Three Things You Didn’t Know About Dave Query
Dave Query, owner of Jax Fish House, Zolo Grill, West End Tavern, Post Brewing Co., Lola Coastal Kitchen, and Centro Mexican Kitchen is, in more ways than one, an architect of the local food scene.
10 Must-See Movies at the Denver Film Festival
During the festival’s 40th anniversary, more than 200 films will be screened throughout the city. So, we’ve put together a list of must-see films to help you get started.
Vero Italian Is Headed To Boulder
Andrea Frizzi’s wood-fired pizza joint will open in the People’s Republic in January.
This Weekend: Birds of North America Opens at BETC
Bird-watching, family dynamics, and habitat destruction mingle in a unique play showing at the Boulder Ensemble Theater through November 12.
Best Bites: Little Carmine’s Chicago Beef
There are four new sandwiches on the menu, including this outrageous Italian-style beef inspired by the Windy City.
Mike Pence is Met with Resistance in Denver
The Vice President’s visit to the Mile High City was met with more than 100 women dressed as “handmaids” from the iconic novel and Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
How Many Medals Will Mikaela Shiffrin Bring Home To Colorado?
The reigning World Cup and Olympic champion begins her season this Saturday. We caught up with her about her goals, expectations, and Colorado roots.
The Father-Son Duo Behind The Brown Palace’s Champagne Cascade
How the festive affair became a family tradition.
Where International Avalanche Players Eat In Denver
We asked three Avs players where they go to get a taste of home (and where you can go when you visit their native countries).
Who Will Replace Hickenlooper As Colorado’s Governor?
A year out from election day, we predict the odds that these eight candidates have of becoming our next governor.
Colorado Traffic Tickets By Comparison
A look at how much traffic tickets cost in and around the Centennial State.
7 New Reasons to Head to the Mountains this Ski Season
As if you needed any more.
Neptune Mountaineering Undergoes Big Renovation
New owners are adding a climbing wall and a coffeeshop-wine bar hybrid to the storied Boulder mountaineering shop.
How to Navigate Flying During the Holiday Season
We spoke to a local travel agent about the best ways to get across the country this holiday season.
New Boulder Hotel Features Work By Local Artist
Johnny DeFeo’s screen-printed murals touch on Boulder’s parallel status as a college town and a nature lover’s paradise.
Meet Teenage Poultry Farmer Rawley Godsey
The Bennett Middle Schooler positively loves his business partners: chickens and turkeys.
A New Cycling Board Game is Coming to Your Local Bike Shop
Alex Bishop’s tabletop board game, Glory Gears, packs in the all the thrills—and spills—of cycling.
Show of Hands: The Most Stylish Winter Gloves
A jewel-tone palette of olive green, merlot, cocoa brown, and indigo makes gloves the only bling you need this winter.
A To-Do List for Expecting Colorado Parents
November is prime time for expanding the family, so we offer a handy guide for Centennial State moms heading into unchartered territory.
Where We’re Eating in November
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month, November 2017.
What We’re Doing in November
A homebrewing festival, a holiday light display in an African sculpture garden, and classical music from one of the world’s best young pianists top our list this month.
Thanksgiving with Hattie McDaniel
The Academy Award–winning Gone With the Wind actress and one-time Coloradan left behind holiday recipes with the flavor of history.
The Very Real Ways the Trump Administration is Affecting Colorado
The complex, bewildering, topsy-turvy, mostly unquantifiable—but nonetheless substantive—ramifications of the Trump administration on Colorado after 244 days* in office.
Restaurant Review: Il Posto
Il Posto favors fuss over finesse at its new home in RiNo.
The Beholder
If you build it, there’s a good chance Brad K. Evans—and his followers on the Denver Fugly Facebook group—will ridicule it. The inside story of a passion project that became a catalyst for change in the Mile High City.
The Rise of Elevation Charcuterie & Artisan Meats
How this small, year-old Denver salami producer is growing its brand where others have faltered.
Inside Edge
Taos Ski Valley is carving out a new future by leaning into the past—and Coloradans are paying attention.
Lost and Found
Several long-serving members of NecroSearch, the world’s preeminent group for locating and retrieving missing bodies, are nearing retirement age. What will happen to the Colorado-based volunteer organization once they’re gone?
Meet Denver’s New District Attorney: Beth McCann
Beth McCann has made a career of breaking gender barriers, and she did so again this past November when she was elected to be Denver’s first female district attorney. One year after her historic victory, what’s next for the trailblazer?
Gift Guide 2017: 38 Splurge-Worthy Gifts From Your Favorite State
For your loved ones who’ve been extra nice, we dreamed up an enticing array of Centennial State indulgences. These splurges may not be items you could justify buying for yourself (although we won’t judge you if you do!), but that’s exactly what makes them great for giving.
