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Popular Chicago restaurant Portillo’s eyeing a Colorado expansion

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

Portillo’s, a Chicago-born chain known for sandwiches and hot dogs, has been on a blitz to expand its footprint across the U.S. — and its next destination could be Colorado.According to a spokesperson, “Portillo’s is eyeing opportunities in several cities across the state,” though they couldn’t confirm specific markets at this time.That echoes president and CEO Michael Osanloo’s talking points during a Sept. 19 investor meeting in Dallas-Fort Worth. The fast-casual restaurant plans to open new locations in markets where the population is growing and where demand for its food is already apparent, Osanloo said.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Hydroponic retail farm, restaurant opens at edge of RiNo Restaurants, Food and Drink | Olive & Finch to raise the curtain on DPAC location Restaurants, Food and Drink | Six buddies open gay bar in former Prohibition Bar space on East Colfax Restaurants, Food and Drink | ...

Things to do this weekend: Lumberjack festival, tarantula heaven, and Coors’ 150th birthday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

Golden opportunitySaturday. Before it was part of an international conglomerate, Coors was a tiny brewery founded by a German immigrant who was looking for the best source of water in Colorado. Now, 150 years and millions of Silver Bullets later, the company is celebrating its birthday in a variety of ways, including a mural in Golden and a Coors 150 Anniversary street fair on Sept. 30.The free and family-friendly fair includes live entertainment and music on two stages, as well as games, activities, food and, of course, Coors beer. Special 150th anniversary merchandise will be available for sale. All of the festivities will take place along Washington Avenue between 11th and 13th streets in Golden from noon to 6 p.m. More information at coors.com/150-celebration.Raices Brewing hosts the third annual Suave Fest. (Photo By Kathryn Scott/Special to The Denver Post)Mas cervezas, por favorSaturday. One of Colorado’s most unusual and innovative beer gatherings returns Saturday, from noon...

Hydroponic retail farm, restaurant opens at edge of RiNo

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

At the edge of Ballpark and RiNo, two brothers have debuted a twist on the classic hydroponic farm.Farm & Market, which Davis and Austin Breedlove opened Sept. 16, has the typical vertical “towers” — 1,080 of them, specifically — with lettuce and other greens sprouting from them through a soil-less system.But unlike most similar operations, which sell to restaurants or grocery stores, the Breedloves are selling their produce onsite, in resealable plastic bags. They pick a small amount of most varieties each day, as opposed to harvesting the entire crop of a particular green and then waiting weeks for the next one. The only restaurant they supply is the one they run at the rear of the building, which serves vegetable-heavy soups, salads and bowls.Davis, 32, is the CEO. The University of Southern California graduate worked in tech but was always a “backyard farmer.” Now he’s gone pro and runs the farm, which takes up about half the building at 2401 Larimer St.“I’ve alw...

Actor Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the later Harry Potter films, has died at age 82, his publicist says

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

LONDON — Veteran actor Michael Gambon, who was known to many for his portrayal of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in six of the eight “Harry Potter” films, has died, his publicist said Thursday. He was 82.A statement by his family, issued by his publicist, said he died following “a bout of pneumonia.”“We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon. Beloved husband and father, Michael died peacefully in hospital with his wife Anne and son Fergus at his bedside,” his family said.No matter what role he took on in a career that lasted more than five decades, Gambon was always instantly recognizable by the deep and drawling tones of his voice. He was cast as the much-loved Dumbledore after the death of his predecessor, Richard Harris, in 2002.He once acknowledged not having read any of J. K. Rowling’s best-selling books, arguing that it was safer to follow the script rather than be too influenced by the books. That didn’t prevent him from embodying the spirit of ...

Freedom Holding Expands Its Ecosystems by Adding a Telecom Company to It

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

Freedom Holding is a well-known brand for investors. Headquartered in Almaty, Kazakhstan, the holding provides investment services throughout the CIS region (and some other markets). The company is listed on an American stock exchange and has a market value of roughly $5.2 billion. Freedom Holding is constantly evolving and several interesting events have occurred just over the last few months. What should we know about Freedom’s business, its outlooks and its performance?1. Freedom Finance has had its headquarters in Kazakhstan for years and is currently working on its ecosystem. The company used to operate in Russia, but it left the Russian market in 2022. In early 2023, a deal was approved by the Russian regulator and the holding’s brokerage and banking business in Russia was successfully sold. Upon leaving the Russian market, the holding reported losses of $104.2 million. Later, these losses decreased by $12.4 million, according to the company’s financial statements.  ...

