Where to Drink and Dine If You’re Going to See “Hamilton”
Off to the Buell Theater to catch the smash-hit musical? Stop by one of these spots for a pre- or post-show bite and a drink to celebrate.
Cannabis at the Spa? Where to Find CBD Massages in Colorado
Elevate your recovery process with spa services featuring cannabidiol products.
Catered Chalets: The Ultimate in Luxury Colorado Ski Vacations
One Steamboat Springs company is bringing catered chalets—a high-end, European ski experience—to the Rockies.
Update: Roots Elementary to Begin Leadership Search
Jon Hanover, founder of Roots Elementary in northeast Denver, will vacate his position as executive director at the end of the school year.
Don’t Miss: Comal’s Elevated Impact Dinner
Comal chef Tim Bender is teaming up with guest chef Raymunda Carreon “Nena” for a one-of-a-kind meal on February 28.
Denver’s 7 Best Poutines
Where to find a hot plate of gravy-drenched, cheese-curd-dotted Québécois fries this winter.
Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Help
Using AI, these three Colorado groups are working to help improve life at home or in the work place.
How A Denver Nonprofit Is Addressing Sexual Abuse in Olympic Sports
A year after launching, the U.S. Center for Safesport looks to expand its work.
Are You Up For Skimo?
The grueling endurance sport—a combination of skiing and mountaineering—continues to grow in Colorado and around the country.
3 Local Gear Shops That Might Become Your New Favorite Hangouts
Runners, skiers, and paddlers rejoice: these outfitters offer more than just equipment.
First Person: Daytripping With CDOT’s Bustang
For budget travelers, the purple coach bus is a relaxing, reliable, and adventurous transportation option. Trust me—I tried it.
Three Denver Museums Are Getting A Reno
The trio of Denver art institutions undergoing an update includes the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, which reopens this month.
7 Local(ish) Products to Help Lull You to Sleep
Keep your internal clock on schedule with this slumber-boosting candle, blanket, soundtrack, and more.
Restaurant Review: Hedge Row
Take refuge in Hedge Row’s wood-fired bistro fare—and superior brunch—in the heart of Cherry Creek.
Father Thomas Keating Is a Rebel with a Cause
One of the country’s few Trappist monasteries is tucked into the hills outside of Snowmass. There, a boundary-pushing monk named Father Thomas Keating helped St. Benedict’s find its spiritual center and establish one of the world’s longest-running interfaith conversations.
Colorado’s Greatest Hits
We looked back on the past 100 years of music in the Centennial State to identify our most memorable songs by decade.
The Country’s Most Accurate Atomic Clock is in Boulder
It loses just one second every 300 million years.
Take a Spring Break Staycation at Ultreia
Shirk your workaday duties at this elegant jewel box of a restaurant, which serves its festive Spanish- and Portugese-inspired sips, snacks, and small plates starting at 11 a.m. daily.
How To: Create Less Waste In Your Kitchen
Send less to landfills and support local companies with these environmentally conscious kitchen items.
The 5280 Guide to Drinking Sake in Denver
Put down that beer list and pick up one of Denver’s splendid sake menus instead.
Denver’s Live Music Scene Is Better Than Ever
Twenty-two things you don’t know—but should!—about the Mile High City’s rockin’ music scene.
Meet the Man Behind Your Favorite Ski Trail Maps
Chances are, if you’ve skied Breckenridge, Winter Park, or almost any other major resort in the world, artist Jim Niehues has helped you navigate your way down the mountain.
How One Conservative Colorado University Wants to Shape the Way You Live
One of the nation’s fastest-growing universities is also among its most conservative. How a small Christian school in Lakewood has managed to thrive amid the blue political tide sweeping the West—and why it wants to shape the way you live your life.
Where To Eat Now: Pan-Latin Perfection
Where to find the best foods inspired by countries south of the border—without leaving Colorado.
Where To Eat Now: Do This, Eat That
Whether you’re seeing a band on South Broadway or tubing near Winter Park, there’s always a tasty bite nearby.
Where To Eat Now: Dumpling Delight
Dough-wrapped foods are delicious. Here’s a short list of exceptional local versions.
Where To Eat Now: Dining By The Decade
Think you know all the quintessential spots? Not so fast.
Where To Eat Now: The Hungry Mile
Spend a day strolling and stuffing yourself at the best old-school spots in LoHi.
Where To Eat Now: Denver’s Best New Restaurants
The hottest openings from May to December 2017.
Stem Ciders Expands Into Lafayette With Acreage
The venue, opening February 24, pulls triple-duty: It’s a cider house, a production facility, and a restaurant from chef Daniel Asher.
The New College Try
A letter from the editor of our March 2018 issue.
Behind the Vines: Colorado Cellars
Colorado’s original and most-awarded winery offers an unusually diverse selection of vinos.
