To Tip Or Not To Tip?
As a recent TikTok goes viral with over 255,000 views, an interesting debate arises. How do restaurant workers and patrons feel about iPad based tipping? Before the inclusion of iPad terminals, we weren’t expected to tip at places beyond conventional; dine-in eating establishments. But now, with iPads at seemingly every fast food counter, the awkward question of whether to tip is at the forefront.Many restaurants are using tablet-based pay terminals....
Win Tickets to Top Taco Sponsored by Yolo Rum and #wdnews
Win Tickets to Top Taco sponsored by Yolo Rum and #wdnews Denver's favorite taco festival Top Taco is coming up on June 23rd. in Westminster, Colorado, and Yolo Rum and #wdnews is getting in on the Fun! We'll be giving away tickets to TOP TACO Denver on Taco Tuesday, June 21st. Keep an eye out for our posts and make sure to follow us on social media for a chance...
Hammond’s Candy Factory in Denver is still going strong after 100 years
Do you remember the good old days when Hammond’s Candies was the only place to buy candy? Well, the good news is that Hammond’s Candies is still around and better than ever! In addition to our famous hard candies and chocolates, they also offer a wide variety of other sweets, including taffy, caramels, and cream puffs. So whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or are looking for a...
The Historical Bonnie Brae Tavern Is Soon To Be History
Denver is grieving another loss. This time, we are losing a neighborhood staple. The Bonnie Brae Tavern has been in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, located on South University Boulevard, since 1934. Back in June of 1934, Carl and Susan Dire opened their tavern; and now 88 years later on June 25th, the Dire family will shut their doors one last time. View this post on...
New Pop-up Store Opening Friday
Joining the openings in big cities around the country, a national specialty grocer called Pop Up Grocer is opening a Denver location on Friday. The Denver opening joined fellow cities Chicago, Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Austin, according to a news release.Pop Up Grocer opens Friday at 2645 Walnut Street in Denver’s RiNO neighborhood. It is open daily from 11am to 8pm. For a limited time. The store operates...
NyQuil Marinade For Poultry?
The Food and Drug Administration officially declared that it’s a bad idea to use NyQuil as a chicken marinade. Ummmm….What?The federal agency felt obligated to issue the warning after a social media challenge encouraged people to cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough medicines. They felt obligated to explain the pure idiocy of the idea. I can not wrap my brain around the stupidity of these social media...
Finally A Hot Dog Popsicle?
As we are nearing Labor Day, two summer flavors are joining together. What flavors you may ask? Well two summer favorites; hot dogs and popsicles. No I am not kidding. You read that right!Oscar Mayer is selling its first-ever "Cold Dog," a frozen popsicle that tastes like the brand's hot wiener. Apparently it is said to taste like a smoky hot dog straight off the grill, topped with a swirl...
Avelina Competes In RARE Steak Competition
At Denver’s RARE Steak Championships this year, another competitor will be LoDo’s restaurant Avelina.Avelina’s is a modern yet elegant space in the heart of LoDo. For those of you new to Denver, that means the area known as lower downtown. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept with their gorgeous dining room seating up to 75 people. The private dining area can accommodate large parties of up to 40, and...