This weekend, try some of the best Asian cuisine in Denver, watch Coach Prime and the Buffaloes or enjoy a girls-only reggaeton party. Order off secret menus and score discounts during Mile High Asian Food Week. The big picture: This is your chance to support local Asian American, Native Hawaiian...

Colorado breweries brought home nearly two dozen awards Wednesday at the World Beer Cup, hosted by the Boulder-based Brewers Association.Why it matters: The global contest, dubbed the "Olympics of Beer," is the largest of its kind and considered one of the world's most prestigious beer competitions.The big picture: Colorado breweries collected 21 awards, including nine gold medals ranging from lagers to Belgian styles.The competition featured 9,300 beers from 60 countries.Zoom in: Here are the Colorado breweries that saw the hoppiest endings.Gold medal winners:River North in Denver: Nightmare Fuel (coffee stout or porter)Bull & Bush in Denver: Kauai Pie (dessert stout...

Data: National Bridge Inventory; Map: Thomas Oide/AxiosEach day in Colorado, an average of 281,000 vehicles travel on bridges in "poor" condition, a new Axios analysis finds.Why it matters: Last week's closure of a critical bridge over the Blue Mesa reservoir — along with the bridge collapse in Baltimore last month — is directing attention to the state of America's infrastructure.Threat level: Colorado counts 32 bridges in "poor" condition and is directing millions a year toward their repair, faring better than most states, our analysis of the National Bridge Inventory found.That's a fraction of the 3,000-plus bridges the Colorado Department of...

The City of Denver has a new artificial intelligence chatbot named Sunny.Why it matters: Denverites now essentially have their own version of Clippy, Microsoft's paperclip assistant, to help find city resources, report problems and learn about local events.How it works: The city's website features a 24/7 virtual chat assistant in the bottom-right corner to help residents with things like scheduling a DMV appointment, reporting pothole and trash pickup issues, and asking about city services.Sunny offers answers in 72 languages, and there is no limit to the number of questions you can pose. "The more questions you ask Sunny, the smarter...

Denver's newest music venue is an intimate, laid-back reprieve along one of the city's busiest corridors.The big picture: Two Moons Music Hall opened earlier this month on Larimer Street in the River North Art District, seeking to offer a stage for local and independent music and specialty acts.The vibe: If you can't grab a table, couches are available across from one of the two contemporary-styled bars inside. It gives the entire place the feeling of a relaxed lounge.There's additional seating facing away from the stage and toward Larimer Street, in case you need a comfortable place for a break or...

The Michelin Guide on Wednesday dropped a new ranking of the best hotels in the country, and several Colorado destinations — including three in Denver — made the list.Why it matters: Michelin is well known for handing out coveted stars to restaurants, but this is the first time it's honored hotels and resorts for having high standards and unique qualities.Zoom in: Accolades for hotels range from one to three "Keys," with three being the best. Although Colorado came up short in the Three-Key category, eight local hotels were named in the One-Key class:Hotel Jerome (Aspen)The Little Nell (Aspen)Mollie Aspen (Aspen)Clayton Hotel & Members Club (Denver)Four Seasons Denver (Denver)The Crawford Hotel (Denver)Four Seasons Vail (Vail)Sonnenalp Hotel (Vail)What we're watching: How these new awards will affect booking prices. Go deeper: 5 Colorado restaurants earn Michelin stars

The U.S. Supreme Court's impending decision on a homeless camping ban in an Oregon city could affect how Colorado cities enforce their own laws.Why it matters: The high court's decision could upend Denver's controversial urban camping ban — or reinforce its law if the court sides with Grants Pass, Oregon.The big picture: The case, Grants Pass v Johnson, stems from a 2018 lawsuit filed by the Oregon Law Center.The suit was filed on behalf of the homeless population in Grants Pass, a city in southwest Oregon, and targets a local city code banning people from sleeping in parks or using...

