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Denver, Colorado was founded in 1858 as a mining town during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. The city quickly grew as miners flocked to the area in search of fortune. By the late 19th century, Denver had become a major hub for trade and transportation in the region, with the arrival of the railroad connecting the city to the rest of the country. In the early 20th century, Denver experienced a population boom as people moved to the city seeking employment opportunities in mining, agriculture, and the growing manufacturing industry. The city continued to grow throughout the 20th century, becoming a cultural and economic center for the Rocky Mountain region. Today, Denver is known for its vibrant arts and music scene, outdoor recreational opportunities, and thriving tech industry. The city’s historic architecture, including the iconic Denver Union Station and the historic Larimer Square, continues to attract visitors from around the world.
1. The top 10 industries that are hiring locally:
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Education
- Hospitality
- Construction
- Finance
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Real Estate
2. The top 10 recreational activities the area is known for:
- Hiking
- Biking
- Fishing
- Boating
- Golfing
- Skiing
- Camping
- Wine Tasting
- Sightseeing
- Shopping
3. Average low and high temperature for the month:
- Low: 50°F
- High: 75°F
4. Average precipitation for the month:
- 2 inches
5. Elevation:
- 500 feet
6. Average home price:
- $300,000
7. Average household income:
- $60,000
8. The top 10 tourist points of interest:
- Historic downtown district
- Natural parks and reserves
- Museums and art galleries
- Local wineries and breweries
- Zoos and aquariums
- Outdoor music festivals
- Botanical gardens
- Historic landmarks and monuments
- Theater productions and shows
- Water sports and beach activities
The top 10 restaurants:
Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs
Location: Downtown
Watch any food channel’s travel shows, and you’re bound to catch a segment on Biker Jim’s at some point. Named for owner Jim Pittenger, an Alaskan-born ex-repo man with a taste for hogs on wheels and hogs—as well as just about every other animal—in buns, this is a rocking hangout at all hours, complete with burnouts (tire marks) from his own motorcycle on the floor for decoration.
El Five
Location: Highland
Looking like a cross between a midcentury cinema and a souk, this pan-Mediterranean lounge is as sexy as they come in Denver. The kitchen turns out tapas, meze, and paellas that only enhance the date-night experience par excellence; the same goes for the bar, with its flair for flamboyant cocktails and a wine list that whisks you to far-flung lands. Before booking a reservation with anyone here, ask yourself one key question: Would you go on a vacation with them.
Safta
Location: RiNo
RiNo was already making headlines as one of the nation’s hottest food and drink neighborhoods in 2018 when it scored not one, not two, but three coups in the form of James Beard Award–winning arrivals. One, following the pandemic, a gorgeous covered patio studded with planters and fire pits now seats 14 more people; two, it’s no longer the only prix fixe game in town. What hasn’t changed is the way this tiny destination lives up to its name, run as it is by two outsize talents—chef Duncan Holmes and hospitality director Allison Anderson—with all the skill and discipline expected of them as alumni of Boulder’s famous Frasca Food and Wine.
Lucina Eatery & Bar
Location: Park Hill
Part Latin American and Caribbean, part Spanish, all corazón y alma (heart and soul). That much is clear from a glance around this instant Park Hill charmer. The phrase “mi casa es su casa” comes to mind.
Work & Class
Location: RiNo
“A square meal and a stiff drink at a fair price.” That’s been the tagline of Work & Class since day one, and chef-owner Dana Rodriguez (along with her now-retired partner, Tony Maciag) has been living up to it with gusto ever since.
Rioja
Location: Larimer Square
In a notoriously male-dominated industry, in a town long ignored by the national food media, Jennifer Jasinski was the first Denverite to break the Mile High glass ceiling and win a James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest in 2013. If you know that, it’s no doubt the reason you’ve come to Rioja, a modern Mediterranean fixture on Larimer Square; if you don’t, you’ll figure it out soon enough. The artichoke tortelloni here, bathed in white-truffle brodo, is a signature delicacy; so is the cardamom-scented pork belly over garbanzo puree.
Ultreia
Location: Union Station
Taking its design cues from the historic architecture of Union Station, Ultreia, a tapas bar from James Beard Award–winning chef Jennifer Jasinski and her partner Beth Gruitch, positively radiates Old World glamour.
Current Events:
Thu • 8:00pm
97.3 KBCO Presents Men At Work
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 7:00pm
Shane Gillis Live
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 7:00pm
Shane Gillis Live
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 9:30pm
Shane Gillis Live
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 9:30pm
Shane Gillis Live
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 7:30pm
Jessica Kirson
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 6:00pm
The 502s – Great American Road Trip with Special Guest Zach Seabaugh
Summit
Thu • 8:00pm
Satch Vai Us Tour – Joe Satriani & Steve Vai
Paramount Theatre
Thu • 7:00pm
Pete Davidson: Prehab Tour
Paramount Theatre
