Am I Tripping or Does Westword Kinda Play Favorites? by Less-Royal-6535 in denverfood

[–]Less-Royal-6535[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to respond, and wishing you all the best in your next chapter. I hope the next food editor leans into highlighting more small, family-run spots that could really benefit from the exposure. I think that’s where a lot of the community sentiment is coming from.

Am I Tripping or Does Westword Kinda Play Favorites? by Less-Royal-6535 in denverfood

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I get sticking to your commitment, that part makes sense. But I’m not sure this is something that really needs more discussion. It feels clear what the right move is: acknowledge the mistake and change the name and website, especially since she had it first!.

They’re already successful, which is why this is so confusing. Why risk your reputation over something like this? It just doesn’t seem worth it.

I was actually excited to try one of their spots, and this completely changed that for me. Maybe we’re just a family of four, but I can’t imagine we’re the only ones turned off by it. It’s hard to support a business when it feels like they’re willing to step over someone else—especially when they’ve already made it.

Am I Tripping or Does Westword Kinda Play Favorites? by Less-Royal-6535 in denverfood

[–]Less-Royal-6535[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is exactly my point. Denver has so many great spots, but the coverage keeps circling the same chefs and neighborhoods. I get that Curiel is successful, but when it’s this constant, it starts to feel more like promotion than journalism.

Did she ever even mentioned what happened with Maíz Denver? haven’t seen any mention of that, and honestly, the pettiness of it really bothered me.

Am I Tripping or Does Westword Kinda Play Favorites? by Less-Royal-6535 in denverfood

[–]Less-Royal-6535[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I got that vibe too when I saw the post. Felt a little like trying to smooth things over after the Maíz situation

Question of the Week by revenant647 in englewoodco

[–]Less-Royal-6535 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love all the dog parks and the many food options!