Abigail Bliss

Denver

Journalist at Freelance

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Peak Performance: Meet Five Adventurers Who Dared the Impossible on Colorado Fourteeners

1 day ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

The mind does strange things at high altitude. However, that doesn't explain the odd antics of some people at 14,000 feet. Of Mark Dierauer, who portaged Handies Peak with a heavy metal canoe; or Bill Kresge, who hula-hooped at the summit of every Fourteener; or those legendary Pikes Peak peanut pushers. But if not the dizzying elevation, what on earth explains these actions? For some people, the answer is simple: camaraderie, fun, a desire to make your mark (while leaving no trace).
10 Asian Food Week Specials to Try as Denver Event Returns

3 days ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Free up your calendar and cue the countdown: Mile High Asian Food Week will return from April 27 to May 3. As with its inaugural year and second edition, this third annual event will celebrate AANHPI-owned food businesses across the metro area. But unlike in previous weeks, the eighty-plus participants this round are welcome to craft whatever cuisine they prefer. Still, Asian flavors star in the large majority of pop-ups, prix fixe menus and limited-time items.
Sushi Den Founder Debuts Omakase Concept Kizaki on South Pearl Street

1 week ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

It’s official: Japanese fine dining is having a moment in Denver. With SYC Omakase still to come, the city has welcomed several concepts in the past four months alone. These include Sushi by Scratch, which Westword named this year’s Best New Omakase; The Counter at Odell’s, which recently launched kaiseki-inspired dinners from a daytime bagel shop; and now Kizaki, one of this spring’s most anticipated restaurant openings.
Denver EATSS Raises Funds as Well as Awareness of Indigenous Cuisine and Art

2 weeks ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Make an impact and connect with Colorado’s vibrant Native community at Denver EATSS, a fundraiser celebrating Indigenous cuisine, art and music. On April 11-12, EATSS will host a tasting event at the Denver Performing Arts Complex with Indigenous chefs, followed by a music performance starring Nathaniel Rateliff and the Colorado Symphony, as well as guest opener Raye Zaragoza.
Hop to It: Here's Where to Book Easter Brunch Reservations

3 weeks ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Hunting for the best brunch spots to celebrate Easter? There’s no need to search high and low. This dining guide covers options for every preference — brunch buffets (with guest appearances by the Easter bunny), à la carte specials from breakfast favorites and even a couple of take-home options for effortless hosting. If you plan to dine out, hop on reservations soon as tables are sure to go fast.
Colorado Outdoor Permits: Where, When and How to Access Popular Sites This Summer

4 weeks ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Some have already gone on sale, while other permits have yet to be released. Use this guide to mark your calendars, as places like Conundrum hot springs, Quandary Peak and campgrounds near Denver are hot ticket items. Here’s where, when and how to book outdoor permits in Colorado this summer.
Things to Do in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Bowl at a retro theater or travel even further back in time while panning for gold. Discover both agricultural history and an emerging restaurant scene, along with vibrant urban parks boasting miles of trails and seasonal festivals. While there’s a lot to love about this northwest suburb, these ten things to do in Wheat Ridge are a good place to start. Although just fifteen minutes from Denver’s skyscrapers, Wheat Ridge holds a sense of small-town charm.
The Easy Vegan Gets Creative to Launch Supper Club Amid Industry Challenges

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

Despite a global pandemic and economic uncertainty, co-owners Taylor Herbert and Alexi Mandolini launched the Easy Vegan in August 2020. Through pop-ups and the occasional plated dinner, it built a reputation as one of the city’s best plant-based concepts. When The Easy Vegan won The Great Food Truck Race in 2023, the duo planned to put their share of the prize money toward a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Would You Like Seeds With That? Dark Horse Genetics Is a Dispensary for Growers.

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

With such highs and lows, the cannabis industry timeline could be compared to dog years. That would make Jason Holck Dark Horse Genetics owner Jason Holck a a proud centenarian. Holck began studying the plant in high school, sneaking away to read High Times articles and guides on growing. He expanded on that knowledge at the University of Montana, taking classes in marketing and botany while growing on the black market.
Spirit Hound's New Gin Honors Its 91-Year-Old Juniper Berry Supplier

1 month ago | westword.com | Abigail Bliss

On March 20, the first day of spring, Spirit Hound Distillers will re-release its seasonal Eleanor Gin, a tribute to its longtime juniper berry supplier, Eleanor Suttle. The 91-year-old forager formed a relationship with the award-winning Lyons-based distillery after learning it bartered its gin for locally sourced juniper berries, a key component of the spirit.