A masterpiece deli indeed

by Elisa Cohen

HIGHLAND – The towering lime green walls bathed in bright sunshine, a fabulous view of the pedestrian bridge just across the street, and the succulent and flavorful juicy nirvana of an seared Wild Ahi Tuna sandwich all led me to agree with the name of the eatery in which I was enjoying another meal – The Masterpiece Delicatessen.

I spent several of my college years living in the historic apartment building across from Olinger’s Mortuary, now Lola’s. At that time, the 16th Street Bridge was still intact and this intersection was a bustling hub of at least three different buses all headed downtown. The street quieted down when the bridge came down and now it boasts busy bike lanes as the Pedestrian Bridge is just one of three bridges linking North Denver to lower Downtown. With the renewed traffic and the construction of more apartments and lofts around the area, a local eatery serving its built in clientele makes sense. But once visitors taste the sandwiches available at Masterpiece Deli, this will become a destination deli for those seeking hearty and delectable eats. Read more

Denver Center Goes From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

by Craig Williamson

Two of the current offerings by the Denver Center are polar opposites in style.  The thoughtful, patient, and emotional The Trip to Bountiful on one side, and the outrageous farce Noises Off, filled with slapstick, double entendres, and silliness on the other.  Both shows induce tears – tears of emotion in one, tears of laughter in the other.  Read more

NHS’ $34.5 million rehab

by Elisa Cohen

HIGHLANDS –The November 2008 ballot features an ask from the Denver Public Schools for $454 million dollars for a variety of needs. If passed by the voters $34.5 million has been earmarked for the renovation of the original North High School building and another $20 million will be used to help charter schools fill vacant space within Denver Public School buildings. If approved the bond will add approximately $5 additional property taxes to every $100,000 of a home’s worth. Read more