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Top 5 Sushi Restaurants

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:48:35 +0000

Jazz up your Monday evening by visiting one of Denver's top five sushi bars and restaurants. From the scene at Sushi Den to the country-style sushi of Domo Restaurant, there's sushi for every taste in the Mile High City. Adventurous diners can also sample the Denver roll, with fresh water eel and albacore tuna, at Japon Sushi. What is your favorite sushi restaurant in Denver? Share your comments below.

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Denver to Host NCAA Women's Tourney

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:19:01 +0000

The Mile High City will host the NCAA Women's Final Four tournament from March 30 - April 3, 2012. College basketball teams from across the U.S. will play for the national title at the Pepsi Center. The event is expected to draw 30,000 visitors to Denver. Tickets for the semifinal games on April 1 and championship game on April 3 start at $125 for all three games. "This is the largest NCAA event that Denver is currently able to host, and we couldn't be more excited about the opportunities for community involvement throughout Downtown Denver surrounding the event," said Richard Scharf, president and CEO of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, in a statement.

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Best Date Restaurants

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:38:59 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day, Denver! If you haven't made plans yet, don't panic. There is still time for a romantic night out on the town at one of Denver's best date restaurants. Gobble aphrodisiacs such as oysters at Le Grand Bistro & Oyster Bar or enjoy the dimly-lit ambiance of the Cherry Creek Grill. Meanwhile, homebodies can always whip up a Valentine's Day meal at home. What are your plans for Valentine's Day this year? Share your comments below.

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Denver Restaurant Week 2012

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:12:57 +0000

The 8th-annual Denver Restaurant Week celebrates 2012 with a side dish of social media. For the first time, diners can earn Facebook badges for dining at one of almost 300 ...

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Show Some Love at Qdoba

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:53 +0000

Qdoba Mexican Grill, which is headquartered in Denver, is encouraging the Mile High City to show some love this Valentine's Day. Every couple who kisses in front of the cash register will receive a buy-one-get-one free entrée on Tues., Feb. 14, 2012. The kiss can be from a spouse, significant other, friend -- or just a hungry stranger. "We hope by offering our guests an affordable and tasty option for Valentine's Day we'll be able to add a little heat to their holiday," said Karen Guido, Qdoba's chief marketing officer, in a statement. This is the second year Qdoba has offered the Kiss Valentine's Day promotion.

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Slither Down to DMNS

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:27:41 +0000

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science features an exhibit of 60 live reptiles at "Lizards & Snakes." The exhibit, which opens today and runs through July 8, 2012, is included in museum admission. Today's blizzard may make us warm-blooded animals shiver, but just imagine if you were a cold-blooded creature. "They would not be out today. They would be in trouble. ... They would try to hide beneath some rocks," said Brian Hostetler, the Museum educator for the exhibit. "Lizards & Snakes" is organized by the American Museum of Natural History.

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Admission Prices for 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:11:14 +0000

A new year brings higher admission prices for some attractions in the Denver area, but not all. The Denver Art Museum and Wild Animal Sanctuary are keeping their admission prices at last year's level. Meanwhile, Water World raised its prices for adults by $5 for 2012 while the Denver Zoo also raised its admission by $2 in 2012.

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Leap into February Events

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:25:39 +0000

February features 29 days instead of the humdrum 28 for Leap Year in 2012. Enjoy the extra day of February by indulging in another helping of Denver Restaurant Week during the last week of February. Other February events include Valentine's Day on Tues., Feb. 14 and President's Day on Mon., Feb. 20. What are you planning to do with your extra day in February?

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Valentine's Day 2012

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:01:33 +0000

Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Mile High City with a romantic night at one of Denver's hotels, or with a hands-on class in couples massage. Or take your sweetheart out to dinner at one of Denver's best date restaurants. Loveland ski resort even offers a free marriage ceremony for couples willing to ski down the mountain as husband and wife.

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"Women are Beautiful" at DAM

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:31:07 +0000

Photographer Garry Winogrand captured the changing role of women in New York City in the 1960s and 1970s with his series of candid street photos. Armed with a 35mm camera, Winogrand roamed the streets of the Big Apple with an eye out for everyday moments in the life of the city. "Garry Winogrand: Women are Beautiful" is on display from Jan. 29 - Sept. 16, 2012 at the Denver Art Museum.

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