Ash + Agave to Bring Coastal Mexican Flavors to Cherry Creek in 2026
Coastal Mexican Cuisine Replaces California Pizza Kitchen in Cherry Creek Cherry Creek Shopping Center is about to get a fresh culinary twist. After bidding farewell to its only California Pizza Kitchen this summer, the mall is making way for Ash + Agave—a new restaurant from the same local team behind Blue Island Oyster Bar and Oliver’s Italian. Slated to open in 2026, Ash + Agave promises an inspired look at...
HEINZ Ketchup Smoothie Hits Denver – Sweet, Tangy, and Totally Real. Would You Try It?
Kraft Heinz and Smoothie King Debut Tomato Ketchup Smoothie in Denver Ketchup fans in the Denver metro area are in for a bold surprise. Kraft Heinz has teamed up with Smoothie King to launch a limited-edition HEINZ Tomato Ketchup Smoothie, blending the iconic condiment with fruit-forward ingredients like açaí sorbet, apple juice, strawberries, and raspberries. The result? A sweet and tangy drink that reimagines ketchup as a smoothie ingredient. “This...
Pull Up a Chair—All 5,280 of Them! Denver Hosts Record-Breaking Meal
Denver to Host Mile-Long Community Lunch with 5,280 Seats This Saturday, Denver’s Auraria Campus will be home to what organizers are calling the longest lunch table in the nation — a mile-long setup with 5,280 seats. The event, created by the nonprofit Longer Tables, is meant to bring Coloradans together for a shared meal, community bonding, and a reminder that connection starts at the table. The effort involves over 1,300...
Hotel District Overhaul: Wheat Ridge Shuts Down Problem Motel, Welcomes New Community Vision
The American Motel in Wheat Ridge has officially shut its doors and is now on the path to demolition, signaling a major transformation along the I-70 and Kipling corridor—an area long referred to as the city’s “Hotel District.” Known for deteriorating conditions and frequent police calls, the motel became a focal point of community concern. In response, Wheat Ridge implemented a hotel licensing ordinance in 2021 aimed at improving public...
Denver Loves Local, But These National Reasturant Chains Still Make Denver Hungry for the Past
Gone But Never Forgotten: National Chains That Were Once Denver Staples Sure, Denver has always taken pride in its independent restaurants — the mom-and-pop diners, neighborhood bars, and local eateries that give this city its flavor. We even helped launch national sensations like Chipotle and Noodles & Company. But let’s be honest — just because a restaurant was a chain didn’t mean it wasn’t amazing. The food was memorable, the...
Did You Know Denver Once Had a Whataburger — Now We’re Just Hungry for Its Return
Whatever Happened to Denver’s Whataburger? If you’ve ever driven south on I-25 and spotted that bright orange-and-white “W” in Colorado Springs or Monument, chances are you’ve had the same thought: “When is Denver getting its Whataburger back?” It’s a fair question — and one that’s been simmering for more than two decades. Long before Whataburger became a social-media obsession and a road-trip must, it was part of Denver’s local landscape....
From the Bayou to the Rockies — Smalls Sliders Brings Its Famous “Can” to Colorado
Southern Favorite Smalls Sliders Bringing Its Famous Cheeseburger “Cans” to Colorado Get ready, burger lovers — one of the South’s fastest-growing restaurant chains is rolling into Colorado for the first time. Smalls Sliders, the Louisiana-based burger joint famous for its craveable cheeseburger sliders and bright orange shipping container-style restaurants, is opening its first Colorado location this fall in Northglenn. Known for serving up juicy sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and thick...
Taco Bell Cantina Lands at DIA With Cocktails, Sangria, and Spiked Freezes
Taco Bell Cantina Coming to Denver Airport With Boozy Baja Blast Travelers passing through Denver International Airport will soon have a new reason to arrive early for their flights: Colorado’s first-ever Taco Bell Cantina is set to open inside DIA, and yes—it’s bringing the famous boozy Baja Blast with it. Unlike the fast-food version most of us know, Taco Bell Cantinas feature an elevated menu, trendy décor, and the addition...