Chubby’s serving up super spicy affordable Mexican fare on 38th Ave.

by Elisa Cohen

First published in the North Denver Tribune
SUNNYSIDE – As I was leaving my day job a while back, I was greeted by a young acquaintance. “Are you done for the day?” he asked. “Nope, I have to find somewhere to eat as I am writing up a new review for the Tribune. Where do you like to eat?” I asked. A pained expression flashed briefly across his normally smiling face. In that instance I remembered that his parents had been recently deported and he was struggling to make it on his own. I wished I could take back the question. “I don’t go out much,” he said, but then after a moment said, “You could try Chubby’s, it’s pretty good,” and then he wished me a nice weekend. Read more

Tennyson Artwalk celebrates 10 years of open houses

by Elisa Cohen |

First Published in the North Denver Tribune |

BERKELEY – 10 years ago, a trio of business owners on Tennyson Street decided to open their galleries and host a strolling party from one opening to another. Lapis Gallery, Leaping Lizard, and now gone Heart Studio sent their press release to the North Denver Tribune inviting the community to enjoy the art, the street and their neighbors in this open air celebration of culture in North Denver. During the past 119 monthly parties on Tennyson Street, flame twirling dancers, Scottish bag pipers, Democratic politicians, and Art Bus revellers have joined North Denver families in this monthly first Friday event. On April 4, the galleries open their doors for the 120th time to showcase the art and welcome the community. Read more