Kirkland Museum Of Fine & Decorative Art Debuts Its New Digs
A (mostly) new home for the beloved museum opens in Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District.
6 Denver Restaurant Week Picks for Every Type of Diner
These are the can’t-miss reservations to make for Denver Restaurant Week, which kicks off on Friday, February 23.
Frasca Food and Wine Welcomes New Executive Co-Chefs
Kelly Jeun and Eduardo Valle Lobo join the award-winning Boulder restaurant after cooking in London, Madrid, New York City, and, most importantly, Friuli Venezia-Giulia.
Don’t Miss Louie Psihoyos’ The Game Changers at the Boulder International Film Festival
The National Geographic photographer turned documentary film director returns to BIFF with a film about accomplished athletes who are performing entirely on a plant-based diet.
First-Timer’s Guide: Silverton, Colorado
This mountain town is rich in history, big on adventure, and appealingly rough around the edges.
Uber Launches New Carpool Service in Denver
The popular ride-sharing service is introducing Uber Express Pool this week in Denver, hoping to lower rates and expedite carpool trips.
Discover Your Inner Hero at Kim Reichhelm’s Ski Camps
The extreme skier who helped launch women’s-only camps is offering three upcoming Colorado workshops for gals and guys.
Food Lover’s Book Club: Food Waste
Paul C. Reilly of Beast & Bottle and Coperta joins food writer Amanda M. Faison to discuss a pressing issue—and how you can be part of the solution.
James Beard Award-Winner Alon Shaya to Open a Modern Israeli Restaurant in Denver
The acclaimed New Orleans chef will open Safta in the Source Hotel this summer.
Pro Tips for Nailing Your Photo Decor
Katelyn Stetler, the design mind behind Denver-based lifestyle brand Artifact Uprising, translates today’s art display trends into totally doable ideas for your favorite photos.
New Exhibitions Celebrate Unity & Empowerment Through Art
More than 40 local artists and writers will honor the worldwide Women’s Marches with three art exhibitions in Colorado.
Colorado Scores 8 James Beard Award Nominations
First-timers and repeats made it onto 2018’s coveted list.
Mikaela Shiffrin Places Fourth in Slalom, Misses Podium in Surprising Upset
After winning gold in the giant slalom race on Wednesday, Mikaela Shiffrin fell short in the slalom—her signature event and a race she was widely expected to win.
4 Places to Start Your Olympic Career in Denver
Feeling inspired by Team USA? These local spots offer intro lessons for adults in several Olympic sports.
Where We’re Eating, March 2018
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month.
Mountain-Going Beer Lovers: Head To Silverthorne’s Angry James Brewery
Summit County’s new brewery is worthy of a special trip.
Chipotle Announces New CEO
Brian Niccol, a former Taco Bell executive, takes control of the Denver-born chain on March 5.
You Can Help Craft a Beer for Collaboration Fest
Collaboration Beer Festival is asking beer enthusiasts to help craft their first-ever People’s Beer.
Il Porcellino Salumi Is Poised For Major (Meaty) Growth
Bill Miner is expanding his Colorado charcuterie business threefold.
7 Underrated (and Under-Budget) Colorado Ski Areas
Shred the mountain without shredding your wallet at these low-key resorts.
Colorado’s Five-Year Plan to End Hunger Hits a New Roadblock
According to a report issued this week, Colorado already ranks 45th in the nation for SNAP enrollment. Now, President Trump’s proposed budget threatens to cut benefits and affect enrollment even more.
Get Schooled on Beans at Dragonfly Coffee Roasters’ New Tasting Room
There’s no milk, and no food. Enthusiasts can sip single-origin and blended artisan coffees prepared through one of five extraction methods at this North Boulder spot.
A Guide to Your First Floating Experience
Let your worries float away with one of the wellness industry’s latest trends, a phenomenon that has brought 10 float businesses to Denver.
Best Bites: Panzano’s Charred Octopus
New executive chef Nicolas Lebas revamps the Northern Italian menu at this 20-year-old Denver stalwart.
Go Now: Haykin Family Cider
This new small-batch producer in Aurora is poised to shake up the local hard cider scene.
How Colorado’s Olympians Are Faring (Thus Far)
Red Gerard and Mikaela Shiffrin have both earned gold medals for Team USA. Here’s a look at how the rest of Colorado’s Olympians are performing.
Introducing Odessa, A Nomadic Arts Incubator
The Denver organization has a yearlong curatorial residency at a local studio, and its first show, Sad Magic, opens this month.
Would Amazon’s HQ2 Disrupt Denver’s Housing Market?
How would an Amazon headquarters affect Denver’s already bursting-at-the-seams housing market? We asked local real estate expert Kerron Stokes for his take.
