Boone's Tavern Opens in DU Neighborhood

So, last night we went to the new Boone's Tavern (aka Smugs, aka Fagan's) to throw back a few and we are here to report that it offers outstanding wings and burgers. The nachos need a little work. We look forward to working our way through the menu, which also offers well-priced daily specials. The staff couldn't be nicer and the old place looks great and cozy. The manager told us that Boone's will be looking to appeal to neighbors, as well as students, a combo we applaud. Interestingly, Boone's plans to offer as much Colorado-sourced food as possible. We like that. All Boone's beers come from Colorado and most of the liquor does too. We appreciate the localism, but we'd also like some Guinness and Harp on tap. Please. Pretty Please?

R.I.P. Rocky Mountain News

They say newspapers don't close, they die. As such, Mrs. P's Friday plans include hosting an Irish wake for the Rocky Mountain News, the city's oldest newspaper, which today has been laid to rest by Scripps Howard. Since the Rocky was born in bar, it only seems fitting that visitation will begin at 5 p.m. at Smugs (formerly Fagan's) on Evans and Downing. Smugs has a great happy hour, so this should be an affordable au revoir for all concerned.

Kudos to the Rocky for the great farewell issue, particularly to Ed Stein's great cartoon, The End. http://blogs.rockymountainnews.com/stein/

Sigh. We knew the end was coming, but it still feels like a kick in the gut.

Now we'll see if the Denver Post can step up to the plate. There are a lot of Rocky loyalists out there who despise the Post and some journalism pundits question whether the Denver Post can capture even 20% of Rocky readers. We certainly would have preferred to see the Post pick up more Rocky reporters and fewer columnists, but who are we to question the wisdom of Dean Singleton. Ahem.