — the ones that garnered the most time on our individual playlists. Once again, the Mile High City had absolutely no shortage of compelling releases from across a wide variety of…
The holiday party swagger is in full effect this weekend. It’s rounded out by everything from a Natty and Nice reggae party to GirlGrabbers’ Mistletoe and Mistresses party going down at Theory and Practice Gallery. GirlGrabbers (Gypdahip, Qknox and Brikabrak) are bringing out the holiday cheer with the Plush Brothers…
The Whole Foods in Golden is now pouring Marley Coffee — the only store in the state to distribute the coffee promoted by Rohan Marley, Bob Marley’s son. “My father came from the farmland in Jamaica and frequently spoke about returning to the farm one day,” he says. “We created…
“We, the citizens of Boulder County, in order to create a more perfect food system, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common need, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of a food system free from the influences of corporate power, and ensure public land free from…
If you’re looking for some captivating music this weekend, you need not look very far. Social Distortion kicks off its three-night stand tonight at the Ogden Theatre. Sean Paul is playing a free show tonight at Casselman’s, Hells Belles channel AC/DC at the Fox, and the Queers stop by the…
The weekend is here! The weekend is here! If you’re like us, you’re looking for the drop on the dopest parties to shake off the week. We’ve got you covered top to bottom. From reggae and world beats to drum and bass, there’s something for everyone to get into as…
Restaurant openings and closings ran the gamut from A (Ambria) to Z (Zingers) in November, with thirty restaurants — including Colorado’s first Steak ‘n Shake! — debuting in metro Denver. Our Restaurant roll call for November:…
It’s another big weekend for music on the Front Range. Tonight, Otis Taylor kicks off his Trance Blues Festival, which runs from this evening through Sunday and is spread across a variety of venues in Boulder. Elsewhere, Nathaniel Rateliff’s hosting his annual holiday soiree at the Gothic with stacked bill…
Helluva weekend on deck for you before we coast into turkey day festivities next week: There’s a dual CD release party tonight at Herman’s featuring Omniism and Something Underground, Royal Bangs are at the hi-dive, Tedeschi Trucks Band is at the Fillmore, Elephant Revival’s at the Bluebird. Tomorrow night, PANTyRAiD’s…
Turn off the oven! If you go out to eat tonight at one of a half-dozen restaurants, 20 percent of your tab will go to the Adoption Alliance. The participating eateries: Colt & Gray, Bruno’s Italian Bistro, Bombay Bowl, La Fogota (all three locations), Heidi’s (just three locations), Denver Ted’s…
Here are the winners of the 2011 Denver #WebAwards in the “food & drink” category, which were handed out at our awards ceremony last night at Casselman’s. These are only the winners; for a complete list of finalists, go here: “Here are your 2011 Denver #WebAwards finalists.” And thanks to…
There’s an astounding number of great shows to pick from this weekend in the Mile High City: Lykke Li at the Ogden, Tech N9Ne kicks off his two-night Denver run with an intimate show tonight at the Summit Music Hall, followed by an appearance at the Fillmore, North Mississippi Allstars…
The news these days is enough to drive you to drink. That’s why we asked a local barfly, Schmitty, to take on the task of creating a shot to go with the hottest story in the news. His debut offering? The Joe Paterno Shot…
Have plans this weekend? If not, there’s ample choices: Tonight, Paper Diamond’s at the Ogden, Lizzie Huffman is celebrating the release of her new CD at the hi-dive and Rich Robinson is at the Soiled Dove Underground. On Saturday, Judas Priest is at 1STBANK Center, SBTRKT is at the Bluebird…
Pinche Taqueria, the brick-and-mortar version of the popular Pinche Tacos carts, made its debut on October 31 — the last in a potentially record-breaking roster of thirty-plus restaurants to open in a month. Here’s our restaurant roll call for October:…
Have plans this weekend? If not, as usual, there’s plenty of choices: Tonight, Jason Aldean’s at the Pepsi Center, Jim Hall’s at Dazzle and All Capitals is celebrating the release of its new CD at the hi-dive. On Saturday, Five Finger Death Punch hits the 1STBANK Center, Rene Marie’s at…
Do you remember the first album you bought with your own money? Of course you do! It’s like the first person you kissed or the first one who broke your heart — it’s a monumental, life-changing moment in your life that’s unforgettable. Well, that is, of course, unless the first…
Another enticing weekend for music in the Mile High City: Dax Riggs closes out his two night stand at the Larimer Lounge, the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular illuminates the Fillmore on Friday, Cymbals Eat Guitars crash the hi-dive, Howard Jones plays his first two records at the Summit Music Hall…
