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Allyson Reedy

Allyson Reedy is a freelance writer and ice cream fanatic living in Broomfield.

Articles By Allyson Reedy

A Krampus Cooler cocktail garnished with cranberries and rosemary.

30—Yes, 30—Christmas Bars in the Denver Area for Drinking the Yuletide This Year

Forget the Twelve Days of Christmas. These holiday bars will get the lords a-leaping and ladies dancing all month long.

Urban Cowboy Public House

12 of the Buzziest New Restaurants and Bars in Denver, Fall 2024

From contemporary eye candy and modern American cuisine to soul food and doughnuts, these are the best new restaurants and bars on the Front Range this season.

A box of local jams

The 13 Best Colorado Gifts for Foodies

From local jams to miso caramels to a latkes and caviar kit, here are our picks for the best foodie gifts of 2024.

LoHi’s Jacques Gives Denver Diners Exactly What They Want

The corner bistro delivers a date-night ambience, leisurely pacing, and on-point French fare.

9 of the Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Denver and Beyond

Get happy on hummus and full on falafel at these brilliant Mediterranean eateries across the Denver metro area.

A Halloween bar with five different cocktails

The Best Halloween Bars Around Denver This Year

Get your fright on at these ghoulish pop-ups and year-round haunts serving spooky sips that are sure to wake the dead.

Where Does Gusto Fit Into Denver’s Italian Food Scene?

Chef and restaurateur Lon Symensma’s newest restaurant—which features specialties from across Italy—opened this past March.

Alpine Style Is an Ode to Sophisticated Living in the Mountains

Penned by a local design writer, the new coffee-table book steps inside hotels and homes at high elevation.

The Best Rides at Elitch Gardens, Ranked

From the beloved Big Wheel to the wooden wonder that is Twister III: Storm Chaser, here are eight rides you can’t miss during your next visit to Denver’s amusement park.

Domo Serves Northern Japanese Cuisine with a Side of Zen

Domo, which reopened in late 2023, is designed for diners who are willing to take things slow.

Holey Moley golf club

The 6 Best Places to Eat and Play Games in Denver and Beyond

Whether you’re hankering for some mini golf or to let loose in a bouncy castle, the Front Range has an eatertainment venue for your interests.

The Best Denver Dining of 2024

From the best new restaurant to the tastiest dessert shop, our editors found the places that will satisfy your taste buds.

Pork belly dish with margarita

Alma Fonda Fina Is Modern Mexican Cuisine at Its Finest

Diners are lusting after the upscale Mexican plates at LoHi’s Alma Fonda Fina—and for good reason.

ice cream

Where to Find Denver’s Best Ice Cream

From Fruity Pebbles–flavored scoops to coffee- and beer-inspired bites, here are 18 local ice cream shops, plus delivery options for premium pints, you shouldn’t miss.

Wide shot of the patio at Wonderyard Garden & Table.

20 of the Best Patios and Rooftops in Denver and Beyond

Raise a glass at one of these sun-soaked bars and restaurants this summer.

Les pastels dish

The Best Things at Le French Aren’t French at All

While the namesake fare at the restaurant’s newest location in 9&CO can hit or miss, the West African dishes are always delicious.

Plain bagel medley from Denver bagel shops

We Blind Tasted 5 of Denver’s Most Famous Bagels. Here’s How They Ranked.

Find out how Rosenberg, Zaidy, and Moe stack up against the city’s bagel newcomers.

Paul Myhill with a Guinness in hand.

This Colorado Man Is Drinking Nothing but Guinness for 46 Days

Paul Myhill, known as @colorado_beer_guy on social media, has only ingested stouts, water, vitamins, and electrolytes since February 13.

Tasting menu course from Koko Ni

The Best Tasting Menu in Denver for Your Budget

These multi-course affairs leave your fate at the hands of talented chefs, who serve everything from Japanese-inspired cuisine to farm-to-table fare.

Jorge Ortega and Chokedee (Champ) Buabucha

The Welton Room Lounge Delivers on Style and Inventive Cocktails

But diners have yet to come en masse to the Five Points restaurant.

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