This Valentine’s Day, Skip the Bouquet and Give One of These Floral Beers Instead
Because nothing says “I love you” like a flower-infused craft beer.
Movement and Rayback Partner to Open Unique Space In RiNo
Two well-known places to play—Movement Climbing + Fitness and the Rayback Collective—come together to fill a 50,000-square-foot space with climbing, yoga, coffee, beer, and more.
Survey Says Denver Is the Fourth Least Romantic City in the Country
So here’s how to have an un-romantic time this Valentine’s Day.
Predictions for the Year of the Dog
In advance of their annual Chinese New Year celebration on Friday night, we spoke with the executive director of the Nathan Yip Foundation about what to expect from the Year of the Dog.
Take a Sneak Peek at Ace Eat Serve’s New Menu
Delicious new items are on the docket courtesy of chefs Thach Tran and Nadine Donovan. Here’s a look at the food you’re sure to love.
Can Colorado Lead the Way on Paid Family Leave?
New legislation that passed a committee vote on Tuesday addresses the painful choice between caregiving and a paycheck.
Only in Colorado: Howelsen Hill Ski Area
Steamboat Springs’ remarkable Olympic legacy began with the arrival of “the Flying Norseman” and the local ski hill that he established.
Which Colorado City Is Seeing the Largest Growth of Millennials?
Hint: It’s not Denver.
Road-Trip Restaurant: The Shaggy Sheep
Seek out this roadside cookhouse in Grant for a dose of Colorado comfort food.
How a Blind Photographer Created a New Vision
Nearly 20 years after a car accident left him blind, Ted Tahquechi has transformed his life and career with his family’s help.
How Denver’s DIY Music Scene Shaped the Velveteers
In advance of their EP release show on February 9, the Velveteers talk about the local venues that helped launch their career.
Eat Chipotle for a Good Cause Today
On Wednesday, February 7, Chipotle will donate half of the cost of your purchase to Project Angel Heart, a local nonprofit that helps feed thousands of Coloradans with life-threatening illnesses.
Restaurant Reviews By Kids, For Kids
Colter and Maryn Heap started Kids’ Kritics to help young diners navigate dining menus around town, and in the process, they’ve found new foods that they enjoy.
TrailFork Creates Custom Meals for Backcountry Adventures
This Boulder-based company makes health- and eco-conscious meals for every kind of adventurer.
Get Ready for Brightside Creamery
Carrie Casey’s vegan and gluten-free ice creams mean we can all scream for ice cream.
Bang Up to the Elephant! Gives the Tropical Design Trend a Twist
The restaurateur who gave Denver the axe-adorned Mario’s Double Daughter’s Salotto and chainsaw-studded Beatrice & Woodsley lightens things up at his new, Caribbean-themed gathering spot in the heart of Cap Hill.
Don’t Miss: Love Potions At Coperta
Valentine’s Day at Coperta means an intimate ”Cocktails for Two“ class taught by master mixologist Jon Feuersanger.
For Patriots & Eagles Fans, These Local Bars Feel Like Home
We spoke to folks from a few of Denver’s Boston- and Philadelphia-centric bars about supporting their favorite teams far beyond their city limits.
The Film Screenings You Don’t Want to Miss in February
From three significant local film festivals to Academy Awards screenings and more, here is your complete guide to the month’s best cinema events.
Opening Alert: Julep
Deviled snails, pork and oyster sausages, and craveable veggies are on the menu at RiNo’s newest Southern spot.
Riding Into the Future With Teslyne: Colorado’s New, Innovative Car Service
Teslyne challenges popular ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft by offering luxurious, economical, and eco-friendly rides in Tesla automobiles throughout (and only in!) the Centennial State.
Wanted: Your Nominations for the Best of the Best in Denver
Readers’ Choice voting for 5280‘s Top of the Town 2018 is open now. Don’t miss your chance to cast a ballot for all the very best things in Denver.
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to Feature the Post Brewing Company
The Post Brewing Company becomes the second Boulder County restaurant to appear on DDD this year.
The Nuggets Are for Real. It’s Time for Denver Fans to Care
Even though the Nuggets are every basketball nerd’s favorite up-and-coming team, the Mile High City doesn’t seem to appreciate the young squad’s promise.
MCA’s Latest Exhibition Grapples with Violence and Grace
Works by painter Cleon Peterson, a mentee of street artist legend Shepard Fairey, will be shown in a museum for the first time, alongside two other powerful exhibits.
The Highlight Reel: January’s Tastiest Food News
A monthly review of openings, closings, and happenings in the Denver dining scene from 5280’s food team.
Behind the Vines: Loveland’s Sweet Heart Winery
This Napa-style winery’s romantic, riverside setting and lovingly crafted wines make it a heartfelt choice for Valentine’s Day outings and gifts.
