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Nickolaus Hines

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As seen in: Matador Network, MSN, Yahoo Life, HuffPost, Atlas Obscura, Chron, Flipboard, Men's Health, Thrillist, Food & Wine, Paste and
Covers:  Travel, wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, cannabis
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Nickolaus Hines is the editorial content director at Matador Network. Previously, he was the managing editor and, before that, the food and drink editor. Based in Denver, he has written and edited award-winning stories about travel, food, wine, beer, spirits, and cannabis for the past decade. His work has been published in Thrillist, InsideHook, Men's Journal, Food and Wine, Wine Enthusiast, PUNCH, Denver Life, 5280, Modern Farmer, and more.

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What your drink order says about you, according to Denver bartenders

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By Nickolaus Hines Verified
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Denver is one of the top bar cities in the country, and the city’s cocktail establishments increasingly have the backing to prove it: a top 10 ranking in a drinks industry publication, three Denver spots nominated for Best New Bar in the country by Tales of the Cocktail, national recognition from North America’s 50 Best Bars and the James Beard Awards. With that comes drinkers who generally know their way around a cocktail menu.
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Colorado drinkers have special access to this elusive bourbon

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By Nickolaus Hines Verified
| Westword Verified
A Weller bourbon paper plane at the Cooper Lounge. We need to raise $25,000 by August 9 to support the reporting our community depends on. Reader support keeps us independent and is playing a larger role in funding local journalism and shaping what comes next. If you believe independent local journalism matters, make a contribution today.
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The Closest Cannabis Lounge to LAX Is Throwing an El Tri World Cup Watch Party

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By Nickolaus Hines Verified
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Los Angeles Sporting Events Cannabis by Nickolaus Hines Jun 2, 2026 Explore Matador Network’s full FIFA World Cup 2026 Travel Guide It’s not uncommon for people to walk into the Hawthorne location of the cannabis lounge and dispensary The Artist Tree dragging their suitcases, straight off a flight at LAX a few miles down the road.
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