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One Fair Wage and restaurants committing to paying fair wages.

One Fair Wage Rewards Five Denver Restaurants and Eateries

By Gil AsakawaMay 15, 2025

“Recognizing (my team) with a living wage was the number one thing as part of my business plan.”

Holidaily Brewing Co.

Holidaily Brewing Bringing Back Gluten-Free Foodie Fest May 17

By Gabe TothMay 15, 2025

“Holidaily allows those who are gluten-free to celebrate or just enjoy a delicious beer that actually tastes like beer.”

Honey Bee Asian Bistro Looks to the Past, Present and Future

Honey Bee Asian Bistro Looks to the Past, Present and Future

By Helen XuMay 14, 2025

“First day, go to America. Second day, go work in the restaurant.”

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Sushi Katsu

Eat Up Havana: Sushi Katsu’s All-You-Can-Eat Leverages Convenience, Cost

By Antony BrunoMay 14, 2025

You can eat a lot for a little, but the tradeoff comes in managing expectations.

varous bottles of whiskey

Colorado Distillers Lauded in London, San Francisco

By Gabe TothMay 14, 2025

“Recognition for Root Shoot Whiskey is also recognition for the soil, sun, sweat and stubbornness that went into making it.”

The building housing Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meats sits on the corner of 29th and Depew in Wheat Ridge

Longtime Wheat Ridge Butcher Shop to Close – Unless It’s Saved by a GoFundMe

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 13, 2025

Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, an institution in the western suburbs since 1942, prepares a final sale after years of adversity.

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Denver Organ Grinder

Pipe Dream: Do You Remember the Organ Grinder?

By Gil AsakawaMay 13, 2025

This restaurant wasn’t about the food. It was about the experience.

Denver Biscuit Co Franklin sandwich

Best Breakfast Sandwich in Colorado? This Spot Leads the List

By Gil AsakawaMay 13, 2025

A local mini-chain makes a breakfast sandwich that’s reason to rise and shine.

Onyx & Amber whiskey

Onyx & Amber Creates No-Frills Option for Premium Whiskey

By Gabe TothMay 12, 2025

“Our whole goal is to provide high-quality sourced whiskey that is made somewhere else and then is aged here in Colorado.”

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Teahee Far East Center grand opening

Teahee in the Far East Center Is Not Your Typical Boba Shop

By Gil AsakawaMay 12, 2025

“I always knew I wanted to go back to doing tea. All my own tea blends and everything…I wanted to open up a little tea house, traditional tea.”

coffee shop exterior

A Heartier Hearth Opening in Highland This Month

By Danielle KrolewiczMay 12, 2025

“I did not intend to have a bunch of coffee shops, it’s just the model that works for us,” says Matt Quinlisk, who’s about to open his third location.

outside of Asian restaurant

Every Opening and Closing This Week: Semiprecious Starts Pouring, Noodle Express on a Break

By Patricia CalhounMay 10, 2025

Mendocino Farms opened in Cherry Creek, while Mister Oso and Aviano headed to Boulder.

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PineMelon delivery

Delivery Service PineMelon Is Closing the Store

By Gil AsakawaMay 9, 2025

“We’re proud of what we and our team have achieved, connecting our community to Colorado’s farmers, ranchers and producers.”

A box of smelling salts and a Skittles-infused shot at Skyline Pub.

At Edgewater’s Skyline Pub, Get Smelling Salts with Your Shot

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 9, 2025

“It’s the smelling salts the Avs use,” the bartender told us. Recreational smelling salts must be a thing with pro athletes.

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From the Windy City to the Mile High: Papa Friets Makes Its Mark in Denver

By Chris ByardMay 9, 2025

“No complicated menu, no hour-long queues. Just use nice potatoes, good beef tallow, and you should be golden.”

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Brighton Getting Its Own In-N-Out Today

By Patricia CalhounMay 9, 2025

The California-based burger chain finally moved into Colorado in 2020. It’s made a lot of inroads since then.

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Après at Govnr’s Park Brings a Post-Skiing Theme to Former Pancho Poncho

By Cynthia BarnesMay 8, 2025

New beverage hall pours ski-town brews, craft cocktails and wine, with Pancho Poncho faves and nods to the old Gov’s Park

youth at table picking pastries

Prodigy Coffee Refills Purple Door Space, Carries on Mission

By Danielle KrolewiczMay 8, 2025

“The work of empowerment and opportunity among underserved teens and young adults will continue.”

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Chamomile and reishi sparkling water being canned at Sēkwl

Sēkwl Wants to Drink to Your Health…With Mushroom-Infused Seltzer

By Brendan Joel KelleyMay 7, 2025

“I didn’t even like to eat mushrooms, like even on a pizza. I just wasn’t the mushroom guy.”

inside of woody bar with liquor

Whiskey Wednesdays Return to Arvada’s Bluegrass Lounges

By Gabe TothMay 7, 2025

“Whiskey Wednesday is not just about tasting whiskey, it’s about creating connections and sharing stories.”

Eat Up Havana: Tofu House Has the Meats!

Eat Up Havana: Tofu House Has the Meats!

By Antony BrunoMay 7, 2025

Despite its name, this Korean BBQ joint offers a carnivore-heavy experience – and that’s not a bad thing.

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Mendocino Farms Now Serving Upscale Fast-Casual Sandwiches in Cherry Creek

By Gil AsakawaMay 6, 2025

“So we really pride ourselves on being a chef-driven neighborhood sandwich shop, but one of our key missions is really to just wow with unexpected flavors and friendliness.”

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