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Green Tracker: Fueling your restaurant with alternative energy sources Wind and solar power may be more attainable than operators realize: Here’s how 3 independent restaurants are investing in renewable energy When you think of restaurants investing in sustainable practices, checking off green-friendly boxes like compostable packaging and energy-efficient equipment, or even zero-waste promises might come to mind. But one of the more challenging, less headline-grabbing sustainable practices is investing in alternative energy resources like solar and wind power. The upfront cost of alte...

February 25, 2021 Denver is known as the Mile High City, not because marijuana is legal here, but because its elevation is 5,280 feet — one mile — above sea level.  Denver is Colorado's state capital and the most populous city in the state. Dotted with world-class museums, gorgeous public murals, and city parks, it's also a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Denver is home to the second-largest performing arts center in the U.S., after Lincoln Center in New York, and is frequently cited as a top city for singles.   Sports fans can watch the Denver Broncos play foot...

Credit: Jenny Risher My Hometown (fka Root Down) is a recurring column that explores how artists' hometowns influenced their music. There are few things Alice Cooper loves more than telling a good story, especially one with vibrant characters, tons of action, and horrific scares that unfold one killer verse at a time. But for Detroit Stories, his 27th studio album, the shock rocker, 73, turned to his hometown for inspiration — and found a fresh appreciation for the Motor City music scene. " Brutal Planet, School'...

What's good about it: Pho is a quintessential wintertime staple; filled with aromatic herbs and that signature anise flavor, combined with fresh bean sprouts, rice noodles and varying types of meat. I'm a fan of the one that comes with brisket, but the restaurant's list is long and lets you choose from any number of adventurous options. Pho Viet's soups, in the era of takeout-only, come ready for a sog-proof meal. Noodles come separate from the broth; fresh veggies and herbs are separated out too. Add them all to a big bowl at home and you're good to go. Had ...

Despite the partisan battles in 2020, there was one thing we could all agree on: Let's order takeout. As it turned out, it became our civic duty to ensure that restaurants, where 10% of Coloradans work, could survive the pandemic.  Politicos statewide were happy to tell us where they got their favorite meals, so we've compiled them all into one smorgasbord of options. Let's dig in: U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver: A patron enters Cherry Cricket, located in Denver's Cherry Creek neighborhood.  Courtesy of Cherry Cricket via Instagram "The Cherry Cr...