Denver Westword

06/30/2024

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06/30/2024

"The original article isn’t long enough to truly surmise all the points learned in their survey...and don’t get me started on the clickbait title you used," one Westword reader wrote. Read their full commentary on Denver women being ranked some of the pickiest in the nation.

What the study fails to consider is the negative experiences of dating in Denver/Colorado as a whole.

06/30/2024

"After we put on the first show and had a celebratory cake, I thought, 'What kind of fool am I? I'm signing up to do this daily.'"

06/30/2024

The Fotopoulos family ran restaurants in the Windy City for decades before bringing their culinary skills to Colorado.

06/30/2024

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06/30/2024

"Just tried this place out; they must be busy as f**k because they mixed up my delivery order. It was delicious anyway, and I got a doordash credit. But yeah the hype is real...10 out of 10 even with getting the wrong order," one Westword reader says.

Marco's Coal Fired just made the 50 Top Pizza guide, a prestigious list that's like Italy's Michelin Guide for pizza.

06/30/2024

The fire department has been called to the building eleven times this month, and two tenants have suffered asthma attacks in the stairwell.

06/30/2024

"$70,000 to $130,000 as Denver Nuggets mascot — more money than most WNBA players," one Westword reader says.

"As a mascot performer for KSE properties, you will be considered a world-class performer and ambassador for our sport property."

06/29/2024

Everything's coming up pizza in Denver right now. In April, a less-than-scientific study named the Mile High the best pizza city in America, and while some readers disagreed, it's hard to deny the fact that the metro area is jam-packed with high-quality pies of all styles. And now there's more pizza news to celebrate.

Marco's Coal Fired is a family-owned spot that specializes in Neapolitan pies.

06/29/2024

July 4 falls on a Thursday this year, and celebrations are starting early...and running late. Whether you're headed to the mountains or plan to stay in the city, there's plenty to do and eat and see. 🎆🌭

Picnics, parades and pyrotechnics!

06/29/2024

This "battle of the bubbles" will take place near Sloan’s Lake on August 10. 🥂

This "battle of the bubbles" will take place near Sloan’s Lake on August 10.

06/29/2024

"The idea of being able to say 'women want someone conventionally attractive' and reporting that Colorado women are among the highest in these responses is absolutely ridiculous. Attractiveness is not entirely singular, and when put in the context of a survey, one has to wonder how the other response choices are described — e.g., ugly, fat, dorky, not athletic, etc," one Westword reader wrote in. Read their full commentary on Colorado women being ranked some of the pickiest in the nation.

What the study fails to consider is the negative experiences of dating in Denver/Colorado as a whole.

06/29/2024

Travis Barker's drumming was the real star of the show at Thursday night's Bline-182 concert. At Ball Arena, there weren't any memorable guitar solos from DeLonge or bass licks from Hoppus, but there was an intense array of sprawling drum solos.

It's as if Hoppus and DeLonge have accepted that Barker is the band's bastion: The stage was centered around the drum set, and for several songs, Barker was suspended in the air above the two as he unleashed on his kit as an indisputable overlord of the band: westword.com/music/blink-182-denver-review-travis-barker-real-star-of-the-show-21180578

06/29/2024

Cerebral Brewing has added a location, officially debuting a taproom on East Colfax in Aurora; it previously used the space for pop-ups.

Five spots have made their debut, including two much-anticipated comebacks.

06/29/2024

The reflective, rectangular structures have been popping up across the world in the last few years.

06/29/2024

Mayor Mike Johnston has assured "nothing changes" after a Supreme Court ruling in favor of camping bans, but advocates are on edge.

06/28/2024

Lyle Lovett – an unofficial Coloradan – and His Large Band will return on July 9 with singer-songwriters Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall. Tickets are on sale now.

06/28/2024

But for all the multi-platinum albums and awards, the best thing to ever happen to the band is Barker, without a doubt.

The band also certainly hasn't lost the sophomoric banter it's known for.

06/28/2024

Taaza Mart Denver is packed with hard-to-find ingredients and delicacies, and the food court is a must-visit.

Taaza Mart is packed with hard-to-find ingredients and delicacies, and the food court is a must-visit.

06/28/2024

May Be Fern absolutely rocked the Westword parking lot last night 🤘

Other than seeing an incredible set of live music, Westword members were able to meet the bandmates and each other in this community-forward event. We're looking to host more, and you can be sure you get to an invite by becoming a Westword member and supporting local journalism.

Westword members were treated to an intimate concert in our parking lot, where funk-rock band May Be Fern showed us what it's made of.

06/28/2024

Denver doesn't have any independent 24/7 diners, but we now have 24/7 Indian.

06/28/2024

The salary range for the position is $70,000 to $130,000 annually, which disproves the longstanding myth pushed by many (most recently the Denver Gazette) that Rocky collects $625,000 annually. Sure, Rocky will make a comfortable salary — but this mountain lion is most definitely not balling with the big dogs.

A mascot performer job description requiring basketball smarts just went live.

06/28/2024

After three and a half months with dozens of homeless people living nearby in the La Paz micro-community, the residents of the south Denver neighborhood hosting it are still on the fence about Mayor Mike Johnston's program.

Staff at La Paz micro-community in Denver's Overland neighborhood say they're seeing homeless residents improve, but some neighbors are concerned.

06/28/2024

It's not that Trump was particularly coherent, because he wasn't, or logical, because he wasn't. Or accurate, because he definitely wasn't. But all too often, it seemed that Biden wasn't in the game at all.

"Hey, baby, you must have been something before electricity."

06/27/2024

Guess which one made the top fifty.

Marco's Coal Fired is a family-owned spot that specializes in Neapolitan pies.

06/27/2024

The first step is to determine the amount you want to buy based on how much you think you'll eat in a year. An eighth of a cow is roughly 45 pounds and costs $500 to $800. A quarter of a cow is 95 to 120 pounds and is perfect for a beef-loving couple or a family that eats beef once a week.

Now is the time to place a reservation online for your beef shares.

06/27/2024

"When a couple of us got sick after Detroit's Pine K**b, we had to stop," reads a statement on Neil Young's website.

06/27/2024

As our readers navigate Denver's dating minefield, Westword is offering free Tacolandia tickets to the reader with the worst date story.

06/27/2024

Cerebral Brewing opens its second permanent tap room on June 28 at 990 East Colfax Avenue in Aurora. The brewery previously used the space in Aurora as a weekend pop-up.

Plus, don't miss weekend events like the Arvada Firefighter Fundraiser at Odyssey Beerwerks.

06/27/2024

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