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Your Guide to April in Denver Apr 01, 2024

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Happy April, Denver! As we inch closer to real spring and out of the grasp of false spring, we can expect to see our fair Mile High City blooming this month. But which of the proverbial flowers will be worth stopping to smell? Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by newsletter editor Adrian Gonzalez and producer Olivia Jewell Love to share our top picks to eat, drink, do, and experience around Denver this month.

Paul recommended this podcast episode with Adam McKay on Hattie McDaniel.

Links to all our picks:

City Cast Denver Live on April 25! - “Mile High Mobility Through Bus Rapid Transit”
Pizza Beer at New Belgium Brewing
Fruta preparada/Prepared fruit (maybe at La Michoacana?)
“Gone With The Wind” 85th Anniversary Showing (Estes Park)
Colorado Rockies schedule
Hang out in a park (maybe join a sports league?)
ThriftCon
Eat some nachos (Maybe at a place from this thread?)
Find a new hobby at The Craft Box (Wheat Ridge)

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‘Inevitable’ Shelter Deaths, Poop in the Park, and Kyle Clark! Mar 29, 2024

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It’s Friday and we’re looking back on the biggest stories of the week. 9News anchor Kyle Clark joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to break down the escalating controversy around the recent killings at the former DoubleTree shelter off I-70 and Quebec. One council member is blaming the contractor, but is this all Mayor Johnston’s problem to solve? Plus, the metro area’s biggest dog park is being overwhelmed with dog poop and, as always, our wins and fails of the week.

We discussed Mayor Johnston’s All In Mile High Dashboard. Check out his progress for yourself!

Bree talked about Curious Theater and the Denver Basic Income Project. Paul mentioned empty warehouses, Denver’s pizza reputation, and this now-gone piece of art on the Cherry Creek Trail. Kyle talked about Denver’s minority entrepreneurship fund and the Vine St. Pub.

What do you think about year two of Mayor Johnston’s quest to end homelessness? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬

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Private Members Clubs Are Thriving. Are You Cool (and Rich) Enough To Join? Mar 28, 2024

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Socializing is a hot commodity in the Mile High, and there are plenty of bars, parks, and adult-oriented entertainment spaces catering to folks looking for community. But in the last few years, a new type of organization has risen to meet growing demand from a higher-end clientele: The private members club. So our producer Paul Karolyi decided to see for himself. Host Bree Davies sits down with Paul to talk about his experience applying to be a potential insider at one of these spaces, how their inclusivity policies work in practice, and what their “curated” approach to recruitment says about Denver’s social fabric today.

For more, BusinessDen reported on the Clayton Members Club & Hotel back when it opened in 2021, and 5280 Magazine reported on Clayton’s inclusivity policies.

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A Local’s Guide to 36 Hours in Denver Mar 27, 2024

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A few years back, The New York Times spent some time in Denver and came back with a visitor’s guide that we found… lacking. They missed out on some of the most quintessential Denver experiences, so we set out to plan the perfect Mile High long weekend for ourselves. Politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval joined host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi last summer to put together the ultimate 36 hours in Denver, full of the best restaurants, attractions, and outdoorsy stuff to please visitors and locals alike.

Paul mentioned our episode on DIA conspiracy theories. Bree talked about the Forney Museum’s old home in REI, and the story behind the historic brick building, which you can read about in our newsletter, Hey Denver!

Here’s a list of all the places we recommended:

Colorado Tick’s Club (Curtis Park)
Blucifer (DIA)
RTD’s A-Line
Union Station (Union Station)
The Confluence (Highland)
“Confluent People” by Emanuel Martinez (Auraria)
Starbucks at the REI (Auraria)
Little Man Ice Cream (LoHi)
Bruto (Union Station)
Bodega (Sunnyside)
Red Rocks (Morrison)
Dinosaur Ridge Trail (Morrison)
J’s Noodles (Westwood)
Miss Saigon (formerly Pho 79; Westwood)
Meow Wolf (Sun Valley)
Raíces (Sun Valley)
Bastien’s (City Park)
PS Lounge (Congress Park)
Bluebird Theater (City Park)
Middleman (City Park)
Satire Lounge (Cheesman Park)
Charlie Brown’s (Cap Hill)
Pho 96 (Ruby Hill)
Lakeside Amusement Park (Lakeside)

Where do you like to take visitors? We want to hear your can’t-miss spots that never fail to impress visitors. Leave us a voicemail or a text at 720-500-5418, and you might hear it on the show soon!

