University of Denver Autumn 2024

“I See What You Mean,” photo courtesy Visit Denver.

UNCOVER THE CHARM OF THE RINO ARTS DISTRICT

With galleries, restaurants and bars, markets, performances and more, there’s always something going on in RiNo. One spot you won’t want to miss is a “day-to-evening lounge” called The Blind Tiger . Denver’s first hard kombucha taproom, The Blind Tiger features Hooch Booch —a brand launched in 2021 by Anna Zesbaugh (BSBA ’18), who came up with the idea during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hooch Booch’s three flavors, the Bee’s Knees, the Lounge Lizard and the Clover Club, can also be found in hundreds of liquor stores, restaurants and venues across the state, including Magness Arena. Zesbaugh has since launched a nonalcoholic, tea-based drink brand called Corpse Reviver . DINNER AND A SHOW Come to Luca hungry so you can dig into their house burrata, house-cured salumi and a handmade, hearty bowl of pasta, among other mouthwatering menu items. Named after his son, this Frank Bonanno (BSBA ’90) concept, located near Governor’s Park, is described as a love letter to his family. Bonanno has opened several food and drink establishments in Denver over the years, including Mizuna , Osteria Marco , Vesper Lounge , Salt & Grinder , French 75 and Salita —a coffee and cocktail bar that sits right next door to Luca.

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