Nosh walk in LoDo
Tuesday sees the first “LoDo Bites: Sip. Sample. Stroll.” Twenty-five bucks gets you nibbles at restaurants like Dixons, Vesta and Bistro Vendôme; all you have to do is park and stroll. Cheapest way all year to taste some of Denver’s best food. Visit for details.
Best campus food rankings
The Princeton Review has released its national rankings for “Best Campus Food.” The top five, in order: Virginia Tech, Bowdoin College, St. Olaf College, James Madison University, and Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. College-bound seniors should apply accordingly.
Colorado State Fair
Time’s up: Start making plans today to visit and participate in the Colorado State Fair, set for Aug. 28-Sept. 7 in Pueblo. Cooking contests galore, including homebrews, pies and Spam recipes, plus the grand Fiesta Day parade (complete with the Fiesta Queen) on Sept. 6. Visit for more.
Peaches
Peaches are peaking, and Colorado’s Western Slope has a tasty crop. Polish off your fave peach recipes; the competition at Saturday’s recipe contest promises to be fierce. Visit for more info.
