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Melty cheese might take center stage at most pizza parlors, but that's not the case at Denver's newest joint, Everyday Pizza. 

Details: Sam and Tricia Maher — the owners of the popular plant-based menu at South Broadway's Somebody People — opened a vegan Neapolitan-style pizzeria in the Ballpark neighborhood on Aug 2. that puts vegetables in the spotlight.

Most ingredients are sourced locally, meaning the menu changes seasonally. And the dough, pastas and "cheeses" — made from nuts — are crafted in-house.

The restaurant also offers a thoughtful wine and cocktail list, along with several creative zero-proof concoctions. 

What they're saying: "We're not trying to replicate the standard vegan pizza that's out there," Sam told BusinessDen. "There will be no fake meats on the pizza, just an assortment of fresh vegetables curated to create some great flavors." 

🍕 Alayna's thought bubble: As a cheese queen, I was surprised not to miss it even a little on the onion pie — which includes the root veggie five different ways, plus almonds, green olives and a generous drizzle of cooked wine ($17).

🍕 Gigi's thought bubble: The name of the eatery — a nod to the song by Sly and the Family Stone — gives diners a hint that music is an essential ingredient at the new pizzeria, setting a lively backdrop. While they're still in season, don't miss the crushed tomato pie with San Marzano, basil and almonds. It's simple but utterly delicious.

What to watch: The restaurant is planning to serve lunch in the coming weeks, and will be hosting DJs and late-night parties in the future, Tricia told Westword. 

Everyday Pizza offers plant-based pies in Denver

Cheese might take center stage at most pizza parlors, but not at Denver's newest joint.

Everday Pizza's offerings. Photo courtesy of Everyday Pizza

Everday Pizza's offerings. Photo: David Williams, courtesy of Everyday Pizza

Melty cheese might take center stage at most pizza parlors, but that&#x27;s not the case at Denver&#x27;s newest joint, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Everyday Pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.weareeveryday.pizza/" data-vars-content-id="2203e586-77d9-4a94-9378-f791588bb875" data-vars-headline="Everyday Pizza offers plant-based pies in Denver" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.weareeveryday.pizza/" target="_blank">Everyday Pizza</a>. Details: Sam and Tricia Maher — the owners of the popular plant-based menu at South Broadway&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Somebody People" data-vars-click-url="https://www.5280.com/2019/09/somebody-people-brings-a-fresh-vegan-menu-and-natural-wines-to-south-broadway/" data-vars-content-id="2203e586-77d9-4a94-9378-f791588bb875" data-vars-headline="Everyday Pizza offers plant-based pies in Denver" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.5280.com/2019/09/somebody-people-brings-a-fresh-vegan-menu-and-natural-wines-to-south-broadway/" target="_blank">Somebody People</a> — opened a vegan Neapolitan-style pizzeria in the Ballpark neighborhood on Aug 2. that puts vegetables in the spotlight.

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Formerly known as Denver Pop Culture Con, enthusiasts are invited to unite this weekend at Fan Expo Denver 2022.

Details: Running Friday through Sunday this holiday weekend, the Colorado Convention Center will host a range of workshops, panels, vendors and cosplay. This is the event's 10th annual iteration, following two years of cancellations. 

Thousands of fans will descend on Denver for seminars with professional creators, actors and artists whose work spans comics, books, movies, TV and games.

BFD: Expect celebrity sightings at every turn, with appearances by "The Lord of the Rings" star Elijah Wood, actor Charlie Hunnam (known for "Sons of Anarchy"), legendary DC Comics creative officer Jim Lee and many more famous names and faces. 

Plus: Meet the stars of your favorite animated films and series, like Ming-Na Wen from "Mulan" and Billy West of "Futurama." 

Fan Expo Denver draws stars of "LotR," "Clerks" and more

Expect appearances by Elijah Wood from "Lord of the Rings," actor Charlie Hunnam and more.

Fans pose outside the Colorado Convention Center in 2018.

Fans pose outside the Colorado Convention Center in 2018. Photo: Thomas Cooper/Getty Images

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Formerly known as Denver Pop Culture Con, enthusiasts are invited to unite this weekend at Fan Expo Denver 2022.Details: Running Friday through Sunday this holiday weekend, the Colorado Convention Center will host a range of workshops, panels, vendors and cosplay. This is the event&#x27;s 10th annual iteration, following two years of cancellations.

New home construction persists at a rapid clip and real estate and economic experts continue to debate whether sales data indicates Denver's housing market may be cooling.

This week, we stretch our limbs and take you a hop, skip and a jump out of town to tour five homes in the 'burbs.

Why we love it: This light and bright single family home is only a stone's throw to the Coal Creek Trail, the community pool, a 7-acre park and a library.

Notable features: Hardwood floors and cathedral ceilings on main floor. Private office. Abundant natural light with sliding glass doors. Kitchen features modern upgrades with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, modern tile backsplash and under-cabinet lighting. Ensuite has five-piece bath and walk-in-closet. Open loft with built-in desk. Unfinished basement with room for storage. New interior paint. Solar panels. 

