Dear Amy: On this recent Mother’s Day, my 50+ daughter once again asked to bring a new boyfriend to our home for a small family holiday gathering she’d been invited to.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Five months after a whirlwind opening in LoHi, Alma Fonda Fina is getting a sister in Boulder.
Chef and owner Johnny Curiel announced on Instagram this week that he will be taking over Masas, a now-closed Oaxacan restaurant at 909 Walnut St.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
When chef Brian De Souza and Sydney Younggreen first opened The Regular last summer, they bit off more than they could chew.
The couple had big dreams for their 6,500-square-foot space at 1432 Market St., originally dividing it into three concepts: The Regular, an a-la-carte, fine-dining restaurant; The Guest, a 22-seat speakeasy restaurant; and El Mercado, a daytime deli.
Dear Readers: As I announced last week, my final “Ask Amy” column in this space will run on June 30. (Readers will be able to find me through my newsletter and on amydickinson.com.)
Until then, I’ll occasionally open my files and rerun some previously published Q&A.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Memorial Day weekend heralded the official return of festivals, camping, picnics, Tevas, pools and margaritas on the patio. And while there are plenty of old favorites to return to, from Red Rocks shows to your favorite ice cream shop, and from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival to SUPing on Cherry Creek Reservoir, sometimes it is nice to try something new.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareDear Amy: I am a very active 66-year-old woman. I hate being idle.
My mostly amazing husband doesn’t mind idle time.
This would be OK, except he resents my constant coming and going.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: After my spouse of over 40 years died last year. I have moved forward in my life in a positive manner.
I am having a relationship with a married woman (“Brenda”).More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Readers: After 21 years writing the “Ask Amy” column, I’m announcing that I’m leaving this space. My final column will run at the end of June.
I’m healthy, happy, and 64 years old.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
A new tenant has been secured for a long-vacant restaurant space at the entrance to Denver’s Fox Island.
Zulma Cervantes leased 5,700 square feet at 3901 Fox St., in the decade-old Fox Street Shops retail strip, to open Capri Seafood and Bar.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
A three-year-old Aurora brewery known for its collaborative and sometimes boundary-pushing beers is planning to open a second taproom in Denver sometime this summer.
Incantation Brewing — which changed its name from Jade Mountain Brewery and Teahouse in February — is taking a space at 415 S.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: My wife and her sister “Bobbi” have stopped speaking to each other over a disagreement that has now lasted for more than two years.
Our families live on opposite coasts, so communication has always relied on phone/video calls.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Colorado’s food and drink scene seems to be a magnet for praise recently. The latest comes from writers at Esquire magazine, which heralded two local bars among the best in the nation.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareThe Great American Beer Festival plans to reduce the number of attendee sessions in 2024 and permit breweries to serve additional beverages, including ready-to-drink cocktails.
Boulder-based organizer the Brewers Association recently noted changes to the craft beer industry’s biggest event, coming to the Colorado Convention Center in Denver Oct.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
The adventure no one needs this summer is having their car run out of gas — or battery charge for hybrid and electric vehicles. As the state adds more charging stations strategically placed along scenic byways, electric vehicle drivers have more chances to see Colorado scenery.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
A good brunch menu, for most people, includes waffles. Golden waffles topped with butter and a hearty amount of syrup make for a wonderful sweet treat as part of a well-rounded meal.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 10:15 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. EDT today (7:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Sagittarius.
Happy Birthday for Friday, May 24, 2024:
You’re observant about others and have lots of information about what’s going on.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: My husband of 45 years recently came to me with a proposal. He wants to deepen a friendship with a single woman 20 years younger.
He says she lifts his spirits, is creative, and is a great mom to her children.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: I’m in my 40s. I have grandchildren, and also my own toddler at home.
I feel very blessed to have had a baby at my age, but something that has eluded me is female friendships.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: I am getting married in July at the age of 54. My boyfriend and I have been together for 18 years and have no children. This is our first marriage and we just never saw any reason to get married before, but now due to some plans for our future, we know that being married will be easier for us.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: I am a 45-year-old married woman with three children.
I volunteer for a nonprofit organization and through this work I met a nice older woman (58) in this group.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Yasu Kizaki knows most sushi fanatics are looking for the freshest cuts of fish. That’s why his youngest brother Koichi visits the Nagahama fish market in Japan every day at 2 a.m.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Bubble tea has been a staple in Asia since the ‘80s, but its popularity is exploding stateside. The often technicolored Taiwan-born drink is made with a hot or cold tea base combined with milk, fruit or fruit juices and finished with “bubbles” or “bobas” — soft and chewy tapioca pearls that sit at the bottom.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Readers: I appreciate it when people give me “updates” on previously published advice.
This update follows the Q&A, which was originally published in 2016.
Dear Amy: I’m hoping for a career in art, specifically as an illustrator.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Capricorn.
Happy Birthday for Sunday, May 26, 2024:
You are strong-willed and popular. You also have an independent streak, which makes you unique.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Dear Amy: My son “Jeramiah” has been dating “Anabel” for over a year.
Anabel has never brought my husband or me a card or gift for our birthdays or Christmas.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
In the past couple of months, Denver’s Northside has lost a few good names, both old and new.
More | Talk | Read It Later | ShareMoon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. EDT today (12:01 a.m. to 2 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Chasing Denver’s “300 days of sunshine” is easy when you have an patio reservation.
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