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Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its sourcing of premium Hawaiian coffees and unforgettable cafés, recently opened its newest location in Denver LoDo. Located at 1735 Chestnut Place, the new location offers handcrafted premium coffees with a kick, branded merchandise, and a craveable food menu with a Hawaiian twist.

Bill Leary, a Denver native with deep community ties, is the proud owner and operator of the new location off Chestnut Place. With a unique background as a high school soccer coach, business leader, and entrepreneur, Leary has long been dedicated to enriching his hometown. A former soccer scholarship recipient at the University of Denver, he began his coaching career at Rocky Mountain High School. Over the years, he has balanced managing successful businesses, including Jackson Hole Soda, raising a family, and maintaining strong connections to the Denver community.

Leary’s passion for coffee eventually led him to explore opportunities in the industry. After researching various concepts, he discovered Bad Ass Coffee and was immediately drawn to its unique approach. A meeting with the Bad Ass Coffee team solidified his decision—bringing this exciting new venture to Denver felt like the perfect way to give back to his community.

“Learning about the company’s mission, distinctive story, and innovative menu deeply resonated with me,” said Leary. “With my experience in the beverage industry, this felt like a seamless next step. Meeting the leadership team only heightened my enthusiasm and affirmed that this was the right path. As someone from Denver, I’m excited to bring this incredible brand to my hometown and contribute to its continued growth.”

In addition to premium Hawaiian coffees, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii serves up a full menu of popular blended drinks, signature lattes, cold brews, teas and innovative foods with a Hawaiian twist. Guests can enjoy an island-inspired experience with nods to Bad Ass Coffee’s Hawaiian roots, enjoying signature offerings in a comfortable space. Those looking to take the taste of Hawaii home can purchase packages of Hawaiian blends and single-origin coffee beans including 100% Kona, single serve pods and flavored coffee, along with a variety of playful branded merchandise.

“Bill’s alignment with our brand, mission, and values was apparent from the start,” said Scott Snyder, CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii. “His strong ties to the Denver community and his genuine enthusiasm for our concept make him an ideal partner. When we collaborate with people who truly represent our brand and are passionate about entrepreneurship, it’s a formula for success. We look forward to seeing the Aloha spirit continue to thrive in Northern Colorado and Wyoming.”

Guests are invited to join ‘Ohana Rewards, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii’s loyalty program. New ‘Ohana Rewards members will receive $5 off and 89 Lei (points) after their first purchase as a member.

Born on the Big Island of Hawaii in 1989, Bad Ass Coffee was founded on the dream of sharing American-grown, premium Hawaiian coffee with people everywhere. The brand invites guests to embrace their adventurous spirit, with its coffee beans sourced from the famous Kona region of the Big Island, Kauai and Maui. Its name pays tribute to Hawaiian coffee history – donkeys could often be heard bellowing as they carried precious loads of coffee beans down the steep mountains of the Big Island. The people of Kona named these hard-working donkeys the “Bad Ass Ones” because of their reliably strong, but stubborn nature in carrying their cargo.

The legend of those stubborn donkeys lives on today at Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a company that is uncompromising when it comes to sourcing, roasting, and serving quality Hawaiian coffee with the Aloha spirit.

"In a couple of weeks, I will do my last newscasts at 9NEWS and start on the next phase of my life."

DENVER — I drove from Bristol, Connecticut, to Denver in the very first days of 1982.

My first stop, once I hit town, was 9NEWS – the “old building” – at 1089 Bannock St.

I’d left ESPN for a job in Colorado – a place I’d only read about, or seen on TV.

I didn’t know anyone really, but I was excited … and terrified.

So, here I am 43 years later … and now, it’s time for something else.

In a couple of weeks I will do my last newscasts at 9NEWS, and start on the next phase of my life. What that is, I don’t really know yet.

I have a couple of cool projects that I’ve been working toward, but I’m not sure how much (or even if) I plan to work anymore. My guess is I will, but not in a 24/7/365 news environment like I have been doing.

It’s been quite a ride.

From my sportscasting days, to these days of social media and streaming.

The TV business … Colorado … and sports have all changed a lot.

I always remember that, when I came to town …

Chuck Fairbanks was CU’s football coach.

David Thompson was a Nugget.

Craig Morton was playing his last games in the NFL.

The Colorado Rockies were the local *hockey team.

I’ve worked at a few places in Denver over the years, but the bulk of my time has been with Channel 9. I started this part of my life at KUSA (then KBTV), and it was where I was fortunate to work with some of the legends of Colorado broadcasting in my early years here. People like Carl Akers and Ed Sardella, the weather icons like Stormy Rottman and Bill Kuster, and of course the guys in the sports department like Mike Nolan, Ron Zappolo and Gary Cruz, who helped me immeasurably – in everything.

I want to say thanks to so many people who I’ve had the chance to work with and get to know over the years. It’s a long list.

I also want to thank the viewers, listeners and readers who have shared their time. The people of Colorado have always been so kind to me.

I will miss my afternoons with Kim, and everyone who works at 9, as well as all of those who watch.

Now I will be one of the watchers, too, because I’m not leaving … not going anywhere. I’m just signing off, for now.

Thanks, and all the best,Tom

EXCLUSIVE: The 100 actor Sachin Sahel and Brady Roberts, co-creator of the Escaping Denver podcast, have teamed to develop a heist series.

Sideshow (working title) will see a young street performer recruited into a travelling sideshow, only to discover its circus performers use their unique skillsets to commit high-stakes heists.

