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⭐ Who deserves CO’s next Michelin stars?
September 5, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
It’s officially football season! 🏈 🍂 For me, fall has always been synonymous with the raucous energy of this all-American pastime. First game of the season kicks off tonight (Baltimore v. KC). Meanwhile in the Mile High, the Broncos just made Pat Surtain II the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Let’s go! 🏟️ 🌭 🍺
What's CITY Talking About?
🎞️ ‘¡Casa Bonita Mi Amor!’ Makes Denver Debut
The highly anticipated Casa Bonita documentary following the painstaking two-year restoration and reopening of the Pink Palace is making its Denver debut at the Sloan’s Lake Alamo Drafthouse this weekend. Curious about what’s in store? Denver Post reporter Tiney Ricciardi gave the flick compelling praise. [Denver Post 🔒]
⭐ Who Will Get CO’s Next Michelin Stars?
The Michelin Guide will be handing out its coveted star designations next week, and Colorado’s culinary scene is waiting with baited breath. Which restaurants will gain a star? Could any past winners lose theirs? Why is this such a big deal for local chefs, anyway? A local writer and veteran of the fine dining world weighs in. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🌿 A Mile High Marijuana Slump
Denver’s marijuana sales have taken a hit for the third year in a row, down by a third since a pandemic peak in 2021. A drop in sales also means a drop in the sales tax revenue that funds city services like youth education programs, minority-owned startups, and homelessness support. [Denverite]
- Weed deliveries are also on the decline: But Nathan Rouson of Nature’s Transport hopes the speed and efficiency of delivering via motorcycle could help turn things around 👍 🏍️
What To Do
Thursday, Sep. 5
- 🔬 Family Science Night | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $5 | Butterfly Pavilion (Westminster)
- 💘 Singles Patio Party | 6-10 p.m. | $25.63 | Terminal Bar
- 🧘 Sloan’s Lake Yoga | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $5+ | Sloan’s Lake
- 👟 Latinas Run Night Run | 6:45-8 p.m. | Free | City Park
- 🍷 Shake + Brake Showdown (21+) | 7-10 p.m. | $70 | Tivoli Quad
Friday, Sep. 6
- 🪨 Denver Gem & Mineral Show | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (through Sept. 15) | Free | National Western Complex
- 🎤 Open Mic | 4-8 p.m. | Free | Youth on Record
- 🎨 First Friday Art Walk | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Free | Art District on Santa Fe
- 🎉 First Friday | 6-9 p.m. | Free | Stanley Marketplace (Aurora)
- 🎻 Candlelight Tribute to Adele | 8:45-9:45 p.m. | $38.50+ | Kirk of Highland
Start studying: Getting antsy for elections? Here are the 11 city measures that have officially been greenlit for the Denver ballot this November 🗳️
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