Many North Denver residents, this author included, were sad to see Common Grounds coffee close earlier this year and readers have been writing in asking about the fate of the property at 44th Ave and Vallejo. Despite zoning that would allow higher development and the large lot, the building wasn’t scraped as some expected. Instead, Radiator, a new mixed use coffee shop and bar, … [Read more...] about Radiator Heats Up 44th Ave With Coffee, Cocktails
Dining
The Great Face Off: Mask-O-Drama
The mask enters the new world of COVID as the fashion accessory and political statement of 2020. The myriad ways of wearing a mask showcase the face with statement patterns celebrating community from Northside Pride to West Colfax to brands like Little Man Ice Cream. A well rounded wardrobe of masks meet many moods including tropical florals, ethnic ikat patterns, simple dots, … [Read more...] about The Great Face Off: Mask-O-Drama
Farm Fresh Summer is Back
Cindy Koder, one of North Denver’s most beloved hair stylists whose radiant inner beauty keeps her regulars grounded, looked around the Highland Farmers Market on opening day, took in a deep breath, and smiled, “This makes me happy.” After months of being cooped up, and then stirred up, in the anxiety ridden aftermath of protest marches and violence, there was indeed something … [Read more...] about Farm Fresh Summer is Back
Inside Out
In order to help struggling restaurants as they reopen with restricted indoor seating capacity, the city is taking it to the streets. Since April, neighborhood BIDs, RNOs, City Council members, Denver City organizations, Denver Street Partnership, and local community organizers and urban planners have been proposing a steady stream of street activation goals. At the urging of … [Read more...] about Inside Out
North(side) of Normal
As businesses around North Denver tiptoe into the great unknown, grand reopenings are being planned for a summer that resembles nothing normal. Dave Query, Owner and Chef of Big Red F Restaurant group including neighborhood favorites, Lola Coastal Mexican and West End Tavern said, “I can’t stand the term ‘new normal’. There is nothing normal about this, only new.” The low … [Read more...] about North(side) of Normal