YouTube video by Jacki Jing HUNTR/X EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Grammy Noms!? - EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami

Hunting for Grammys: Some of you might remember Jacki Jing, an AANHPI reporter who was on FOX31 in Denver 15 years ago but has forged a career in Hollywood as a creator and actor. She interviewed Ejae, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna about the Grammy noms for "Kpop Demon Hunters." youtu.be/6enwgxlODEU?...

Consider the Alternative: Open Mic It wasn’t all sex, drugs and rock and roll. Colorado’s alt-weeklies did ground-breaking journalism, too. On November 6 at 6pm, join us for a night of tales and gossip on Colorado’…

News you can use: I'll be at an open mic discussion at the Denver Press Club this Thursday, with other veterans of the alternative press. I'll talk about my early 1980s days at Westword. 6 pm, 1330 Glenarm Pl. #westword #altweekly #journalism
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Series will go back north: I'm in LA for a couple of day and the city is buzzing with World Series and Shohei Ohtani mania. I love this huge mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where I'm staying. Sadly, after a marathon 18-inning Game 3, the Dodgers lost Game 4.

Dessert comfort food. I grew up with my mom making Oshiruko sweet Azuki red bean soup with Mochi, for New Year's. Erin made some homemade mochi and Oshiruko from scratch, with Kabocha Japanese Pumpkin. #foodporn

Pirate parking: fun sight in a parking lot. #halloween

Flavorful fusion: took home Birria Ramen from Chili Shack in LoDo. Instant noodles in a savory consomme soup with a generous bunch of Birria. #foodporn

Little Saigon Tells Its Community's Story at History Colorado The legacy of the Little Saigon Business District is being celebrated in a new exhibit, "Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon" at the History Colorado Center.

American Dreaming: "Big Dreams in Denver's Little Saigon" is a powerful exhibit at History Colorado Center chronicling the past, present and future of the Little Saigon business district with oral histories, photos, and original art. Here's my article: www.westword.com/arts-culture...

Make history: It's hard to believe there's never been an Asian American on Denver's City Council. Now, Tran Wills is running to represent SW Denver's District 2, and she'd make a great councilwoman. We went to her launch party at Sap Sua and were inspired. Check her out at tranfortwo.com.

A really grand Grand Opening: Having the CU Marching Band play at the grand opening of @crepetherapycafe in Boulder was a dream of owner Chef Mawa McQueen, and the food, folks and fun lived up to her dream. It'll be a great hangout for anyone in Boulder. #foodporn

Bada Bing Grill Serves Up an Odd Culinary Trifecta Where else can you order quality pizza, Greek and Indian dishes off one menu?

Culinary trifecta: Bada Bing Grill in Arvada serves an unusual combination of pizza, Greek and Indian fare, all delicious. #foodporn #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/b...

Japanese American cuisine: "Weiner Royale" wàs a common meal of hot dogs and scrambled eggs with soy sauce served to Japanese Americans in US concentration camps during WWII. It's still comfort food today, though I added onions and used Kimono Mom's Umami Sauce. #foodporn

Autograph hounds: YouTube star Kimono Mom Moe signed a bottle of her fabulous Umami Sauce and I signed a copy of my book for her and her husband Moto and daughter Sutan, who now have a house in LA but are criss-crossing the US educating people about Japanese culture and food. #umamisauce #kimonomom

Popular Berkeley Mexican Restaurant Moves to Jefferson Park "Right now, the only thing holding us back is the license. Once we get that sent over, I'll open the doors right away."

Mex move: Santo Remedio Mexican restaurant is about to reopen after closing in Berkeley and now moving to Jefferson Park. www.westword.com/food-drink/p...

One of the best? Tokyo Premium Bakery was named by Yelp as number 71 for its tea and coffee, and Westword notes it won Best of Denver as a bakery in 2020. I had an egg salad and ham sando and Anpan pastry the other day and was disappointed by the sandwich. I prefer The Enchanted Oven on Broomfield.

Matsutake Mushroom Hunting Is Now an Endangered Activity It's been a Japanese American family tradition for generations.

Shrooms with a view: For generations, Japanese American families have hunted for matsutake mushrooms in the mountains west of Denver. But now it's an endangered activity. #japaneseamerican #matsutake #westword www.westword.com/food-drink/m...

Garden party: Restaurateur, entrepreneur and activist Fiona Arnold hosted a preview last week for Garden to Glass, a fundraiser tomorrow night for Denver Urban Gardens at Room for Milly. www.roomformilly.com/event-detail...

This Westwood Cafe Is Also a Barbecue Joint and Taqueria SoHi Cafe is not a typical coffee shop.

