http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5Truth be told, I've always held a slight grudge against Pizzicato, the upscale pizzeria at the corner of East 13th Avenue and Pennsylvania Street. For years, this space was the home of the ultimate in fast-casual eateries, Chipotle, and therefore, one of my favorite places to get my big burri...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~579435.aspx2/11/2009 4:49:15 PMJoseph KirchmerBenny Blanco's Slice of the Bronx, the small pizza shop nestled in between Kilgore Books & Comics and Snake Pit on East 13th Avenue, is a much more pleasant dining experience than it once was. The knock on this place has always been the bitter side of attitude you could expect to be served...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~575740.aspx2/2/2009 8:08:51 PMJoseph KirchmerMy first experience with Sexy Pizza came last summer. The pizzeria, located behind 7-Eleven at the bustling corner of 11th and Ogden, was still called Pizza Vera according to the sign. It's remained there long after the folks with Sexy Pizza took over, though they finally put up a new neon p...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Blog~571560.aspx1/22/2009 4:36:00 PMJoseph KirchmerI'm a loyal Colorado Rockies fan and enjoyed watching Matt Holliday dominate at Coors Field, but I'm not all that sad to see him go. When it came down to it, Holliday showed us he's really no better than the Manny Ramierez's of the world, choosing the lure of money over his teammates....http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~546656.aspx11/11/2008 11:24:59 AMJoseph KirchmerI'm not one who easily gives up on a search for a song I've heard, but don't know the title or the name of the artist. I'll go the distance to ensure I find that elusive tune no matter the obstacle. On more than one occasion, I've called radio DJs and sang over the phone to see if they recogn...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pop-Culture/Blog~540547.aspx10/27/2008 2:41:11 PMJoseph KirchmerI bought tickets for only one concert this summer -- a 2-day pass to the Monolith Festival at Red Rocks -- and I'm certain it will be worth every recession-stretched penny. When I first bought the tickets, I was probably most excited about seeing Devotchka (representing D Town of course) but...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Music/Blog~519589.aspx9/10/2008 4:16:04 PMJoseph KirchmerThanks for all the comments you sent me regarding the recent loss of 102.3 FM. (Read my previous blog for more information) Here are some of the e-mails I received from you. "The loss of KCUV on the Denver radio scene is as much a personal loss for me as it is a social loss to the Denver mus...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pop-Culture/Blog~518567.aspx9/8/2008 4:49:27 PMJoseph KirchmerOne of the city's more progressive radio stations, KCUV FM, officially went off the air Aug. 31. When listeners tuned their radio to 102.3, they found another JACK radio station, which also can be found at 105.5 FM. Not that there's anything wrong with JACK. They have always held a special pl...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Pop-Culture/Blog~516289.aspx9/3/2008 9:48:32 AMJoseph KirchmerI interviewed my friend, Nathan , about 'Dark Knight' last week. See my previous blog. He asked me a few questions in response. This will be my last posting on Batman, I promise:) Q: Now that you've had the chance to see T h e Dark Knight , how would you say the "hype" and expectat...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Film/Blog~498868.aspx7/22/2008 5:03:56 PMJoseph KirchmerMy friend, Nathan , was lucky enough to get tickets to a special screening of The Dark Knight on Tuesday night (July 15). I asked him a few questions about the movie. Q: Critics are already saying Heath Ledger could win best actor for his role as the Joker? Do you think he was go...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Film/Blog~496962.aspx7/17/2008 12:26:03 PMJoseph KirchmerEvery so often, I'll take a moment on this page to help clear up any confusion about posting your stories and photos to the YourHub.com Web site. So without further ado, here are my five quick tips for our users: 1. Photos: In order for photos to run in the print edition, they need to b...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Technology-The-Web/Web/Blog~488459.aspx6/25/2008 12:01:00 PMJoseph KirchmerSummer -- a time to plan that family vacation, attend a few concerts, spend a little money at restaurants and bars. Unfortunately, my summer plans include none of those activities. Instead, I will be sitting at home with Jennifer and my puppy Johnny Utah , probably watching TV and eati...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~479112.aspx6/3/2008 2:48:24 PMJoseph KirchmerOf course, the cliche is irrestible, so I'll get it out of the way as quickly as possible. The Next Door Bar, located in the heart of downtown Castle Rock, is the local place where everyone knows your name and they're always glad you came. As an aside, that song is the only thing I like about...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~450578.aspx4/2/2008 2:38:03 PMJoseph KirchmerAbout a month ago, Jennifer and I decided to venture up to Bailey to look at a litter of puggles that were up for sale. Puggles are a cross between a pug and a beagle. I was hesitant about getting a puppy, but Jennifer was extremely intent on getting one. As you might have gue...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Relationships/Blog~443917.aspx3/19/2008 11:15:30 AMJoseph KirchmerSo, I was watching the March 11 Town Council meeting and Councilman Ryan Reilly brought up an interesting point about the drinking water in Castle Rock. The town gets 100 percent of its water from underground, meaning, in theory, it's at least somewhat safer than the water that's recycled...