Scott Durrah Hello, North Denver! So, today, we start our journey of great local restaurants in our neighborhoods. A few weeks ago, I decided that I would cruise my neighborhood on an electric scooter until I found a place that was popping with energy and vibrant with color. It was a perfect Fall afternoon, about 65 degrees, as I was coasting feeling irie. And then, all … [Read more...] about Durrah: Food for Thought at Acova, Cool New Spot
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Baking Up Holiday Cheer
If you're looking for delicious baked goodies for the holidays, stop in and check out Happy Bakeshop's new location at 3621 W. 32nd Ave. in Highlands Square. Visit Nov. 15-17 during the grand opening for a sweet treat. Thanksgiving pies can be ordered online at happybakeshopcolorado.com. … [Read more...] about Baking Up Holiday Cheer
Plaza38 Opening Celebrates New Dining, Shopping Options
West 38th Avenue has gotten a little livelier with the opening of Plaza38. Gene Lucero first bought the property nearly 20 years ago, in 2001, where it housed the Lucero financial group. He sold it in 2015, and repurchased the retail in 2017. Today, he’s still there, but he’s brought in a few other businesses, as well. Plaza38 has dining, independent stores and a bar where you … [Read more...] about Plaza38 Opening Celebrates New Dining, Shopping Options
Politics, Pasta Combine for Bud Starker
Bud Starker’s story doesn’t start too differently from other small business people: he was a carpenter, started a construction company, and then decided to use those skills to build and own a restaurant: West 29th Restaurant. The difference between him and every other restaurant owner in the area? He’s also the mayor of Wheat Ridge. “There are a lot of similarities” … [Read more...] about Politics, Pasta Combine for Bud Starker
New Grocer Offers Locally-Sourced Options, Bar
Locavore, while still undergoing renovation ***Update: Locavore will open 11/21/19If you’ve ever felt a glass of wine would augment your grocery shopping experience, Locavore has you covered. If you’ve wanted to grab take-out for dinner and pick up groceries for the next morning’s breakfast, they can do that, too. Leevers Locavore grocery store aims to be both an … [Read more...] about New Grocer Offers Locally-Sourced Options, Bar