Dual personality: SoHi Cafe serves up tasty BBQ and Mexican food out of one funky little eatery in Westwood. #foodporn #bbqmex
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YouTube video by Behind The Apron Media Chef'n It - Episode 1 - Chris Royster, Flagstaff House

The first episode is online: Watch the premiere of "Chef'n It," a new Denver series that is posted on YoutTube, with top Colorado chefs helping viewers make homecooked versions of some of their restaurants' top menu items. #foodporn #chefnit
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South Asian Artists Exhibit a Diverse Range of Vision, Styles in Debut Exhibit The Indian continent is one of the world's largest and most diverse, and art rooted in the region is just as diverse.

The diverse art of the South Asian community: Here's a preview of an art show by the newly formed Colorado South Asian Artists Group, which opens its debut exhibit tonight at the Englewood CityCenter.
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Local Chefs Teach You How to Cook Their Specialties in New Video Series A new online cooking show features top local chefs teaching how to make their favorite recipes at home.

Home cooking: Chef'n It is a new streaming cooking show featuring Denver area chefs demonstrating how to cook one of their signature dishes in a home kitchen. A brilliant, tasty idea!
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My final monthly #foodporn roundup: I've really enjoyed my time as interim food editor for #Westword. This is a list of my "Best Bites" from August, including a truly amazing meal at Alteno that featured this lamb shank.
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First Look: Pig and Tiger Now Serving Modern Taiwanese Open just a few days, Pig and Tiger already feels like a longtime hangout for food and drink on the edge of Five Points.

Taiwanese cuisine in the spotlight: Pig and Tiger is a terrific new restaurant on the edge of Five Points; it was one of my favorite recent dinners. #foodporn #westword
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Nepali Food Gets Top Billing Over Indian at Vintage Himalayan The new restaurant in the former Gennaro's is just the latest spot to emphasize its ties to Nepal.

A community finds its voice: I'm fascinated by how many new restaurants opened by Nepali immigrants are touting Nepal's cuisine, even as they continue to serve Indian, which is what most Americans know. #foodporn #westword
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Mary Nguyen Is Dedicated to Making Denver a Great City Again "My goal has been to create a space that was accessible and affordable, but also really community driven," says the founder of Olive & Finch.

A community hero: Mary Nguyen, owner of the Olive & Finch eateries, is dedicated to helping Denver's economy and to raising up the area's AANHPI communities.
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Photos: Denver Botanic Gardens Hosts Lamb Jam. Not Baaaaaaaaad! Lamb isn't the most-eaten meat, but a Lamb Jam at the Denver Botanic Gardens introduced the lesser-known protein.

Woolly good time: I had a lot of fun and good food at the Lamb Jam at Denver Botanic Gardens, which intrdouced the many ways lamb can be enjoyed by attendees. #foodporn #lambjam www.westword.com/restaurants/...

Spirit of Japan Returns to Sakura Square with Local Restaurants "We are excited to bring Japanese food and spirits for the second year to the Rocky Mountain region."

Spirits in the night: Sakura Square's Spirit of Japan event is coming up. Read my preview and register now. #foodporn #spiritofjapan #sakurasquare
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Aloy Thai Opens Fourth Location, a Fast-Casual Spot in Cherry Hills Village "We want to give the highest quality service, and we want to make sure that we give all our spirit within us."

Thai that binds: I attended the Buddhist ceremony blessing the opening of the newest Aloy Thai location in the area. The chain began with a terrific original restaurant in Boulder; Cherry Hills is their fourth spot. #foodporn #westword
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The GrowHaus Cultivates Inaugural Harvest Nights "The Growhaus decided to take this opportunity to really do an event that lines up with our community-led values."

Good news for food: I wrote about Growhaus's food justice fundraiser, a great event that's already almost sold out.
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Driver Arrested for Crash That Killed Owners of Abide Ride Burrito Truck The food truck is popular in Conifer and Bailey; the couple was driving to Denver to get supplies when a car going the wrong way crashed into their vehicle.

Update: This ran in Westword last week, the man who killed the owners of the Abide Ride burrito truck was officially charged by the Colorado State Patrol for the deaths. The GoFundMe for the son to continue his parents' legacy is still taking donations. www.westword.com/restaurants/...

Paonia's KVNF Community Radio Will Lose Federal Funding Paonia's community radio station KVNF in Western Colorado had some of its funding rescinded, and has to plan around the cuts.

Food for thought: KVNF, the powerhouse public radio station in Paonia, Colorado, published this cool cookbook with QR codes to jazz accompaniment for some of the dishes. Will the station be able to publish a followup? #westword #kvnf www.westword.com/restaurants/...