Jonathan Shikes

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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.

Denver’s Union Station glows in holiday lights after the Great Illumination Christmas tree-lighting celebration. (Andy Colwell, Special to The Denver Post)

What to do this weekend: A rooftop ice rink, Union Station lights, Black Friday beers

November 22, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

Little Man Ice Cream is transforming its flagship factory and storefront into Santa鈥檚 Factory for the holidays.

Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales opened in Longmont in November 2023. (Provided by Bearded Brewer Artisan Ales)

3 breweries opened this month in Centennial, Denver and Longmont

November 22, 2023 at 7:12 a.m.

Pint glass half full: For every Colorado brewery that closes, another one opens. Pint glass half empty: For every Colorado brewery that opens, another one closes.

Rolling Stones announce Denver concert date for 2024

November 21, 2023 at 1:45 p.m.

Of note: the tour is sponsored by AARP (seriously).

Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones performing at Mile High Stadium August 10, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post)

Cryptic banner hints at Rolling Stones’ return to Denver in 2024

November 18, 2023 at 10:09 a.m.

Jagger turned 80 in July, and Richards till join him as an octogenarian rock star in December.

Denver-area brewery files for bankruptcy; claims financial malfeasance

November 17, 2023 at 2:54 p.m.

Brewery co-founder Dave Bergen said in a video on Facebook that he is making a very public announcement as a way to remain open and honest with customers.

Spangalang Brewery was founded in 2015 and operates in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver. (Staff photo/Jonathan Shikes)

Why does billionaire Robert F. Smith’s family own a tiny craft brewery in Denver?

November 16, 2023 at 6:00 a.m.

The ownership makes Spangalang one of just three known Black-owned breweries in Colorado.

Dale Katechis and Adam Kahn are opening 3rd Shot Pickleball in Longmont in November 2023. (Dale Katechis)

Oskar Blues Brewery founder taps into the pickleball game

November 14, 2023 at 1:37 p.m.

Dale Katechis is no stranger to turning his hobbies into businesses.

The Song Garden at the John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen features river boulders that are engraved with lyrics from some of Denver脮s popular songs, including 脪Rocky Mountain High.脫 (Photo by Jennifer Broome/Special to The Denver Post)

This Aspen park is the most peaceful place in Colorado | 抖阴ap

November 13, 2023 at 6:31 a.m.

If you grew up in Colorado -- and are of a certain age -- then it抖阴ap almost a given that you listened to a lot of John Denver while riding...

The Thanksgiving Turkey Dip, at Pony Up, 1808 Blake St. in Denver, includes sliced turkey breast, sausage and sage stuffing, cranberry aioli and sausage gravy for dipping. (Provided by Angela Neri)

Here’s where to get a turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwich in Colorado

November 13, 2023 at 1:11 p.m.

If you know what a Thanksgiving sandwich is, then your mouth is already watering.

Kyle and Samantha Roche are opening Out of the Barrel Taproom in Denver in November 2023. (Provided by Kyle Roche)

Colorado-only beer taproom opening in former brewery on 7th Avenue

November 10, 2023 at 6:03 a.m.

Out of the Barrel replaces three-and-a-half-year-old Counter Culture Brewery & Grille, which closed last March.

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