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		<title>Catch these free concerts in Denver this June</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/free-denver-concerts-june-40894741/">Catch these free concerts in Denver this June</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>These are the best summer music festivals announced so far</title>
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					<dc:creator>Emily Ferguson</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:19:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-21/bluegrass_pic_2__benko_-505741044.webp" alt="band performing at telluride Bluegrass festival" /><p>Festy season is upon us.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/best-colorado-music-festivals-40869564/">These are the best summer music festivals announced so far</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The five best bites we had in May</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/DanDa-shrimppaste.jpg" alt="Dan Da Shrimp Paste" /><p>Spinach, squab, shrimp and more from familiar chefs in new restaurants brought bold flavors.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/five-best-bites-we-had-in-may-40893576/">The five best bites we had in May</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/food-drink/madeline-denver-replaces-fruition-in-cherry-creek-40891392/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:49:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Halibut_CREDIT_-@REGRETSCOYOTE-COGNOSCENTI-CREATIVE.jpg" alt="Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene" /><p>The restaurant inheriting the former Fruition space has big shoes to fill, but isn’t backing down from the challenge</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/madeline-denver-replaces-fruition-in-cherry-creek-40891392/">Madeline wants to bring a touch of elegance back to Denver’s dining scene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2019-20/hiddenpatios-20190515-lirette020.webp" alt="Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer" /><p>While rooftop bars can provide a great Rocky Mountain high, sometimes you want to stay closer to the ground.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/best-outdoor-patios-in-denver-24940936/">Patios where you should eat, drink and play this summer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The 10 best rooftop bars in Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 06:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-22/54thirty-578591961.png" alt="view of a tall building with a rooftop bar" /><p>The sky's the limit when you pair your next drinking adventure with stellar views. Cheers!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/best-denver-rooftop-bars-20724789/">The 10 best rooftop bars in Denver</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Johnny-and-Kasie-Curiel-PC_-Shawn-Campbell-1.jpg" alt="Johnny and Kasie Curiel" /><p>“I think for a long, long time, Mexican food hasn't been looked at the way that I think it deserves to look like ... that's kind of like the chip on my shoulder.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/chef-johnny-curiel-milpero-mexican-fine-dining-40885255/">At Milpero, Johnny Curiel is planting the future of Mexican fine dining</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>All the Denver Restaurants, Bars and Airports in Food &#038; Wine’s Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Travel</title>
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					<dc:creator>Staci Berry</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:33:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-47/screenshot_2024-11-20_1.05.41_pm.png" alt="group photo on a bar" /><p>One restaurant and one bar were included, and you can probably guess which ones they were. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/denver-spots-on-food-and-wine-2026-top-places-list-40885393/">All the Denver Restaurants, Bars and Airports in &lt;em&gt;Food &#38; Wine&lt;/em&gt;’s Top Places to Eat, Drink, and Travel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Everything We Ate at Chef Theo Adley’s Highly-Anticipated New Restaurant, Heretik</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:34:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/Heretik-chefs-e1778692602337.jpg" alt="chefs cooking" /><p>It's a triumphant return to Denver for the team behind Marigold in Lyons. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/heretik-rino-new-restaurant-preview-40884973/">Everything We Ate at Chef Theo Adley’s Highly-Anticipated New Restaurant, Heretik</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>This New Chef&#8217;s Counter Is Way More Fun Than Formal</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/20260424_163150.jpg" alt="momo dumpling in sauce" /><p>The five-course experience is $85 per person. </p>
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