Winter in the City
We’ve come up with 65 ways to stir up your body, mind, and palate (not to mention your cabin-fever-mad kids)—so you don’t go stir-crazy this season.
Budding Industry: Marijuana’s Impact in Colorado
This month marks the fifth anniversary of the passage of Amendment 64, which legalized recreational marijuana for adult use in the Centennial State. Here’s a holistic look at where Colorado’s burgeoning cannabis scene is, five years in—and where it might be headed.
Don’t Miss: Departure Denver Restaurant & Lounge’s Inaugural Ramen Showdown
Five of Denver’s best chefs are competing for the best bowl on November 13—and you get to be the judge.
The Bindery, a Worldly Market-Restaurant, Hits LoHi
Chef Linda Hampsten Fox’s decades of culinary and travel experience inform her ambitious new eatery.
A Look at the Newly Reopened Confluence Park
After two years of renovation roadblocks, Denverites can, once again, enjoy the South Platte River park.
The Colorado Pantry: RedCamper’s Piñon Cherry Deliciousness Preserves
This spicy-sweet spread marries Colorado cherries with the bold flavors of Oaxacan mole.
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 150 Years
We look back at some of the agency’s most impressive achievements over more than a century in existence.
The Real World
A letter from the editor of 5280’s November 2017 issue.
Only in Colorado: Museum of Colorado Prisons
“Do some time” in this slammer-turned-museum that highlights the infamous history of our state’s correctional facilities.
The Way Back Moves Forward
The bar and eatery’s new Tennyson Street location will open early next year.
Get (Almost) Everything You Need for a Dinner Party Delivered Right to Your Door
Denver startup Cloth + Gold offers sophisticated dinner-party decor you can rent and return—no dishwashing required.
Your Guide to the DPS Board of Education Election
This election season isn’t as volatile as last year’s, but Denver’s school board race is one to watch.
Hike We Like: Columbine Lake
Backcountry enthusiasts will love the beautiful views and moderate climb on this seven-mile hike.
A Private Yoga Studio is Opening at DIA
The country’s first private airport yoga studio is opening soon in Denver, allowing travelers to flow at their own pace guided by instructional videos.
8 Ways to Wear this Season’s Sassiest Trend: Faux Fur
One item that completely ups your closet game as soon as you get it? Well-made, on-trend fake fur.
Rare Fish / Rare Beer Project Pairs Conservation and Craft Brews
Raise a glass to help protect Colorado’s freshwater ecosystems.
Opening Alert: The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
Chef-owner Ian Kleinman’s new West Highland sugar palace will surprise and delight Denverites of all ages.
Jon Robbins Is Opening an Italian-American Restaurant in Park Hill
Red Sauce will evoke American-Italian nostalgia.
This 11-Year-Old Might be Country Music’s Next Big Star
Emelise Muñoz captivates crowds in Denver—and across the country—with some serious pipes and a bit of charisma.
Opening Alert: The Campus Lounge
The owner of City O‘ City and Make, Believe Bakery has given the beloved Bonnie Brae watering hole an update.
Train Like a Ninja at a New Colorado Gym
An ER doctor and three other ninjas have opened a socially minded obstacle-course gym in Loveland.
Her Paris Makes National Debut at the Denver Art Museum
Get a taste of 19th century life in Paris at the DAM’s latest exhibit, which celebrates the often-overlooked female artists of impressionism.
Also At Tarra 2017: A Pop-Up Shop That Supports Local Female Artisans
Tarra 2017, a local conference for and about boundary-breaking women in design, highlights local goods by female artisans and businesses.
First-Timer’s Guide: Nederland
This tiny town tucked into the Rocky Mountains is not to be overlooked.
Exclusive News: Señor Bear Team to Bring Mister Oso to Zeppelin Station
The walk-up restaurant inside RiNo’s forthcoming market hall will offer Latin American street food.
Becky Haddad’s 30-Year Fight with Breast Cancer
Becky Haddad has been fighting breast cancer—as an advocate, a survivor, a mother, and a sister—for more than three decades.
Tel Aviv Street Food Added To Union Station Whole Foods’ Lineup
The Israeli pita spot is from the team behind Izzio Artisan Bakery.
Hike We Like: Gregory Canyon
This jaunt through the Flatirons offers vibrant autumn color, a great workout, and some wonderful views.
LoveTheWild Named To Chobani Food Incubator
The Boulder seafood startup will join six other companies in the mentorship and networking program and receive $25,000 to grow its brand.
