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	<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Every opening and closing this week:  Blake Street bar returns, Rock Bottom bottoms out</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:32:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/RB-sign.jpg" alt="Rock Bottom Brewery Closing Sign" /><p>We've also got an update on what's going on at The PZA.</p>
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		<title>End of an Era: Original Rock Bottom Brewery on 16th Street closed</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:11:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/RB-front.jpg" alt="Rock Bottom Brewery 16th Street" /><p>The restaurant helped kick-start Denver’s microbrew industry and was an anchor of the 16th Street Mall. Maybe someone should tell the owners. </p>
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		<title>On dads and drams: How the Coors family gave whiskey a shot</title>
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					<dc:creator>Ruth Tobias</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/David-and-Pete.jpg" alt="Pete and David Coors" /><p>The father-and-son effort to expand the Coors family beer business started 20 years ago. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/coors-family-whiskey-history-40901004/">On dads and drams: How the Coors family gave whiskey a shot</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>RiNo breakfast haven Port Side is closing next month after 10 years</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:18:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/PortSideServing.jpg" alt="Port Side Chris Bell serving" /><p>“A lot of people are super sad. But it was a choice I made, and I’m happy with it.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/rino-breakfast-haven-port-side-is-closing-next-month-40900931/">RiNo breakfast haven Port Side is closing next month after 10 years</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to spend a delicious day on one block in Highland</title>
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					<dc:creator>Keith McBrayer</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:35:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/01_Highlandtour-header.png" alt="West 32nd Avenue businesses" /><p>From huevos rancheros to handmade pasta, this stretch on West 32nd Avenue has something for every hour of the day.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/where-to-eat-denver-highlands-40900570/">How to spend a delicious day on one block in Highland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Inside Odd Rabbit: Michelin-recognized Denver team makes a bold leap to Boulder</title>
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					<dc:creator>Samantha Farmer</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Christopher-Ariana-Teigland-Inside-Odd-Rabbit-2-–-Horizontal-PHOTO-CREDIT_-Monica-Lloyd-Photography.jpg" alt="man and woman posing inside an empty room" /><p>The couple who couldn't share a kitchen just opened your new favorite sushi spot.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/inside-odd-rabbit-michelin-recognized-denver-team-makes-a-bold-leap-to-boulder-40894072/">Inside Odd Rabbit: Michelin-recognized Denver team makes a bold leap to Boulder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Truffle Cheese Shop to reopen in new location under new ownership</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/truffle-cheese-shop-to-reopen-in-new-location-under-new-ownership-40900463/">Truffle Cheese Shop to reopen in new location under new ownership</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Following empanada success, Orejano cranks up the heat with new asado nights</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:22:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Orejano-asador.jpg" alt="Orejano - asador" /><p>You're gonna need reservations for this weekly special celebrating South American barbecue culture. </p>
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		<title>Penelope Wong of Yuan Wonton wins her first James Beard Award</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:11:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2022-41/penelopewong.webp" alt="a woman standing in a food truck" /><p>This is her third time as a finalist and first win, beating fellow Denver chef Johnny Curiel, who was also nominated in the same category. </p>
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		<title>Mother Other is ready to make you eat your vegetables</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:11:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/Alexi-and-Taylor-preview.webp" alt="Mother Other: Alexi and Taylor" /><p>The highly anticipated vegan restaurant will open its doors on June 27.</p>
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