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Casa Bonita offers fans a sneak peek inside restaurant ahead of reopening

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Casa Bonita’s appears to be on the precipice of its highly anticipated reopening.This week, The Denver Post learned the Lakewood restaurant and entertainment venue, famous for its sopapillas and cliff divers, has all the necessary permits from the city, county and state to be able to reopen. On Friday, members on its newsletter list received an email offering a sneak peek inside the venue.Fans got a quick glimpse of preparation in the form of five gifs that show staff busy polishing plaques and painting some of the interior features, including a window and a tree. The plaques, according to many longtime locals we spoke with, showcase the tenures of former employees.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Casa Bonita has the green light to open from city, county and state, but when will it? Restaurants, Food and Drink | Ranked: Every fun thing to do and see at Casa Bonita, from cliff divers to mariachi and more Restaurants, Food and Drink |...

US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday.Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O’Çonnor had a goal and two assists to lead the U.S. Cutter Ganthier also scored and goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots in Tampere.Teemu Hartikainen gave the hosts a 1-0 lead late in the opening period on a power play before Ganthier tied it from the left circle in the second.O’Çonnor and Tuch completed the rally midway through the final period. Tuch scored his second into an empty net.In Riga, MacKenzie Weeger scored a goal and added two assists to lead Canada as it routed host Latvia 6-0 in their opener.Lawson Crouse, Scott Laughton, Samuel Blais, Joe Veleno and Jack McBain had a goal apiece to get the 2022 runner-up warmed up. Samuel Montembeault made 23 saves for the shutout.The Czech Republic beat Slovakia 3-2, also in Riga. Oscar Lindberg scored the lone goal on a power play ...

New three-story restaurant and bar with rooftop views opening on South Broadway

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

BurnDown is South Broadway’s newest watering hole.Pack your friends into the three-story restaurant and bar with rooftop views of downtown and the Front Range at 476 S. Broadway, set to open on May 20. The 24,000-square-foot building, built in the 1940s, was previously home to LeGrue’s, a flower shop and year-round Christmas store that operated for 50 years.BurnDown is a reference to a fire in 1978 that destroyed much of the building’s interior, leaving a hole in the center that has been incorporated into the design as a three-story atrium. Photos of the fire taken by a neighbor hang on the restaurant’s wall to remind visitors of its history.“We figured we might as well embrace the past,” co-owner Reed Sparks said. “Normally, when things burn down, they fall down. So, to have a burned down building that’s still standing, we wanted to try to bring it back to life.”The first floor is a classic restaurant and bar with a surprisingly elevated food menu, available for lunch on the weeken...

Questions linger about horse deaths in Kentucky with Preakness up next

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

By STEPHEN WHYNO (AP Sports Writer)Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey and his wife, Alison, have been fielding messages from friends outside horse racing about the spate of deaths at Churchill Downs leading up to and on Kentucky Derby day.“They’re texting, ‘What’s going on?’” McGaughey said. “They don’t want to hear that (is happening), so that’s something we’re going to have to address.”The Derby was the second most-watched sporting event of 2023 behind only the Super Bowl. Those viewers heard about the deaths of seven horses in 10 days at the track before watching Mage win the race. He’s heading to Maryland to run in the Preakness Stakes with the chance to win the Triple Crown. But the recent fatalities in Kentucky have created lingering questions for the sport and even for the trainers confident in their horses set to run May 20 at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.“You’re not going to be perfect ...

Here's what it looks like at the U.S.-Mexico border as Title 42 expires

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

From the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to San Diego and Tijuana, many migrants gathered along some sections of the U.S.-Mexico border questioned when or whether they would cross into the United States to seek asylum once pandemic-related restrictions known as Title 42 ended.Some migrants who had traveled from Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Central America feared it could be harder for them to stay on U.S. soil with the restrictions lifted.Here are some of the stories from along the 1,950-mile (3,140-kilometer) international boundary:___ Aylin Guevara, 45, hurried her steps as she walked through the scorching desert of Ciudad Juarez toward the border.She was accompanied by her two children, ages 16 and 5, and her husband. The family fled their coastal city in Colombia after receiving death threats and hoped to seek refuge in the U.S.After spending the previous night in a hotel, they were eager to get to the border — “to get in and go with the help of God and baby Jesus,” Guevara...

