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		<title>He passed the Master Sommelier exam. He&#8217;s taking it again, for the seventh time.</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Uncork a wine deal for every day of the week at these Denver restaurants</title>
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					<dc:creator>Colleen Flynn</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/1Corsica.jpg" alt="corisca wine bar" /><p>From half-off bottles and discount pours to pairing specials, here's where to sample for less.</p>
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		<title>First Look: Western Daughters Wine Bar defies stereotypes — starting with a butcher</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/WD-team.jpg" alt="Western Daughters Josh Curtiss and Noah Heaney" /><p>“The reason to come here is because it supports people who are doing things that will allow people to continue coming to places like this for generations.”</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/western-daughters-denver-butcher-shop-wine-bar-40919886/">First Look: Western Daughters Wine Bar defies stereotypes — starting with a butcher</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sneaky sips: Four hidden wine treasures in Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Troy Bowen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Aldi&#8217;s first location, Marczyk’s Fineburger, and Dio Mio&#8217;s pivot</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:07:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/Exterior_Front_Entrance_Chicago.jpeg" alt="exterior of an Aldi" /><p>All this and more in this week’s food news roundup.</p>
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		<title>European Staycation: Save on airfare at these Denver aperitivo hot spots</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/06/IMG_3611.jpeg" alt="Heretik oysters" /><p>Have soaring flight costs ruined your dreams of an aesthetic European vacay? Fear not, these six spots around Denver offer all the Euro vibes.</p>
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		<title>LoDo wine bar nearing sale amid ongoing downtown challenges</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:29:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-09/vc_building_wide_16x9_240109.webp" alt="exterior of a brick building" /><p>Velvet Cellar aims to retain staff, concept under new ownership. </p>
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		<title>What We Love About Colorado&#8217;s 2026 James Beard Finalists</title>
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					<dc:creator>Sara Rosenthal</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 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/YuanWonton-ChefP.jpg" alt="two women working in a kitchen" /><p>High five to these five finalists! </p>
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		<title>One of the World’s Biggest Wine Events Is Coming to Denver This Month</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:22:11 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>It&#8217;s All-in on an All-New Era at the Former Rockbar on Colfax</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:18:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/FiNO-Tablescape-PC_-Casey-Wilson.jpg" alt="various dishes on a table" /><p>Meet FiNO, the bar and restaurant inside the revamped All Inn Hotel. </p>
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