For bakery founders Sam Butarbutar and Wenter Shyu, both raised by immigrant parents in the U.S., “third culture kid,” or TCK is suggestive of their creative take on food and community.
Christie Gosch
Coffee Mornings, Wine Nights at Park Hill Café
Asal Danesh worked as a Munich-based Lufthansa flight attendant for eight years before deciding it was time to grow some roots. So she gave up her nomadic lifestyle and planted her feet in Denver, where much of her family has resided since the 1970s. Along with her business partner and brother Donnie, she opened Honey Hill Café in Park Hill in May 2019.
Pursuing the American Dream: A Shop of Her Own
When Muluye Hailemariam first arrived in the U.S. as a teenager, she had precisely $38 in her pocket. “I started from zero,” she says, and smiles broadly as she discusses her life and her business, Kabod Coffee, located on the corner of Northfield and Central Park Blvds.
Normandy: With Kids
If you’ve never undertaken a long bike trip, the Goldstein family’s visit to Normandy, France suggests it can be an especially meaningful way to experience another country, provided your children are old enough to propel themselves.
Oscar Is Broken
Each month, the Indie Prof typically reviews one or more films from the theater or an instant-streaming service. This month he instead shares his views on the Oscars.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Sand Creek Regional Greenway Closed Due to Health Concerns; 2) The News is No National News at Denver Rec Centers; 3) Denver Unveils Group Living Zoning Proposal; 4) Presidential Race Comes to NE Denver/Aurora; 5) Three Upcoming Openings Announced for The Shops at Beeler Park; and 6) New Asian Restaurant Coming to Stanley by Summer.
March and Early April Events
On sunny winter days, the Stapleton Skateboard Park at 26th and Xanthia attracts boarders of all ages. Visit our online calendar to view more events.
March SUN News
This month: Vote on Bike Lane Symbol Designs; SUN’s March Monthly Meeting: Tues., May 17, 6:30–8:30pm at Central Park Rec Center; SUN’s April Monthly Meeting; Annual Community Forum; and Seeking Candidates for a Diverse SUN Board.
Letters to the Editor
Goodbye and Thank You from the Berkshire and SB93 Would Protect Coloradans from Unfair Arbitration
Do you even remember your New Year’s resolutions?
Park Hill resident Keith Roberts does not make New Year’s resolutions. A motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and MIT Master’s degree-holder, Roberts says, “If you have character, you don’t have to wait until January 1 to make a change.
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”— A Second National Anthem?
If you know the song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” you’re most likely Black—and you also know it is often referred to as the Black National Anthem. If you’re White, you likely know none of the above.
Outdoor School for Tots
The temperature is a brisk 23 degrees as bundled-up preschool children tromp down the steps at Bluff Lake Nature Center, eager to start their school day. “Where should we go today?” asks instructor Brett Dabb. “The cicada forest!” yell several children.













