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Shawn Patrick
Smashburger unveils ‘Colorado menu,’ features new hot dog and burger
Smashburger is a Colorado company, so we’re always rooting for them, but we really love it when they wave the Colorado flag on a national level. And that’s exactly what […]7 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Top-selling Halloween candy in Colorado over last 17 years is unexpected
If you or your kids have found a bunch of Hershey Kisses in your loot after trick-or-treating over the years, here’s why… CandyStore.com reviewed candy purchases from the past 17 […]8 days ago
Shawn Patrick
It’s National Taco Day – who has the best tacos in Denver?
Tuesday is National Taco Day. It used to be celebrated every year on October 4, but they changed it to “the first Tuesday in October,” so that it’s always a […]22 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Ball Arena to offer $5 concession options after complaints about inflated prices
It’s no secret that eating at a pro sporting event is a ripoff, but it’s about to get better in Denver! Ball Arena is rolling out lower food prices for […]22 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Denver hosts 31-mile run where racers have to constantly consume Taco Bell
If Taco Bell gives you the runs – athletically, that is – this needs to be on your bucket list. There’s an ultrarunner event in Denver called the International Taco Bell […]23 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado among top 10 states that purchase candy corn the most
I’m a candy corn hater, and I have to admit that it seems as though the people like me are the most vocal when it comes to the polarizing Halloween […]23 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Taco Bell announces 2026 return to Denver International Airport
Kudos to anyone brave enough to eat Taco Bell before going on a flight… In 2026, a Taco Bell Cantina is expected to open near gate A49 at Denver International […]30 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Starbucks closes at least 11 stores in Colorado, nine in the Denver area
It’s National Coffee Day, so you’d think Starbucks would’ve at least waited for tomorrow for this kind of news… Starbucks has closed at least 11 locations in the Denver area […]30 days ago
Shawn Patrick
Denver Broncos-shaped chicken nuggets are coming to Empower Field at Mile High
Nothing says super fan of the Denver Broncos like eating a chicken nugget shaped like their logo while watching them play a game! Back in September, Tyson Foods introduced new […]1 month ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado’s first two-star Michelin restaurant costs two people over $400 without drinks
The 2025 Michelin Guide has been released, with restaurants receiving stars, regarded as the highest honor in the food industry. One Colorado restaurant earned two Michelin Stars, the first Colorado […]1 month ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado Chipotles are offering BOGO entrées on September 15
Chipotle is a Colorado company, so here’s a great way to go out and support them and save some cash on Monday, September 15. Chipotle’s first-ever “Wear Your College Football […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado brewery creates Dubai chocolate bar beer
Those Dubai chocolate bars are all the rage in the sweets world these days, so it was only a matter of time before they started making other things taste like […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Two Colorado restaurants among the New York Times’ best places to eat in the U.S.
There is no shortage of great restaurants in Colorado, but here are a couple you’ve got to put on your list to try if you haven’t yet, as they just […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado gets new Girl Scout Cookie flavor
Remind me not even to think about making a New Years resolution that has anything to do with losing weight in 2026. Girl Scout Cookies come out right around resolution […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Two of Denver’s popular La Loma Mexican restaurants will be getting a new name
La Loma did not pay me to say what I am about to say, but truly it is my favorite restaurant in all of Denver. Soon though, I’ll have a […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Still no White Castle, but a fast food restaurant focused on sliders is coming to Colorado
It’s starting to feel like White Castle is the last major fast food joint that hasn’t moved into Colorado, and sadly there are still no plans, but there is a […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado’s most popular pumpkin spice product is what?!