1127 Mircos St. Photo courtesy of Homie LLC

Why we love it: This barely-lived in model home in the popular Anthology subdivision is drenched in upgrades throughout.

Realtor: Vivian DePaola— Corcoran Perry & Co.

Notable features: Eat-in chef's kitchen with 42-inch cabinetry with soft close drawers, quartz counters, white subway tile backlash. Large study and powder room. Bonus loft and laundry room. Full, unfinished basement has storage and den. Walking distance to community clubhouse.

12841 Red Rosa Cr. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co.

Why we love it: This beautiful and well-maintained home in 6th Avenue West greets you with wood floors and beautiful natural light upon entering from a large, covered patio. This ideal location provides easy mountain access via Interstate-70 and is minutes from downtown Golden.

Realtor: Pam Catania + Tracy McIlroy — Corcoran Perry & Co.

Specs: 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,324 square feet

Notable features: Updated kitchen, family room featuring gas fireplace, skylights and French doors leading to yard. Pool and hot tub. Beautiful partially finished basement.

14421 W Archer Ave. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co.

Why we love it: This home is for the aviation enthusiast. This Erie Air Park residence comes with a hangar and space for multiple airplanes. The exterior of the home was inspired by airplane wings designed to emphasize the linearity of the home with direct access to the air strip from the back door. 

Notable features: Steel, glass and concrete make for sophisticated interiors and unique architecture. Western-facing floor-to-ceiling windows. Double-sided fireplace and built-in barbecue. Four-car garage with EV charger.

2975 Piper Dr. South. Photo: DLM Photography/milehimodern

Why we love it: Welcome home to your private mountain retreat w/ jaw-dropping views. Panoramic windows overlook mountain landscape. Two streams border the property on either side.

Realtor: Ron Darling + Assist2Sell Real Estate Professionals

Specs: 4 beds, 3 baths, 3,912 square feet

Notable features: Custom, built-in shelving and living room entertainment system, vaulted ceilings and dual-sided moss rock fireplace. Two decks. Open chef's kitchen with double oven, gas range. Sun room and built-in pantry. Unfinished wine cellar. Stone patio and landscaped backyard with fire-pit and water feature. Radiant in-floor heating. 

Hot homes: 5 listings on the outskirts of Denver

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New home construction persists at a rapid clip and real estate and economic experts continue to debate whether sales data indicates Denver&#x27;s housing market may be cooling.This week, we stretch our limbs and take you a hop, skip and a jump out of town to tour five homes in the &#x27;burbs.

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After months of restoration efforts, Juan Padro's Denver restaurant empire expanded by one in mid-August with the birth of his second Mister Oso location in the corner formerly inhabited by Ogden Street South.

The space: The new eatery is a feast for the eyes, with a big, celebratory splash of tropical color. 

The longtime dive bar subtly tucked into the Wash Park neighborhood got a fresh coat of signature mint paint on its exterior, while the inside was wrapped with wallpaper donning flora and flying animals, and lush greenery affixed to the ceiling dangled in a bougie, lounge area.

The menu: Casual, shareable Central and South American-inspired snacks and entrees run the gamut, along with a variety of adult drinks from the classic margarita to inventive cocktails like the Ruby Moon with mezcal, sweet vermouth and Campari.

Starters range from bright, rotating ceviche, a duo of flaky BBQ chicken empanadas, and the tried-and-true shaved Brussels sprout salad with sweet, dehydrated cantaloupe chunks and a blanket of cotija cheese.

Order this: If you're a meat-eater, you mustn't miss the birria taco, a traditional Jalisco dish, that comes two to an order with slow-stewed short rib and gooey cheese.

As for the rest of the taco options, a stack of warmed tortillas greets you on a neon cafeteria-style tray beside your mixed-and-matched protein selections. The crispy coconut shrimp tastes like you're on vacation, while the smoked chicken is cooked to perfection and has a slight hickory sweet-stickiness. 

Two vegetarian-friendly options round out the taco fillings; our favorite is the roasted cauliflower al pastor. Small scoops of fresh and confident sides — such as slaw — fill and flavor your creations. 

Indulge and order the simple and oh-so satisfying collection of tangled, sugary churro strips. 

Pro tip: The new eatery's happy hour runs from 3-6pm every day, with snack and drink discounts aplenty.

Mister Oso lands in Wash Park with DIY pan-Latin taco platters

If you're a meat-eater, you mustn't miss the birria taco, a traditional Jalisco dish, that comes two to an order.