Video: Several Santa Clarita Valley businesses burglarized

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Several Santa Clarita Valley businesses were broken into overnight earlier this week, leaving owners with shattered storefronts and ransacked restaurants.Waffle Love along Newhall Ranch Road in Santa Clarita was broken into around 3 a.m. Thursday.Video shared by the business shows the burglar in a hoodie running in and running out in a matter of minutes. He got away with a cash register and a safe.Owner Boyd Bell said despite the fact that only petty cash was taken, the incident affects his restaurant because they have to close to clean up and deal with insurance.He said it’s “disheartening” to see mom-and pop-shops get hit.“It stinks. We have so many challenges being a small business owner in California as it is,” Bell said.Meanwhile, other businesses in the same area were also broken into that morning.Two masked suspects stole a cash register drawer at adjacent Kluckin Chicken, and a cash register drawer was found outside Poki Tomik after a break-in there.Nearby Pizza Di Marco and...

Six California cities where lower-budget home buyers can purchase a home

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Prospective buyers in California may have trouble landing their forever homes in cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco due to expensive home prices.For those who still want to live near the big cities and have a little flexibility on location, a new study from Go Banking Rates reveals which California neighborhoods are cheaper alternatives to those famous, yet expensive, areas. Here are the most expensive zip codes in California: Atherton (94027) Typical home value in 2023: $7.36 millionBeverly Hills (90210) : Typical home value in 2023: $5.11 millionLos Altos Hills (94022): Typical home value in 2023: $4.26 millionSanta Monica (90402) : Typical home value in 2023: $4.17 millionMontecito (93108) : Typical home value in 2023: $3.94 millionRancho Santa Fe (92067) : Typical home value in 2023: $3.9 millionNewport Beach (92657): Typical home value in 2023: $3.86 millionHere are cheaper neighborhoods alternatives for home buyers: Santa Clarita: Average home price $753,130Agoura Hills...

The best Star Wars movies and characters ranked

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

The force is still strong – with the old Star Wars movies.An unscientific Facebook survey of more than 600 Star Wars fans on May the Fourth found the original Star Wars trilogy is still the favorite.Fans were asked to weigh in on the 11 major theatrical releases. “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back” landed at number one, edging out “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi” by just three votes. “Episode IV: A New Hope,” the first film in the franchise, ranked third.The prequels and sequels didn’t fare well, and only 18 people voted for 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which landed at the bottom of the list (and bombed at the box office).An unofficial Facebook survey of more than 600 Star Wars fans on May the 4th found the original Star Wars trilogy is still the favorite. (KTLA)Fans were also asked to vote for their favorite Star Wars live-action series and favorite characters.Of the Disney+ live-action series, “The Mandalorian” was a runaway #1, leaving “Andor,” “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” a...

Interview with Renowned Baker and Bread Ahead Founder, Matthew Jones, on Expanding Business to Los Angeles

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Renowned British baker and founder of Bread Ahead, Matthew Jones, is expanding his business empire to Los Angeles. Jones has been a pastry chef for nearly three decades and has worked in some of London’s most prestigious hotels and restaurants. He founded Bread Ahead in 2013, which has since become an iconic bakery in England known for its handcrafted bread, pastries, and desserts. Bread Ahead has multiple locations across London, including a baking school where visitors can learn from Jones himself.What sets Bread Ahead apart is their commitment to quality and tradition. Jones uses simple, natural ingredients and avoids shortcuts or artificial flavors. All baked goods are made by hand with a focus on technique and attention to detail. Jones has been recognized for his innovation and creativity in the industry, incorporating intelligent flavors into his products and creating his signature blend of coffee, served alongside his pastries at Bread Ahead.Bread Ahead’s doughnu...

Breaking Stereotypes: The Journey of Cinematographer Jonathan Zhao

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:44:50 GMT

Jonathan Zhao sees the world through a unique lens, one that is shaped by his upbringing and love for his craft. As a cinematographer, Zhao’s passion for storytelling is evident in his work, which has earned him recognition and praise amongst his peers. Growing up in a traditional Chinese immigrant household with no connections to anyone in the film industry, Zhao never imagined a future career in the arts. However, his love for filmmaking was so strong that he was able to break through barriers, using his skills to bring stories to life and immerse audiences in new worlds.In middle school and high school, Zhao discovered his love for shooting and creating short films. Although he had no prior knowledge of filmmaking, he participated in local British Columbia Film Festivals, such as Zoom Festival and British Columbia Student Film Festival. Surprisingly, he and his team were nominated and won top awards in Cinematography and Overall Film every year until he entered university. ...