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Backcountry Provisions becomes Backcountry Delicatessen

Backcountry Provisions, the Steamboat Springs-based mini-chain that added a LoDo store a half-dozen years ago, has changed its name to...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Marijuana: Nederland's pot ordinance would ban making BHO in residential areas

Last week, William Breathes updated us on the efforts by residents of Nederland to come up with their own marijuana...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Jen Jasinski's James Beard win felt like a lifetime achievement -- although her career is cooking

Prince Harry might have stopped by The Market on Monday, but the real royalty was right down the street, at...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Reader: Byers junior high's charter school future means search for new dog park

Last week, Byron Graham wrote about the upcoming transition of Byers junior high from an unofficial dog park to a...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Brian Urlacher a good potential addition to the Broncos or Bearly tolerable?

Denver blog posts know what you mean. Mile High Report's Ian Henson reports that Bears legend/free agent Brian Urlacher is...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

100 Favorite Dishes: Schezuan beef in numbing chile oil from Chef Liu's Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Suffice it to say that I eat out more than the general population, unless, of course, the general population can...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Wayne McDonald firing: Lawsuit against Mayor Michael Hancock rejected

A federal lawsuit against Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and other city officials, filed by one of Hizzoner's former best buds...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Fast-casual restaurants are on a roll, with Slotted Spoon joining the lineup

There's a land rush under way in the fast-casual industry, with restaurateurs nationwide frantically trying to grab a piece of...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Sand Creek massacre: Tribes, History Colorado to consult on exhibit while Collision is closed

When a wrong is almost 150 years old, righting it may not be quick. That's one of the many lessons...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Ten ways to come up with a kickass band name

Many musicians insist that one of the most difficult parts of creating a successful band is finding just the right...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Backbeat

Flashlights is now FLASH/LIGHTS

Flashlights is now FLASH/LIGHTS. Last week, the outfit, which has made significant strides locally under its original moniker, including garnering...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Backbeat

Which version of The Office was better: U.S. or U.K.?

Overhearing two pop-culturists argue about this comedy series, you'd be forgiven for mistaking it for a debate over gun-control or...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Show and Tell

Photos: BolderBOULDER increased security measures in wake of Boston Marathon bombing

Following the Boston Marathon bombing, runners looking forward to participating in this year's BolderBOULDER quickly spoke out about participating despite...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Little Anita's New Mexican Cafe is firmly entrenched in red and green

I had one of my first real New Mexican meals in New Mexico, at the Little Anita's location in Albuquerque...and...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Comedian Josh Blue on the pros and cons of being an "inspiration"

There have been a handful of standup comics with cerebral palsy over the years, but few have transcended the "inspirational"...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Show and Tell

Guess where I'm drinking an Old-Fashioned?

Before I drank beer and long before I drank wine, I was drinking classic Old-Fashioned cocktails, probably because that's what...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Prince at the Ogden Theatre, 5/13/13, reviews and setlists of both the early and late shows

PRINCE @ OGDEN THEATRE | 5/13/12 | EARLY SHOW In a bold move during his first show at the Ogden...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Backbeat

Don't have strangers sleeping in your living room on a regular basis? You should.

Life can be uncomfortable. It's supposed to be: If you're comfortable, it probably means you've settled into a job that...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Show and Tell

Video: Alex and Ruth Burgos face cops after diaper change at Starbucks

Is changing a diaper in public a criminal offense? This question arises in relation to a recent incident involving Alex...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Video: Teen arrested for bomb found near "high-traffic area" at Centaurus High School

Update: Earlier this morning, we told you about a pipe-bomb-like device found at Centaurus High School in Lafayette yesterday. It...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Photos: Ace lobs up vegan bao buns and jungle curry for spring

We stopped by Ace recently to take a look at some of the new dishes on the restaurant's revamped menu...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Photos: Ten best cities for allergy sufferers -- and the nine that topped Denver

The folks at the Asthma and Allergies Foundation of America recently ranked 100 cities in terms of how good, or...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

