Lucy now open for breakfast and lunch at Comedy Works South

Lucy, the restaurant above Comedy Works South, has gone through several incarnations since the second it opened in the Landmark complex in late 2008: soul food, picnic food, party food. Starting today, though, Lucy has a new identity: It’s now setting itself up as a go-to breakfast and lunch spot,…

Get a free cookie at Woody Creek Cafe today

It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! To celebrate, Woody Creek Bakery & Cafe — formerly Paradise Bakery & Cafe — is giving away free chocolate chip cookies at all six of its locations today. The limit is one per person, but if that’s not enough to satisfy your craving, check…

Noah Heaney: Show up early

In this interview, Noah Heaney, Big Red F beverage purchasing agent and bartender at Boulder’s Bitter Bar, weighs in on the business card takeaway, the most unconventional thank you he’s ever received and the places he finds a great experience, no matter who’s behind the bar…

Indulge Wine Bar now open in Golden

Last week, when we crowned Denver’s ten best patios, we included Indulge Wine Bar, a spot deep in the heart of Highlands Ranch that, in addition to a sizable by-the-glass and bottle list, boasts a sweeping outdoor deck, complete with fire pits and excellent Front Range views. And that spot…

City Park Esplanade Fresh Market opens over the weekend

Spring signals the arrival of farmers’ markets across the state, and the City Park Esplanade Fresh Market at East Colfax and Columbine Street officially opened for business yesterday at 9 a.m. with around thirty local growers and vendors peddling their wares in spite of the chilly, overcast weather…

A second Steak ‘n Shake opens in Sheridan

Colorado’s second Steak ‘n Shake has opened at 3502 River Point Parkway in the River Point development in Sheridan. The iconic burger emporium first appeared in Colorado last November, when it opened in Centennial to a swarm of weeping fans. Steak ‘n Shake got its start in Normal, Illinois in…

Thai Monkey Club swings into Golden

Kong Phom, a native of Thailand who has been in the States for thirty years, doesn’t waste time: It took just a few months after he opened Thai Monkey Club, a curry and noodle parlor, on South Broadway last year to ink a deal on a second spot…

Sushi Hai (mostly) fulfills our happy hour desires

Happy Place: Sushi Hai, 3600 West 32nd Avenue, 720-855-0888. The Hours: Daily from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The Deals: $3 draft beers; $3.50 well drinks; $5 saketinis; $2-5 house wines and sake; $2.25-$4.50 food specials. Were we happy? Flip the page to find out…