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~441554.aspx3/13/2008 3:38:47 PMJoseph KirchmerSeattle -- land of grunge music, Starbucks, Ichiro Suzuki , the Seahawks and that place in Pike Place Market where they throw fish around. My girlfriend, Jennifer , and I visited Seattle over Valentine's Day weekend -- a romantic getaway if you will. I'll admit it -- I sort of thoug...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Travel/Blog~431649.aspx2/20/2008 3:41:45 PMJoseph KirchmerIf you're like me, you probably lament the Colorado winter season. Let's see, wet pants, dirty shoes, gridlock traffic, icy roads, cold wind flurries, scraping your windshield, longer nights, shorter days, the inability to wear flip flops, etc. The list goes on and on and it progressively g...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Local-Weather/Blog~425477.aspx2/6/2008 2:38:43 PMJoseph KirchmerIf you're like me, you probably lament the Colorado winter season. Let's see, wet pants, dirty shoes, gridlock traffic, icy roads, cold wind flurries, scraping your windshield, longer nights, shorter days, the inability to wear flip flops, etc. The list goes on and on and it progressively ge...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Blogs/Archive/Local-Weather/Blog~425476.aspx2/6/2008 2:37:16 PMJoseph KirchmerIf you're like me, you probably lament the Colorado winter season. Let's see, wet pants, dirty shoes, gridlock traffic, icy roads, cold wind flurries, scraping your windshield, longer nights, shorter days, the inability to wear flip flops, etc. The list goes on and on and it progressively get...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Local-Weather/Blog~425472.aspx2/6/2008 2:22:30 PMJoseph KirchmerClosing up a kitchen in a restaurant after a busy dinner rush can be a daunting task. There are distractions at every turn. Food needs to be wrapped up, counters need to be wiped down, floors need to be swept and mopped, cigarettes need to be smoked, etc., etc. Flirting with waitresses needs ...http://denver.yourhub.com/LoneTree/Blogs/Archive/Blog~400591.aspx12/5/2007 12:48:53 PMJoseph KirchmerAdmittedly, I've been watching the Democrats closer this election season simply because it seems they get more coverage in the media. But I happened to catch the CNN/YouTube Republican debate and saw how important this primary is as well. This seems like a big moment for the Republican Party ...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Politics/National-Politics/Blog~397879.aspx11/28/2007 9:05:33 PMJoseph KirchmerTown council is expected to pass an ordinance tonight (Nov. 27) that allows liquor stores to hold tastings, but at least one council memberfeels the idea is a solution in search of a problem. Councilman Hank Lacey was the lone "no" in a first reading of the ordinance Nov. 13 that allows l...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~397054.aspx11/27/2007 1:53:50 PMJoseph KirchmerYou may have noticed a few stories here and there about the Frankstown incorporation issue. This is Frankstown with an "s" mind you. At first blush, it may seem like a convoluted issue, but it's pretty simple once you get past the county jargon and legalese. The residents of Fran...http://denver.yourhub.com/HighlandsRanch/Blogs/Archive/Blog~395137.aspx11/21/2007 11:46:01 AMJoseph KirchmerYou may have noticed a few stories here and there about the Frankstown incorporation issue. This is Frankstown with an "s" mind you. At first blush, it may seem like a convoluted issue, but it's pretty simple once you get past the county jargon and legalese. The residents of Fran...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Blogs/Archive/Blog~395134.aspx11/21/2007 11:44:04 AMJoseph KirchmerYou may have noticed a few stories here and there about the Frankstown incorporation issue. This is Frankstown with an "s" mind you. At first blush, it may seem like a convoluted issue, but it's pretty simple once you get past the county jargon and legalese. The residents of Frank...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~395072.aspx11/21/2007 10:13:49 AMJoseph KirchmerI threw the records supervisor at the Castle Rock Police Department for a loop last week when I stopped by to get police reports on a Thursday, as opposed to the more customary Monday morning visits she had grown accustomed to. She told me she didn't have the records ready quite yet and I wo...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastleRock/Blogs/Archive/Blog~386604.aspx11/2/2007 10:03:14 AMJoseph KirchmerI threw the records supervisor at the Castle Rock Police Department for a loop last week when I stopped by to get police reports on a Thursday, as opposed to the more customary Monday morning visits she had grown accustomed to. She told me she didn't have the records ready quite yet and I wo...http://denver.yourhub.com/CastlePines/Blogs/Archive/Blog~386599.aspx11/2/2007 9:55:45 AMJoseph KirchmerI watched a special World Series edition of Baseball Tonight last night on ESPN and was a little shocked how poor the coverage was, especially of our Colorado Rockies . Did anyone else see this? It's obvious the Boston Red Sox are going to get the lion's share of coverage in th...http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Blogs/Archive/Sports/National-World-Sports/Blog~382116.aspx10/24/2007 11:59:58 AMJoseph KirchmerDOUGLAS COUNTY - A property tax increase that would fund the construction of three new libraries will be included in this year's election, which will be an all mail ballot. County Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith said the ballot counting machines were recently tested and functioned "flawl...http://denver.yourhub.com/Parker/Blogs/Archive/Blog~374872.aspx10/9/2007 4:22:09 PMJoseph KirchmerDOUGLAS COUNTY - A property tax increase that would fund the construction of three new libraries will be included in this year's election, which will be an all mail ballot. County Clerk and Recorder Jack Arrowsmith said the ballot counting machines were recently tested and functioned "flawle...http://denver.yourhub.com/LoneTree/Blogs/Archive/Blog~374850.aspx10/9/2007 4:01:31 PMJoseph Kirchmer