Matsuhisa Marks a Decade of Fine Japanese Dining in Cherry Creek Its world-renowned founder, sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa, was on hand for the festivities.

10 years of world-class Japanese fine dining in Cherry Creek: I attended the anniversary party for Matsuhisa, the restaurant owned by famed sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa. #foodporn #westword
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Media milestones: Patty Calhoun, founder and editor of Westword, Denver's alt-weekly, let me write about music starting in 1979, and I still write (about food) for WW today. She announced she's stepping down to be editor emeritus, a role she's earned. #westword
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Denver's First Asian Market to Pass Business to a Fourth Generation The founder's great-granddaughter is taking the reins of the store's community legacy.

Passing on the legacy: Here's a story I wrote about Pacific Mercantile, the Japanese supermarket that opened in 1945, and is being passed on to a fourth generation of the family. #pacificmercantile #sakurasquare #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/d...

Resonance A Short Story by J.M.C. Kane

"She thought about conversations she’d imagined having with Lily—about school, about friends, about nothing and everything."

Longest story I've read in ages! Wonderful tale of discovery, acceptance and love in the #WestWord Embers issue. @retreatwest.bsky.social

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What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review The GEO Group, one of the largest prison companies in the world, is under a Supreme Court review, and much of it started in Aurora. Here's what we know.

Which corporations are making huge profits helping Trump create a mass deportation network? GeoGroup, CoreCivic, CSI Aviation, and Palantir to name a few. Learn more about GEO Group, the huge private prison company, which operates the ICE detention center in Aurora, CO. zurl.co/qQcbC
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What to Know About the GEO Group, an International Prison Company Under Supreme Court Review The GEO Group, one of the largest prison companies in the world, is under a Supreme Court review, and much of it started in Aurora. Here's what we know.

Which corporations are making huge profits helping Trump create a mass deportation network? GeoGroup, CoreCivic, CSI Aviation, and Palantir to name a few. Learn more about GEO Group, the huge private prison company, which operates the ICE detention center in Aurora, CO. zurl.co/qQcbC
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Consider the Alternative: Open Mic It wasn’t all sex, drugs and rock and roll. Colorado’s alt-weeklies did ground-breaking journalism, too. On November 6 at 6pm, join us for a night of tales and gossip on Colorado’…

News you can use: I'll be at an open mic discussion at the Denver Press Club this Thursday, with other veterans of the alternative press. I'll talk about my early 1980s days at Westword. 6 pm, 1330 Glenarm Pl. #westword #altweekly #journalism
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Bada Bing Grill Serves Up an Odd Culinary Trifecta Where else can you order quality pizza, Greek and Indian dishes off one menu?

Culinary trifecta: Bada Bing Grill in Arvada serves an unusual combination of pizza, Greek and Indian fare, all delicious. #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/b...

Every Licensed Mushroom Healer, Spa and Clinic in Colorado Colorado's licensed psiloybin space is just starting, but there are already over twenty healing centers up and running.

**Every Licensed #Mushroom Healer, Spa & Clinic in #Colorado**
Colorado's licensed psiloybin space is just starting, but there are already over twenty - 20 - healing centers up & running. (#Psilocybin - ignore (right) the misspelling) #Psychedelics www.westword.com/news/license... via the #Westword

Matsutake Mushroom Hunting Is Now an Endangered Activity It's been a Japanese American family tradition for generations.

Shrooms with a view: For generations, Japanese American families have hunted for matsutake mushrooms in the mountains west of Denver. But now it's an endangered activity. #japaneseamerican #matsutake #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/m...

My final monthly #foodporn roundup: I've really enjoyed my time as interim food editor for #Westword. This is a list of my "Best Bites" from August, including a truly amazing meal at Alteno that featured this lamb shank.
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First Look: Pig and Tiger Now Serving Modern Taiwanese Open just a few days, Pig and Tiger already feels like a longtime hangout for food and drink on the edge of Five Points.

Taiwanese cuisine in the spotlight: Pig and Tiger is a terrific new restaurant on the edge of Five Points; it was one of my favorite recent dinners. #foodporn #westword
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Nepali Food Gets Top Billing Over Indian at Vintage Himalayan The new restaurant in the former Gennaro's is just the latest spot to emphasize its ties to Nepal.

A community finds its voice: I'm fascinated by how many new restaurants opened by Nepali immigrants are touting Nepal's cuisine, even as they continue to serve Indian, which is what most Americans know. #foodporn #westword
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Aloy Thai Opens Fourth Location, a Fast-Casual Spot in Cherry Hills Village "We want to give the highest quality service, and we want to make sure that we give all our spirit within us."

Thai that binds: I attended the Buddhist ceremony blessing the opening of the newest Aloy Thai location in the area. The chain began with a terrific original restaurant in Boulder; Cherry Hills is their fourth spot. #foodporn #westword
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Paonia's KVNF Community Radio Will Lose Federal Funding Paonia's community radio station KVNF in Western Colorado had some of its funding rescinded, and has to plan around the cuts.

Food for thought: KVNF, the powerhouse public radio station in Paonia, Colorado, published this cool cookbook with QR codes to jazz accompaniment for some of the dishes. Will the station be able to publish a followup? #westword #kvnf www.westword.com/restaurants/...

Three Seniors Attacked Shortly After Latest Denver Protest Law enforcement and witnesses confirmed the incidents, but the identities of the attackers are unknown.

