The craggiest, crunchiest, juiciest fried chicken Thanksgiving

The craggiest, crunchiest, juiciest fried chicken Thanksgiving

By Sohla El-Waylly, The New York Times My first year creating recipes for Thanksgiving season, I was practically giddy at the thought of coming up with dishes that would be shared at countless tables. (And yes, it’s a season, especially if, like me, you’ve spent years at food magazines and test kitchens, where holiday planning … 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

Denver approves accessory dwelling units citywide amid housing crisis

Denver approves accessory dwelling units citywide amid housing crisis

Denver City Council members cut down on how many rezoning hearings they will have to preside over and brought the city into compliance — mostly — with a new state law on Monday when they voted to allow accessory dwelling units in residential neighborhoods citywide. The housing units, often referred to as ADUs, are smaller, … Read more

F1 Arcade race simulator bar driving into Denver’s RiNo neighborhood

F1 Arcade race simulator bar driving into Denver’s RiNo neighborhood

Formula One is making a pit stop in RiNo. F1 Arcade, which combines a bar and restaurant with dozens of racing simulators, plans to open at 2734 Walnut St. next fall. It will be one of the first U.S. locations for the U.K.-born concept, which aims to capitalize on growing American interest in Formula One … Read more

How to make red and green grilled snapper

How to make red and green grilled snapper

By Priya Krishna, The New York Times MEXICO CITY — An imposing whole fish painted with bright red and green sauces graces almost every table at Contramar, a big, airy restaurant in the chic Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City. When I ate there recently, a server set the platter down and then paused instinctively, … Read more

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines.

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines.

Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign. Many teens worry about how their lives could change once he takes office. During his presidential bid, Trump pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for … Read more

Meet your new Thanksgiving pie

Meet your new Thanksgiving pie

By Vaughn Vreeland, The New York Times Is there anything more joyful to feed people than pie? Custardy, creamy, jammy, nutty, tart — whatever its flavor and texture, pie is celebratory, often nostalgic and deeply delicious. It makes everyone happy. That’s why I believe having a slice of pie with the people in your life … Read more

Five-star coconut curry chickpeas with pumpkin and lime and more

Five-star coconut curry chickpeas with pumpkin and lime and more

By Emily Weinstein, The New York Times We’re rolling toward the most festive time of the year — and, naturally, the busiest one. On the one hand, I’m dreaming of pie, especially now that our Thanksgiving 2024 pie recipes have arrived. But festive frenzy aside, you still have to make dinner at the end of … Read more

Here’s who the president-elect has selected

Here’s who the president-elect has selected

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here’s a look at who he’s selected so far. Susie Wiles watches as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign … Read more

Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish

Begin deportation push, pardon Jan. 6 rioters and make his criminal cases vanish

By COLLEEN LONG and DAN MERICA WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has said he wouldn’t be a dictator — “except for Day 1.” According to his own statements, he’s got a lot to do on that first day in the White House. His list includes starting up the mass deportation of migrants, rolling back Biden … Read more