Data: Zillow; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios VisualsIf you're considering selling your home, you May want to do it next month.By the numbers: Metro Denver homes listed in late May sold for nearly $17,000 more than during other times of the year, per a new Zillow analysis.Why it matters: More cash means more buying power in the Mile High City's ultra-tight market.The big picture: May has long been the best month to list your house in the U.S. But in 2023, sellers made the highest profits in the first two weeks of June, a Zillow study shows.This shift is largely due to...

Colorado is now 2 feet shorter in key places.NOAA released a new sea level measurement that trims the height of the state's famous 14,000-foot peaks by two feet and adjusts others upward, the Colorado Sun reports.Yes, but: The state's 14ers on the edge of delisting are safe. Sunshine Peak in Lake City still stands above the threshold at 14,004.5 feet. Under the new measurements, other mountains also shifted spots in the elevation rankings.Pikes Peak is two feet shorter at 14,107 feet, per NOAA.The intrigue: The "Mile High" marker needs to move up two more steps at the Capitol to accurately designate 5,280 feet above sea level. This is the fourth time it's been moved upward since 1909.Welcome signs listing elevations will need an adjustment in some towns, too.What they did: NOAA used more accurate GPS measurements that better take into account how gravity and the curvature of the Earth dictate "actual" sea level, as reported in the "Journal of Geodesy."The previous measurements were deemed correct to within a couple feet, but the new ones are 20 times more accurate to within a couple inches.

Denver's TikTok stars are caught in the crosshairs of a pending ban of the app.Why it matters: Local content creators and small business owners depend on TikTok to build their brands and boost their bottom lines.Denver creators are among the more than 1 billion users on the platform worldwide, which include influencers who rake in thousands of dollars per sponsored post from millions of views.The latest: The U.S. House on Saturday passed a bill that would end the platform's use in the U.S. if China-based ByteDance doesn't sell its stake within a year.U.S. lawmakers are concerned that American TikTok users'...

Colorado beer is entering the imperial age.State of beer: The state's most prominent breweries are promoting beers with higher alcohol content approaching 10%, essentially double the octane of a traditional beer.Why it matters: The new offerings demonstrate how shifting consumer demand is redefining the category as breweries struggle to compete with hard seltzers, canned cocktails and lower demand from younger generations.Zoom in: Many of these new beers are imperial IPAs packed with fruit and available in larger cans, such as Coors-owned A.C. Golden's new Mango McMango Face at 9.6% ABV in a 19.2-ounce package.New Belgium Brewing's Juice Force IPA is...

Bijal Shah is having a banner month.The latest: This month, she was named CEO of Denver-based Guild, which helps Fortune 1000 companies offer educational opportunities to their workers. Meanwhile, her previous employer, Ibotta, which she built as one of its first employees, went public. And her favorite artist, Taylor Swift, dropped a double album.What she's saying: Despite floating on cloud nine, she remains laser-focused on two things — growth and sustainability — as she takes the reins at Guild, overseeing 1,200 employees."We sit at a pretty pivotal point of helping organizations think about how to reskill and upskill their workforce for...

The Denver Broncos on Monday released a new jersey collection, marking the first major uniform redesign for the franchise since 1997. Why it matters: It's a flashy change for a team eager to get back into fans' good graces after a losing season that resulted in former quarterback Russell Wilson's departure.The big picture: The jersey sleeves now include a mountain peak, more block-style numbers, and three perforated triangles under the sleeve — a reference to thin air at elevation and the state's mountains.The team is dubbing the jersey series the "Mile High Collection," a nod to Denver's nickname.The team's helmet...

The potential harms from artificial intelligence and social media are a top focus this year at the state Capitol, where lawmakers are intent on adding guardrails to enhance data privacy.Why it matters: The half dozen new laws advancing through the Legislature represent a concerted crackdown on technology — one that is drawing blowback from the industry.State of play: The most substantial measure to establish standards for AI systems just debuted with less than a month left in the lawmaking term and is scheduled for its first hearing Wednesday. The legislation emulates first-ever regulations in the European Union.It would require public...

