Just weeks into our forced hibernation and several days before Governor Jared Polis would declare April our “lost month,” we asked writers from around the state how the novel coronavirus had changed their respective worlds. Here are their stories about life in the early days of the global pandemic.
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s June/July 2020 issue.
A once ho-hum dining space gets infusion of style and color inspired by its owner’s far-flung roots.
Denver architect Nate Jenkins tells the tale of his adventures in designing—and then living in—his own contemporary carriage house.
Veg out with these seasonal recipes from the team at South Broadway’s Somebody People restaurant.
Spritzer, frosé, fizz, or mule—no matter your drink of choice, these toast-worthy accessories will amp up the style of your next at-home happy hour.
Westminster–based Zeal Living brings stylish home decor and jewelry from all over Africa to Colorado.
The center of a family home in Steamboat Springs makes much of the high-country views—and the people who take them in.
An artist and her craftsman husband build a secondary unit on their property that meets all of their needs—and looks good, too.
Before you map out plans for an accessory dwelling unit on your property, it’s important to know the ground rules. We asked city experts and design pros for advice to help you chart a course to the backyard dwelling of your dreams.
Architectural photographer David Lauer’s handsome midcentury home in the Lynwood neighborhood is photo-ready after a stick-to-the-footprint restoration.
Boss Architecture’s principals revisit their revolutionary design that turned a vintage carousel into the crown jewel of Thornton’s Carpenter Park.
From the outside in, this serendipitous home renovation is a good reminder to always be nice to your neighbors.
Meet a group of forward-thinkers who are transforming our city into an architecture, real estate, and decorating mecca.
Denver reacts as citizens across the country protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Chef Ian Kleinman’s new reservation-only format delivers a small group experience and extraordinary treats.
Restaurants open, graduates celebrate, and moths descend. Here’s some of the Centennial State’s biggest stories this month.
The upcoming tour, CAVALCADE!, will take viewers on a dance- and theatrics-filled parade through Denver—all from the safety of your own car.
Owners and operators share challenges, including anti-Asian harassment and the risks of reopening for dine-in service.
As businesses open their doors, Coloradans are being asked to sign a lot more waivers. Is this temporary, or will it be one of COVID-19’s enduring legacies?
Pros from Colorado and beyond discuss pandemic-related challenges and solutions during the Good Food Media Network’s online conversations.
Dave Matthews, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, the Lumineers, and Jack Johnson are among the big-name acts that will play during Banding Together on May 30.
Wake up your mind and your body with this 30-minute yoga session led by Lacuna Juice and Yoga cofounder Megan Whiteside.
Choosing which college to attend is hard enough. The class of 2020 is making those decisions with the added uncertainty and stress of a global health crisis.
The Boulder brewery is refocusing on expanded outdoor seating after its beer vehicle was parked by the Colorado Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement division.
Face masks, disinfectants, and plenty of personal space: Business owners across the metro talk about reopening their doors and keeping their customers safe.
Face coverings and physical distancing rules were in place, but delightfully few skiers were on the slopes.
Jeff Osaka closes his fine-dining restaurant in Congress Park while planning to reopen his more casual spots.
Takeout for pick up and delivery is still available, but these local spots are also welcoming patrons into their dining rooms and open-air spaces.
For Denver School of the Arts seniors, their final performances are the pinnacle of their time there. This year’s class, however, never got its close-up.
Real estate experts say virtual tours are here to stay, but experiencing a house online is very different from seeing it in person.
The family-owned business will move into the former C Squared Ciders space shared by Bierstadt Lagerhouse on Blake Street.
Bars that don’t serve food are to remain closed but will be evaluated in June.
CovidLine is a free, bilingual telehealth hotline people can call to speak with volunteer doctors and medical students if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
An Asian-inspired pop-up in Boulder, beloved Denver ice cream shops, and new summer cocktail options are just a few of the delicious options.
5280 was again named the best big-city magazine in America as it took home six awards, including its first ever honor for Online Excellence.
A guide to when Colorado’s markets are opening and what safety guidelines you must follow when shopping.
The professional beer competition will take place, and other activities may include at-home beer and food pairing deliveries and virtual conversations with brewers.
Eric Chiappetta is slinging superior giardiniera and pickles—and collaborating with local chefs—so we can have something fun to eat during this not-very-fun time.
The Hong Kong-style sweets shop is back in business.
The free hotline is staffed by cannabis-trained nurses ready to answer (almost) all of your marijuana- and hemp-related questions.
Mountain Man Micro Farms will bring its tasty, nutritious greens straight to your door.
The painter, who has depicted more than 75 Colorado landscapes and attractions in a style inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement, hopes to spread positivity while contributing to coronavirus relief.
Forests are dry and firefighters face perilous conditions due to COVID-19. As we look toward the long weekend, it’s more important than ever to heed fire restrictions and think twice about putting smoke in the air.
There will be expanded al fresco seating, eight feet between tables, and no outdoor games or live music through Labor Day at least.
Little India is busy feeding frontline and essential workers and scraping by on takeout sales, but it’s barely enough to keep employees on payroll.
This upper body burner led by the Rebel Workout co-owner Melissa Levy will test your shoulders and back with a little cardio sprinkled in just for fun.
While programs for young adults experiencing cancer or MS are put on hold, the Denver-based nonprofit is launching a new initiative to get health care workers fighting COVID-19 outdoors.
Denver-based X Genesis is bringing more than 10 enterprising individuals together virtually to help them create companies to respond to the global issues that have become more pressing amid the current public health crisis.
Denver’s Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art invites us to pull up a chair at its new virtual exhibition of eye-catching and important seating designs.
Local groups are doing their parts to feed and assist grocery and healthcare workers, the unhoused, the unemployed, and others in need during the pandemic.
These Colorado bars and bartenders are some of the best in the country.
Happy hour can’t come soon enough these days, making now the perfect time to upgrade your liquor stash.
With school closures and stay-at-home orders keeping mandatory reporters at a distance, vulnerable children have fewer ways to get help.
From the financial to emotional impact, Denver’s LGBTQ community reacts to PrideFest being moved online in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
In East Denver, the city’s Neighborhood Planning Initiative has stirred intense controversy. How will the battle among YIMBYs, NIMBYs, and even the QUIMBYs (we’ll explain) impact the future of the city?
The cozy French bistro and jazz club never drew big crowds, but garnered its own devoted community of music and cocktail lovers.
A live auction on May 30 will raise funds for Sophie’s Neighborhood, a new foundation established to help save the toddler from a rare genetic disease.
Coloradans can now get a glimpse of the state’s newest park near Trinidad.
These spots will satisfy your cravings for everything from soup dumplings and hot dogs to grain bowls.
