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Photos: "the hotel rehearsal," a floating pop-up hotel room rests its head in Denver

By Philip Poston
Jul 19, 2013

The floating hotel room art installation, "the hotel rehearsal," was on display Friday morning in the heart of downtown Denver. Created by architectural artist, Alex Schweder, the installation is described as "a floating bounce house"; the inflatable room has a couch that folds out into a bed and a small...
Biennial of the Americas: The city suits up for Denver Night tomorrow

By Philip Poston
Jul 18, 2013

The world -- or at least the Western Hemisphere -- has come to Denver for the Biennial of the Americas. And tomorrow, July 19, the city gets its big chance to show off at Denver Night, night, when artist Nick Cave will transform Civic Center Park. Cave has an exhibition...
Photos: Namaste India now open in Arvada

By Philip Poston
Jul 5, 2013

Namaste India opened last month in an Arvada strip mall. While the location is nothing special, the massive menu definitely is, with a full lineup of authentic Indian cuisine...and yak! But while the number of offerings is reminiscent of Namaste in Lakewood, a longtime Indian favorite, there's no connection between...
Photos: Gun-magazine-ban demonstration at State Capitol

By Philip Poston
Jul 2, 2013

"This is not a protest!" exclaimed Ryan Tuleja, one of several dozen Second Amendment defenders who gathered outside the Colorado State Capitol on the day a ban of high-capacity magazines went into effect. And he was right. The event was more of an act of civil disobedience, with people in...
Photos: Churchill's Public House almost ready for the public

By Philip Poston
Jul 2, 2013

Churchill's Public House had hoped to be open by the Fourth of July -- so customers could toast that most American of holidays in a British pub. But that was before a flood on the fifth floor of the new apartment complex at 16th and Boulder streets dripped all the...
Dunkin' Donuts rising on Broadway

By Philip Poston
Jul 1, 2013

Here's the most promising sign we've seen all month: A Dunkin' Donuts is being constructed in the 400 block of Broadway. If all goes according to plan, the store will open in mid-September. Will Denver go for this doughnut chain? Should be a slam-dunk! See also: - The ten best...
Photos: Illegal Pete's opens on South Broadway

By Philip Poston
Jul 1, 2013

Illegal Pete's opened the doors to its fourth and newest location in Denver -- at 270 South Broadway -- on Saturday, June 29. A grand opening celebration July 13-14 will feature live music, tequila, games and an opportunity to win a New Belgium bike. Find more information on the Illegal...
Photos: South Broadway's facelift is finished!

By Philip Poston
Jun 25, 2013

The final phase of a three-phase construction project, giving South Broadway some more appealing aesthetic touches between Arizona and Yale avenues, was just completed. To celebrate the end of this seemingly endless facelift, Mayor Michael Hancock, Councilman Chris Nevitt and Denver Public Works Manager Jose Cornejo joined together to plant...
Photos: Rocko's Tacos is serving tacos, burritos and margs in Belmar

By Philip Poston
Jun 19, 2013

Rocko's Tacos and Margaritas, the latest outpost in the Little Pub Company's string of neighborhood pubs, opened late last month in the Belmar Shopping Center. The restaurant serves up ten different types of meat on its burrito, taco and appetizer menus, and all of its tacos are made with organic...
Photos: The gold leaf for the Colorado State Capitol Building dome arrived today

By Philip Poston
Jun 18, 2013

This morning, boxes of gold leaf were delivered to the west steps of the Colorado State Capitol Building and officially presented to Governor John Hickenlooper. The gold, which was donated by Anglogold Ashanti/Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Company, will be used on the dome, which is currently undergoing renovations (find...
Photos: The Wall Tavern opens in the Art District on Santa Fe

By Philip Poston
Jun 14, 2013

The Wall Tavern recently opened at 1112 Santa Fe Drive offering a "chill vibe, casually strong drinks, and our relaxing nature," according to its Facebook page. Owners Isiah Pachner and Justin Cooper wanted to incorporate an arty feel to the place since they are located in the Art District on...
Chef Zorba's puts on a new face

