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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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You Can’t Go to Casa Bonita, but Its Employees Could Be Coming to You

By Patricia CalhounNovember 17, 2021

The new owners will keep the workers busy outside the restaurant.

Dana Rodriguez Will Be Executive Chef at Casa Bonita

Dana Rodriguez Will Be Executive Chef at Casa Bonita

By Patricia CalhounNovember 16, 2021

Matt Stone and Trey Parker cooked up a great deal.

Raising a Glass to an Imbibing Ancestor on the Day of the Dead

By Patricia CalhounNovember 1, 2021

Discovering an ancestor provided some “jollity” during the pandemic.

What’s Cooking? Four Denver Restaurateurs Take Stock of the Dining Scene Today

By Patricia CalhounOctober 15, 2021

It’s been a very tough eighteen months for the Denver dining scene, and things aren’t getting any easier. We asked a quartet of experts what they see cooking over the next few months.

MCA Denver Unwraps a Big Birthday Present for Denver

By Patricia CalhounOctober 7, 2021

The new Denver Cultural Property Trust made the deal, buying the theater from its owners to create a cultural hub; it’s leased part to MCA Denver.

Professor of Fun: Why Casa Bonita Is Better Than Meow Wolf

By Patricia CalhounOctober 6, 2021

Before South Park’s creators take over, you can tour Casa Bonita and see how the magic happens.

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Illegal Pete’s Rolling Out RE:FRESH for 25th Anniversary

By Patricia CalhounOctober 5, 2021

The Colorado-born burrito chain turned 25 in 2020, but that was no time for an anniversary celebration. Now it’s rolling out RE:FRESH.

Camp Christmas Is Moving to Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Camp Christmas Is Moving to Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 20, 2021

It’s leaving the Stanley Marketplace

President Joe Biden Visits NREL Today, Hold the Peanut Colada

President Joe Biden Visits NREL Today, Hold the Peanut Colada

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 14, 2021

Jimmy Carter pushed solar energy on a 1978 visit.

Last Charges Dropped Against Elijah McClain Protest Leaders

Last Charges Dropped Against Elijah McClain Protest Leaders

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 13, 2021

They were arrested on September 17, 2020, and faced up to 48 years in prison.

Adios, Lola: Post Chicken & Beer Will Move Into LoHi Spot

Adios, Lola: Post Chicken & Beer Will Move Into LoHi Spot

By Patricia CalhounSeptember 13, 2021

Adios to Mexican seafood, hello to fried chicken.

Sports Castle Sold: Plans Call for Pop-Up Events, Then Retail, Offices and a Penthouse

Sports Castle Sold: Plans Call for Pop-Up Events, Then Retail, Offices and a Penthouse

By Patricia CalhounAugust 26, 2021

The new owners plan to put it on the National Register of Historic Places

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<i>South Park </i>Creators Tell Governor They’re Buying Casa Bonita. No Joke.

South Park Creators Tell Governor They’re Buying Casa Bonita. No Joke.

By Patricia CalhounAugust 13, 2021

Pop culture collides!

Pillow Fight! Who Leaked Dominion Voting Systems Election Passwords in Mesa County?

Pillow Fight! Who Leaked Dominion Voting Systems Election Passwords in Mesa County?

By Patricia CalhounAugust 12, 2021

Trumpsters are going to the mattresses.

A Rig F**king Deal: Attorneys Wanted $160 Billion, Now They’ll Pay

A Rig F**king Deal: Attorneys Wanted $160 Billion, Now They’ll Pay

By Patricia CalhounAugust 10, 2021

They wanted $160 billion in damages. Now they’ll pay

Historic Denver Reveals 50 Actions for 50 Places

Historic Denver Reveals 50 Actions for 50 Places

By Patricia CalhounAugust 3, 2021

Get ready for the next fifty years.

Are South Park Creators Actually Trying to Buy Casa Bonita?

Are South Park Creators Actually Trying to Buy Casa Bonita?

By Patricia CalhounJuly 28, 2021

The pink eatertainment palace was the focus of a 2003 episode.

Lettering Now Up on Meow Wolf Denver: It’s a Sign!

Lettering Now Up on Meow Wolf Denver: It’s a Sign!

By Patricia CalhounJuly 27, 2021

And it’s just six miles away from Casa Bonita!

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Inside Info From Danny Newman on the Mercury Cafe Deal and My Brother’s Bar

Inside Info From Danny Newman on the Mercury Cafe Deal and My Brother’s Bar

By Patricia CalhounJune 23, 2021

After fifteen months, My Brother’s has reopened the bar.

The Stars Aligned for the Sale of the Mercury Cafe

The Stars Aligned for the Sale of the Mercury Cafe

By Patricia CalhounJune 23, 2021

Marilyn Megenity came up with the ultimate sustainability plan.

Ten Things to Do In and Around Denver This Weekend

Ten Things to Do In and Around Denver This Weekend

By Patricia CalhounJune 13, 2021

Enjoy the sounds and the sunshine.

Raise a Flag for Casa Bonita! (Yes, You’ll Get Sopaipillas.)

Raise a Flag for Casa Bonita! (Yes, You’ll Get Sopaipillas.)

By Patricia CalhounJune 9, 2021

Save Casa Bonita is now a creditor in the bankruptcy.

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