Scott Mowbray Earns a Spot in “Best Food Writing 2017”
The renowned culinary compilation includes our restaurant reviewer’s essay about the Louisville eatery.
Can 10 Entrepreneurs Solve Urban Water Issues?
10.10.10 has produced inventive solutions in the health care space. Now, the idea generator is taking on water and infrastructure.
Best Bets: Tarra 2017 Celebrates Creative Women
The two-day summit and networking event’s theme is “The Politics of Design.”
Get Involved: Volunteer for the Bridge Project
Love working with kids, but not a teacher? The Bridge Project makes it easy for education-loving volunteers to give back.
Even Stevens Brings Sandwiches to Sloan’s Lake
For every sandwich sold, the Utah-based chain donates a sandwich to a local nonprofit.
Blue Sparrow Coffee Is Tiny—And Perfect
This gorgeous little shop is all about quality.
Sweet Stuff: Milkroll Creamery
This is Denver’s only storefront dedicated to highly Instagrammable Thai-style rolled ice cream.
5 Biggest Trends of the 2017 Great American Beer Festival
The 36th annual sudsy celebration had a new look and feel this year.
Opening Alert: Choice Market
A new 24-hour eatery and market in Uptown aims to change the way people shop—and dine—on the go.
Top Chef Colorado is Almost Here
Get ready! Two local contestants and many of our best chefs will appear on Season 15, which premieres on December 7.
Update: Roots Elementary Moves Up In DPS Ratings
The Northeast Park Hill charter school jumps two levels.
Justin Brunson Gets A Pilot on the Food Network
“SEARious” Meats premieres on Wednesday, October 18 on the Cooking Channel.
Winter is Coming: Opening Days for 16 Colorado Ski Areas
A-Basin opened Friday, October 13th, marking the official start of ski season in Colorado.
5 Things to Know About Denver’s Grand Coffee Bazaar
Denver’s original craft coffee festival returns to RiNo this Saturday.
Here Are the Booties You’ll Want This Season
You can never have too many booties.
Don’t Miss: The Whisky X Comes to Denver
A party featuring local and national booze, a live concert, and food from Denver’s best chefs and food trucks? Yes, please.
Celebrate Breakfast Burrito Day on October 14
Here are nine delicious ways to ring in Denver’s official morning food holiday.
Strange Craft Beer Co. Raises Money and Awareness for Breast Cancer
Strange Craft Beer Company is capping off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a beer-filled bash to benefit the American Cancer Society.
How to Cope with Denver’s Rapid Growth is an Ongoing Battle
It’s no surprise that last night’s town hall involved a lot of back and forth between residents and officials on transportation, housing, economic inequality—and a potential Amazon headquarters.
Opening Alert: QuickFish Poke Bar
The sustainable seafood eatery replaces Bamboo Sushi at LoHi’s Avanti Food & Beverage.
Golden: Raccoon Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Head to this Golden-area hike to wander among aspen groves and open meadows with broad views of the Continental Divide.
Three Things You Didn’t Know About Rayme Rossello
The founder of Comida talks about closing the Longmont location and more.
Gay and Christian: A Local Author Reflects on Family, Identity, and Religion
After coming out as a lesbian and being shut out by her conservative parents in Colorado Springs, Amber Cantorna learned to rebuild and refocus her faith.
Colorado Officials React to the Repeal of the Clean Power Plan
The state is still on target to exceed CPP emissions reduction goals, with or without federal leadership, but its repeal will likely hamper cohesive, interstate cooperation to combat climate change.
A Denver-Based Startup Can Predict How Your Baby Will Look
Ever wondered what you and your partner’s babies might look like? This new app uses genomics to give you an idea.
Public Comment For How to Spend the Volkswagen Money Ends October 13
The state of Colorado will receive $68.7 million from the Volkswagen settlement, and residents have until Friday to chime in on how the money is spent.
Lustre Pearl Brings a Taste of Texas to RiNo
The new bar offers laid-back hospitality, beer-shot deals, live tunes, and weekend-only barbecue.
Embrace the Spookiest Time of Year with These 7 Freaky Events
These bone-chilling adventures are for thrill seekers and intrepid souls who can’t pass up a scare.
5 Fantastic Fall Coffee Drinks
Forget Starbucks—head to one of these local java stops for a taste of autumn instead.
Colorado Veterans Face Higher Suicide Rates
Veterans in the Western States die by suicide at significantly higher rates than the rest of the country, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ latest data.
Contribute to the Junior League’s New Cookbook
“Centennial Celebrations“ will be filled with the community’s most jubilant recipes.
White House Rolls Back Birth Control Coverage
It’s a move in the opposite direction from Colorado’s progress in family planning.
