Bars and pubs are the usual go-to for social interaction, but there’s nothing quite like sitting down with a nice cup of coffee—or, perhaps, a hot chocolate—and nibbling down a tasty pastry while passing the hours with friends or getting some work done.

And while the idea of a local bistro might

Start planning now for exciting 2023 events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list and choose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals. 

In a city that’s synonymous with craft beer (and that’s quickly becoming known for its wine, cider and spirits scenes as well), it might come as a shock to find out that bartenders in Denver are increasingly serving up cocktails with one major ingredient missing: alcohol.

Or maybe it’s not so

Denver has emerged as one of the country’s top cities for craft spirits, with about a dozen distilleries bottling everything from absinthe to whiskey.

Turning grain and fruit into liquor is resource-intensive, and it also generates a notable stream of waste. Many operations in The Mile High City

Although there is no shortage of tasty Mexican food options in Denver, finding a traditional Colombian dish like bandeja paisa involved a fair bit of research.

Colombian food is pretty distinctive when you compare it to the other incredible flavors of Latin America. Unlike what you might typically

Denver is one of the best beer cities on the planet, and the planet is front of mind for many of the city’s top breweries.

To help the industry become more sustainable, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) launched a sustainable brewing program in 2017. Kaitlin Urso, an

Beginning Thanksgiving weekend, Downtown Denver will be twinkling like never before. Take an evening stroll through the heart of the city by following this self-guided tour. All of these attractions are free and can be experienced throughout the holiday season.

You can start the tour at any point

Thanksgiving is all about the food — but that doesn't mean you have to be the one to cook it! If you want to celebrate without spending hours over the stove, some of Denver's best restaurants have a solution. From traditional offerings to more exotic fare, check out these Thanksgiving meals for

Looking for something new and exciting? Denver has a host of family-friendly adventures planned for the holidays with special hotel deals for weekend getaways.

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Denver’s holiday season will once again be bigger and brighter with the spectacular (and free) Mile

Food waste is a massive problem.

According to Sam Talarczyk, director of programs and operations for Denver-based nonprofit We Don’t Waste, 40 percent of all food in the U.S. ends up going straight into the trash. We Don’t Waste is doing its part to reduce the waste, with a small fleet of