Pumpkin spice season is in full swing and while hearing those words may already have some folks cringing, they’re going to have to get used to it since it’s not […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Pumpkin spice and other fall items are now back at Colorado Dunkin’ locations
Starbucks has made a big deal about their fall menu and the Pumpkin Spice Latte coming back on Tuesday (Aug. 26), but Dunkin’ has already somewhat quietly, brought fall back […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Instagram-famous, giant, fancy milkshakes have a Denver shop
Maybe it’s just because the algorithm knows me so well, but I cannot scroll Instagram without seeing these over-the-top milkshakes lately. I always wondered where you could get one, but […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado Buffaloes now have their own Taco Bell meal
Just a couple of years ago, people would’ve laughed at Taco Bell for even considering doing anything with the lowly Colorado Buffaloes football team, but then came Coach Prime, and […]2 months ago
Shawn Patrick
The Black-Eyed Pea announces Fort Collins location
I am always rooting for Colorado companies, so maybe I am biased, but the best cornbread and the best chicken-fried steak I’ve ever had is at The Black-Eyed Pea. So, […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
No Cicis Pizza buffets are left in Colorado, but they’re looking to return
I can think of few things better than unlimited pizza, pasta and deserts. Yet, somehow, this brilliant concept didn’t pan out in Colorado…but it could be getting a second chance! […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado one of few states that offers ketchup smoothie
It’s hard to believe anything you see on the internet these days, so when I scrolled past a post about a ketchup smoothie, I thought it was probably an AI-generated […]3 months ago
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July 31 is Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day – how to support local children’s hospitals
For every Blizzard Treat sold on Miracle Treat Day – July 31 – at participating Dairy Queens, $1 or more will be donated to local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
One of Denver’s best restaurants – Guard and Grace – seeks new chef
Hands down, one of Denver’s best restaurants is Guard and Grace downtown, but I am a little concerned, as the guy in charge of making the food amazing is no […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado one of two states where McDonald’s will introduce dirty sodas, flavored cold brews and other new drinks
McDonald’s really wants to be the home of your favorite drink, but they have to try out their new sips on some folks first, and Colorado gets to be the […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado’s shuttered Del Taco locations will reopen, find out when
Last summer, a national study said that Del Taco was the best fast food chain in America. So, that means this is really good news for us here in Colorado! […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
When are pumpkin spice lattes coming back to Starbucks?
It may only be mid-July, but many people around Colorado are over summertime…if that’s you, here’s something to put you into a fall mode. Starbucks said that the pumpkin spice […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
LOOK – Denver speakeasy’s gold-infused martini costs $2,500 and comes with diamond necklace
A Denver speakeasy is shaking things up with a $2,500 martini that comes with more than just a buzz – it includes a diamond necklace! The Gilded Martini at B&GC is […]3 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Popular Texas iced tea shop opens first Colorado location
The Colorado Springs area may be hogging all of Colorado’s Whataburger locations, but Texans in Northern Colorado now have something to get excited about too. The state’s first HTeaO has […]4 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Chicken chain Bojangles opens first Colorado location
I wouldn’t say there is a need for more fast food fried chicken joints in Colorado, but judging by the lines at Raising Canes and Chick-fil-A, if you build it, […]4 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Reservations for all of 2025 at Casa Bonita open July 14
As the hype continues to die down at Casa Bonita in Lakewood, more and more opportunities for reservations continue to pop up. What started as an invite-only situation turned into […]4 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Free Slurpees and tongue tattoos available at Colorado 7-Elevens July 11
Every year on July 11th, or “7-Eleven Day,” you can expect free Slurpees at 7-Eleven stores as they’ve done for years, but this year they’re also giving a way something […]4 months ago
Shawn Patrick
A Denver-area Hooters location is closing – Only three will be left in Colorado
The end of an era seems to be quickly approaching as another Hooters restaurant is about to close in Colorado. If you haven’t been to a Hooters in years, you’re […]4 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Casa Bonita looks for ‘Director of Procurement,’ pay range goes up to $130,000
