Top of the Town 2009
A peek at our must-read annual round-up of who’s who and what’s what in the Mile-High City.
In My Kitchen: Jamey Fader, Lola
Best known for his dynamic coastal Mexican cuisine and lively tequila dinners, the executive chef and partner of Lola is a self-proclaimed homebody who finds refuge in his home kitchen.
The Steak Out
Capitol Hill’s take on Philadelphia’s namesake.
Gastronomic Stimulus Package
There’s no need to shed your Champagne tastes just because you’re on a beer budget. Instead, check out how these local restaurants make dining out affordable.
American Pie
The whoopie pie—a New England staple—stakes its claim in the Rocky Mountain West.
Neighborhood Haunts
Staying in the ‘hood? Revisit these staples and discover some best-kept secrets.
Back for More…Jack-n-Grill
This Highland-area staple gets another taste.
Review: Gaia Bistro
A sunny breakfast experience in Platt Park.
Best Bites: Vert Kitchen’s Tortilla Espanola
A new take on the Spanish favorite.
Life According To…Annabelle Bond, Endurance Athlete
Annabelle Bond, mountain climber extraordinaire and part-time Aspen resident, talks to 5280 about climbing to raise money for cancer research.
Lofty Ideals
A move from the city to Cherry Hills inspires a thoughtful renovation for a tired ’70s ranch.
Dear Child
Sometimes, the best way to immortalize your kids is with an old-fashioned love letter.
Ride On
Boulder County’s fresh single-track trails are calling to eager Front Range mountain bikers.
Lookin’ Good
Scalpels may be shelved, but beauty is still in demand.
Swamp Things
Why alligator wrestling isn’t just for Floridians anymore.
On Top of the World
Award-winning journalist Mark Obmascik’s dishes on his new book about summiting Colorado’s 54 fourteeners.
Help Wanted
Rising demand for health and human services forces nonprofits to get more creative.
Brighton Boom
Economic woes have minimal effect on one city’s renaissance.
Following the Leads
The Rocky’s laid-off writers and editors scramble to find new homes.
One Toke Over the Line
Turn on, tune in, and drop out with Denver’s summer concert lineup.
Gunland
Inspired by his late father’s antique pistol, author, urbanite, firearm novice (and skeptic) Eli Gottlieb traveled through Colorado to figure out why guns still hold such fascination.
Slow Burn
When will Colorado be hit by another devastating wildfire? No one knows for sure—but we do know that the probability is high due to our naturally dry climate, a summer weather forecast of potential drought conditions, and the tinderbox effects of ubiquitous pine beetle kill. Here’s what to expect—and how to make sure you’re ready for the heat.
All the News that’s Fit to be Killed
Fifty-five days shy of the Rocky Mountain News’ 150th anniversary, the paper’s corporate owner shut it down. Executives of the E.W. Scripps Company said it had to be done. That’s one way of looking at it.
Crazy Horse
It has been called an apocalyptic hell beast—equally demonic, heinous, and frightening. Will Denver ever warm to the city’s most controversial piece of public art?
Summer Daze
Hop on a road bike. Cast for giant trout. Hike a new trail. Catch a baseball game. Relax on a sunny patio. Colorado calls to us in the summer and draws us outside to play in its spectacular landscape. Here, we present nine itineraries that promise to get you outdoors—and loving every minute of the hot days of June, July, and August.
In My Kitchen: Jon Schlegel, Snooze
The owner of the retro-fab eatery brings a flare for life into his colorful kitchen.
Top of the Morning
Six breakfast spots that think beyond eggs.
Andrea’s Homestead Cafe
Thirty years of bringing Bavaria to Lyons.
Year-round Locavore
With spring’s crops—and soon summer’s—upon us, it’s time to plan ahead.
Back for More at…Rocky Mountain Diner
A Denver institution gets another bite.
Review: 8 Rivers Modern Caribbean
Delivering complex island flavors in LoDo.
Best Bites: Bones’ Steamed Buns
These tacolike creations are showstoppers.
The Whip
Congresswoman Diana DeGette will adopt any tactic—negotiation, browbeating, or ego massaging—to get what she wants: her legislation passed.
Petal Pushers
Catch a sweet spring breeze cycling through Colorado fruit country.
Pop Art
Three Denver artists bring their nontraditional work to the masses.
Happy Campers
How to give your kids a summer’s worth of stories.
A Day in the Park
City Park is enjoying a renaissance.
Street Cleaning
Foreclosures have knocked some Denver neighborhoods down, but not out.
Like a Good Neighbor
Coyotes aren’t going to disappear from the city any time soon—but we can make them leave us alone.
The Perfect Pair
Four calf-burning, lung-busting, heart-pumping hikes and the summer brews that make them worthwhile.
Find Your Passion
Everyone needs an escape, now more than ever. Here’s how five Coloradans found their passions—and how you can find yours.
Your Home Is Worth More Than You Think!
When it comes to real estate, things actually aren’t so bad here in Denver. Our guide to the myths and realities of the local market will show you why.
Colorado’s Top 10 State Parks
From the rugged Medicine Bow Mountains of State Forest State Park to the frothy rapids of the Arkansas Headwaters, Colorado has a state park system that makes other countries jealous. Here, we introduce you to the best of the best.
Ten Years After
On the morning of April 20, 1999, two gunmen entered Columbine High School and killed 13 people—12 students and one teacher—and then committed suicide. A photo portfolio of seven of the survivors.
Better Together
Pairing sweets for an at-home chocolate tasting.
Magic Ingredient: Popcorn
Fluffy and light, the Colorado crop is surprisingly healthy.
Two, for Breakfast
On the hunt for the ultimate biscuits and gravy.
Turkish Delight
Finding sweet success outside of the recipe box.
Back for more: Dazzle Restaurant
Denver’s go-to jazz joint gets another bite.
Review: Toast Fine Food and Coffee
Breakfast food with a touch of whimsy.
Best Bites: Diego Zhang’s Burger Cafe
Mini-burgers get their due.
Life According To…Carroll Hardy, Retired Professional Athlete
The 75-year-old sports legend talks to 5280 about playing three sports for the Buffs in the 1950s, tackling both pro football and pro baseball, and what it felt like to pinch hit for Ted Williams.
The Girls’ Guide to Myth Bustin’
A modest proposal to set feminism in contemporary literature back on course.
The Accidental Activist
How 19th century Colorado gold miner Edwin Carter helped expose the environmental consequences of his trade.
Against a Wall
A Denver interior designer launches an elegant vision.
