Report says Denver’s restaurant industry in need of intervention
Denver’s restaurant industry is struggling and facing “sustained structural pressure,” according to a report by local industry leaders. Last year, the city’s economic development department and Visit Denver created a six-month liaison program to research issues affecting the restaurant sector after leaders spoke out...
Denver Crossing Guards Learn Self-Defense As School Drop-Off Showdowns Spike
In Denver, the folks in neon vests helping kids cross the street are now learning how to protect themselves too. Volunteer crossing guards are getting hands-on self-defense instruction from Denver police after a string of tense run-ins at school drop-off and pick-up. The new sessions blend verbal de-escalation with...
Full-Service Restaurant Masala Magic to Open in Aurora Off Smoky Hill Road
A new full-service restaurant, Masala Magic, is coming to Aurora, according to a recent business permit filing. Business filings show that the upcoming Masala Magic is owned by Gurinder Singh Gill. The restaurant is set to open on 25791 E Smoky Hill Rd., part of a larger shopping plaza anchored...
Aurora’s Colfax Downtown Development Authority board application period ends Saturday
The application period for Aurora’s Colfax Avenue Downtown Development Authority board ends Saturday, and marks the next step in efforts to revitalize the area. Applications are available on the city’s boards and commissions webpage. In November, Aurora voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of a DDA, which is...
DU To Shutter Ricks Center, Leaving Gifted Families Reeling
The University of Denver will shut down the Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the end of the 2026-2027 academic year, closing the book on more than 40 years of specialized education on campus and leaving many families stunned. Parents and alumni who relied on the school's small classes and customized curriculum say...
Colorado’s Massive Fry Bread Taco Spot Has Locals Hitting The Road Every Week
There is a spot in Denver that people are driving well out of their way to visit, and once you hear why, the extra miles make perfect sense. Located at 3536 West 44th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80211, this welcoming counter serve eatery has built a following that stretches far beyond its immediate neighborhood.
Denver leaders could soon debate a cut to restaurant wages, a citywide service fee...
A report written by members of the Denver restaurant industry in partnership with Visit Denver and the city’s economic development department says restaurants face a“critical inflection point” — putting pressure on the city to make changes to its minimum wage policies. The report argues that restaurants...
This Beautifully Bizarre Colorado Restaurant Is Like Nowhere Else On Earth
You know that feeling when you walk into a place and your brain can’t quite process what your eyes are seeing?. Casa Bonita in Lakewood, Colorado is that place, except multiply that confusion by about a thousand cliff divers and add sopapillas. Listen, I’ve been to a lot of...
Woman Crashes Out on Denver Flight, Gets Escorted off Plane During Expletive-Filled Argument: ‘A...
A woman, for some unknown reason, apparently crashed out during a flight. Upon arriving in Denver, Colorado, she was escorted off the plane, ready to face the consequences of her actions. What followed was an expletive-filled tirade on behalf of the woman, who just wouldn’t calm down. @sav_britt. A...
East Colfax Hotspot Gets Cold Shoulder From James Beard Brass
Sap Sua, the tight Vietnamese-inspired spot on East Colfax, says its climb toward national James Beard glory has been abruptly put on ice. Owners Ni and Anna Nguyen, who opened the restaurant to strong acclaim, say the James Beard Foundation canceled their scheduled Taste America appearance and cut off a...