Denver Hosts the Work of Legendary Chinese Artist, Ai Weiwei
Weiwei’s “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads” will stay in Civic Center Park through October of 2018.
Listen to Classic Albums Like Never Before at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
Stop by Classic Album Sundays at this weekend’s local audiophile fest to enjoy rare pressings played on the best possible equipment.
Colorado Selected as Potential Site for Hyperloop One Technology
Would you love to live in Vail, but work in Denver? Hyperloop One might be able to make that dream a reality.
Denver’s Newest Escape Room Has A Bar (And A Restaurant)
Solutions Lounge & Restaurant Featuring Escapology is opening in Five Points this week.
Mile High Magic: Gratitude for the Rockies
A Denver native reflects on why baseball in the Mile High City is a gift—win or lose.
News: Frozen Matter Is Expanding to Wash Park
The Uptown craft ice cream shop is plotting its second location, which will open this winter.
Local App Tries to Help With Chronic Pain
One third of Americans suffer from lasting pain. Curable takes a revolutionary approach that considers how your brain could be contributing to the problem.
The Brewtography Project: Artful Photography Inspired by Colorado Craft Beer
Dustin Hall captures the magic of the Centennial State’s brewery scene in his images, which are currently on display at Hotel Teatro and will be featured in a soon-to-be-released coffee table book.
Five Things to Know About Colorado’s Special Legislative Session
A law passed in May mistakenly excluded special districts, like RTD and the Science and Cultural Facilities District, from tapping into their share of marijuana taxes.
A New Mixed-Use Development is Coming to LoDo
Market Station, a $200 million mixed-use development, is being constructed in the former RTD bus terminal in between 16th and 17th streets.
By the Numbers: How Big is the Great American Beer Festival?
With GABF returning to Denver this weekend, we put together a (mostly true, slightly humorous) breakdown of the nation’s largest brewing festival.
Gear Closet: Berkeley Park Running Co.
Colorado’s first-ever shop for trail and ultrarunning just opened in Denver.
Things to Do in October That Won’t Break the Bank
Here are 13 cheap (or free!) things happening in Colorado this month.
Warby Parker Rolls Out New Mobile Prescription App in Colorado
Prescription Check, an app originally launched by Warby Parker in May, is now available to Coloradans.
Hike We Like: South Valley Park’s Grazing Elk Trail
Enjoy spectacular red rock spires and striking views while strolling through one of JeffCo’s most beautiful open space parcels.
Frank Bonanno Joins the Food Hall Trend
The chef’s 14-concept Denver Milk Market is expected to open in downtown’s Dairy Block next summer.
Bar Helix Opens Today
Our prediction: This sexy new bar in RiNo is going to be a hot spot on Day One.
12 Alternatives to the Great American Beer Festival
Once again, GABF tickets sold out in less than a day. But never fear—Colorado is still rich with opportunity for ticketless beer lovers to get their hops on.
The Highlight Reel: September’s Tastiest Food News
A monthly review of happenings in the Denver dining scene from 5280’s food team.
A Home Office You Can Live With
Five expert tips to help you create a healthy work-life balance in a living room that doubles as the corner office.
Pizzeria Locale Partners with Epic Brewing Company and Chef Steven Redzikowski
The fast-casual pizza joint brings a GABF firkin collaboration and Burrata-topped pizza to town this week.
It’s Official: The Rockies (Barely) Made the Playoffs
Despite a soft second-half of the season, the Colorado Rockies officially made the playoffs when the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Cardinals on Saturday.
Three More Reasons to Love the Rayback Collective
Coffee, cocktails, and kombucha, oh my!
Hidden Gem: NOLA Voodoo Tavern & Perks
Come for the genuine hospitality, stay for the crawfish étouffée-topped Cajun cheese fries.
2018 Is The Year Of (Little Man) Ice Cream
The beloved sweets purveyor is planning to open four new locations—from Sloan’s Lake to Fort Collins—within the next year.
Proposed 1,000-Foot Skyscraper Would Be Denver’s Tallest
A New York City developer launched a $400 million project that—if approved—will be “unlike anything ever built in Colorado.”
This Weekend: The Gelato Festival Comes to Boulder
A European celebration of all things gelato is coming to the U.S. for the first time.
Go Now: New University Location of Four Friends Kitchen
The breakfast and lunch eatery expands beyond Stapleton.
From the Buyer: 12 Top Picks for Fall 2017
We asked Denver-area boutique owners and managers their favorite fashion picks for the fall season.
Birdcall To Open Second Location Inside Union Station Whole Foods
The fried chicken emporium will open inside the grocery store in late November.
