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RiNo

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La Vie En Rose is opening Sept. 4 in RiNo.
Bars & Breweries

RiNo Champagne bar to open Labor Day weekend

By Antony BrunoAugust 13, 2026

La Vie En Rose is taking over the former Noble Riot space.

The Block Distilling building in RiNo
Bars & Breweries

RiNo distillery calling it quits after 10 years

By Antony BrunoAugust 11, 2026

The Block Distilling Co. announced plans to close in the coming months, citing industry woes.

RiNo Art Park
Visual Arts

‘Welcome Back’ show a return for RiNo Art District founder Jill Hadley Hooper

By Patricia CalhounAugust 7, 2026

“I’m so glad I was a part of it, and RiNo came from it, and there’s something here that will continue into the future.”

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Features

Did the Underground Music Showcase return to form in RiNo?

By Sage KelleyJuly 27, 2026

The festival returned in a new location, showing a move in the right direction.

woman in white shirt with coffee drink
Shops & Markets

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.”

Visual Arts

Meet the artist who made the giant disco dick hanging in Hell or High Water

By Kristen FioreMay 28, 2026

“Disco Dong: The Most Heavenly Thing in Hell” is a huge bedazzled penis complete with wings, pubes and a beaded cum spout now hanging in the bar.

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Bars & Breweries

Raising hell: ‘Morally repugnant’ tiki bar is back in new RiNo location

By Molly MartinMay 15, 2026

To find it, enter through the Glory Hole.

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Restaurants

First Look: Acclaimed L.A. Chef Debuts Intimate Denver Chef’s Counter

By Molly MartinMarch 13, 2026

Petit Chelou offers a playful tasting menu experience housed inside Hop Alley.

Mysterious symbols on panels in a pink-colored room
Performing Arts

New Immersive Show Cryptic Blends Technology and Theater in RiNo

By Toni TrescaFebruary 27, 2026

“We’re really trying to push against doing what is proven or what is known and try to find ways to innovate within the live performing arts.”

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Ariana Barnstable said her "Lazy Cowgirl" series is her artist "brand." (Photo by Katie Puc)
Visual Arts

Artist Creates Playful Cowgirl Paintings and Builds Community in RiNo

By Maddie BrowningFebruary 26, 2026

Ariana Barnstable is a western contemporary artist based in Denver who paints a series called “Lazy Cowgirl.”

various Latin dishes
Restaurants

Super Mega Goodbye: RiNo Spot for Latin Dim Sum Announces Closure

By Molly MartinFebruary 16, 2026

Its final weeks will be packed with throwback specials.

Restaurants

What It Really Takes to Open a Restaurant In Denver Today

By Antony BrunoFebruary 10, 2026

Even for an experienced team, the high-pressure process requires a lot of patience and passion.

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Features

Underground Music Showcase Returning, Moving Up to RiNo

By Patricia CalhounFebruary 9, 2026

“The BID saw this partnership as an intentional way of investing in RiNo’s creative ecosystem, not just funding a festival, but actively stewarding it.”

lasagna Verde on a pink plate
Restaurants

Italian Eatery Dear Emilia Is Now Open — Does Denver Deserve It?

By Antony BrunoJanuary 29, 2026

Get a first look at this Parmesan-heavy ode to Emilia-Romagna.

man in an apron
Restaurants

Denver Chef in National Spotlight Again for Highly-Anticipated Tasting Menu Spot

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2026

“It’s apt to use the expression take by storm when referring to Johnny and Kasie Curiel’s restaurants.”

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Denver Life

New Residency Offers Artists a Chance to Live in Luxury RiNo Penthouse

By Kristen FioreDecember 16, 2025

Now you can afford to live in RiNo and be an artist!

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Restaurants

Michelin-Recognized Team Announces Opening Date for Italian Eatery in RiNo

By Molly MartinDecember 15, 2025

The project has been in the works for over a year and a half.

meatballs
Restaurants

RiNo Italian Restaurant Will Be Revamped Under New Ownership

By Molly MartinDecember 8, 2025

“This restaurant has so much potential.”

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Bars & Breweries

Denver’s Newest Vinyl Bar Debuts Next to Mission Ballroom

By Sara RosenthalDecember 5, 2025

Its menu includes culinary-driven drinks named for familiar foods, like Papaya Salad and Banana Bread.

man in a blue shirt and beanie
Restaurants

James Beard Nominated Chef Returning to Denver With New Eatery

By Molly MartinDecember 3, 2025

Rotisserie chicken will star at this upcoming spot from the owner of Marigold in Lyons.

Where to Go on a Date in Ten Popular Denver Neighborhoods
Denver Life

Where to Go on a Date in Ten Popular Denver Neighborhoods

By Tessa GuthrieNovember 18, 2025

These neighborhood date spots prove that Denver’s best chemistry happens off the beaten path.

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Restaurants

Highly Anticipated RiNo Rooftop Restaurant Now Open

By Molly MartinOctober 31, 2025

Its executive chef formerly led the kitchen at Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery Hop Alley.

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