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“Mom Juice” winery raising $2M to expand product line

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

A Denver wine company that sells bottles labeled “Mom Juice” is raising capital to expand its product line.Kristin Taylor and Macie Mincey founded KT Winery in 2020 because they were tired of traditional wine culture. The duo decided they wanted a fun wine brand for women, by women.So they branded their wines Mom Juice, a reference to their “badass” mothers.“That’s the woman we’re surrounded by and that’s the woman we want to be,” Taylor said. “It’s not about moms being drunk. It’s giving women the space to have community and a wine they can trust.”Mom Juice comes in four varieties. The cabernet sauvignon, red blend, sauvignon blanc and rose all retail for roughly $20 a bottle.Taylor said the winery produced 900 cases of wine last year and will do 9,000 this year. She said 2022 revenue was $96,000 and the company is on track to more than quadruple that this year.She said the business plans to launch a low-alcohol wine in February and a single-serve product in the spring. To do so, i...

Beloved 45-year-old Mexican restaurant will close at the end of the year

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

Another longtime Denver-area restaurant, this one in Englewood, is closing.The beloved Mexican food spot, El Tepehuan, plans to shutter on Dec. 31 as its owner, Graciela Corral, retires, according to an announcement shared by her son, Miguel Corral.The restaurant, endearingly called El Tep by locals, dates back to 1978 when immigrant Jose David Corral of Sinaloa, Mexico, used his hard-earned money to “achieve his dream to open his own business,” according to the restaurant’s website. He named it El Tepehuan as an homage to his mother’s indigenous tribe.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Snooze opening its 13th Colorado location next month Restaurants, Food and Drink | New Jersey native opening bagel shop in former Denver Bread Co. space Restaurants, Food and Drink | Tom’s Starlight has closed; the historic Colfax location is still for lease Restaurants, Food and Drink | Annette’s award-winn...

10 of the most festive pop-up bars near Denver serving up Christmas spirits

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

Between holiday light displays and seasonal movie releases, it’s beginning to look a lot like… well, you know.And if you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit – emphasis on spirits – there are numerous pop-up bars decking the halls. Here are 10 places bartenders will be making a drink, shaking it twice. Your choice whether it’s salty or spiced.Plus: One booze-free holiday pop-up that’s great for the whole family.AvantikiOpen now through Dec. 29The rooftop space at Denver’s Avanti Food & Beverage food hall will be transformed into a pop-up called Avantiki, a beach-inspired destination where the vibes are warm and the drinks are strong. Libations come served in hula-clad Santa mugs and other fun vessels to match the vibe. Entry costs $5. While Avanti in Boulder won’t be as decked out with baubles and lights, it will serve the holiday menu of drinks.Located at Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200 Pecos St., Denver. avantifandb.com.Big Holiday EnergyOpen now through Jan. 1The spir...

Rare arctic goose captured in South Los Angeles

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

Wildlife officials in Los Angeles captured a rare arctic goose Monday that was found nearly 6,000 miles from home.Bird watchers recently reported the Tundra Bean Goose had been hanging around Magic Johnson Park in South Los Angeles.The goose was first spotted in March at Piute Ponds in the High Desert, according to a news release from the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center. A Tundra Bean Goose found at a South Los Angeles park is seen in an image provided by the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center.Then, in mid-May, it was spotted in Lancaster at Apollo Park, where watchers reported it had a limp and a right-wing droop.A capture team was able to net the goose Monday and take it to the Wetlands Wildlife Care Center.Care Center staff discovered that the Bean had been shot with a BB, and there was a healed fracture.  Google apologizes for sending drivers on off-road detours between L.A. and Vegas A veterinarian will evaluate the best option moving forward for the rare visitor from the no...

AMR Finds Familiar Faces

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

AMR Finds Familiar Faces: Underground house artist, producer and composer A.M.R. grew up around music from an early age.“My dad owned a studio in Qatar for recording bands and commercials and he himself was a passionate guitarist, so being around that space built a foundation for me,” he says. “But what started it all was discovering my first DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) through my uncle, who too was another musician in the family. He gave me his demo CD of FL Studio when I was a kid, and I’ve been producing ever since.  Things got more serious for me after releasing a few records and getting supported by world-star DJs, and from then I knew there was something worth pursuing.”Today, A.M.R. describes his sound as house music with classical undertones.“My early fascination with film scores greatly influenced my sound and as music technology and plugins advanced and became more accessible to producers, those classical influences found their way into my...