I don’t know why I look at the career section of the Casa Bonita website often, but I do. And today while I was scrolling, I found a job that […]4 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado’s Chipotle debuts new dip for first time in five years
Chipotle Mexican Grill comes from humble Colorado beginnings in 1993. Now, it’s one of the biggest fast casual restaurants in the U.S. with nearly 4,000 locations, and they’ve got people […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
National Donut Day is June 6 – where to get deals around Colorado
Donuts are so good that they get two national days a year. There’s one in November each year, but the first National Donut Day falls on the first Friday of […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Conveyor belt sushi restaurant comes to Boulder
I honestly thought conveyor-belt sushi restaurants were only in the movies, but it turns out they’re a real life thing too. They’re just rare in Colorado. The last of the […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
National Burger Day deals around Denver
It’s National Hamburger Day Wednesday, so if you haven’t planned dinner yet, heck, even if you have, there are some spots around Denver that you can get a burger on the […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Did you know Denver has its own hot dog style? Here’s how to make one
You know about Chicago Dogs and Coney Island Dogs, maybe you’ve even heard of a Seattle Dog, but did you know Denver has its own style of hot dog too? […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado’s eighth Whataburger location opens this May
After years of not having any in Colorado, Whataburger will celebrate the opening of their eighth location on Friday, but they’ll still have zero in the Denver metro area. As […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Popular 50-year-old breakfast joint in Denver to close for good
Sadly, longtime popular restaurants closing around Colorado is pretty common these days. Still, it’s always a sad day when another favorite announces they’re down to their final days, and that […]5 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado donut shop named one of the 20 best in the U.S. by Yelp!
Having gone out of my way by over an hour on a recent road trip to get the donuts at Sweet Coloradough, I can say I concur with Yelp!, who […]6 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Get frozen custard for $1 donation to FFA at Culver’s May 1
On almost every list of the best fast food joints in America, you’ll see Culver’s, so if you haven’t been in awhile, here’s a good reason to go. Thursday, May […]6 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Red Rocks gets it’s first fast food concession stand
Everything about Red Rocks is great, except the food. But now, even that is improving! No offense to the folks who provide the food to the concession stands at the […]6 months ago
Shawn Patrick
The worst team in baseball, the Colorado Rockies, have one of the most expensive hot dogs
If you’re going to be terrible at baseball, you should probably encourage fans to come to games with other things, like cheap food. Sadly, the Colorado Rockies did not get […]6 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Tax day freebies and deals around Denver
It’s Tax Day. If that’s news to you, you’re probably stressing out and could use a treat. If you got your taxes done early, you also deserve a treat. Either […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
New spot serving cinnamon roll/ice cream mashups could be coming to Colorado
Most people love cinnamon rolls, and most also love ice cream, so why not mash them together, right? Cinnabon has developed a fresh standalone concept that pairs its baked goods […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Has the Casa Bonita hype finally died? Reservations are now readily available
When Casa Bonita reopened in May of 2023, I thought some of us may never get to go again because the hype was crazy. However, almost two years since it […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Free ice cream cones are back in Colorado on April 8, no catch and free refills
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is April 8. Scoops are available from noon to 8 p.m. at any Ben & Jerry’s storefront. There are four Colorado Ben & Jerry’s […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Casa Bonita will open four months of reservations on April 7
I still know a ton of people waiting for their chance to see the “new” Casa Bonita, so this is welcome news from the famous Denver Mexican joint. It was […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Casa Bonita is hiring cliff divers – find out what they get paid
When it comes to jobs as a cliff diver, I have to assume Casa Bonita is the peak, right? Well, good news for all the cliff divers out there, Casa […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Blizzards are just 85 cents at Colorado Dairy Queen’s through April 6th
Less than a week after Dairy Queen blessed us with their annual Free Cone Day, they are back with another great deal for the financial conscious Colorado ice cream consumer. […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Another Colorado Whataburger location is coming, but will they ever come to Denver?