Don’t Miss: Urban Farmer’s Chef In Residence Series
On February 1, executive chef Chris Starkus kicks off the collaborative series with Portland, Oregon, chef Stacey Givens.
The Beginner’s Guide to Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is an enjoyable and easy-to-learn sport. Here are eight tips to get you started.
Telluride Joins the Epic Pass, and Other Ski Industry News
Telluride Ski Resort will be part of the Epic Pass starting next year, joining five other Colorado resorts and strengthening Vail Resorts’ grip on the ski industry.
Colorado Has More Winter Olympians Than Any Other State
The Centennial State will be the highest-represented state in the country this year in PyeongChang. Is anyone surprised?
What’s Next For Denver’s Housing Market?
The metro area market has been making news for years with its remarkable post-Great Recession rebound. Will the trend continue in 2018?
A Tale of Two Mummies
Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science to learn how modern technology is unwrapping the secrets, both ancient and modern, of two Egyptian mummies.
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Thach Tran
Ace Eat Serve’s executive chef talks hand-pulled noodles, Ace of Base, and hot mayonnaise.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: Local Booze Is Booming
Take a jaunt along the Colorado Spirits Trail, and learn how tax changes could help to create more local distilleries in the future.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: 5 Top Trends
What’s playing out in your glass right now.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: All About Amari
Amari and aperitivi are inspiring Coloradans to drink like the Italians do.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: How to Read a Whiskey Label
Drinking Colorado whiskey is easy. Deciphering the jargon written on the bottle? Not so much. Here’s what you need to know to ensure you’re buying the best of what’s truly local.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: Local Gin Taste Test
The Colorado bottles that belong in your liquor cabinet, chosen by a few of our favorite local barkeeps.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: Our Favorite Tours
We sifted through the state’s 90-some distilleries—and nearly as many tours—to find the most interesting, original, and just plain enjoyable spots to visit.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: Q&A With Whiskey Sisters Supply
Stephanie and Felicia Ohnmacht talk about how they transformed their family’s Burlington farm into Whiskey Sisters Supply, a boutique grain source for producers such as Distillery 291, A. D. Laws Whiskey House, and Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse.
The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Distilleries: The Essential Bar Cart
A good drink is best served with a good story, and these Colorado spirits—delicious on their own or with a splash of something simply (say, locally made bitters or sparkling water)—come with plenty of those.
Where We’re Eating This Month, February 2018
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month, February 2018.
This Navajo Man Says Tribes Should Decide the Future of Public Lands
Len Necefer thinks tribes should help decide what Colorado does with its public lands. And he’s well on his way to making that happen.
This Local Book Club Doesn’t Involve Reading
Instead, you scan a QR code on a bottle of wine to listen to an audiobook.
The Story Behind 3 Creative Couples’ Office Romances
What happens when your work wife becomes your actual wife?
The Obsession: Moxie Bread Co.’s King Cake
Everyone who tastes this divine dessert—available through Fat Tuesday on February 13—will feel like a royal.
The Colorado Pantry: Biju’s Kerala Spices
The co-founder of Biju’s Little Curry Shop rolls out a retail line.
Restaurant Review: Señor Bear
This Highland eatery’s rustic Pan-Latin mashups are expertly executed and ridiculously fun to eat.
Play Maker
Meet the Colorado man (and Avalanche Zamboni driver) responsible for all things ice hockey at this year’s Olympics.
I Rode a Shovel Down a Ski Run and Didn’t Die
An intrepid reporter goes inside the thrill-inducing, death-defying, utterly addictive sport of shovel racing.
Colorado Candy Hearts
5280 gives the quintessential Valentine’s Day candy a Centennial State makeover
A World of Difference
In the dark days of winter, these Centennial State groups show us how Coloradans are brightening lives around the globe.
A Modest Proposal
The High Lonesome Ranch in western Colorado is big enough to be a national park, but its owners, led by Paul Vahldiek Jr., don’t take their cues from the government. Instead, they’ve developed a unique approach to land management that could revolutionize the conservation movement for both private and public open spaces.
6 Reasons to Shred at Loveland Ski Area
O, Loveland, how do we love thee? Let us count the old, new, and oft-overlooked ways. (Hint: Free cat skiing).
3 Educational Offerings Unique to Colorado
Higher ed isn’t all business and biology anymore. These programs prep grads for Colorado’s new economy.
19 Snowshoe Adventures in the Colorado Wilderness
Whether you’re happy ambling along a packed-down trail or game for a more strenuous backcountry trek, we’ve got the perfect route for you to explore this winter.
We Found, We Love…
If the Winter Olympics have you craving a little gold, silver, or bronze of your own, you’re in luck: These eight home accessories are sure to make any home feel like a winner.
