Tag: Blake Street Tavern
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Former Blake Street Tavern set to reopen
As baseball returns to Coors Field this weekend, a familiar gathering place just steps away is preparing for a comeback of its own after a nearly three-year absence that many in Denver felt deeply. New co-owners Ashley and Jeff Moerke said they are working to reopen the space by May, pending final approval of a…
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Blake Street Tavern celebrates last hurrah on Rockies home opening day
On every Rockies home opener day since Blake Street Tavern opened, Michael and Monte Majeres have gone to the sports bar to celebrate. After 20 years serving as a loved neighborhood sports bar just a block from Coors Field, Blake Street Tavern will shut its doors for good Sunday. Blake Street Tavern co-general manager Rhiannon…
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Blake Street Tavern to close doors in April after 20 years serving sports fans
Blake Street Tavern, an award-winning sports hangout, bar and eatery popular among locals and tourists, will shut its doors in early April. The tavern, which opened in 2003, has long been a favorite sports bar in Lower Downtown. After years of celebrating sports and bringing the downtown community together, tavern announced it is closing on…
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Thousands flock to renew a grand tradition – watch the Rockies on Opening Day
Eric Cummings has been attending every Colorado Rockies Opening Day for nearly two decades. It’s become a tradition to drive downtown, grab a bag of peanuts and watch the game he has loved since he was 4 years old. And, on Friday, a new tradition began as he and his fiancé pulled their 4-year-old grandson…
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Downtown Denver to welcome back Rockies with Opening Day celebration
A sea of purple, black and silver will wash over downtown Denver on Friday as bars, restaurants, coffee shops and, of course, Coors Field celebrate Opening Day as the Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baseball fans are not the only people excited about Friday’s party. Many downtown businesses are elated that most COVID-19…
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Colorado restaurants are hurting for employees, Colorado Restaurant Association survey shows
More than 90% of Colorado’s restaurants are struggling to find employees despite the governor lifting many restrictions, according to a survey by the Colorado Restaurant Association. Additionally, 41% of the 195 restaurants that participated in the survey between April 23 and May 7, said they are also having issues retaining their employees. Chris Fuselier, the…
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Decades-old traditions resume, new ones are made as thousands flock to Coors Field for opening day
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For nearly a decade, Paul Kaufhold and his son Nick have been in the stands at Coors Field on Opening Day. Although the two grew older and saw players come and go, many things stayed the same, including the Cracker Jack and hot dogs accompanied…
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Denver, all metro counties move to Level Yellow
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Denver’s nightlife industry prepares for New Year’s Eve losses amid COVID regulations
Stacy Dominguez is a veteran in the bottle service industry, having worked five New Year’s Eves in a row at Denver nightclubs. However, because of COVID-19 health regulations, her nightclub Purple Martini is closed indefinitely and Dominguez is losing out on the biggest earning night of the year. “I’ve always made at least $2,000 on…
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Denver businesses react to ‘nightmare scenario’
The owner of Blake Street Tavern, who has been an active critic of city and state pandemic orders, said Tuesday that the new, stricter guidelines are a “nightmare scenario” for the restaurant industry. The new Level 3 restrictions restrict indoor restaurants to 25% of capacity — and a maximum of 50 people. Last call for…