Seniors and a journalist were assaulted after a Denver anti-Trump protest, turning vulnerable participants into symbolic victims and fueling authoritarian narratives of disorder. #Trump #Denver #50501Movement #ProtestViolence #Westword

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Urbavore's Dilemma: Growing weird with Russ Dale's mystic space garden Urbavore's Dilemma is an ongoing web series detailing city dwellers' commitment to urban homesteading. From May through September, Westword writer Joel Warner will get his hands dirty, covering everyt...

A geeky write up about my #garden in '09. #westword
#Denver

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Uptown Asian Fusion Eatery Takes Culinary Trip to Hawai'i Ace Eat Serve is hosting a Tiki Takeover on the patio through August.

Tiki textures: Ace Eat Serve, a hip Asian fusion restaurant, is hosting a Tiki Takeover on their patio for August. Yeah, tiki is tacky and cultural appropriation, but their food is tasty, and they don't have too much yucky decor out. #foodporn #westword #tiki
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Go Hawaiian With Free Spam Musubi at L&L on 808 Day "The amazing thing is that you see that literally the different cultures served all on one plate in a very satisfying way."

The non-digital Spam is just so good: Sorry, the free Spam Musubi giveaway is over, but here's a short history of the Hawaiian onigiri and L&L Hawaiian BBQ, which has several Denver locations. #foodporn #westword
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Tommy's Thai May Have to Close Because of BRT Construction Business at Tommy's Thai on East Colfax has dropped so much that the restaurant, which opened in 1988, may have to close.

Colfax crap: The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) construction along East Colfax Ave. has disrupted traffic so much, many businesses are hurting and some have had to close. Tommy's Thai, a favorite of mine since it opened in 1988, has launched a GoFundMe to try and survive the chaos. #colfaxbrt #westword

Longmont Chef Withdraws Rising Tiger Team From The Great Food Truck Race At the end of the two-hour season premiere on August 3, the Rising Tiger team quit the Food Network show.

Truck that: Longmont chef Devin Keopraphay withdrew his team from Food Network's "Great Food Truck Race" at the end of the season premier last night. Shocker ending! #westword www.westword.com/restaurants/...

It's a Tough Job: The Best Bites I Had in July Highlights included foodie events and road-trip meals, as well as amazing sushi and, yes, hot dogs.

Best Bites for July: It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it, right? Here's some of my favorite eats from the past month. #foodporn #westword
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Hot Dog! South Park Coney Island Gets a Boost From Series Premiere "People were dressed up like Cartman, wearing the Cartman beanie. We also had people in inflatable South Park costumes."

Didja see it?: Th season premiere of "South Park" was brutally political. And, it helped this hot dog diner west of Denver, which has been depicted in the series have a banner weekend. #foodporn #westword
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Scott, Scarlett and Alice Warnick Celebrate Six Years of Taco Tuesdays "They love unicorns. That's their thing. So the fact that it's called Chubby Unicorn, they had to come here. It was fate."

I love this family's journey: Scott Warnick and his daughters have celebrated Taco Tuesdays now for SIX YEARS, going to a different restaurant every week. Westword got to celebrate with them last night for their 312th taco dinner! #foodporn #westword #tacotuesday
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Hey Kiddo Invites You to "Walk With Us" The hippest Id Est Restaurant Group eatery on Tennyson Street looks out over the Berkeley neighborhood.

Take a walk for dinner: here's a story I wrote about Hey Kiddo, a fun restaurant in Denver's hip Berkeley neighborhood, which has a diverse menu and bar (and a hidden bar) and rooftop with a terrific view. #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/restaurants/...

Sushi Cue: The Ten Best Spots for Sushi in Metro Denver The history of sushi in Denver is surprisingly short, given how many places serve it. But how can you tell which are the best?

Where is the best sushi in Denver? Check out my top-ten list of best sushi restaurants in the area. Do you agree? Where else do I need to check out? #foodporn #sushi #westword
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El Chingon's New Home on Santa Fe Drive Closed After Fire A fire broke out in the kitchen on Friday, June 27, just as lunch service was starting.

Rising out of the ashes: El Chingon just opened in the old El Noa Noa space in the Satna Fe Arts District, but it closed when a fire started in the kitchen Friday. Owner Lorenzo Nunez has hopes it can reopen soon. #westword
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Remembering George Brokalakis, the Founder of Crown Burgers "I tell people, you get an omelet here you're not gonna eat lunch that day, you know, just breakfast. Maybe skip dinner, too."

Tribute to the founder: I interviewed Dmitri, son of the late George Brokalakis, about taking over the beloved restaurant Crown Burgers on Colorado Blvd. and continuing the family legacy. #foodporn #burgers #greekcommunity #westword
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Panda Express Invites People to Sing for Their Orange Chicken The American Chinese fast food giant Panda Express invites people to sing karaoke for free lunch tomorrow.

Hangry for some orange chicken: Panda Express is hosting a promotion for free lunch if you sing a little karaoke, but only for two hours over lunch, and only tomorrow, and only at the Westminster, Colorado location. #foodporn #westword
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Cheers! Barolo Grill in Cherry Creek Wins Top Honor for Wine — Again "I try not to be presumptuous and feel that we are entitled to anything. So it's always a nice validation."

Cheers to Barolo Grill: Denver's Barolo Grill has one of the best wine programs in the world, and Ryan Fletter, the Northern Italian restaurant's owner, takes his staff to Italy for 10 days every year to make sure they know (and love) their food and wine. #westword
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