Broomfield High junior killed in crash near school

A junior at Broomfield High School and a second person died Tuesday in a car crash that happened near the school during the school day. The multi-vehicle crash happened in the area of Main Street and Miramonte Boulevard, the Broomfield Police Department reported at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday on X. In a letter sent Wednesday to … Read more

Denver high-end bakeries are on the rise since the pandemic

Shawn Bergin has risen a long way since he started baking loaves of bread and pastries out of his basement in 2019. The owner of Bakery Four started his patisserie out of his Denver home, selling naturally leavened sourdough loaves and fresh croissants at pop-ups and farmers’ markets. He then moved into a 350-square-foot space … Read more

Bruto Denver serves one of the best dishes in America, says NYT

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

Colorado poll finds housing affordability, crime are top concerns

A majority of Colorado voters say home ownership is only going to become less attainable, voicing broad concerns about the cost of living and the state’s broader affordability, according to results from a bipartisan poll released Tuesday. The poll, conducted for the Colorado Polling Institute Nov. 26-27 by a team of pollsters, also found a … Read more

“Newgrass” bar taking over for Sancho’s Broken Arrow on Colfax

As the founder of a local billiards league, Patrick McNally has spent innumerable hours in bars shooting pool and drinking beer. So much so, that he noticed a niche of consumers that could use a space dedicated to their interests – namely, fans of newgrass music. “We go out to these places and these jukeboxes … Read more

Sushi Ronin in LoHi files for bankruptcy as owners battle in court

Despite its penchant for raw food in the kitchen, Sushi Ronin is burning money in the courtroom. The LoHi sushi joint filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, nearly three years into a nasty legal battle between the business’ majority owner and initial investor, where each alleges misconduct and blames the other for the … Read more

Mayor Johnston’s House 1,000 goal in sight with one micro-community

The push by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to move 1,000 homeless people off the streets by year’s end gained new urgency Tuesday as city officials detailed a schedule of coming encampment closures. And they confirmed that it will be converted hotels — not the micro-community sites in neighborhoods that have attracted the heaviest pushback — … Read more

Fat Sully’s Pizza opening at Denver airport

Denver International Airport is about to get a little fatter. On Monday, the Denver City Council approved a contract that will allow an airport concessionaire to open a Fat Sully’s Pizza restaurant inside Concourse A. Known for its ginormous New York-style pies, Fat Sully’s is owned by the Atomic Provisions group, which also owns Denver … Read more

Where to see NYE 2023/24 fireworks in Colorado

Oooh! Aaah! That’s the sound of 2024 coming in hot. Fireworks are a quintessential New Year’s Eve event, whether your plans include a raucous party or a chill gathering of friends. Only a couple of cities on the Front Range will be hosting fireworks this year, so they are bound to be prime attractions. Or … Read more

Old Elk whiskey deemed top 20 of 2023 by Whiskey Advocate

One Colorado-made bourbon was recently named among the “most exciting” whiskeys of 2023 by the experts at Whisky Advocate magazine. Each year, the publication ranks its top 20 whiskeys of the year based on price, accessibility for buyers and, of course, taste, including scores from a blind panel of international judges. Old Elk Distillery (253 … Read more