Marijuana grow found by LAFD crews battling Northridge house fire

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

Police are investigating a marijuana grow operation discovered as firefighters were battling a house fire in Northridge Thursday morning. Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to the single-story home in the 16900 block of West Tupper Street around 4:30 a.m.Fire was showing when the first responders arrived, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart stated in a news alert.At one point, the flames extended into the attic, prompting firefighters to conduct an extensive ventilation operation on the roof. Thirty firefighters managed to extinguish the fire in just over half an hour. "The contents of the home indicate a marijuana grow operation," Stewart stated.Los Angeles Police Department investigators were called to the scene to investigate the operation. The cause of the fire was also under investigation.

Can Customers Safely Use Expired CBD Items?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

Everyone knows they “shouldn’t” eat supplements after expiration…but what if you have a container of CBD capsulesthat just passed the manufacturer’s expiration date? Would it be unsafe to use CBD extracts if they’ve expired? How long does CBD last anyway?If you’re staring at a CBD product that has passed its posted shelf-life, you need to know the risks associated with using an expired supplement. It’s also crucial for customers to understand how to store their CBD to guarantee their hemp stays fresh for the longest time possible.Wait, Doesn’t CBD Last For A Really Long Time?Although CBD has a long shelf-life, it won’t stay fresh forever. Over time, the CBD in your oils, capsules, or edibles will steadily degrade, thus reducing the potency of your chosen product. On average, it appears CBD can remain shelf-stable for about one year. Some argue CBD may remain bioavailable for two years if you store your product in the fridge.Please remember this doesn’t mean a CBD item has a shelf-li...

San Jose leaders OK $400,000 settlement with ex officer who alleged anti-Muslim harassment

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

SAN JOSE – A former San Jose police officer will receive a $400,000 payout to settle a lawsuit that claimed his colleagues subjected him to constant Islamophobic harassment.The San Jose City Council approved the pre-trial settlement with Nabil Haidar on Tuesday.The Lebanese-American officer sued the department in 2018, alleging he was the target of anti-Muslim remarks and insults that ramped up following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He claimed the comments associated him with radical organizations and car bombings, and that he was referred to with slurs attacking his background.The city, for its part, argued Haidar was a willing participant and responded to the remarks in kind.“Officer Haidar is a hero for taking on powers that be within the department, including the top command staff, in order to expose racism and Islamophobia,” Haidar’s Oakland-based attorney, Randall Strauss, said in a statement. “He fought this case for years in the face of intense pressure that ultima...

Officials: Oakland can’t solve its “pirate” problem unless it fixes its homeless crisis first

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

In one of the first public meetings since the Alameda boating community raised the alarm over a “pirate” crime wave in the Oakland Estuary, the state agency in charge of ensuring the wellbeing of bay waterways agreed the situation was unacceptable.But it offered no imminent solution to a crime spree that reached a fever pitch a month ago when dozens of small boats and dinghies were stolen, stripped for parts and often sunk, and 70-year-old and 80-year-old boaters were embarking on vigilante-style missions to retrieve them. Boaters talked of “hand-to-hand combat,” and it seemed only a matter of time before someone got hurt.“I understand the frustration of the people who actually live on the water because it’s impacting them and their daily lives,” said Marie Gilmore, the chair of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.In the meeting this week, members of the boating community again expressed their concerns about crime and “anchor-outs”– ...

What SF Giants are losing in Brian Bannister: ‘A miracle worker’

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:52 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Almost always shading his stoic expression behind a pair of dark-lensed aviators, Brian Bannister often looked as much like a secret agent as a pitching coach. But his role with the San Francisco Giants would be more aptly represented by a lab coat.Reliever John Brebbia described him as a “miracle worker,” a term other pitchers surveyed by this news organization agreed with unanimously.“I look to him as like a scientist with a baseball,” reliever Scott Alexander said.“He’s the think tank behind it all,” said starter Alex Cobb, who counts himself as one of the Giants’ many reclamation projects who benefitted from Bannister’s input.All things considered, then, the news of Bannister’s departure last week sent ripples through the Giants’ pitching staff. After operating the past four seasons as the Giants’ director of pitching, Bannister accepted a new position in the White Sox’s front office. He will...