First came the Michelin stars. Now comes the attention. Denver has one of the best restaurant dishes in the country, according to The New York Times. Bruto’s freshly charred bread from Hearth bakery and coffee shop in RiNo was featured on the newspaper’s list of 23 of the “Best American Dishes of 2023.” “Fresh-baked bread … Read more
I thought I knew how to snowboard until I moved to Colorado. Growing up in the suburbs of New Orleans, La., I had a leg up on my fellow Southerners, at least. Both of my parents skied in Washington State where I was born, with my dad proposing to my mom by surprising her with … Read more
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will 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). Travelers flock to New Zealand to experience its lush mountainscapes, jaw-droppingly blue … Read more
Fodor’s influential “No List” discouraged travelers from visiting the American West in 2023, citing the increasingly dry Colorado River and the millions of residents who depend on its water. But for 2024, the company’s travel experts have recommended one place in Colorado that should be on every vacationer’s bucket list. Boulder is one of 24 … Read more
If you had to sign a waiver before a meal, would you? Raina Huang does it for sport. The Los Angeles-based competitive eater visited Denver in November and shared videos of her completing various food challenges with her 435,000 Instagram, 497,000 YouTube and 3.6 million TikTok followers. Food challenges bring competitors like Huang from around … Read more
In a one-two move in Denver’s southern suburbs, Grist Brew Co. said Wednesday it will close its 12-year-old Highlands Ranch taphouse, at 9150 Commerce Center Circle, at the end of the year, while Littleton’s Living the Dream Brewing will take Grist’s place in January. Living the Dream is also moving into the small bar that … Read more
