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The sidewalk under construction next to Capitol Hill Books

Businesses Hit by Colfax BRT Construction Can Now Apply for Grants

By Jason Heller

Feb 18, 2025

"Yeah, that seems a little paltry."

Businesses Hit by Colfax Construction Wonder When Promised Grants Will Become Available

By Jason Heller

Jan 10, 2025

Federal funds have been pledged to shops struggling during BRT construction, but will help come soon enough?

This Collective Is Bringing Raves Around Denver...Including Cheesman Park

By Victoria Glidden

Jan 9, 2025

Even if you think you don't know them, you've probably heard them at Cheesman Park.

Mr. Lucky's Reopens Both Sandwich Shops, for Now

By Molly Martin

Jan 9, 2025

"Now's your opportunity to go to the places you love, to the places you'd be sad to see closing — especially this time of the year."

Colfax Dive Satellite Bar Has a New Owner With a Familiar Face

By Jason Heller

Jan 6, 2025

"I think it's imperative that somebody stick around on this block," says former bartender and new proprietor Michael John.

Jillian Johnson standing with two of her employees

Your Mom's House Gets New Owner and Pumps Up the Punk

By Jason Heller

Jan 3, 2025

With her purchase of the Capitol Hill nightclub, Jillian Johnson is bringing a big change to its music.

Financial Dilemma Makes Future of Mr. Lucky's Fine Sandwiches Uncertain

By Molly Martin

Dec 20, 2024

Both locations will be open through Sunday but they may not return after a planned break.

Capitol Hill Books Has Survived for 44 Years, but Can It Survive BRT Construction?

By Jason Heller

Dec 18, 2024

Capitol Hill Books has anchored the intersection of Colfax and Grant for decades, but now its future is in doubt.

Ashlee Cassity and Dom Garcia standing inside their bar, Pearl Divers

Sapphic Speakeasy Pearl Divers Opening Soon in Capitol Hill

By Jason Heller

Nov 22, 2024

Dom Garcia and Ashlee Cassity's new concept will occupy a wing of Your Mom's House.

Pizza Is Returning to Former Benny Blanco's Space

By Jason Heller

Nov 20, 2024

Your Mom's House owner James Bedwell has teamed up with chef John Mora on the upcoming takeout joint dubbed Tua Mama's Pizzeria.

"100% de agave" sign on the side of a building

New Owners Are Giving Capitol Hill Restaurant a Mexico City Reboot

By Jason Heller

Oct 31, 2024

Father-son team Alex and Silvio Villanueva emigrated from Mexico six years ago and are now first-time restaurant owners.

Reader: Bar Nun Is About As Mellow As It Gets for Cap Hill

By Westword Readers

Oct 20, 2024

Want peace and quiet? Maybe it's time to move to the suburbs.

Capitol Hill

Fresh Air, Steak and Cake on a Secluded Denver Date

State Could Ban Landlord Price Coordination Software

Capitol Hill

Fresh Air, Steak and Cake on a Secluded Denver Date

State Could Ban Landlord Price Coordination Software

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