Colorado’s 3rd District race is Adam Frisch against a Republican field

Since U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert opted to change her address to one clear across the state late last year, the race for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District has fallen out of the media glare that seemingly shines on the controversial Republican congresswoman wherever she goes. But Colorado’s largest district by land mass — taking in Grand … Read more

Eight Colorado hotels, three in Denver, win new Michelin Key award

Eight Colorado hotels won the new Michelin Keys on Wednesday, according to the Michelin Key hotel guide. Each of these Colorado hotels received one Michelin Key. Three of the winning hotels are in Denver — the Clayton Hotel and Members Club, Four Seasons Denver and the Crawford Hotel. Three hotels in Aspen — Hotel Jerome, … Read more

Chef Dana Rodriguez closes Cantina Loca in Denver

Celebrated Denver chef Dana Rodriguez has decided to close one of her restaurants. Cantina Loca, at 2890 Zuni St., opened in January 2022 and was billed as Rodriguez’s first solo restaurant project. It specialized in tacos, tequila and mezcal. As of Thursday, it is closed. Cantina Loca is for sale with the intent to transfer … Read more

Secret menu items bolster Mile High Asian Food Week

The world of Asian cuisine in metro Denver has become deeper, larger and more complex over the past few years as chefs and restaurants have begun focusing on regional cooking styles, elevated fare and fusion dishes that combine multiple kitchen traditions. Local diners, national food media and restaurant critics have taken notice, which has resulted … Read more

New Colorado law prohibits use of sex assault victims’ clothing, hairstyle

Defendants in Colorado sexual assault cases soon will be prohibited from using what a victim was wearing or a victim’s hairstyle as evidence of consent. Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera, who is the acting governor this week, signed House Bill 1072 Wednesday afternoon. The bipartisan legislation is aimed at strengthening protections for sex assault victims in … Read more

Colorado wins 21 World Beer Cup medals in 2024

They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. But with the Craft Brewers Conference underway there, the results of the event’s hallmark competition, the World Beer Cup, were bound to get out. On Wednesday night, beermakers from around the globe celebrated their accolades in what’s billed as the industry’s largest and most prestigious competition. … Read more

Indian restaurant Saucy Bombay duped investors out of $380K, state says

State regulators say that a local Indian restaurant with one location used “half-truths and lies” to sell investors on its grandiose plans for a nationwide expansion before spending the $380,000 that shareholders invested on rent, operating costs and Ponzi-like payments. Through a pair of lawsuits it filed April 16, the Colorado Division of Securities is … Read more

Colorado’s Democratic and Republican congressional primary candidates

All eight of Colorado’s congressional districts will have candidates on the June 25 primary ballot. And in three of those districts — the 3rd, 4th and 5th — the seat is open, providing the ingredients for a more boisterous fight than normal ahead of November’s election. Here is a look at who will be on … Read more

A Passover pleasure: Matzo pizza

By Christina Morales, The New York Times During Passover, Jews move culinary mountains with matzo: cheesy lasagna with layers of the unleavened bread instead of noodles; peanut and caramel brittle; homemade pasta; and even pizza. It’s one of 10-year-old Hudson Greenstein’s favorite foods. During Passover two years ago, he was craving pizza when he and … Read more

How to make frozen shrimp even faster (and more delicious) – The Denver Post

By Genevieve Ko, The New York Times My cousins and I used to dare one another to touch the shrimp, their 10 legs dancing, their antennae waving. At the Chinese seafood restaurants near us in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, the servers would bring our orders, still alive, to the table for approval … Read more