Yet another Colorado Whataburger was announced this week, the state’s ninth, but still none in the Denver-area… Fountain, Colorado, a suburb of Colorado Springs, will be home to the next […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Popular California chicken joint set to open seven restaurants in the Denver-area
Judging by the lines at places like Chick-fil-A and Raising Canes around Denver, another fast food chicken joint could certainly thrive here! The folks behind a popular California-based chicken restaurant […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Grade B eggs are popping up on Colorado shelves for a discounted price
I saw something at the grocery store the other day that I’d never seen before… Grade B eggs, and they were quite a bit cheaper than the other eggs offered. […]7 months ago
Shawn Patrick
There’s a new Cheesecake Factory opening in the Denver-area – They’re hiring 300 workers
For the second time in two weeks there is news of a new restaurant opening in the Denver-area instead of closing, which had been the recent trend! This time it’s […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Ice cream cones are free at Colorado Dairy Queen’s on March 20th and there’s no catch
Thursday (Mar. 20) isn’t just the first day of spring, for ice cream fans, it’s also free cone day at Dairy Queen. It’s one of my favorite “freebie days” because […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Chicago-favorite Portillo’s seems to be eyeing at least three Colorado locations – Here’s where they are
For over a year now Portillo’s has teased Colorado that they might be coming to our state finally, but it seems as though things are getting more serious than ever […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
The Denver-area is getting it’s second Cracker Barrel restaurant, first in Colorado in 28 years
With all of the restaurant closures in Denver lately, it’s refreshing to report a restaurant OPENING! Did you know there are currently only four Cracker Barrel restaurants in all of […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
When do Girl Scout Cookie sales end in Colorado?
As fast as they arrived, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, and all the other Girl Scout Cookie flavors will soon be gone in Colorado… The Girl Scouts began selling the cookies in […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado’s ‘most expensive’ restaurant is in Denver
Having all the ritzy ski towns in Colorado, I really expected to see the most expensive restaurant in Colorado land in one like Vail or Aspen, but I was wrong. […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Good news Del Taco fans, there is still one location open in Colorado
Yesterday the news broke that Del Taco had closed all of their locations in Colorado, but we forgot to check on the folks in the western part of the state… […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Is eating cinnamon rolls with chili a Colorado thing?
Today is National Chili Day (Feb. 27), and growing up in Colorado I only ate my chili one way… With cinnamon rolls! However, as I was telling a coworker about […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Del Taco abruptly closes their Colorado restaurants
I was just talking to someone the other day about the lack of Taco John’s locations in Colorado, and now another major fast food taco joint is gone… Del Taco […]8 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Yes, you can rent egg-laying chickens in Denver – Here’s how
Everyone gets it, eggs are expensive, but news came out today that they are likely to keep going up in price. So, what do you think about renting a chicken […]8 months ago
Sarah Baines
Colorado State University introduces food-delivering robots
Colorado State University has welcomed new six-wheeled residents to its campus. As of January 27, CSU became the first university in Colorado to introduce food-delivering autonomous robots. There are 13 […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Denver Broncos’ great Ed McCaffrey now his own brand of healthy snacks
Folks from my era; the 90’s and early 2000’s remember Ed McCaffrey as a Denver Broncos great. My kids just think of him as NFL superstar Christian McCaffrey‘s dad. Either […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado Starbucks’ giving away free coffee the day after the Super Bowl
Our bosses still won’t give us the Monday after the Super Bowl off from work, so I guess this is the next best thing… The coffee chain announced Wednesday it […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Denver’s Casa Bonita invites you for Easter dinner
When I think of Easter dinner, normally I think of ham, potatoes, and deviled eggs… But how do enchiladas and a dive show sound this year? Denver’s famous Casa Bonita […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
When will April, May and June Casa Bonita reservations be available?