The Story Behind the Original “Beer Yoga” in Denver
How Shannon Berner helped start the movement of yoga classes held at breweries.
Denver Film Society is Suing Landmark Theatres for Coercive Conduct
The antitrust lawsuit alleges that Landmark Theatres uses illegal coercing practices to get exclusive rights to specialty films.
A New On-Demand Dog Walking Service Just Launched in Denver
Rover is now the Mile High City’s second on-demand dog-walking service.
Redford and Fonda Star in Kent Haruf’s Our Souls at Night
The final novel by one of Colorado’s most celebrated authors is being produced as an original film by Netflix.
Supporting Your Local Farmer Just Got Easier
A new local organic farming initiative pools contributions from locavores like you.
Dozens of Miles of Boulder Trails to Reopen This Fall
Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks have neared the completion of their four-year-long process to restore the city’s trails.
Colorado Heads to the World Rafting Championship
After winning the National Women’s Rafting Championship in 2016, the Colorado Women’s Raft Team will paddle against the world.
Four Issues Reshaping Denver Restaurants
Our dining scene may be thriving, but local restaurateurs are facing serious hurdles—and tackling them in creative ways.
The Coolest Solar-Powered Houses in Colorado
With the Solar Decathlon coming to Denver for the first time, we look back at the innovative homes Colorado teams have built.
Work In Progress
For young Latino/Latina job seekers, landing a gig can be tough. These three initiatives are here to help.
Meet the Local Author of More Than 70 Books
The latest book by Avi, a Steamboat Springs author, will particularly appeal to Game of Thrones fans.
On the Ever-Shrinking Wild
A native Denverite reflects on her hometown’s changing ecosystem.
How to Explore Jackson, Wyoming During the Offseason
From art to wildlife to pastries, you can find it all in this remote yet chic mountain town.
Dream Up Your Next Vacation With This Colorado Company
Timbers Resorts in Carbondale boasts uber-luxe digs in some of the world’s ritziest destinations.
Six Pieces of Restaurant Decor You Can Actually Buy
Six local eateries share where to find the decor we love.
Goed Zuur Is a Must-Visit
Go to this Five Points beer hall for the sour brews, stay for the chef-driven food.
The Ultimate Kitchen-Design Hack
Budget-friendly gets beautiful, thanks to a Denver company’s custom doors for IKEA cabinets.
Can Invoking God Change The Minds Of Climate Change Deniers?
Boulder scientist Jim White leans on his faith to communicate the urgency of global warming. Are his methods the key to changing minds on climate change—or a Hail Mary?
Restaurant Review: Mizu Izakaya
Navigating the myriad menu options at Mizu Izakaya is a delicious adventure – most of the time.
Local Maker: Alexa Allen
We’re going gaga for these made-in-Boulder leather trinket bowls.
Local Maker: Jamie Lauren Designs
This Boulder artisan delivers fresh, colorful decor made from textiles sourced from afar.
Cool, Calm, & Collected
Boulder designer Linda Mounce knows the tricks to creating comfortable rooms that look perfectly put together, and they’re all on display in her new modern farmhouse.
What to Do in October
Chuck pumpkins, toast your mountain views, and party like it’s 1919.
The Ultimate Foodie Tour of Boulder
Culinary travel maven Peggy Markel shares her dreamy four-day itinerary.
Gets A Tarot Reading
A new tarot card deck from Boulder publisher Roost Books tells us how to improve the magazine.
4 Ways To Up Your Craft Game This Fall
These Colorado crafters are transforming centuries-old arts into much more contemporary pastimes.
Open Sesame
How one Denver entrepreneur is bringing tahini into the spotlight.
Cowboy Up for the Season’s Hottest Fashions
Delicate ruffles, moody florals, knotted fringe, and rich embroidery: Classic Western style inspires fall’s most romantic looks.
Where We’re Eating This Month
The restaurants, dishes, and drinks on our dining radar this month, October 2017.
One Man’s Tragic Journey Through the Colorado Legal System
In 2012, Tom Fallis watched his wife die by suicide. More than four years later, he stood trial for a murder that never was. This is how it happened.
Bright Ideas
A Boulder kitchen decked out in teal, blue, and red breaks the all-white-kitchen rule with a bang.
Are We Loving Colorado’s Wild Places to Death?
If Coloradans want to continue to play in unadulterated wildlands, they’re going to have to learn to better care for them. We show you how.
Stuff We Love: Modern Southwest
The Southwest is having a moment—on the runway and in home decor. Catch the trend with these eight picks from our editors.
Pretty Planters For Design Lovers
This Colorado-made container is worthy of succulents’ structural beauty.
