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Brave souls outlast ‘torture’ of Elitch Gardens' 24-hour coffin challenge
Five brave souls withstood perhaps the most daunting task that Denver’s own major theme park has ever thrown down. Technically, they all survived living 24 hours in a coffin. And, based on survivor testimonies, it almost seemed like the Elitch Gardens Pine Box challenge came out of an episode...
World Famous Pizzeria Closing Another Colorado Location
When it comes to pizza in the United States, people seem to be very divided on what style is the best. There are so many to choose from, how can you only like one? There is Detroit-style, New York-style, and the list goes on and on. When you want a...
Gazette reporter visits Casa Bonita as a skeptic, leaves a fan
DENVER • The quaint, little Mexican village — nestled under a starry night with daring cliff divers, a mariachi band and palm tree-lined streets — is as cheesy as it is surreal for a first-time Casa Bonita visitor. I entered a skeptic, but left a fan. And not because of the food. Having never eaten at the “Disneyland of Mexican restaurants” before “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone...
3 Great Colorado Restaurants Listed Among Top 50 ‘Best’
Let's be honest: You probably haven't been in these three restaurants in Colorado; but that only means you need to give them a shot, because they're among the nation's best. The New York Times released its list of the "Best Restaurants in America" in September of 2024, and three of them are from the Centennial State; two from Denver, and one from the southern part of Colorado.
Colorado's only lesbian bar closes its doors
The sole lesbian bar in Colorado, Blush & Blu, hosted its final party on Saturday night after announcing it would close its doors. In a farewell note posted on Sept. 28, owner Jody Bouffard thanked "every promoter, performer, DJ, drag queen, drag king, comedian, poet, and artist" who contributed at Blush & Blu, calling them the "lifeblood" of the establishment.
Casa Bonita opens another round of reservations, more than 20,000 in queue in minutes
Casa Bonita has launched another round of much-hyped publicly available reservations, and once again, the queue line is long. Casa Bonita, a popular Mexican restaurant in Lakewood that has amassed a sort of cult following over decades of operation thanks to its lively atmosphere that includes a Mariachi band and cliff divers, launched a first round of reservations last month, with their reservation system almost instantly getting overwhelmed by more than 50,000 hopefuls seeking to book a table at the spot during October and November...
The Viral “Salty” Donut Shop Is Now Open In Colorado And Is Fantastic
While the sweet treat competition around Colorado is tough, this new viral donut favorite has finally arrived and opened its first local location in Denver, and the local reviews are in. "The Salty" is fantastic. What Is The Salty Donut Shop?. Back in 2024, it was all a dream for...
Visit a Fun Claw Machine-Filled Arcade in This Colorado Mall
When it comes to arcade games, I don't think there is any machine more satisfying than the claw machine. As a kid, I would throw in a few coins to try my luck at grabbing a fun prize and testing my skills with the claw. Sadly, I have never been too good at grasping the art of the claw machine.
Grocery Chain with 169 Stores Closing One Location, Pushing Shoppers to Travel – Sales Start Soon
Natural Grocers, a well-known chain with 169 locations across the country, has announced the closure of its Downtown Denver store, with its last day of operation set for October 31. The decision follows growing challenges related to theft and safety concerns, which the company says have made it increasingly difficult to operate in the area.
Colorado City Named One of the Most Expensive for Foodies
Colorado’s food scene has absolutely exploded as of late, with some of the best restaurants in the entire country being within the Centennial State. Take, for example, Rootstalk out in Breckenridge. Not only is it considered to be the best restaurant in Colorado according to Yelp, but it also has a chef who himself is a James Beard Foundation Award winner.
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