If you want to visit Denver infamous Casa Bonita this spring/early summer, we know know when you’ll be able to try to lock in a reservation. I got an email […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
America’s ‘Great Fruitcake Toss’ is in Colorado this weekend
Few things are hated on as much as fruitcake. The holiday treat is actually so disliked, that each year Colorado has an event to “toss it.” “The Great Fruitcake Toss” […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Three Colorado restaurants make OpenTable’s list of the top 100 romantic spots in US
If you’re still looking for a romantic spot to take your significant other to for Valentine’s Day, there are three places in Colorado among the most romantic in all of […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
New Girl Scout Cookie inspired Frosty flavor coming to Colorado Wendy’s in February
If you love Frosty’s from Wendy’s and Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies, boy do I have good news for you! Wendy’s has teamed up with the Girl Scouts to introduce […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
One Colorado Waffle House location offering a a special Valentine’s Day dinner
Waffle House is continuing its Valentine’s Day tradition by offering special dinner reservations at select locations across the U.S. on February 14th. One Colorado location is included this year! This unique […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
America’s favorite chain eatery is a bakery that has 15 Colorado locations
If you asked you to guess America’s favorite chain eatery, you probably wouldn’t guess the place that is at the top of the list in 2025. Although, if you try […]9 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Girl Scout Cookies are more expensive in Colorado this year
I finally found a Girl Scout Cookie dealer this week, but when I went to order my insane amount of Thin Mints, I was surprised by my bill being more […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
The best places for Valentine’s Day dinner in Denver
It seems like every year I forget about Valentines Day until about the 12th of February, by then it’s too late to make any reservations and I end up taking […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
With Johnson’s Corner no more, who has the best cinnamon rolls in Denver?
With the news that Johnson’s Corner, possibly Colorado’s most famous cinnamon roll spot, closing, it got me to thinking about a new spot to get the sweet treat… As with […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Many Colorado Dunkin’ stores don’t have donuts
When Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its name seven years ago, it wasn’t because they were abandoning donuts…cit was that they’d evolved to be more than just donuts. But now, […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Colorado restaurant famous for Cinnamon Rolls, Johnson Corner, closes
Ask anyone who’s been in Colorado for any length of time where to get cinnamon rolls, and you’ll likely hear Johnson’s Corner… Johnson’s Corner opened on I-25 in Johnstown, CO […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
LOOK – $25 cup of hot chocolate in Colorado goes viral
Maybe it’s because I’ve only ever had Swiss Miss, but $25 seems STEEP for a cup of hot chocolate! A hot chocolate made in Vail, Colorado has gone viral on […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
When are Girl Scout Cookies back in Colorado for 2025?
Are you ready for your New Years resolution to be ruined by Thin Mints again this year? They’re back in Colorado this week! Although several troops nationwide kicked off the […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Did Chick-fil-A change their fries in Colorado?
The old adage goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but Chick-fil-A clearly didn’t get that memo! There was a rumor last summer they were ditching their waffle fries completely, […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Southern fast food chicken chain, Bojangles, is coming to Colorado in 2025
I wouldn’t say there is a need for more fast food fried chicken joints in Colorado, but judging by the lines at Raising Canes and Chick-fil-A, if you build it, […]10 months ago
Sarah Baines
Bakery in Parker strip mall makes New York Times list
Poulette Bakeshop, nestled south of Denver in Parker, just got some love from one of the largest news publications in the country. The New York Times published “22 of the […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Denver-area bake shop named one of the best in the U.S. by New York Times
Sure, there are hundreds of publications out there with an opinion on restaurants, but when the New York Times talks, we listen, and they love a bake shop in Colorado… […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
What Denver-area restaurants are open on Christmas this year?
If you burn the Christmas turkey, or if you just don’t feel like a making a Christmas turkey at all, there are a few places to go out to eat […]10 months ago
Shawn Patrick
Denver’s Casa Bonita is selling a candle that smells like their dive pool
Whether you’ve been to Casa Bonita since they reopened or you went back in the day, you know the place has a “smell,” right? Well how about making your house […]10 months ago
