In the whimsical world of McDonaldland lives a colorful cast of characters who are legendary, timeless and cherished by McDonald’s fans across generations. Now, for the first time in more than 20 years, Ronald McDonald, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Mayor McCheese and the Fry Friends are officially taking the trip out of the group chat. Fans are invited to visit the Golden Arches to grab the all new McDonaldland Meal, starting Aug. 12.

Denver barbecue has always been a topic of discussion. While many connoisseurs argue that there’s a lack of good barbecue, we’re starting to see a resurgence of former backyard enthusiasts sharing their creations. An influx of food truck barbecue options has emerged around town, each trying to claim the title of the best. We had the opportunity to check out Jordy’s Barbecue, which is described as Central Texas-style. We weren’t initially convinced to try out their truck, but we’re glad we did.