10 breweries and distilleries to visit in Colorado right now

10 breweries and distilleries to visit in Colorado right now

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

14er Brewing closing in Denver’s River North neighborhood

14er Brewing closing in Denver’s River North neighborhood

For Andrew Kaczmarek, the most heart-wrenching parts about shutting down his Denver brewery are the memories of all the “great people and so many great friends coming through.” But Kaczmarek and business partner Nato Francescato — who have been friends since they attended Wheat Ridge High School — will close 14er Brewing on Saturday. The … Read more

Wine Wednesday deals in Denver

Wine Wednesday deals in Denver

Happy hours are a great way to spend less money while enjoying small bites and deals on drinks. But it can be tough to sync up a late-afternoon time block during the weekday grind. Enter Wine Wednesday, a longstanding tradition of dozens of bars and restaurants in metro Denver. It celebrates alliteration by inviting oenophiles … Read more

Cerebral Brewing opening third Denver taproom with Outside Pizza

Cerebral Brewing opening third Denver taproom with Outside Pizza

Less than five months after fully opening a second taproom in Aurora, Cerebral Brewing said Monday that it will open a third location at 3257 Lowell Blvd. in northwest Denver. The building — a former church — was previously occupied by Oasis Brewing, which closed last December after five years. The high-profile location is just … Read more

Mama Jo’s biscuits barbecue replacing Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs

Mama Jo’s biscuits barbecue replacing Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs

Steve’s Snappin’ Dogs, which spent two decades slinging hot dogs on East Colfax Avenue, will soon be replaced by a family-owned eatery – Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ. The concept, helmed by husband-and-wife Ben and Jodi Polson, will bring some Southern flair to the neighborhood with handmade smoked gouda biscuits and Carolina-style barbecue; but it … Read more

Odell Brewing’s OBC Wine Project wins Colorado winery award

Odell Brewing’s OBC Wine Project wins Colorado winery award

Odell Brewing, which was founded in Fort Collins in 1989, has won plenty of beer awards over the decades, but on Friday, the company’s wine operation won a coveted award as well. The OBC Wine Project took home “Best in Show” for its Colorado Red blend during the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board’s tenth annual … Read more

Denver’s Bull & Bush is always there when you need it

Denver’s Bull & Bush is always there when you need it

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems.) For 20 years, the Falling Rock Taphouse was a given in Lower Downtown. It … Read more

Beer truck looted in KZN

Beer truck looted in KZN

A truck delivering beer was looted on the N2 highway near Umgababa, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday morning. According to the South Coast Sun, the chaotic incident was captured by a motorist. It shows people from the surrounding community and passing drivers helping themselves to the beer cargo after the truck stopped on the side of the … Read more

Denver’s Infinite Monkey Theorem to close at end of 2024

Denver’s Infinite Monkey Theorem to close at end of 2024

The Infinite Monkey Theorem, an urban winery in Denver’s River North Art District, will permanently close its doors at the end of 2024. After more than 15 years in Denver, the woman-owned-and-operated business will close its taproom at 3200 Larimer Street and cease winemaking operations on Dec. 31, winery officials said in a news release. … Read more

Where to try the Italian sausage sandwich, the slopper in Pueblo

Where to try the Italian sausage sandwich, the slopper in Pueblo

PUEBLO, Colo. — Lisa Musso-Marino buzzed around her family’s restaurant in cowboy boots and denim. The Pueblo native dashed to the ringing phone to jot down takeout orders, chatted up regulars she’s known for years and hand-delivered the house specialty to tables: the Sicilian sausage sandwich, nicknamed the “fuggedaboudit.” The creation by Musso’s Restaurant, 35250 E. U.S. … Read more