Data: ATTOM; Note: A flip is defined as any transaction between an unrelated buyer and seller within 12 months of a previous transaction; Chart: Axios VisualsHouse flipping in metro Denver fell last year, mirroring a national trend.Why it matters: A recent report from real estate data company ATTOM shows the metro area saw a 20% drop in homes flipped from 2022 to 2023, signaling the practice is becoming less attractive to investors.By the numbers: Metro Denver investors flipped 3,335 homes last year, making up about 9% of home sales, according to the report.What they're saying: A drop in home flipping...

Whether you're a newcomer or a native, Denver offers a bevy of places where you must eat and drink to really experience the city.The big picture: We compiled a list of favorites, from institutions to new kids on the block, to get you acquainted with Denver's culinary scene.The institutionsThese restaurants are old-school but still cool, because history and kitsch never go out of style.Brown Palace: Take part in an afternoon tea party in the towering lobby of this historic 1892 hotel, and be sure to visit at the holidays for the festive decorations.Buckhorn Exchange: Founded in 1893 and visited by...

From the colorful alley murals to the cranes rebuilding the far end, the trendy River North Art District is the epicenter of Denver's food and nightlife scene.State of play: RiNo is the city's brewery district, its creative core and a hub for outdoor retailers, stretching two miles along the Larimer Street corridor and split by train tracks.Yes, but: Don't call it a neighborhood. It's a business and arts district that pulls together a number of historic neighborhoods, all being reinvented in real time with high-rent businesses and homes.If you go: Restaurants and bars stretch for blocks, with too many good...

The lamb street taco is gone from the menu at Brutø. It's now a lamb loin bathed in squid ink anise caramel that sits on a slice of delectable confit eggplant with a charred eggplant puree.Why it matters: In one dish, new Bruto executive chef Byron Gomez defines a more elevated and global direction at the Michelin-star restaurant in downtown Denver.Dig in: A native of Costa Rica, and alum of 7908 in Aspen and "Top Chef," Gomez took the helm at the kitchen in March, just months after the prior chef Michael Diaz de Leon became one of five in...

Source: The Freedonia Group; Chart: Deena Zaidi/Axios VisualsThe pandemic brought the importance of home to the forefront, and Denverites have been paying closer attention to their environments ever since, organizing pros say.Why it matters: A clear home can lead to a clear mind!Home is "a place that's within your control, in a world that sometimes feels out of control," Lauren Greenwood, founder of home organization brand YouCopia, tells Axios.What they're saying: "Our brains work overtime without us knowing. When we come home from work, the last thing we want to do is to decide where things should go," local organizing...

A beer and a hot dog at Coors Field doesn't need to come with a buzz anymore.The big picture: The Colorado Rockies' ballpark started selling mocktails this year, resident district manager for Aramark Al Wolfe told us recently. It also sells non-alcoholic Coors Edge.The spirit-free cocktails are available in a souvenir cup.What they're saying: "If [fans] don't want to really drink alcohol with their friends … they still feel part of the group," Wolfe said.State of play: Sports arenas are cashing in on people embracing the "dry" or "damp" lifestyle, which eliminates or limits alcohol use, and is gaining popularity.Empower Field at Mile High sells NA beer at three concession stands, per its website.Zoom in: Fans ready to see the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets start playoff runs will have nonalcoholic options at Ball Arena.Budweiser Zero, Coors Edge, Gruvi Golden Lager and Gruvi Sangria are among the booze-free options available at stands inside the arena.Amanda Caldwell, executive director, venue operations at the arena, in a statement said more fans are looking for alcohol alternatives."We will continue to work to provide creative and fun options as this trend expands," Caldwell said.Go deeper: Taste test: The best NA beers for Dry January