Jonathan Shikes

Entertainment editor

Jonathan Shikes

Jonathan Shikes is a Denver native with 25 years of experience at newspapers, magazines and websites. He joined The Denver Post in May 2022 as the editor of The Know after previously working at Westword. Jonathan is also the author of "Denver Beer: A History of Mile High Brewing." You can find him cooking green chile, drinking at breweries and eating dumplings.

Tonkotsu ramen at Ototo. (Provided by Ototo Den)

Who makes the best ramen in Denver? Vote in our annual food bracket challenge.

February 28, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

Do you like it when things get steamy? Then you're not alone. We got an overwhelming response after asking readers to nominate their favorite ramen spots in the metro area.

A skier comes across a moose on Steamboat抖阴ap Edge of the World run on Jan. 26, 2024. Unlike the skier pictured, most people stayed back and gave the moose space. (Photo by Jon Murray/The Denver Post)

Video: Are ski-slope moose encounters rising, or just going viral more often?

February 22, 2024 at 7:31 a.m.

"We have had some sightings in our new terrain, which was expected."

River North Brewery will celebrate its 12th anniversary in Feb. 2024 by releasing three barrel-aged beers that all measure above 22% ABV. (Jonathan Shikes)

The strongest Colorado beers ever brewed will be tapped Saturday

February 16, 2024 at 10:23 a.m.

It's so strong that the brewery ordered special 2-oz taster glasses.

Rocky Mountain Roller Derby returns for its 20th year in Feb. 2024. (Provided by Alvin Green, Jr. for Rocky Mountain Roller Derby)

Things to do in Denver: Casa Bonita art show; roller derby returns

February 16, 2024 at 8:32 a.m.

NEXT asked artists "to create work that reflects their opinion about the newly reopened Casa Bonita."

Osaka Ramen's Valentine's Day special includes ...

Who makes the best ramen in Denver? Help us decide.

February 15, 2024 at 1:51 p.m.

Every year, The Know creates our own March Madness-style bracket of local restaurants so people can vote for their favorite. In the past, we've taken on pizza, tacos, burritos and...

The historic Victor Bowling Alley is one of Colorado's Most Endangered Places in 2024, according to Colorado Preservation, Inc. Located in a former mining town, the bowling alley has been around for nearly 100 years. (Provided by Colorado Preservation, Inc.)

A 100-year-old bowling alley named as one of Colorado’s most endangered places

February 2, 2024 at 6:23 a.m.

"Today, the historic Victor Bowling Alley is still operational with its manual pinsetters, a rare feature."

Day of Darks returns to Wynkoop Brewing in February 2024. (Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post)

Six picks for enjoying Stout Month in February

February 1, 2024 at 12:14 p.m.

Stout Month has become a much-loved occasion for other breweries and beer bars in Denver.

Chef Jose Avila of la Diabla serves a plate of tradition Mexican insects with a modern twist on Monday, March 13, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

Things to do in Denver: Fall off the Dry January wagon at a brewery, and a bug-eating festival

February 1, 2024 at 8:02 a.m.

Your best bets for the weekend also include Black History Month and a John Fielder exhibit.

8 brewery taprooms planning to open in metro Denver in 2024

January 30, 2024 at 4:19 p.m.

The first, Zymos Brewing in Littleton, is planning a grand opening party on Friday, Feb. 2.

These photos were taken in 1970 and 1971, shortly after the Genesee Bridge, sometimes known as the Picture Frame Bridge, was built along U.S. Route 40 over Interstate 70 near Genesee, Colorado. The bridge frames the Rocky Mountains as you drive westbound from Denver. (Provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation)

Genesee bridge makes for a picture postcard gateway to the Rockies

January 29, 2024 at 7:22 a.m.

It's a popular spot for photographers who want to capture the painting-like image of the mountains from the top.

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