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6:10 pm, May 17, 2013
Rant: Tancredo for Governor? Please.With the Obama administration in disarray and CYA mode over the scandals and near-scandals regarding Benghazi, the IRS, and the Associated Press, one knee-jerk assumption might be that voters are primed for a return to Republicanism. It's probably no coincidence that this was the week when one-note politician Tom Tancredo started hinting that he might...
4:00 pm, May 17, 2013
5:00 O'Clock Afternoon Ale, Renegade Brewing Company, Denver Style: Blonde aleABV: 5 percentServing Type: 16-ounce canMalty? Hoppy? A faint hoppiness Reviewed: May 2013It seems we're seeing more and more low-alcohol session beers around Colorado. Fine by us. Sure, we dig the occasional 10 percent imperial IPA, but it's hard to drink three of those in a row...
2:20 pm, May 17, 2013
We’ve already explained why you absolutely have to have a pair of gladiator sandals in your closet, but who doesn’t need (OK, want) more shoes? If you’re still looking for options to fill out your spring footwear collection, check out Roman Road Shoes for unique, handmade shoes crafted by artisans from around the world. Owner Catherine Bradshaw launched the Denver-based online store last August....
1:50 pm, May 17, 2013
Town: BreckenridgeList Price: $164,700Bedrooms: StudioBathrooms: OneLiving Space: 427 square feet Admittedly, this listing may not look like your fantasy mountain property at first glance—one bathroom, a Murphy bed, a kitchen, and a small table and sleeper sofa quickly fill this River Mountain Lodge first-floor condo’s 427 square feet. But the axiom is location, location...
11:00 am, May 17, 2013
Don't have plans for Thursday, May 23? Oh, yes you do: That evening, Toques & ’Tails kicks off its first-annual chef and bartender competition at Casselman's Bar & Venue in RiNo. The event, which is the result of many months of planning by Culinary Connectors' founder Becky Creighton, will see eight of Denver's most sought-after restaurants and...
10:30 am, May 17, 2013
Il Posto’s patio—there's hardly a better outdoor space in all of Denver. The energy from Andrea Frizzi's modern Italian restaurant spills out of the garage doors and mingles with the spirited crowd of intellectuals and hipsters populating Chada Thai, the Thin Man, and St. Mark's Coffee House. Nab one of Il Posto's coveted outdoor tables and you're at the center of Uptown. The food...
8:14 am, May 17, 2013
Former United States Rep. Tom Tancredo could run for Colorado governor next year, according to a report this week in the Denver Post. The newspaper said Tancredo—a Republican—has yet to make a final decision on his political future but he was keeping the door open for another run at the state’s top elected job. Tancredo famously lost as a third-party candidate to Democrat John Hickenloooper in...
11:05 am, May 16, 2013
Pinche Tacos began in 2010 as a food truck whose immense popularity practically demanded that chef-owner Kevin Morrison open a brick-and-mortar. The restaurant opened at York and Colfax in October 2011 and accolades from Bon Appétit and local media (5280 included) came quickly. If it was tough to get a table and a taco at Pinche before; after the praise it became nearly impossible. But...
8:47 am, May 16, 2013
We've told you again and again: It is time to pay attention to the University of Denver's men's lacrosse team. Sure, the team has been tearing up turf in the Mile High City since 1966, but the team really became a persistent national threat when legendary coach Bill Tierney (he's already a lacrosse hall-of-famer) moved west for the 2010 season. Since then, the team has gone to the NCAA tournament...
2:04 pm, May 15, 2013
As Nancy Ferro watched her son Michael go through cancer treatment, she was surprised to find that, at 23, he was by far the youngest person at his support groups. After his recovery, Michael went on a kayaking trip with First Descents, a Denver-based nonprofit that sends young-adult cancer survivors on adventure trips together. Nancy saw that the excursion and camaraderie amongst survivors...
