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Abigail Bliss

Abigail Bliss is a writer and digital marketer who founded her up-and-coming agency, Campsite Creative, in 2022. At heart, she’s a lover of adventure looking to blend work with her passions for hiking, skiing and exploring Colorado. She covers outdoor recreation for Westword, acts as the editor of Travel Lemming, and has been featured in numerous publications for her insights on must-have experiences.

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Dine Out to Support Local Nonprofits Starting October 10, World Mental Health Day

By Abigail BlissOctober 9, 2023

Did you know that 63 percent of food, beverage and hospitality professionals suffer from depression?

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Italian Eatery Olivia Ready to Unveil Expansion, Launch Pasta-Making Classes and More

By Abigail BlissOctober 6, 2023

The additional 1,200 square feet will nearly double the Italian eatery’s capacity and will allow for intimate educational programs each month.

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Plant-Based Robot Chef SavorEat Launches in the U.S. at the University of Denver

By Abigail BlissSeptember 26, 2023

Using AI and 3-D printing, this easy-to-install system creates allergen-free foods to customers’ preferences.

Get Outside: Ten Best Fall Hikes in Colorado for When the Leaves Change

By Abigail BlissSeptember 22, 2023

Leaf-peeping season is around the corner!

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Last Call for Tickets to Harvest Week, Which Benefits Local Restaurants and Communities

By Abigail BlissSeptember 19, 2023

The annual fundraiser for EatDenver and the GrowHaus is a chance to try food from many of the city’s top chefs and restaurants.

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Local Eateries Compete in Denver’s First Vegan Chef Challenge

By Abigail BlissSeptember 15, 2023

Participating restaurants in the month-long event that kicks off today include Spice Room, Vital Root and African Grill and Bar.

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Dine Out During the First-Ever Littleton Restaurant Week, September 8-17

By Abigail BlissSeptember 7, 2023

Over twenty eateries including Romano’s, Palenque and Pho Real will offer new, exclusive and discounted menu items during the inaugural ten-day event.

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Eight Reasons You Need to Go to the Denver Food + Wine Festival This Week

By Abigail BlissSeptember 6, 2023

The event, which includes a grand tasting on September 9, is also a fundraiser for the Colorado Restaurant Foundation’s programs such as Colorado ProStart.

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Local Franchisees Open the State’s First Vita Cane, a Popular Sugarcane Juice and Açaí Chain

By Abigail BlissAugust 28, 2023

It’s the first brick-and-mortar in Colorado that specializes specifically in sugarcane juice, offering a wide variety of fruit infusions, from watermelon to durian.

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Shake Shack’s New Veggie Burger Made With Actual Vegetables and Grains

By Abigail BlissAugust 16, 2023

Now available in Colorado’s Shake Shack locations, we tried this new option, which aims to satisfy its vegan and vegetarian customers.

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Meati’s Vegan Carne Asada Is Now on the Menu at Next Level Burger

By Abigail BlissAugust 7, 2023

The Colorado-based company creates meat alternatives made from a strain of mycelium that is rich in nutrients.

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The Easy Vegan Wins The Great Food Truck Race

By Abigail BlissJuly 31, 2023

The plant-based pop-up took the top prize on the Food Network show, scoring $50,000, which it plans to use to open a brick-and-mortar eatery.

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First Look: Larimer Square Cocktail Bar Emerald Eye Transports Visitors to the Caribbean

By Abigail BlissJuly 27, 2023

At this basement-level escape, rum and agave spirits star in refined yet familiar cocktails like Milk Punch and the Mangonada.

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Taste of Ethiopia Festival Returns on August 5 After a Three-Year Hiatus

By Abigail BlissJuly 24, 2023

Experience the culture of Colorado’s second-largest immigrant community at this free event.

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Caribbean-Inspired Cocktail Lounge Emerald Eye Opening in Larimer Square Today

By Abigail BlissJuly 20, 2023

The Caribbean-inspired, basement-level bar has taken over the former Crimson Room space.

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An Award-Winning Distillery Is Opening a New Tasting Room in LoHi August 4

By Abigail BlissJuly 13, 2023

Spirit Hound, which is based in Lyons and won Whisky of the Year in 2022, is taking over the former Mythology Distillery space as part of its major expansion plans.

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Lions and Tigers and Pizza, Oh, My! The Denver Zoo Adds a Local Touch to Its Food Program

By Abigail BlissJune 20, 2023

Nashville hot chicken, Korean corn dogs and Neapolitan-inspired pizza are some of the eats you can now find at the Denver Zoo.

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The Easy Vegan Competes in The Great Food Truck Race, Premiering June 18

By Abigail BlissJune 12, 2023

Alexi Mandolini and Taylor Herbert started their pop-up kitchen in 2020 and hope to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant soon.

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Lady Nomada Opens Second Baja-Inspired Eatery in Lakewood’s Belmar District

By Abigail BlissMay 25, 2023

The concept from Gastamo Group, which is also behind Birdcall, Park Burger and others, aims to make guests feel like they’re stepping into a boutique hotel in Cabo.

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Reunion Bread Reopens in a Limited Capacity After Oven Explosion

By Abigail BlissMay 25, 2023

A GoFundMe has been started to help support owner Ismael De Sousa’s bakery inside the Source.

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The Rotary Closes, Plans to Open Cloud Kitchen Concept This Summer

By Abigail BlissMay 22, 2023

The owners made the move because most of their business was delivery and takeout.

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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month at These Eateries

By Abigail BlissMay 1, 2023

Denver has a thriving Asian food scene and May is the perfect time to explore favorites like Banh & Butter, Tea Street, US Thai and more.

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