City Cast Denver
🏆 CO chefs win James Beard Awards
June 12, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Good morning, Denver! With the 2024 primaries nearly upon us, Lauren Boebert has been making all the headlines lately. But who is the real Lauren Boebert? What’s her end game? And what really went down during that DCPA Beetlejuice performance? We’re trying to answer all that and more with our new limited series, “Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose.” Episode 4 is out today.
What's CITY Talking About?
👀 GOP Chairman Faces Recall Efforts
Members of the Colorado GOP are calling the most recent anti-LGBTQ+ messaging from party chair Dave Williams the final straw. Candidates and officials with the party are demanding his resignation after his unapologetic directive to “burn all Pride flags” in a recent campaign email peppered with homophobic language. Party officials are gathering signatures to potentially call a special meeting to vote on removing Williams. [Axios Denver]
- The repercussions: Two Republican candidates — including Valdamar Archuleta, who identifies as a gay Republican — have rejected the party’s endorsement. We spoke with Archuleta about his decision. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🏆 Colorado Nabs 2 New James Beard Awards
Chef Kelly Whitaker and his partner Erika Whitaker took home the prestigious award for Outstanding Restaurateur — beating out four other finalists from across the country — at the James Beard Award ceremony this week. The husband-wife team operates six star-studded Denver restaurants under the Id Est Hospitality Group, including BRUTØ and The Wolf’s Tailor, which earned some of Colorado’s first ever Michelin stars last spring. Chef Matt Vawter, who owns Rootstalk in Breckenridge, won Best Chef: Mountain Region. [Westword]
⚖️ Meet Denver DA Candidate John Walsh
With current Denver District Attorney Beth McCann choosing not to seek re-election, two new Democratic candidates are vying to fill the seat. John Walsh and Leora Joseph will both appear on this summer’s primary ballot. Where do they agree? Where do they differ? And what will they prioritize when it comes to Denver’s public safety? Hear from John Walsh today on the City Cast Denver podcast, and tune back into tomorrow for our interview with Leora Joseph. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
There are kids in our city who take a pistol to school, not because they intend to shoot someone, but because they think they need to have it for their own safety. … We've already lost the public safety battle when that happens.
What To Do
Wednesday, June 12
- 🪱 Learn to Compost | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Grove Community Garden
- 🥡 Civic Center EATS | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- ♟️ Chess Club | 5-9 p.m. | Free | Woods Boss Brewing
- 🦋 Rainforest Yoga | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $10+ | Butterfly Pavilion
- 🧠 Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Bruz Off Fax
Today on City Cast
Why John Walsh Wants to Be District Attorney
The Denver District Attorney has a big job to do, especially when it comes to addressing Denverites’ growing concerns about crime and public safety. With the seat soon to be vacated, two Democratic challengers are up for the task and making their case to Denver voters. With 2024 primary ballots officially mailed out, the City Cast Denver podcast spoke with both of the candidates. Tune in today for our conversation with candidate John Walsh; then tune in tomorrow to hear from candidate Leora Joseph.
Whew! That was a lot of politics for one newsletter, but I hope you’re feeling up to speed. Need a little more? Check out our recent Guide to the 2024 Primaries 🇺🇸
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