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Map of 2021-2022 Denver Dining Out Passbook Restaurants

UPDATE 3 March 2022: The 2021-2022 Denver Dining Out Passbook is now on sale. The Passbooks are printed in limited number every year, so scoop one up while they are still available. This year they’ve also launched a companion digital passbook app. The map is NOW UPDATED for the 2021-2022 Passbook. NOTE: For those wondering […]

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Challahrado Hearth is Bringing a Love of Challah to Denver

Baker Luisa Hagemeier started her business, Challahrado Hearth, as a way to share and spread Jewish food culture in Colorado. Having debuted in time for Rosh Hashanah 2021, her initial focus is on challah — a bread typically eaten during Jewish ceremonial occasions and holidays. Currently taking orders via DM on her @challahradohearth Instagram account, […]

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Life

Living in Denver vs New York City: FAQs Answered

A year and a half ago I wrote all about my decision to move from New York City to Denver. The response to that post has been incredible! So many of you have contacted me, eager to learn more about how I’ve found life in the Mile High City after living here for some time. […]

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Travel

Road Trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Canyons of the Ancients

A few years ago I was flipping through 5280 and I noticed a small picture of people climbing down ladders into a mysterious sand-colored ancient dwelling. From that moment onward, it was a dream of mine to go to Mesa Verde National Park in the southwest corner of Colorado in the Four Corners area. Because […]

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Local Denver Grocery Delivery & Pickup (and Holiday Meals)

If you’re like me you’ve been looking for any way to help our small local Denver farms, businesses, and restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why I’ve looked to buy from local providers of groceries and pantry staples when getting supplies to cook at home during the coronavirus crazy times. Here are some of my […]

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Sherry’s Soda Shoppe: Nostalgic Denver Ice Cream Spot

There’s a new ice cream spot in town, the recently opened Sherry’s Soda Shoppe in the Five Points neighborhood. I recently stopped by this beautifully designed space and sample one of their many ice cream flavors developed by Milena Nichols, previously of Sweet Cow. The parlor is the latest from Denver restauranteur Joshua Pollack, owner […]

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My Favorite Pantry Recipes for an Easy, Delicious Dinner

A lot of us are cooking a lot more at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Lot of you told me on Instagram that you were interested in a list of my favorite pantry recipes. Below is a list (which I’ll keep updating) of some of my go-to dishes to make while keeping safe at […]

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Maps of Denver Restaurants Open for Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery, and Deals During Coronavirus Shutdown

The maps on this page are constantly being updated with new restaurants and deals being offered during the Denver coronavirus shutdown. Please bookmark this page and share it with friends! Update June 17: Updated LoDo and North Denver maps with restaurants offering dine-in and outdoor/patio seating Update May 30: Updated LoDo and Central Denver map, […]

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Third Culture Bakery Brings Mochi Donuts and Muffins to Colorado

Third Culture Bakery, a California-based mini-chain specializing in butter mochi donuts and muffins is now open in Aurora, a suburb in the Denver metro area. Third Culture was created by Chef Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu is gaining a lot of buzz in the gluten-free community since all of the baked goods are made with […]

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Life Travel

Ultimate MUJI Size Comparison: Japan vs. US

A comprehensive guide for shoppers who want to understand how MUJI clothing sizing and price differ in Japan versus in the US. When I first started visiting Japan in 2013, I was really excited to shop at UNIQLO and MUJI – two very popular Japanese brands that I was familiar with because they had opened […]