The most popular songs people played on the digital jukebox app TouchTunes in Denver and Colorado in 2024 are an ode to the state’s cowboy-hat-tipping, boot-scootin’ roots. TouchTunes is featured in more than 65,000 bars, restaurants and venues across North America and Europe. The app allows users to pay to play songs of their choosing … Read more
Denver’s explosion of dumpling restaurants wasn’t on anyone’s radar two years ago, and nixtamalized corn wasn’t on the bingo card for 2024. But both became notable trends in the restaurant industry locally. So what will 2025 bring? There’s no way to know, but here are a few predictions for what we’re seeing already and what … Read more
Après-ski is a tradition as old as skiing itself. The words, literally “after skiing,” conjure images of Parisians toasting champagne in the sunshine of the Alps. They laugh, dance, eat, and drink because nobody drives anywhere. Here in Colorado, people tend to return to their cars, change, and get on the highway as soon as … Read more
Eggnog, the festive drink that evolved from a medieval cold remedy to a holiday favorite, is back to jingle your taste buds. The creamy concoction is typically a blend of egg yolks, fluffy whipped egg whites, rich milk, velvety cream, a hint of vanilla, and a sprinkle of sugar with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg … Read more
In mid-November, just as the mountain towns were waking up from shoulder-season hibernation and preparing for the ski season, my husband and I popped into Minturn and stumbled upon the cutest (and likely smallest) whisky tasting room in Colorado. No hyperbole: The Wee Dram on Minturn’s Main Street is a cozy, 135-square-foot, 12-seat drinking den … Read more
For nearly a decade, the Denver Bicycle Cafe served as a hub for coffee, beer and cycling enthusiasts in the Uptown neighborhood. After closing its doors in 2019, the space at 1300-1308 E. 17th Ave. sat vacant until Alpine Dog Brewing took it over in 2023. But the brewery didn’t last long, shuttering just 14 … Read more
After a two-month closure, The Family Jones Spirit House reopened in November to reveal an updated space. The LoHi bar and distillery, which has been in operation for seven years, now has a more cozy lounge vibe, making guests feel like they’re in a “living room.” Where booths once stood in the center of the … Read more
It shouldn’t come as a surprise. Colorado is, after all, the best state in the United States for both skiing and drinking. But the competition was pretty stiff: Tahoe, Whistler, Vermont, Jackson Hole. Still, Colorado landed two spots on USA Today’s new list of the best après-ski bars in North America — and the top … Read more
With hundreds of breweries and dozens of distilleries, Colorado’s craft beverage scene is overflowing with options. Choosing where to belly up can be tough when you’re oh-so-thirsty. While we highly recommend checking out the local libations wherever your journey takes you, these 10 beer and spirits producers are destinations in their own right with, drinks … Read more
Condé Nast Traveler magazine this month named Denver to its list of Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean in 2025, joining familiar locales such as Alaska and Cuba, but also Boise, Idaho, and Greenland (yes, it’s part of North America too). The article covers amenities for the first-timer and/or out-of-towner, such … Read more