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Mexican Food on Trial, Banning Assault Weapons, and Casa Bonita Is 50 Mar 26, 2024

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Alma Fonda Fina is one of the buzziest new restaurants in town — but a lawsuit over the potential theft of “trade secrets” and a non-compete clause could shut the operation down. Turns out My Neighbor Felix isn’t feeling so neighborly towards its former employees, and now the two LoHi eateries will duke it out in court. Meanwhile, Casa Bonita celebrates 50 years (but you still can’t make a reservation!), and a new push to ban assault weapons has East High School students taking the fight to social media. Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi dig into these stories, plus your comments on Buc-ee’s and Johnson’s Corner.

We played the audio from this East Students Demand Action Instagram reel. Bree mentioned past City Cast Denver episodes on the gun debate featuring East students Clara and Gracie Taub and Senator Tom Sullivan.

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What do you think of the My Neighbor Felix/Alma Fonda Fina dispute? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬

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Inside the Two 'Green' New Buildings Rising in Denver Mar 25, 2024

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There are two very distinctive, very green buildings being built in Denver right now — maybe you’ve seen them? One purports to be the country’s first “carbon positive” hotel with a facade reminiscent of an aspen tree, and the other has got a giant crack down the middle that’s going to be filled with native plants and tenants doing yoga. So what does this architectural mini-movement say about Denver today? Denverite senior reporter Kyle Harris recently toured both The Populus and One River North, and he’s on today with host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to give us the inside story.

Oh, and we’ve got pics of both of these buildings on our Instagram so you can see them for yourself.

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Buc-ee's vs. Johnson’s Corner, Widening Peña Blvd., and Elevator Crimes? Mar 22, 2024

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It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the biggest stories in Denver this week. First up, the hotly contested debate over widening Peña Blvd divided City Council on Monday night, with arguments touching on equity, climate concerns, and the future of DIA. Westword reporter Catie Cheshire is on with host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi with the inside scoop. Plus, we’ve been hearing for years that the long-awaited Buc-ee's in Johnstown would be “more than a gas station,” so we went to see for ourselves. And finally, our wins and fails of the week.

Catie talked about bald eagles and the Colorado schools in March Madness. Bree mentioned RTD elevators and the Oriental Theater. Paul talked about the Business Impact Opportunity Fund and High Line Canal Trail. He also recommends this classic Westword story about how Johnson’s Corner stopped being what it used to be.

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What do you think about the Buc-ee's hype? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬

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Fashion Police: Colorado Politicians Edition Mar 21, 2024

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Denver’s fashion sense is, well, questionable. So it’s no wonder GQ once named Governor Jared Polis as the “worst-dressed congressman ever.” And boy oh boy, is he far from the only local elected who’s made some bold choices! But do our politician’s sartorial choices matter? And what do they say about us? Host Bree Davies sits down with fashion expert and her lifelong friend David Casados to break down some of our local reps’ most iconic looks and dish on what they’re all about.

We posted all the pics Bree and David discussed to our instagram (@citycastdenver) so you can follow along as you listen.

Who do you think are the most — and least — fashionable local politicians? We want to hear your hottest takes! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬

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Denver’s Best Ramen: Inside the March Madness for Foodies Mar 20, 2024

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Over the past few years, ramen shops have proliferated across Colorado, as more and more Denverites hop on the broth-y, noodle-y hype train. So it made sense to the editors of the Denver Post to move past burgers, tacos and pizza for their annual March Madness local food bracket this year — it’s ramen time! And now that we’re down to just the Final Four contenders, host Bree Davies sits down with bracket architect and Denver Post editor Jonathan Shikes and Gil Asakawa, author of “Tabemasho! Let’s Eat” and expert on Japanese food in America, to talk about the big first-round upsets, cinderella stories, and which shop is the favorite to win it all.

Voting on the Final Four of the Denver Post’s ramen bracket is open now!

There are also still tickets available for Denver Ramen Fest this weekend at the Stockyards Event Center.

For more from Gil and Shikes, Gil was on the show most recently talking about his book on Japanese food in America, and Shikes’ most recent appearance was discussing New Belgium Brewing’s rebrand of their flagship beer, Fat Tire.

What’s your favorite ramen in Denver? We need to know. Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬

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Brown Palace Layoffs, Saving El Chapultepec, and Your Fave Grocery Stores Mar 19, 2024

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It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about the biggest stories of the week. First up, downtown is going through a rough patch, and while that can be challenging for many businesses, others see opportunity! Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the brewing fight over plans to demolish Denver’s most storied jazz bar, El Chapultepec, and the shocking news that The Brown Palace just laid off all its doormen and bell staff. Plus, we hear about listeners’ favorite grocery stores in the city.

The Denver Post published an editorial yesterday calling for El Chapultepec to be preserved.

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