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Gabe Mintz and the Sparrows Make Their Debut with First Single “Colfax Swamp Blues”
On October 21st, emerging Denver jam band Gabe Mintz and the Sparrows released their first single "Colfax Swamp Blues." The completely instrumental tune feels like it was born from an era long...
Halloween in Denver: 17 Spooky Specials, Parties & Pop-Ups
Spooky season isn't over yet, and we're here to bring you the best of Halloween in Denver, from parties to pop-ups and more. You know what else falls on that night? Daylight savings jumps back an...
Letter to Our Readers — Denver Dive Sets Launch Party for November 6th at Illegal Pete’s South Broadway
Dear beloved readers, Denver Dive is throwing a party! A little over a year ago, a group of longtime Denver-based journalists came together with an idea. Fueled by an intense passion for this city...
You Should Have Already Gone to DIVA Yesterday
It’s been nearly three weeks since DIVA opened at the Denver Art Museum. As of this writing, outfits and accessories from celebrities like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Dolly Parton, Selena, Taylor Swift,...
OPINION: We Must Learn to Trust Each Other Again: On“Fake News,” Freedom of Thought and the Need for Nuance
Ten years ago, “fake news” was a phrase some of us may have brushed off as something “no one in their right minds” would buy into. Back when electing a reality show host to the country’s highest...
Sammich Lovers Rejoice – Monarch Pizza Now Does Lunch
Monarch Pizza only serves pepperoni on Sundays. That’s not because the owners, Justin Freeman and Danny Matthews, hate classic pies. And it's certainly not because they have any ill feelings towards...
Sorry Gorgeous Debuts Halloween Pop-up Bar: The Last Dance
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who believe in ghosts and those who do not. Whichever side you're on, there's a hostess dying to meet you on the rooftop of Sorry Gorgeous for its...
Vinyl Spins at the Peach Crease Club Paired With Drinks Shaken, Stirred & Strained
Vinyl records, and more specifically their curation, are at home in the Peach Crease Club. The still-young but forever timeless RiNo cocktailerie – which also plates up a worldly smorgasbord of...
Festival Review — Porchfest Was a Celebration of Everything That Makes Denver So Beautiful
Every few years or so, a moment, an event, a season happens in a city that serves to define it, that feels like a distillation of its identity as a whole. This summer that Denver and those who call...
Shish Kabob Grill on Two Decades of Flavor and Resilience
This article is the inaugural piece of the Hard Truths and Colfax series. Every two weeks we will be highlighting a restaurant that could use a little extra love after experiencing losses during the...
Ty Gallaway of Shady Oaks Talks Staring Down Danger in New Video for “Not Coming Home”
Denver-based high-flying blues-rock band Shady Oaks has always felt dangerous. Their songs are these raw, destructive things that feel like navigating a burning house with a glass of whiskey in your...
Arc Thrift Stores to Open First-Ever Outlet Location October 5th
On Monday October 5th, Arc Thrift Stores is answering the pleas of Denver’s most loyal thrifters by opening their first-ever outlet location. Located on Hooker Street off of Alameda (and across from...
Tales of Tradition – Jeff Fierberg’s Markets Volume 1 Is a Must for Any Tactful Traveler
Whether they know it or not, most people in Denver who take dining seriously already like Jeff Fierberg’s work. If you’ve scrolled past an unusually well-composed image while looking at pages for...
Dive’s October Picks: What We’re Looking Forward to This Month
Every month brings something worth looking forward to. Ours is measured in new discoveries, old favorites and the wonderfully specific moments that make Denver, Denver. At the beginning of each...
Blossom by SYC Is a Sanctuary Rooted in Luxury
Shuang (Sherry) Crossland has a keen sense for the exquisite. Walk into any of the eateries she and her teams at SYC Concepts and One Concept Restaurant Group have opened over the past several...
Spooky Sips: 13 Haunted & Ghoulish-Inspired Bars in Denver
There's nothing quite like spooky season, and Denver is no stranger to eerie vibes (October or not). Some of Denver's longest-standing establishments still have spirits lingering, and not just on...
Ace Eat Serve Is Officially Back
On a really busy night, when the floor is littered with custom horse-shaped vessels that pour whiskey from the rump, and the ping-pong tables start to look like scenes out of Marty Supreme,...
Porchfest Lead Organizer Bradley Schwartz Talks Bringing the Festival to Denver’s Baker Neighborhood on October 3rd
The first iteration of Denver's version of the long-running, nationwide festival Porchfest hits the Baker neighborhood on October 3rd. For those unfamiliar with the festival's concept, Porchfest...
What’s the Point of Michelin in 2026?
Early this September, Colorado celebrated its fourth year being part of the Michelin Guide. The announcement brought together restaurants largely considered to be the state’s best and brightest. The...
Kellsie Moore is “Becoming Home” For Herself Ahead of Solo Exhibition
On paper, the concept of “home” should be simple. When we’re young, we’re given this tidy idea that home is a fixed place, with a bedroom that’s all yours, midnight snacks you can find with the...