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Home Away Coffee collaboration is a sweet deal for Westword members

By Kristin PazulskiJune 8, 2026

“I just imagined a Westword reader jumping on the train to DTC on their commute, with the drink in hand.”

Waffleritas Waffles on a Stick

How to turn $50 into a five-course feast at the South Pearl Farmers’ Market

By Erin AhlfingerJune 5, 2026

A modest budget goes a surprisingly long way.

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A bumper crop of farmers’ markets now open in metro Denver

By Antony BrunoJune 4, 2026

More markets will open this weekend.

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Denver-ish Central Market? RiNo food hall vendors claim they’ve been pushed out

By Antony BrunoJune 3, 2026

Only three of the original 11 vendors remain, and three others exited over the past week.

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years

Denver pie-maker calls it quits after 10 years

By Antony BrunoMay 21, 2026

“What started as bread eventually became pies, but it was really about people.”

Milk Tea People will become ONOMMA

By Hannah MetzgerMay 21, 2026

New name, new shop, same tea.

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Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace is changing hands   

Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace is changing hands   

By Antony BrunoMay 18, 2026

“We have a local buyer we’re excited about and believe is the right fit to steward the Stanley into its next chapter.”

Under the Umbrella

Congress Park Bakery Suddenly Closes After 20 Years

By Antony BrunoMay 15, 2026

Under the Umbrella Cafe and Bakery hopes to throw a send-off party soon for customers to say goodbye.

Good Bread Ditching Colfax for RiNo Later This Month

Good Bread Ditching Colfax for RiNo Later This Month

By Antony BrunoMay 13, 2026

It’s the latest bakery to move into larger digs in recent months.

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April Frost Leaves Some Colorado Orchards With a ‘Total Loss’

By Antony BrunoMay 1, 2026

Palisade growers and wine vineyards were less affected.

Let Them Eat Chicken: Lawmakers Push to Add Rotisserie to SNAP Benefits

Let Them Eat Chicken: Lawmakers Push to Add Rotisserie to SNAP Benefits

By Antony BrunoApril 30, 2026

Senator Michael Bennet joins a bipartisan push to update SNAP rules.

Little Man Ice Cream Rebrands Shops to Prepare for National Growth

Little Man Ice Cream Rebrands Shops to Prepare for National Growth

By Antony BrunoApril 27, 2026

“The last thing we want is to become another cookie-cutter chain without a soul.”

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Two Denver Coffee Shops Ranked Among the Best in the World

By Antony BrunoApril 16, 2026

The recognition is “a cool moment for the city’s coffee scene.”

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Harvey Park Is Getting a New Farmers’ Market This Summer

By Antony BrunoMarch 23, 2026

“Someone could show up and outsource all of their Kroger or Whole Foods shopping here, for the most part.”

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James Beard-Nominated Bakery Moves Into Its New, Bigger Home

By Antony BrunoMarch 12, 2026

With nearly double the space, it can ramp up production to meet its very high demand.

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A customer and a staff member perusing the refrigerated goods at Nude Foods Market

Local Zero-Waste Grocery Store to Appear on Shark Tank Tonight

By Abigail BlissMarch 11, 2026

It currently has locations in Boulder and Denver, with plans for national expansion.

Packages of Trader Joe's chicken fried rice, vegetable fried rice, Japanese style fried rice and chicken shu mai.

Yikes! Trader Joe’s Issues Recall of Frozen Food Products

By Lauren Antonoff HartMarch 5, 2026

If you’re a fan of a quick and easy meals courtesy of Trader Joe’s frozen section — beware.

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Banana Pudding Proves to Be a Hit for The Yellow Fix

By Edward SimpsonMarch 4, 2026

The business started as a pop-up a year ago.

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These Activists Are Working to Combat Food Insecurity in Colorado

By Christen AldridgeMarch 3, 2026

Meet the food justice warriors who are fighting on the frontlines.

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Aurora Is Now Home to the Largest Hispanic Food Hall in the Country

By Sara RosenthalFebruary 25, 2026

Take a peek inside…

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Not Your Average Joe: Try Cafes That Offer a Taste of Global Coffee Culture

By Sara RosenthalFebruary 25, 2026

These shops highlight diverse cultures and communities — and their stories behind the bean.

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Meet the Man Behind Denver’s Hummus to Die For

By Antony BrunoFebruary 20, 2026

Brady Weinstein has created a Colorado cult classic.

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