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Denver’s green chile roadside roasters a cultural, culinary gift

In a dirt parking lot off Sheridan Boulevard, bundles of chiles hang from a roadside tent stand like spires adorning a capsaicin castle.
Ron Morales’s chile stand kingdom wasn’t built overnight. His family-run business, Morales Family Chile Store at 52nd Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in Arvada, has been roasting and selling bushels of chiles for more than 30 years.

 

After negative interactions, Denver restaurants ask “How Asian is Asian enough?”

Should every Asian restaurant have chopsticks? If a restaurant uses forks and knives instead, does it lose its authenticity? And what even is authenticity?
Is food that’s authentic to an immigrant from Vietnam the same as what’s authentic to someone who was born in the U.S. to Vietnamese parents? What if one of those parents is white? What if a white person cooks “authentic” Chinese food, but a Chinese chef turns traditional Chinese cuisine on its head? Does any of it matter? And if so, who should it matter to?

 

Love pumpkin? Try these 8 creative dishes and drinks on Denver menus

It’s officially the time of year when pumpkins start to show up just about everywhere: On your doorstep, in your beer, spicing your latte and starring in baked goods. Even still, you probably never expected a pumpkin cocktail to extend the summer spritz season or a pizza to be made with a creamy pumpkin sauce for a base, right? But bibbidi-bobbidi-boo: Denver chefs and bartenders are turning pumpkins into tasty creations.
Here’s where pumpkin lovers will find fantastic fall dishes and drinks featuring the squash.

 

Chromebooks Are Getting a Brand New Key: Here's What It Does

Chromebooks are a great affordable way to get stuff done. However, that doesn't mean they're bereft of cool features you can check out. In fact, you should find a brand new key on your keyboard the next time you pick up a Chromebook, and it may just help you save time when getting your work done.

 

Denver’s only lesbian bar will soon close

Denver’s only lesbian bar will soon close after more than a decade as a hotspot for the LGBTQ+ community on Colfax Avenue.

 

How I Watch My Favorite Shows and Films Once They're Removed From Streaming

Due to complicated licensing rights, streaming services regularly remove certain TV shows and movies from their services. However, whenever one of my favorite shows or films is removed, I still find ways to watch it using one of these four methods.

 

I Don't Know Why These 4 Dark Web Myths Won't Go Away

The deep web is the vast ocean of online information hidden behind logins or barriers that prevent casual browsing. But the part thats deliberately concealed, known as the dark web, is where myths thrive. Here are four that just won't die.

 

I Don't Care About the Nintendo Switch 2: My Switch Is Just Fine

While there are no official details on the Switch 2 just yet, I'm not hyped about the announcement like many fellow gamers. Rather, I'm still happy with the original Switch.

 

Microsoft Paint's AI Upgrades Finally Bring the Classic App Out of the 90s

As a 90s kid, hearing "Microsoft Paint" brings up memories of sitting at my friend's parent's clunky computer, drawing rudimentary doodles with the spray can tool over pictures of puppies. Now, decades later, Microsoft Paint is barely recognizable. The newest updates to the photo and graphics editor introduce generative AI features, showing that the application can still be relevant.

 

Where Does Temus Tech Ship From, and How Is It So Cheap?

When Temu launched in 2022, I didnt think it would become such a hit among bargain buyers. But over time, the platform has garnered a loyal following, which is unsurprising, given the variety of products, generous discounts, and fun freebies the company offers.

 

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