🍨 Cool treats for Denver’s hot days

🏛️ Did MyPillow Founder Defame a Local Elections Company?

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow, is facing defamation charges over claims he made about Denver-based Dominion Voting Systems and its former executive Eric Coomer. Lindell claimed that Coomer and Dominion rigged the 2020 presidential election. Coomer says Lindell’s erroneous claims led to death threats and the loss of his livelihood. [9News]

🔬 New Law Sets 60-Day Processing Goal for Rape Kits

Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law to prompt crime labs to process rape kits within 60 days, subject to funding and lab capacity. Supporters of the legislation cited data showing that some sexual assault victims were waiting over 500 days for their kits to be processed. [Denver Post 🔒]

🍧 Denver’s Coolest Cool Treats

Despite rainy days, Denver is still headed toward hotter temps and sunny afternoons. So to help you stay cool, City Cast Denver invited food contributor Helen Xu to chat about the best cold desserts in the Mile High. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🛒 Safeway Workers Voting On Strike

Safeway employees in several Colorado cities have voted to authorize a strike, with Front Range employees set to vote soon. The workers’ union, the UFCW Local 7, has not called for a strike just yet, as union officials are separately negotiating on behalf of King Soopers workers ahead of their own June 8 deadline for a new deal. [CPR]

May saw a bunch of fresh additions to the Denver food scene, including another bagel spot! Unfortunately, we also said goodbye to Santa Fe fave El Noa Noa. Here are the latest openings and closings 🍽️😋

New to the Scene

Call Your Mother | 3165 Central Park Boulevard (Central Park)

Opened May 23

The stylish DC-born bagel sandwich shop is reportedly scouting out a new neighborhood for possible expansion and they’ve parked a mobile bagel trailer — aka Lil’ Deli — outside FlyteCo Brewing in Central Park. It’s a perfect stop for a quick chocolate babka muffin or bacon, egg and cheese sandwich.

Señor Burritos | 7195 Federal Boulevard (Westminster)

Opened May 27

After closing its Baker location last year, Señor Burritos reopened in Westminster. The Mexican restaurant has award-winning green chile, which can smother your choice of entree.

Après Govnr’s Park | 400 East 7th Avenue (Speer)

Opened May 12

Located at the former home of Pancho Poncho, Après is a new post-skiing themed pub serving up brews from Storm Peak Brewery and Broken Compass, as well as spirits from Breckenridge Distillery. Some former Pancho Poncho items remain on the menu, rounded out by burgers, sandwiches and poke bowls.

Last Chance to Visit

Congress Park Taproom | 833 Colorado Boulevard (Congress Park)

Closing June 11

The beer hall and neighborhood favorite is closing after nine years. A social media post said it was a difficult decision.

Noisette | 3254 Navajo Street (LoHi)

Closing June 14

Less than three years after opening, this upscale French restaurant announced it was closing due to “ongoing challenges in the current economic climate.”

Great Divide Taproom | 2201 Arapahoe Street (Five Points)

Closing June 30

Great Divide is closing both of its Denver taprooms in Five Points and RiNo after being acquired by new ownership. However, the new owners say they have plans to open a new Denver location later this year.

RIP

• El Noa Noa | 722 Santa Fe Drive (Lincoln Park)
• Farm & Market | 2401 Larimer Street (Five Points)
• Benzina | 4839 East Colfax Avenue (South Park Hill)