Author: Bernadette Berdychowski
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CU Denver wants more space. A discounted downtown office could be the solution
The University of Colorado Denver is set to buy one of downtown’s struggling office towers for $29.75 million. The institution’s Board of Regents voted on Monday to purchase the Independence Plaza Building at 1050 17th St., the 25-story office located across the street from Skyline Park and the Daniels & Fisher Tower. The Denver Downtown…
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New King Soopers store opens in Louisville
There’s another new King Soopers in the Denver metro area. The Colorado-based grocery chain owned by Kroger opened a new location in Louisville on Wednesday. The 135,000-square-foot store is located off of Highway 36 — just before the scenic overlook facing the Flatirons — at 1171 W. Dillon Road. The new location is one of…
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Denver Pavilions is at a crossroads. Here are a few visions for its future
Denver Pavilions, the shopping mall city leaders rushed to save before it went into bankruptcy, has become a major beacon of hope for the future of downtown. But what exactly can be done with the two blocks it spans? And what parts of it are worth saving? These are some of the biggest questions facing…
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Metro Moves: Canadian defense firm MDA buys Colorado’s Blue Canyon in $620M deal
Denver space company gets snapped up A prominent aerospace small-satellite manufacturer based in the Denver area is set to be acquired. MDA Space announced it has inked a deal to acquire Lafayette-based Blue Canyon Technologies for $620 million from Raytheon, according to a June 19 news release. Blue Canyon Technologies, founded in 2008 and acquired…
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My mission to find the best spots in Denver to watch the World Cup
For every World Cup, I make it my goal to explore the city I live in, support local businesses I might not normally have a reason to go to and spend time with passionate communities. I’ve already found a few amazing spots around Denver, as every country has already played one game in the group…
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Colorado approves millions in tax breaks to more aerospace and defense companies
Aerospace and defense companies continue to be one of the largest industries hoping to win big economic incentives from Colorado. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $14.5 million in job growth incentives tax credits on Thursday, with nearly all of it going toward military and space companies. The largest tax package went to…
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McGregor Square to start charging for some World Cup games — fans are not happy
With the U.S. hosting the World Cup, the spirit of American capitalism has become a main player with the inclusion of hydration breaks, allowing for more commercial breaks, and nosebleed seats costing up to four figures. Has the futbol financial fever reached Denver in its own way? Though watch parties were previously advertised as free,…
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Metro Moves: Vegan restaurant Mother Other sets opening date
Vegan restaurant opening in Denver’s Baker neighborhood this month A local farmers market favorite is officially joining the restaurant scene with its own space. The team that runs The Easy Vegan is opening their first restaurant, Mother Other, in the Denver Design District on June 27, the owners announced. The Easy Vegan from Chef Alexi…
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Denver’s Yuan Wonton wins prestigious James Beard award
The James Beard Foundation awarded Denver’s Penelope Wong as the Best Chef in the Mountain region on Monday night. After being in the running for four years, Wong of Yuan Wonton finally earned one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary industry. Getting a James Beard award is often compared to winning an Oscar…
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Colorado’s only 2-star Michelin restaurant will bring a summer pop-up to Cherry Creek
Colorado’s first and only two-star Michelin restaurant is launching a summer pop-up. Id Est, the owners behind The Wolf’s Tailor, announced this week that it will run a three-month residency program at the Clayton Hotel and Members Club in the Cherry Creek neighborhood. The limited residency is called Sheep and will be located on the…