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Chef Dana Rodriguez glad she built her future in Denver
The executive chef of Casa Bonita is determined to make the road easier for food workers by offering retirement and health insurance benefits.
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The executive chef of Casa Bonita is determined to make the road easier for food workers by offering retirement and health insurance benefits.
From public praise to relief over cleaner water to falling into the pool in the gorilla suit, these Casa Bonita cliff divers had lots of stories to share, some going back decades. After all, the restaurant estimates they've had over 350,000 dives in its almost 50-year history.
Employees of Casa Bonita presented a list of demands to ownership and management this week, asking them to improve the working conditions for all employees and to revert to the pay structure initially promised.
Casa Bonita has started selling clothing and other products online.
While the restaurant still has not allowed general walk-ins, the first set of customers selected from the email waitlist described their experience being at Casa Bonita -- either for the first time or the first time in years.
The much-anticipated public reopening of the Colorado institution will begin this week. But don't expect to be able to just walk in.
It would have been easier, and much less expensive, to just tear down Casa Bonita and rebuild it anew. But the new owners say instead they spent well above $40 million to get the restaurant ready for its grand reopening.
While fans wait for the much-anticipated grand reopening of Casa Bonita, they can enjoy a delicious craft beer in its honor from a patio just a few feet away.
Casa Bonita is back, but the opening day for the public has not been announced. The restaurant held a sneak peek for the media on Friday and answered some questions about the renovated space.
No, we still don't know when Casa Bonita will hold their grand reopening, but you can now jump on their waiting list.
Two billboards went up this week in Denver advertising Casa Bonita. They are located along Colfax Avenue close to Empower Field at Mile High.
Representatives for Casa Bonita have said multiple times that the Colorado landmark has not reopened yet, but CBS News Colorado crews saw a lot of activity outside the pink restaurant with security setting up metal detectors and holding clipboards.
Casa Bonita has all its permits and has hired its staff, but the restaurant still has yet to announce an official reopening date.
The Lakewood restaurant and landmark Casa Bonita appears to be very close to reopening. It has passed plumbing, HVAC and electrical inspections.
Jeffco Transcript Newspaper reporter Jo Davis is hoping you will share your stories about Casa Bonita as the iconic restaurant prepares to reopen later this month.
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant is getting ready to open later this spring and now it has teamed up with another truly Colorado event- the Colfax Marathon.
The iconic Casa Bonita restaurant plans to hire a staff of 550 people before its grand opening later this year.
Among the challenges Colorado faces, Gov. Jared Polis did highlight one major accomplishment that is coming in 2023- the opening of Casa Bonita after months of renovations.
While an opening date is still unknown, some of the staff at Casa Bonita are working to improve communication across the team.
Casa Bonita has always been known for its pink exterior, but the new owners are going all in on a very bright pink shade.
Many people hope one of Colorado's most iconic restaurants reopens this year, but until then the NEXT Gallery is hosting an art show.
When "South Park" creators announced their intentions to buy Casa Bonita, they acknowledged the food could use some help. And boy, did they deliver on a plan to improve it.
First it was a surprise when Casa Bonita-loving South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone put their money where their animated mouths ate as kids and bought the place.
A bankruptcy judge has signed off on the sale of Casa Bonita in Lakewood.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Aurora got a massive economic boost on Tuesday when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
The nosedive was caught on camera thanks to the teen, who said he was only trying to get a video of the plane so close to the saddle of the mountain in the first place.
The proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to remove the requirement has been a conversation both city leaders and agencies have engaged in since last year.
Aurora got a massive economic boost on Tuesday when Philip Morris International announced plans to build a 600,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the city.
It was to be a night of nationwide exposure for the rising performer and Colorado native, instead, it drew criticism and expressions of concern.
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising, why not watch for crime as well?
Mercado takes advantage of new customer base after Walmart closes at corner of Colfax and Havana in Aurora.
Video shows a small plane narrowly avoiding a crash in Grand County near the Continental Divide, taken by a teen hiking the Devil's Thumb.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for celiac disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
The lawyers representing former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis say United Airlines so far hasn't done enough to right what they say was an "injustice" done to their client.
Six years ago the Nuggets learned that they would have a long wait before they would see their first round draft pick Michael Porter Jr. on the court. A similar situation has emerged this year for the Nuggets with their most recent pick.
FBI agents detained Denver Broncos Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis over the weekend after an incident that happened during a commercial plane flight.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Sen. Ron Johnson said he delivered an earlier version of his speech, which was written before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
If Donald Trump wins the election, JD Vance would have to give up his Senate seat to serve as vice president, prompting questions about who would fill the vacancy.
Colorado's Republican delegation cast all 37 of its votes for Donald Trump on opening day of the Republican National Convention, helping him secure the GOP nomination for president.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Doctors at the Barbara Davis Center at CU Anschutz and Children's Hospital in Aurora have just published new research finding solid evidence backing the need for universal screening for Celiac Disease in all children nationwide, to protect their health and safety.
Blood donations are needed to help those in need. Denver Health is partnering with American Red Cross and the Cooper Steinhauser Foundation to get as much people to donate as possible.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Kendall credits Children's Hospital Colorado with helping her work through an eating disorder.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
Trump rally shooter was wearing a Demolition Ranch shirt. Here's what to know about the YouTube account.
Dollar General settles federal allegations by agreeing to improve safety in its 20,000 discount stores nationwide.
Here is why the Trump rally gunman appeared in an ad for BlackRock, according to the asset manager.
Macy's said it will pursue a turnaround on its own, as the department store chain rejects $6.9 billion offer from two investment firms.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.