By Philip Poston
Jun 13, 2013

If you drive by Chef Zorba's Greek Restaurant today, you might notice that something is askew. The awning is down, and there's scaffolding up. But don't worry; the restaurant is still open -- it's just putting on a new face. See also: - Chef Zorba's cuisine - Talkin' turkey about...
Photos: Little Owl Coffee has big plans

By Philip Poston
Jun 10, 2013

Little Owl Coffee has opened at 1555 Blake Street, in the building that's home to Mapquest and just across the street from the most restaurant-heavy block in the city. Owner Seanna Forey hopes to open more locations; in the meantime, she's focusing on hand-crafting each cup of coffee with beans...
Photos: Book of Mormon tickets are a hot item again in person and online

By Philip Poston
Jun 10, 2013

The people who lined up outside the Seawell Grand Ballroom to purchase tickets for The Book Of Mormon's second Denver run may have been the lucky ones. At least they could hold onto their purchases. But dozens, if not hundreds of people, who tried to buy online at the Denver...
Photos: Pie Hole gives Broadway another pizza the action

By Philip Poston
Jun 4, 2013

Pizzeria Locale wasn't the only new pizza joint to open on Broadway last week. Also opening on May 29, and just six blocks down Broadway: Pie Hole -- no relation to the joint of the same name that lasted for about a minute in the alley behind Larimer Square five...
Fifty best costumes at Denver Comic Con 2013

By Philip Poston
Jun 3, 2013

Over the weekend, Denver Comic Con turned the Colorado Convention Center into a spectacle of costumes and colors as thousands flocked to the three-day annual event. In our full Denver Comic Con slide show, we chronicled more than 250 costumes, but we've narrowed our favorites down to the top fifty...
Photos: Chautauqua Dining Hall unveils a new look for the historic building

By Philip Poston
May 31, 2013

If you head to Boulder's Chautauqua Park tomorrow to celebrate National Trails Day, you'll find that the beautiful sights aren't all outdoors. The circa 1898 Chautauqua Dining Hall has been renovated, a major project that involved removing the carpets and restoring the original wooden floors, adding two fireplaces, and installing...
Photos: Monsanto protest at Colorado State Capitol

By Philip Poston
May 28, 2013

Monsanto was one of the first companies to genetically modify a plant cell, leading the way to genetically modified foods -- and it created "Roundup Ready" seeds that are essentially immune to the popular weed killer. Such achievements, as well as the firm's past association with chemicals such as DDT...
Photos: Margs Taco Bistro adds a third location, this one in Uptown

By Philip Poston
May 24, 2013

The third location of Margs Taco Bistro opened this week at 500 East 19th Avenue in Uptown; the original in LoDo continues to pack in the crowds, as does the second in Cherry Creek -- particularly during patio weather. Westword's Philip Poston recently visited the newest member of this taco-joint...
Photos: Morrison Holiday Bar named a "Best Banquet Bar" by Coors

By Philip Poston
May 24, 2013

The Morrison Holiday Bar is known as "the local cure" by residents of the tiny town, and now the legendary watering hole has a new title: It's been named "Best Banquet Bar" by Coors. "Holiday Bar has been a great customer to us for a long time," said Pete Coors,...
Photos: Switchback Smokehouse now smoking in the former Dick's Hickory Dock

By Philip Poston
May 23, 2013

Things are smoking again on the banks of Bear Creek off highway 74 in Kittredge. Darryl Swarts and three friends, all from Ann Arbor, Michigan, bought the former Dick's Hickory Dock in February 2011, and after a total overhaul of the charming but decrepit building -- starting with "squirrel removal,"...
Photos: Crowds now snarfing burgers at Snarfburger

By Philip Poston
May 20, 2013

The lunch line was out the door today at Snarfburger, which just opened at 2000 Arapahoe in Boulder, in the space vacated by Daddy Bruce's Bar-B-Que in March 2012. Until now, the Snarf's empire -- which Jim Seidel started in Boulder a decade ago -- has been devoted to subs...