New shows on sale this week: Rihanna, Queens of the Stone Age, the Cult, Pinback and more

In addition to Rihanna and Queens of the Stone Age shows that we told you about yesterday, we've also got...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Backbeat

Paco Fish on burlesque, living in a van, and quitting his day job to do what he loves

After his house was foreclosed on, Baltimore burlesque performer Paco Fish decided to seize the circumstance and pursue his dreams...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Show and Tell

Reader: It's getting harder for me to justify the consumption of meat

Last week several Denver chefs traveled to Kansas to visit the Callicrate Ranch, a cattle ranch and slaughterhouse owned by...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Jens Moelle of Digitalism on making music for video games and how it's like the new radio

The men behind the Hamburg duo Digitalism have been blowing out all the stops on their tour, which hits just...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Backbeat

100 Colorado Creatives: Mare Trevathan

#70: Mare Trevathan Mare Trevathan gets around. The theatrical jill-of-all-trades works her chosen field from every angle: as an actor,...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Show and Tell

Rangeview High School employee accidentally shoots student in parking lot

Since the horrific 2012 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, pro-gun advocates have suggested that schools would be...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Lastest Word

Pastry chef Samm Sherman of Linger and Root Down teaches tonight

The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine Street, is welcoming chef Samm Sherman (of Linger and Root Down) today for...
Westword  |  05-14-2013  |  Cafe Society

Marijuana: Sackings for legal pot backed by judgment against fired man with brain tumor

There's been lotsa debate over just-passed marijuana bills. But lost amid talk about THC driving limits that may prevent MMJ...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Lastest Word

Reader: Student's banned yearbook quote a helluva lot more memorable than "YOLO"

Last week, we shared the story of a Cherokee Trail High School student who managed to sneak the quote "When...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Lastest Word

Photos: the sweet smells -- and tastes -- of the Colorado Chocolate Festival

I'm officially a few pounds heavier today -- and it's not because of my Mother's Day stomach crush at Paxia...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Cafe Society

Sandra Schreiber allegedly stabbed elderly husband to death, turned knife on herself (79)

Update: On Monday, we told you about a double stabbing in south Jeffco stemming from a domestic incident involving a...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Lastest Word

Prairie dog poisonings not the only things angering Stapleton residents

This week's feature, "The Dogs of War," reports on the ongoing campaign to manage -- and, in some cases, exterminate...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Lastest Word

Denver Post showing liberal slant by calling Mark Udall "privacy watchdog"?

Denver blog posts have had a helluva day. Colorado Peak Politics goes after a Denver Post article in which Senator...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Lastest Word

Fooducopia's Corner Store and Cafe has a liquor-license hearing tonight -- and a fight

Tonight, at 6 p.m., Fooducopia's Corner Store and Cafe, a charming market that sells a huge array of local products...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Cafe Society

Menswear Mondays: Artist Juan Nunez on his bleached DIY look

Thanks to the sun finally gracing us with its presence again this week, many Denverites are absorbing the heat. During...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Show and Tell

Factotum Brewhouse will rely on homebrewers when it opens in Sunnyside this fall

Denver's craft-beer scene has exploded over the past three years as the number of breweries tripled inside city limits, but...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Cafe Society

James Holmes's attorneys offer not guilty by insanity plea, judge isn't ready to accept it

Late last month, a court document suggested that the attorneys representing accused Aurora theater shooter James Holmes wished to enter...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Lastest Word

Rihanna at the Pepsi Center in November

The unapologetic and perpetually controversial popstar known as Rihanna -- currently working on new music with Wale and reportedly once...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Backbeat

Boulder Farmers' Market, week five: Bees and rhubarb

Tim Brod of Highland Honey Bees sells creamed honey and herb-infused honey intended to promote health, as well as queen...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Cafe Society

Queens of the Stone Age at Red Rocks in August

Yesterday on its Facebook page, Queens of the Stone Age posted a curious message directly specifically to us: "Hey, Colorado...
Westword  |  05-13-2013  |  Backbeat
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