Mister Oso Wash Park. Photo: Gigi Sukin/Axios

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After months of restoration efforts, Juan Padro&#x27;s Denver restaurant empire expanded by one in mid-August with the birth of his second <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mister Oso location" data-vars-click-url="https://misterosodenver.com/" data-vars-content-id="f113e3f1-8e59-42fd-9f3b-2669c7fb548d" data-vars-headline="Mister Oso lands in Wash Park with DIY pan-Latin taco platters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://misterosodenver.com/" target="_blank">Mister Oso location</a> in the corner formerly inhabited by Ogden Street South.The space: The new eatery is a feast for the eyes, with a big, celebratory splash of tropical color. <ul><li>The longtime dive bar subtly tucked into the Wash Park neighborhood got a fresh coat of signature mint paint on its exterior, while the inside was wrapped with wallpaper donning flora and flying animals, and lush greenery affixed to the ceiling dangled in a bougie, lounge area.</li></ul>

The city's housing market feels ripe for change, as the median closing price for a home fell at the end of May compared to April, per the latest report by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.

Yes, but: The decrease was only about a quarter of a percentage point, per Andrew Abrams, chair of DMAR's market trends committee.

The big picture: Price gains are leveling out, and inventory increases could prove to be "early signs that the gravity of higher mortgage rates might be finally starting to pull metro Denver's housing market back to earth," the Denver Post reports.

The inventory of single-family homes was up 111.6% from 2021.

Here's a collection of listings across the metro, all under $1 million.

Why we love it: The mountain views from this quaint open-floor-plan condo are best enjoyed from a deck off the living room.

Realtor: Katie Thomas, Corcoran Perry & Co.

Notable features: Bonus walk-in closet. Shared laundry. One reserved parking space and large storage area.

1301 Speer Blvd. # 301. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co.

Why we love it: Amenities at this condo building include a heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, entertainment center, media room, locked bike storage and an outdoor patio area with barbecue for entertaining.

Realtor: Mary Ebel Decherd, Equity Colorado Real Estate

Specs: 2 beds, 1 bathroom, 938 square feet

Notable features: Sixth level, west-facing with city and mountain views. Granite slabs, white shaker cabinetry, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and subway tile. Wood-burning fireplace and enclosed porch. Dedicated underground parking space.

1255 N Ogden St. #607. Photo: Equity Colorado Real Estate

1255 N Ogden St. #607. Photo: Equity Colorado Real Estate

Why we love it: The open space has large windows bringing in natural light. A wraparound balcony provides generous outdoor living space. Plus this condo sits in a very walkable neighborhood.

Realtor: Ken Greenfield, Corcoran Perry & Co.

Specs: 2 beds, 3 baths, 1,676 square feet

Notable features: Modern sun shades, contemporary tile. The primary suite has a large vaulted ceiling with walk-in closet and a five-piece bath, including a large shower and deep soaking tub. Energy-efficient furnace and a tankless water heater. 

9097 E 50th Ave. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co.

Why we love it:  This freshly remodeled, roomy brick home — built in 1954 — has well-cared-for wood floors, a pergola-covered patio and natural light flooding the interior.

Realtor: Shannon Garcia, Keller Williams Realty Downtown LLC

Specs: 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,192 square feet

Notable features: Remodeled kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances. One-car oversized garage. Egress windows, walk-in closet and a fully updated bathroom in primary bedroom.

2250 S Lowell Blvd. Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Downtown LLC

Photo credit: Keller Williams Realty Downtown LLC

Why we love it: This home's front porch, hardwood floors and the original fireplace offer the architectural elements that harken back to a past era, while all the essentials have been updated for modern comfort. 

Specs: 3 beds, 2 baths, 2,044 square feet

Notable features: Dining area with rich cabinetry, granite counters and stainless fixtures including a vent hood. Finished basement. 

 1762 Vine St. Photo courtesy of Compass 

Why we love it: Modern finishes combine with historic character in this corner unit in the historic Ice House building. This industrial home enjoys easy access to Union Station, McGregor Square and Coors Field.

Specs: 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,260 square feet

Notable features: 14' ceilings, exposed brick. Freestanding fireplace and hardwood floors. Large windows, outdoor balcony. Two tandem garage parking spaces, a dedicated storage unit and a fitness center.

1801 Wynkoop St. #208. Photo: Nate Polta/milehimodern

Hot homes: Mile High listings under $1M

The market feels ripe for change, as the median closing price for a metro area home fell at the end of May

The city&#x27;s housing market feels ripe for change, as the median closing price for a home fell at the end of May compared to April, per the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="latest report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dmarealtors.com/sites/default/files/file/2022-06/DMAR_MarketTrendsReport_June2022.pdf" data-vars-content-id="f4f8125d-728b-4cf6-84cb-05dacf7f7a53" data-vars-headline="Hot homes: Mile High listings under $1M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dmarealtors.com/sites/default/files/file/2022-06/DMAR_MarketTrendsReport_June2022.pdf" target="_blank">latest report</a> by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors.Yes, but: The decrease was only about a quarter of a percentage point, per Andrew Abrams, chair of DMAR&#x27;s market trends committee.

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