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

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

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

New cocktail bar, Peach Crease Club, to shake up RiNo in 2025

New cocktail bar, Peach Crease Club, to shake up RiNo in 2025

If you’re a cocktail drinker in Denver, you’ve likely tried a libation with a dash of creativity from Alex Jump and Stuart Jensen. Jump spent four years as the bar manager for Death & Co. in Denver before starting a consulting business and emerging as a leader in the low- and non-alcoholic beverage movement. Jensen … Read more

Ultreia, Split Lip chef opening “sleazy French street food” concept

Ultreia, Split Lip chef opening “sleazy French street food” concept

Escargot wontons would get anyone’s attention. But French onion soup nachos seals the deal. Adam Branz, the chef behind Ultreia and Split Lip: An Eat Place, is introducing a new concept at Dewey Beer Co.’s Denver taproom. The Delaware-based brewery has been running Mockery Brewing’s former space in the River North Art District since January. The … Read more

Denver’s Ironton Distillery will move to Louisville by 2026

Denver’s Ironton Distillery will move to Louisville by 2026

A Denver distillery is relocating operations to the suburbs, and when it does it will close its taproom and restaurant in the city. Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse, which opened in the River North Arts District in 2018, will soon break ground on a brand new production facility located at 1303 Empire Rd. in Louisville. According … Read more

Kamala Harris touts progress in Denver, promises to fight on abortion

Kamala Harris touts progress in Denver, promises to fight on abortion

Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters in Denver on Tuesday that she would fight to ban “assault” weapons, raise the federal minimum wage and protect abortion rights if she and President Joe Biden win reelection in November. “In memory of Columbine, Aurora, Uvalde and Club Q, we continue — and we all continue — to … Read more

Denver’s Dry January Mocktail Tour features N/A beverages at local bars

Denver’s Dry January Mocktail Tour features N/A beverages at local bars

Dry January is a time when many drinkers choose to rest their livers and focus on their health. But that doesn’t mean sacrificing fun, according to local Steve Schneiter. Schneiter is the founder of the Denver Microbrew Tour, which has taken drinkers on walking tours of some of the city’s hottest brewery districts – samples … Read more