Sahel is writing the pilot based on an idea he developed with Brady. The Canadian pair will be joined on the project by Toronto- and Calgary-based Titan1Studios, which is currently taking it out to the global market. The team are expecting casting and network attachments in coming months.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Titan1Studios to bring this wildly ambitious world to life,” Roberts and Sahel said in a joint statement. “At its core, Sideshow is a character study wrapped in adrenaline – a story about outsiders with extraordinary talents, finding community while walking the razor’s edge between right and wrong.”

Sahel was most recently seen in CBC and The CW drama Wild Cards and has previously recurred in CW series The 100 over seven seasons. He’s currently starring in Blue Harbor Entertainment’s feature A Nice Indian Boy, which is in cinemas now.

Roberts, an independent wrestling star and podcast creator, created Escaping Denver with Rogue Panda Pictures’ Mike Howorun and was part of the team developing it as a TV series. The show, which explores bizarre and outlandish conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport, was Corus Entertainment’s first scripted podcast and launched its fourth season last fall.

Titan1, meanwhile, is currently in development on the likes of Breaking Point from writer Abdul Malik, which recently was selected for the Alberta Media Fund – Script Development Grant and the Canadian Media Fund’s Producing for Radicalized Canadians Fund. Also in the works are an adaptation of comic series Zomben with Rideback Entertainment and Season 3 of animated comedy The Mutumbilas.

The company, which began life as a comic books and graphic novels publisher and branded content business, launched its TV and film arm three years ago.

Titan1 VP Wes Ambrecht said Sideshow was a “rip-roaring new way into the heist genre that mixes high stakes missions with complicated character dynamics in a setting that every inner child longs to know more about, the circus.”

Sahel is repped by Red Management and Brave Artists Management. Roberts is repped by Integral Artists.

Mendocino Farms launched its first Colorado location with a longhorn parade in Cherry Creek North in Denver.

DENVER — A fast-casual restaurant chain celebrated its move to Colorado with a parade of longhorns.

Mendocino Farms held a longhorn parade Wednesday morning through Cherry Creek North to commemorate the opening of its first restaurant location in Colorado.

The new restaurant, located at 320 N. Fillmore St., near 3rd Avenue and Fillmore in Denver, officially opened on Tuesday.

Mendocino Farms, which features a menu of sandwiches and salads, has more than 70 locations in California, Texas, Washington and Illinois.

"We are thrilled to introduce Mendocino Farms to Colorado, starting with Cherry Creek North, a community celebrated for its diverse mix of boutiques, art galleries, fitness studios and office space," said Mendocino Farms CEO Kevin Miles.

Mendocino Farms said it plans to expand in Colorado, with additional locations expected to be announced in coming months.

"Since our founding in 2005, we've been on a mission to make hearts and stomachs happy by offering more than just great food; we create welcoming gathering places where happiness is always an order away," Miles said. "The neighborhood's appreciation for quality and innovation aligns perfectly with our 'Eat Happy' philosophy, and we're eager to bring our chef inspired salads and sandwiches to the residents and visitors of Denver. We are excited to be a part of the vibrancy of Cherry Creek North and hope to become a go-to spot for those who frequent the district."

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Double doubles and animal-style fries are spreading across Colorado as In-N-Out Burger opens its newest restaurant location in the state.

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In-N-Out Burger

BRIGHTON, Colo. — In-N-Out Burger is celebrating the grand opening of a new Colorado restaurant on Friday.

The California-based fast food chain will open a new restaurant location in Brighton at 10:30 a.m. Friday.

The new In-N-Out Burger restaurant is located at 3860 Eagle Blvd., near Interstate 76 and East 144th Avenue.

Brianne Lipton, an In-N-Out veteran of 11 years, will manage the restaurant near Barr Lake State Park.

In-N-Out Burger said the restaurant will have one drive-thru lane, indoor seating for 84 guests, and a covered patio with outdoor seating for 28 guests.

The restaurant is the 13th In-N-Out Burger location in Colorado. The restaurant will employ about 80 workers with a starting wage of $19.50 per hour.

All In-N-Out Burger locations are open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and until 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger opened its first Colorado locations in Aurora and Colorado Springs in November 2020.

Since then, restaurants have also opened in Denver, Lone Tree, Lakewood, Thornton, Castle Rock, Loveland, Arvada and Parker. It also has a 97,900-square-foot distribution facility in Colorado Springs.

In-N-Out Burger has proposed other restaurant locations in Colorado.

The chain has filed development plans for a new location in Timnath, near Fort Collins and Interstate 25. The proposed 3,860-square-foot burger restaurant would be located at the Ladera subdivision along the Interstate 25 Frontage Road.

Another proposed restaurant would be located in Longmont, southwest of the intersection of Colorado Highway 119 and Harvest Moon Drive, northeast of Costco.

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In-N-Out Burger previously launched a Cookout Truck in Colorado that brings burgers and side items to private events as a catering option.

In addition to serving parts of Denver and Colorado Springs, In-N-Out has launched the Cookout Truck in parts of Los Angeles including parts of Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties in California as well as Dallas, Texas.

In-N-Out said the trucks are fully self-contained units, equipped with generators and operated and staffed completely by In-N-Out Burger workers. The trucks serve the Double-Double, cheeseburger, hamburger, grilled cheese, chips and fountain drinks. The burger chain notes that french fries and shakes cannot be prepared on the trucks.

In-N-Out Burger is known for its double-double burger and animal-style fries. In-N-Out Burger has more than 330 fast-food locations throughout several Western states including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Texas, Oregon and Idaho.

In-N-Out was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder and is still owned and operated by the Snyder family, and none of its locations are franchised.