Analyzing Avon’s Entry Into The CBD Market — A Spotlight Review On Avon’s CBD Creams 

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

Now that CBD oil has entered mainstream consciousness, more brands outside the hemp sector are developing a CBD strategy. Many of the most well-established beauty, skincare, and supplements companies now recognize how lucrative high-quality CBD goods can be. For instance, the multinational corporation Avon now offers CBD-infused items in its extensive cosmetics catalog.Since CBD isn’t Avon’s specialty, customers are skeptical about how good this brand’s CBD topicals could be. Did Avon take the time to properly screen its CBD creams, or are these products just riding the “hemp hype train?” Real Tested CBD decided to take a few of Avon’s CBD products to the lab for a thorough analysis.What Does Real Tested CBD Think Of Avon’s CBD Creams?For our review, Real Tested CBD bought the following CBD-infused items from Avon’s catalog:Veilment CBD Soothing & Nourishing Body CreamGreen Goddess CBD Facial OilOverall, both topicals had acceptabl...

Scattered showers remain Wednesday morning across Bay Area

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

A midweek commute full of slick roadways and activated windshield wipers was expected for the Bay Area on Wednesday after most of region saw rain overnight and into the morning.According to National Weather Service six-hour rainfall totals, the Bay Area recieved a decent chunk of beneficial rainfall between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Totals included .36 inches in downtown San Francisco, .24 at San Francisco International Airport, .14 in Concord, .10 in Oakland, .08 in Livermore and trace amounts in San Jose.Scattered showers continue for the Bay Area and Central Coast this morning. Plan on wet roadways for your AM commute and allow for extra travel time. #cawx pic.twitter.com/tPUTBf30Ku— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) November 29, 2023Related ArticlesWeather | Tracking map: Where it’s raining in the Bay Area Weather | Bay Area rain showers could last into Wednesday morning Weather | UC Santa Cruz researchers build AI to prevent dro...

Stop signs needed at dangerous three-way intersection: Roadshow

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

Q: There’s a dangerous three-way intersection in the Foothill Crossing Shopping Center in Los Altos on Homestead Road. I’ve almost been hit there a few times.People don’t stop at the intersection, which is between two parking areas and many shops, so I’m not sure who is responsible for the signage. Three corners meet adjacent to the Red Pepper Bar and Grill, 2 B Fit, and the Trader Joe’s parking lots. Two have the word STOP painted on the road at the intersection, the third is not marked. Many people drive through this intersection without stopping.To make this a safe intersection, all three corners should have stop signs instead of just the word stop painted on the road in two places. Who should I contact about this issue?Thank you for writing a very practical and informative column and for all of the help that you provide.— Janet WarringtonA: Start with the Los Altos Public Works Department, Engineering. This page shows their contact information, https://www.losaltosca...

Borenstein: The Oakland A’s haven’t announced they’re leaving, county officials bizarrely claim

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

In the latest bizarre twist of the Oakland A’s exodus from the Bay Area, Alameda County officials claim that the team has not yet announced its plans to leave town.The determination allows the A’s to postpone payment on $45 million it owes taxpayers for the team’s purchase of the county’s half-interest in the Coliseum.The Coliseum is co-owned by the city and the county. County supervisors in 2019 agreed to sell the county’s share to the team for a sweetheart price of $85 million.The sale was a horrific deal the county never should have made. It undermined the city’s planning efforts by giving A’s billionaire owner John Fisher veto power over future development of the prime 120-acre property after the team moved out.Now county officials are adding insult to injury by once again coddling up to the team. At issue is whether the A’s are required under the sale terms to immediately make the three final payments.Amazingly, county supervisors never bothered to require that the team s...

Cutting-edge affordable homes could sprout in San Jose on vacant lot

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:12 GMT

SAN JOSE — Well over 100 affordable homes could sprout on a vacant lot in San Jose, a plan that is being floated by a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who hopes to pioneer a cutting-edge approach to housing development.Curtis Wong, chief executive officer and founder of Cloud Apartments, is pitching plans for an affordable housing development at 1265 The Alameda in San Jose, a preliminary proposal on file with city planners shows.Cloud Apartments residential complex, concept. (Cloud Apartments)An estimated 174 affordable units would be built in an apartment building on the empty lot, according to documents posted on the San Jose Planning Department website.Cloud Apartments and Wong are seeking a streamlined city approval process by using provisions in state law SB 330, the city documents show.2165 The Alameda in San Jose, a vacant lot, shown within the outlines. Boundaries are approximate. (Google Maps)The potential development would be built on an empty parcel that total...