“Colorado barbecue” are two words that just don’t go together, according to many smoked-meat enthusiasts. This state lacks the tradition, they explain, arguing that all of the barbecue in Colorado is inspired by barbecue from somewhere else. But as Mark Antonation notes, there’s a small group of chefs attempting to put…
Tonight is the night when Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go toe-to-toe in the first of three planned presidential debates. Whether you’re a Hillary holdout or disciple of The Donald, you won’t want to miss every important platform point and blow landed in what promises to be a political knockdown…
In certain circles, fantastic facial hair is an art-form, resulting in carefully groomed, waxed, spit-shined and, in some cases, patiently grown whiskers that swirl around in curliques, are shaved into magnificent muttonchops or braided into beautiful plaits. Some of the region’s best-bearded and mustachioed men — and a few imaginative women —…
Another Westword DISH is in the books — and this, our 22nd, was a great one. The Colorado fall weather cooperated for our annual celebration of the city’s restaurant scene, making for a cool, sunny day as dozens of Denver’s top eateries put out their best for the crowd. The…
Through the year we’ve been tasting food in restaurants new and old, hanging out in Denver’s watering holes, taking notes about everywhere that you can find noteworthy edible and drinkable items in this town — and compiling our findings into lists of the best for your easy reference. To make…
This week, Denver is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll — and chock-full of shows. Country star Dierks Bentley takes over Red Rocks for two nights while Mumford & Sons headline Fiddler’s Green for two nights. This week’s lineup also includes the Specials, Die Antwoord, Leon…
In less than a month, the Broncos have managed to make this season interesting for reasons game-related and otherwise. From linebacker Brandon Marshall joining the knee-taking contingency of the NFL to crazy rookie haircuts and angry-tweet-inciting losses (not ours!), here are some highlights of the 2016 season so far. (Bonus:…
The long-awaited Denver Central Market officially opens today at 2669 Larimer Street, with eleven vendors purveying foodstuffs — from produce to fresh seafood to complete meals you can eat on-site. You can grab drinks, too. Developer Ken Wolfe, who’s lived in the RiNo neighborhood for years, partnered with restaurateur Jeff Osaka…
Road rage is getting worse in Denver — and after Bree Davies recently realized she’d caught the fever, she came up with ten ways to stop road-raging in Denver. One of her top ten? Learn the rules for driving/passing in the left-hand lane, and then observe them. Which means, if…
There’s only a day left until Westword’s DISH, our annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, which returns Sunday, September 25, for its 22nd year. The festival of food will take over Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where dozens of local restaurants will offer samples of their best dishes — along…
Just as Westword was going to press with this week’s story on the city’s ramped-up homeless sweeps, reporter Chris Walker received word that another sweep was imminent. That one wiped out “Pipe Town,” one of the city’s most hidden encampments. Unlike the major sweeps of March and July, this action…
Gretchen Kurtz just reviewed Spatola Ristorante & Wine Bar, which took over the former home of Julia Blackbird’s at 3434 West 32nd Avenue a few months ago. Although she’d been impressed when she interviewed owner/chef Francisco Spatola for Chef and Tell in August, she was disappointed that his presence wasn’t felt more at…
This week was marked by the announced closings of two of Denver’s favorite bars: the Campus Lounge on South University, and the Celtic Tavern (along with the attached Delaney’s Pub) in LoDo. Both will have send-offs this weekend before locking the doors. And both could return soon in some form…
This weekend, we welcome the highly-anticipated Western The Magnificent Seven and watch Andy Samberg as a bizarre bird in Storks and Zac Efron dive into bully-hazing rituals in Goat. All will be showing just down the street from you, Denver! Here are the five best film openings to indulge in this weekend. Click the movie…
Right now, the FBI is on the lookout for a woman accused of robbing five banks in the metro Denver area wearing an ultra-ugly hairpiece. Hence the nickname bestowed upon her by the Rocky Mountain Safe Streets Task Force: the Wicked Wig of the West. The bandit nickname is a…
There are only two more days until Westword’s DISH, our annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, which returns Sunday, September 25, for its 22nd year. The festival of food will take over Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where dozens of local restaurants will offer samples of their best dishes, including…
Big Gigantic headlines its fifth Rowdytown at Red Rocks this weekend with guests Kill the Noise, Vanic and Louis the Child (tonight), Marshmello, Illenium and Kasbo (tomorrow). Gregg Allman brings his Laid Back Festival, which features headliner ZZ Top, to Red Rocks on Sunday while legendary singer-songwriter Donovan is at the…
On Sunday, September 25, Westword’s DISH, our annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, returns for its 22nd year. The festival of food will take over Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where dozens of local restaurants will offer samples of their best dishes, including plenty of smoky barbecue. GQue Championship…
Red Hot Chili Peppers, who last headlined the Pepsi Center in 2012, return to the venue on Thursday, March 2, with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue opening. Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 23 at 10 a.m. Ariana Grande brings here Dangerous Woman Tour to the Pepsi Center on Monday,…
On Sunday, September 25, Westword’s DISH, our annual celebration of the Denver dining scene, returns for its 22nd year. The festival of food will take over Sculpture Park at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, where dozens of local restaurants will offer samples of their best dishes, including succulent seafood from a neighborhood favorite…
For families and Halloween thrill-seekers alike, a hike through the Chatfield Corn Maze heralds the changing of the seasons and fall fun for everyone. By day, kids can partake in hay rides, candy apples and other signals that winter is coming (or pluck a pumpkin from the field during the…
No. 59: Potstickers at Zoe Ma MaEdwin Zoe knows that the best meal is the one mom makes; that’s why he enlisted his own mom to create the dishes at his two Chinese restaurants. The potstickers at Zoe Ma Ma at Union Station or at the Boulder original, like everything…
