The Westword.com blog shortcut, July 7 edition

Everyone form a line. Today in Cafe Society: • Hot Diggity Dog: Denver's Mongo Marquez joined the big leagues at Nathan's on July 4. • Civic Center Eats: Sweet Revenge cookies. • Tonight: Frasca wines paired with small plates from MiniBAR. • Where am I drinking? • Breckenridge Brewery: Yes...
By Michael RobertsJuly 7, 2009
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Everyone form a line.

Today in Cafe Society:
• Hot Diggity Dog: Denver’s Mongo Marquez joined the big leagues at Nathan’s on July 4.
• Civic Center Eats: Sweet Revenge cookies.
• Tonight: Frasca wines paired with small plates from MiniBAR.
• Where am I drinking?
• Breckenridge Brewery: Yes they can.
• Last night’s “panic hour” at the Lancer Lounge.

Today in Backbeat Online:
• Fresh Breath Committee’s Purpose getting his Idol on.
• Elana Rogers teaches us to stop and smell the roses.
• 3 Kings owners finalize purchase of the Oriental Theater.
• The Fray’s Joe King collaborates with American Idol winner Kris Allen.
• Stream Jon Snodgrass and Cory Branan’s new split.
• Michael Jackson tribute planned tonight at Film on the Rocks.

Today in The Latest Word:
• Michael Jackson memorial: More money out of Phil Anschutz’s pocket.
• Accused hepatitis-C passer Kristen Parker: A photo gallery.
• Play the ACLU vanity-licence-plate game.
• Best rant about DIA security lines ever!
• Denver’s resident love doctor is in… the buff. That’s the naked truth.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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