This article is the inaugural piece of the Hard Truths and Colfax series. Every two weeks we will...
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 years, and you’ll know exactly how much she has an eye for design. Her...
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, neighbors say they can hear the party at Ace Eat Serve from at least a few...
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 directly involves the communities in the cities it's held in by turning...
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 ceremony, which returned for its third year at Mile High Station, saw...
Yoseph Assefa was 13 years old when he realized that sharing his culture was a good way to make friends. This was back in 1995, and he had already spent most of a year in Stillwater, Oklahoma, learning English and navigating a scene that was decidedly different from...
Street style can tell you a lot about a city. If an outsider were to look at Denver through the lens of street style, they'd see a city of individuals: yes, some athletes and an many with an overtly casual energy. But they'd also see the eclectic and the collectors,...
Growing up in the Southwest in the 90s and early 2000s, a lot of unfortunate youth only knew Mexican food by way of the casual family-style restaurant. Johnny Curiel hadn’t come to town yet, Manny Barella was still in Monterrey, and it would be many years before...
A good restaurant is built on good cuisine, dedication and consistency. A great restaurant makes you remember the people behind it all. At Brewability, the pizza and brews are just the beginning; what brings it to life are the smiles you receive as you walk in, the...
Philadelphia-based emo band Sweet Pill is returning to Denver for the first time since their much lauded performance at the 2025 Underground Music Showcase for a show at The Oriental Theater on Thursday, September 3rd. Sweet Pill makes music that cuts deep into the...
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 month, the Dive team comes up with our favorite picks in music, food, art,...