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Voodoo Doughnut’s (Not Pink) Boulder Location Set to Open August 1

By Molly MartinJuly 26, 2023

The fourth Colorado outpost of the Portland-born chain, which includes a drive-thru, had to change its exterior color because it violated city codes.

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Popular Ice Cream Shop Is Now Serving Smash Burgers on Saturdays

By Helen XuJuly 25, 2023

Right Cream on South Downing Street hopes to add even more food items to its lineup in the future, including breakfast and dinner options.

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Consider the Lobster Roll: A Commitment to Sustainability Almost Forced One Eatery to 86 Its Best Seller

By Gina ParkerJuly 25, 2023

When lobsters from Maine lost their Marine Stewardship Council certification, Stoic & Genuine began searching for an alternative.

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For Linda Hampsten Fox, Creating The Bindery’s Seasonal Menus Is Like Making Music

By Molly MartinJuly 25, 2023

The current lineup at this LoHi restaurant is filled with hits, from clams with green garlic to rabbit cannelloni to chicken with taboon, a Palestinian flatbread.

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Taste of Ethiopia Festival Returns on August 5 After a Three-Year Hiatus

By Abigail BlissJuly 24, 2023

Experience the culture of Colorado’s second-largest immigrant community at this free event.

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Bus It: Take Route 0 to Explore the Bars and Restaurants of Broadway

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 24, 2023

While RTD is free in July in August, ride this route for easy access to places like the Hornet and Mutiny Information Cafe in Baker, Fellow Traveler in Englewood and more.

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The Five Best Bites at The Big Eat

By Molly MartinJuly 24, 2023

EatDenver’s annual food fest returned on July 20, and restaurants like Blackbelly and the upcoming MAKfam brought their A-game.

Reader: The Mercury Cafe Can Again Be the Heart and Soul of the City

By Westword StaffJuly 23, 2023

Some workers there are pushing for a union.

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Every Opening and Closing This Week: Axum Ethiopian Is Gone for Good and More

By Molly MartinJuly 22, 2023

Axum Ethiopian is gone, Emerald Eye is open.

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Kittredge Is Home to a Boutique Wine Shop Run by a Certified Sommelier

By Kristen KucharJuly 21, 2023

Located in the small town between Morrison and Evergreen, this store is an unexpectedly well-stocked pit stop for wine lovers exploring the foothills.

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After Selling River Bear, Justin Brunson Is Back in the Meat Game…on His Own Terms

By Molly MartinJuly 21, 2023

The Old Major owner took a year off and now, he’s launching a new company specializing in bacon and spice rubs.

Summer Is Food Truck Season: Here Are the Best Places to Find Them

By Molly MartinJuly 21, 2023

Denver is home to a vibrant and diverse food truck scene, but tracking them down can be tough.

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Caribbean-Inspired Cocktail Lounge Emerald Eye Opening in Larimer Square Today

By Abigail BlissJuly 20, 2023

The Caribbean-inspired, basement-level bar has taken over the former Crimson Room space.

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“This Is a Bait-and-Switch:” Casa Bonita Employees Launch Petition on Pay, Other Demands

By Molly MartinJuly 20, 2023

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone may have restored the pink palace, but figuring out how to operate it has resulted in some unhappy staff members.

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Uhl’s Brewing Plans to Go Out With a Bang

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 20, 2023

After its taproom business fell sharply in June, the Boulder brewery, which debuted in 2020, will say goodbye on August 6 with a farewell party.

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Avery Brewing’s 30th-Anniversary Invitational on July 29 Promises to Be a Blast

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 20, 2023

Over sixty breweries will be pouring at the event, including Italy’s Ca’ del Brado, Brazil’s Japas Cervejaria and local favorites like Our Mutual Friend and WeldWerks.

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The Complete Guide to Casa Bonita’s Reopening

By Molly MartinJuly 19, 2023

From how to get a reservation to how the new menu tastes.

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Two CSU Grads Are Working to Make Lab-Grown Meat Mainstream

By Helen XuJuly 19, 2023

Their employer, UPSIDE Foods, made history on June 21 when the USDA gave it the first approval to distribute cell-cultivated chicken to restaurants and grocery stores.

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This Kid-Friendly Drag Brunch Is a Good Time for All Ages

By Linnea CovingtonJuly 19, 2023

The monthly event at Comida in the Stanley Marketplace is back on Sunday, July 23.

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The Massive RiNo Yardbird Location Opens July 19

By M.G. MariniJuly 19, 2023

This will be the eighth location of the Miami-born concept that serves options like mac and cheese with a whole lobster on top and fried chicken.

Mercury Cafe Workers Say They Love the Place, So They’re Trying to Unionize

Mercury Cafe Workers Say They Love the Place, So They’re Trying to Unionize

By Julianna O'ClairJuly 18, 2023

“We believe in the spirit and the heart and the future of this place.”

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RiNo’s Mockery Brewing Will Pour Its Last Beer on August 12

By Ryan PachmayerJuly 18, 2023

This is the latest in a wave of Denver brewery closures that include MobCraft, Wah Gwaan, and soon, Dos Luces.

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