After a Surprisingly Successful First Year, Cold Crush's Owners Look to the Future

Brian Mathenge, Mu$a Bailey and Eric Cunningham opened Cold Crush at 27th and Larimer late last summer. Since then, the bar has become a staple of the neighborhood, offering an evolving selection of food, music and art. In this week's Backbeat feature, the three look back on their first year...

By Antonio Valenzuela

September 4, 2014

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Brian Mathenge, Mu$a Bailey and Eric Cunningham opened Cold Crush at 27th and Larimer late last summer. Since then, the bar has become a staple of the neighborhood, offering an evolving selection of food, music and art. In this week's Backbeat feature, the three look back on their first year and speculate about a future that might include dramatic expansion.

Antonio Valenzuela

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