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Are You Ready to Get Lit? A Dozen Things to Do in Denver This Week

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Kristen Kuchar

Kristen Kuchar

Kristen Kuchar is a Colorado writer covering dining and the beverage industry, including wine, beer, cider and spirits. Her articles have appeared in VinePair, the Beer Connoisseur, Beer Advocate, Craftbeer.com, Zymurgy and more. She has a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a Certified Beer Server by the Cicerone Certification Program and a Certified American Wine Expert.

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The Ten Best Vegan Wings in Denver

The Ten Best Vegan Wings in Denver

By Kristen KucharJune 25, 2019

These restaurants and food trucks offer all of the mess and deliciousness of hot wings — without the meat.

Collision Brewing Is a Plant-Based Eater and Beer Lover’s Paradise

Collision Brewing Is a Plant-Based Eater and Beer Lover’s Paradise

By Kristen KucharJune 20, 2019

Collision Brewing serves a wide variety of plant-based options to accompany house-made beers and handcrafted cocktails.

Annapurna Mead Wants to Be Your Next Canned Beverage

Annapurna Mead Wants to Be Your Next Canned Beverage

By Kristen KucharJune 13, 2019

This Colorado Springs mead maker is lowering the alcohol and canning its mead to bring the honey brew to a wider audience.

Ten Tasty New Vegan Food Trucks, Pop-Ups and Other Mobile Vendors

Ten Tasty New Vegan Food Trucks, Pop-Ups and Other Mobile Vendors

By Kristen KucharJune 5, 2019

Trucks and pop-ups emphasizing plant-based cuisine are rolling into town.

Locust Cider Chooses Boulder for Expansion of Washington-Based Company

Locust Cider Chooses Boulder for Expansion of Washington-Based Company

By Kristen KucharJune 4, 2019

Locust Cider is building a new Boulder cidery and tap room as the fifth location for the Washington-based company.

Nine Great Bowls of Vegan Ramen in Denver

Nine Great Bowls of Vegan Ramen in Denver

By Kristen KucharMay 30, 2019

These Denver ramen spots swap in plant-based broth and load up on veggies to keep their noodle bowls vegan.

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This Idaho Springs Spot Serves a Cider-Inspired Menu

This Idaho Springs Spot Serves a Cider-Inspired Menu

By Kristen KucharMay 23, 2019

Clear Creek Cidery Tavern & Taps in Idaho Springs will soon be brewing its own cider.

Ten Tasty Vegan Restaurant Week Recommendations

Ten Tasty Vegan Restaurant Week Recommendations

By Kristen KucharMay 10, 2019

Vegan Restaurant Week brings new plant-based menus and specials to restaurants in Denver May 13 through 19.

First-Ever Vegan Restaurant Week Coming to Denver May 13-19

First-Ever Vegan Restaurant Week Coming to Denver May 13-19

By Kristen KucharApril 17, 2019

Denver’s first ever Vegan Restaurant Week will offer plant-based entrees and tasting menus from dozens of restaurants.

TruBucha Offers a Taproom Experience Without the Booze

TruBucha Offers a Taproom Experience Without the Booze

By Kristen KucharApril 12, 2019

Craft beer tap rooms are popping up everywhere, but fresh kombucha is harder to find. Here’s one in Lone Tree!

Migration Taco Is Making Vegan Tacos and Saving Birds

Migration Taco Is Making Vegan Tacos and Saving Birds

By Kristen KucharApril 11, 2019

New vegan food truck Migration Taco is on a mission to save the birds, one taco at a time.

Denver’s Ten Best Places to Find Veggie Dogs

Denver’s Ten Best Places to Find Veggie Dogs

By Kristen KucharApril 5, 2019

These ten spots for street food fans offer meat-free hot dogs spring outings and grilling.

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New Vegan Comfort-Food Truck Hopes to Attract Meat Eaters

New Vegan Comfort-Food Truck Hopes to Attract Meat Eaters

By Kristen KucharApril 1, 2019

The Veggie Yeti is making comforting, cravable food a priority, whether you consider yourself vegan or not.

Cliffhouse Kombucha Brings European Traditions to Colorado

Cliffhouse Kombucha Brings European Traditions to Colorado

By Kristen KucharMarch 27, 2019

Cliffhouse Kombucha’s founder has been making hands-on kombucha for 35 years.

Hella Herbivore Launches Vegan Pop-Ups in Denver

Hella Herbivore Launches Vegan Pop-Ups in Denver

By Kristen KucharMarch 20, 2019

Hella Herbivore founder Kris Carino is bringing meatless dishes inspired by Asia to Denver.

Colorado Couple Makes Mead With Honey From Their Own Bees

Colorado Couple Makes Mead With Honey From Their Own Bees

By Kristen KucharMarch 18, 2019

Greg and Kim Bowdish manage bee hives to produce honey for their award-winning Hunters Moon meads.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Launches Vegan Menu

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Launches Vegan Menu

By Kristen KucharMarch 15, 2019

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant offers tasty Tex-Mex options without meat, eggs or dairy.

These Ten Fast-Food Joints Are Here for Your Vegan Lifestyle

These Ten Fast-Food Joints Are Here for Your Vegan Lifestyle

By Kristen KucharMarch 8, 2019

Find some quick plant-based sustenance at the Denver outposts of these national chains.

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Big B’s Hard Ciders Taste Like Forty Years of Farmhouse Tradition

Big B’s Hard Ciders Taste Like Forty Years of Farmhouse Tradition

By Kristen KucharMarch 7, 2019

Big B’s Delicious Orchards offer a chance to sample ciders, eat good food, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.

Cholo Ass Vegan Is Cooking Up Authentic Mexican Food — Without the Meat

Cholo Ass Vegan Is Cooking Up Authentic Mexican Food — Without the Meat

By Kristen KucharMarch 1, 2019

Carne asada, pozole, and tamales are all getting veganized by David Alires.

This Denver Mead Brewer Sources Honey From All Over the World

This Denver Mead Brewer Sources Honey From All Over the World

By Kristen KucharFebruary 26, 2019

Queen Bee Brews uses exotic as well as local raw ingredients, including honey produced by Zambian bees.

Ten Vegan Three-Course Meals for Denver Restaurant Week

Ten Vegan Three-Course Meals for Denver Restaurant Week

By Kristen KucharFebruary 22, 2019

These ten restaurants have three-courses of vegan options for Denver Restaurant Week.

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