Abigail Bliss

Denver

Journalist at Freelance

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Shift Into Gear: Boulder Walk and Bike Month Starts This Weekend

4 weeks ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Sunday, June 1 marks the start of Boulder Walk and Bike Month, an annual event that promotes active transportation throughout the city and county. What started as a one-day “bike to work” challenge in 1977 has grown to a multi-week celebration with free programs for all ages and abilities. “We try to be very inclusive,” comments Sandee Cirian, marketing and programs director for nonprofit Community Cycles, which spearheads the event alongside the City of Boulder.
First Look: Sushi Den Founder Welcomes You to His New Omakase Restaurant

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Few local restaurants invoke reverence like Kizaki. The new omakase counter is helmed by chef Toshi Kizaki, who co-founded Sushi Den with his brother in 1984. Forty years of success have brought about several additional concepts including Temaki Den, Izakaya Den and Ototo, which neighbor the duo’s award-winning flagship eatery. Now, this stretch of South Pearl Street, also known as Den Corner, includes Kizaki’s first solo concept.
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Retailers in Denver

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

With easy access to mountain adventures, Denver is a major hub for many outdoor retailers. Get the latest gear from Colorado-based brands, industry innovators, secondhand stores and more. This guide spotlights thirty outfitters for every type of enthusiast. Whether you’re embarking on a backcountry expedition or taking the family on an afternoon hike, the right equipment makes all the difference.
Eat Up: Denver Airport Adding Eight More Local Restaurant Outposts

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

The dining scene is taking off at Denver International Airport, with Food & Wine’s 2025 Global Tastemakers Awards naming it among the country’s top ten airports for food and drink. Its round-up cited several recent openings including Elway’s Taproom & Grill and ChoLon Modern Asian, which were among the 29 concessionaires that launched last year. More than thirty eateries are slated to debut in 2025, several of which are Denver-based concepts.
Cache_Seven Connects Outdoor Enthusiasts with Professional Guides in Colorado and Beyond

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

“I've had so many experiences like that, and each one of them has done something to change who I am and what my perspective is. I want to create that opportunity and get more people outside,” says Kevin Luzak, co-founder of Cache_Seven. Gliding through backcountry powder, sending your first advanced climb, seeing a mama bear and her cubs in the wild — these are the kinds of lasting memories that hook people to the outdoors.
Road Trip! Ten Things to Do in Vail This Summer

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

According to a recent Bankrate survey, more than 70 percent of Americans’ vacations will take place in domestic destinations this summer, largely due to international travel costs. But you don’t need to break the bank or even renew your passport to visit this Bavarian(-inspired) getaway. Though famed for its winter slopes, Vail offers a whole host of warm-weather activities, from outdoor adventures and cultural attractions to exciting signature events.
Tocabe Native American Eatery Opens Denver Airport Location

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at Denver International Airport on April 29 marked a major milestone for Tocabe: A Native American Eatery. One of the nation’s few Indigenous-owned fast-casual restaurants, it now has a location on Concourse A alongside fellow Denver-based concepts D Bar, Williams & Graham and the Bagel Deli.
Cirrus Social Club Sets High Bar for Denver Cannabis Lounges

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

I’ve been a daily cannabis consumer for nearly a decade, but I’m not sure the “stoner” label applies anymore. These days, a few puffs is an end-of-day ritual in the comfort of my home. I hadn’t been baked in public in years until visiting Cirrus Social Club, a new cannabis lounge that opened on East Colfax earlier this month. Needless to say, I was bracing myself a bit.
Social Sips: Denver Bars and Breweries with Creative Community Events

2 months ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Hopping between watering holes, you’ve likely seen posters advertising trivia nights, live music, comedy acts and open mics. While all are fun and socially promising, this guide spotlights more crafty, creative and offbeat activities — like competitive puzzle-solving and house plant swaps. Tap into your interests and meet kindred spirits at these Denver bars and breweries with unique community events. Arguably, there’s no easier place to break the ice than a bar.
Ch'il Indigenous Foods Reclaims Culture by Cultivating and Cooking Traditional Plants

2 months ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

When Ribera visited recently, her mother admitted that she felt distanced from traditional ways, more so than those family members who grew up on the rez. But the other relatives affirmed that they, too, are reclaiming pieces of their cultural patchwork. “No one person can give it all to us because of what colonization has done to my people,” says Ribera. Narissa Ribera plants seeds in the ground and in the minds of many, from the climate-conscious to Indigenous individuals like herself.