Where to Find Colorado’s Best Chocolate
Our guide to the very best locally made bars, bonbons, and more to buy for your sweetie (or yourself).
Winter Is (Finally, Hopefully) Coming to Colorado
Cold and snow are likely headed this way throughout February—and with much of the state experiencing severe drought conditions, it can’t come soon enough.
With a $50,000 Grant in His Pocket, Idris Goodwin Has a License to Create Without Restriction
The Colorado Springs breakbeat poet and playwright is one of just 60 fellows to receive a grant from the Chicago-based United States Artists.
Marcus Samuelsson Speaks out on Being a Black Cook in America
The celebrity chef features locals Adrian Miller and Brother Luck in his newest cookbook, The Rise, which highlights American Black culinary professionals and the complexity of Black food culture.
Two Cool Colorado Beverage Collaborations You‘ll Want To Try
Bruz Beers and Deerhammer Distilling have partnered with industry pros on two new must-have sips: a Belgian brew and a beer-whiskey hybrid.
More Than 100 Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets Got a COVID-19 Vaccine Before You
It’s likely that this native mammal, which was brought back from the brink of extinction just four decades ago, is highly susceptible to the novel coronavirus. And with only 250 of the species in captivity, scientists developed a vaccine to protect them.
Why Expert Skiers Are the Ones Getting Caught in Backcountry Accidents
A Colorado Avalanche Information Center study from late last year found that an increased percentage of avalanche accidents involve experienced skiers and riders. What does that mean for this season’s deadly slides?
Girl Scout Cookie Desserts Help Colorado Troops and 4 Local Restaurants
Two Denver pastry chefs have transformed your favorite cookies into high-end treats.
This Denver Fitness Brand Has Attracted Pitbull and Jay-Z as Investors
CLMBR, an at-home climbing machine, raised $1.3 million through a crowd-funding campaign in January.
With the Nolan Arenado Trade, Colorado Rockies Fans Got What We Deserve
On Monday, the Rockies officially sent the superstar third baseman and $50 million to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Austin Gomber and four lightly touted prospects. It’s time for fans to make a stand.
Denver Community Fridges Offer Free Food to Anyone in Need
The colorful, volunteer-managed refrigerators planted around town aim to address food insecurity in Denver.
Inside One of the Country’s Largest Mass Vaccination Clinics
This past weekend, UCHealth administered nearly 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Coloradans ages 70 and up in a parking lot near Coors Field. Could the event provide a playbook for future large-scale inoculation efforts?
Colorado Hospitality Pros Share Their Dream Drinks and Destinations
We asked four industry stars where and what they’d drink if they could hop on a plane right now. Here’s what they said.
Why You Should Subscribe To These 3 Wine & Cider Delivery Services
Order from these local spots to stock your racks while supporting Colorado makers.
Everything You Need To Know About Dana Rodriguez’s New Spirits Line
The Super Mega Bien chef doubles down on agave spirits with a line of small-batch, organic mezcals and tequilas called Doña Loca—and a forthcoming bar in LoHi.
The Best Large-Batch Cocktails in Denver & Beyond
Bars across Colorado are batching cocktails so you can bring the party home—to your Denver bungalow or a rented cabin in the woods.
8 Denver Metro Breweries Offering Excellent Take-Out Beer
Brewers are meeting customers where they are—which is, most likely, at home—by packaging their suds. Order from these spots for a remote taste of early 2021.
5 High-ABV Beers to Sip At Home
Embrace your inner couch potato with these potent brews—no DD required.
The Best Boozy Canned Beverages To Buy Right Now
The trend of putting every imaginable ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage into aluminum vessels is here to stay. These are our current favorites when we want to crack a cold one.
Meet the Artisans Leading the New Age of Colorado Wine
Collaboration, creativity, and killer juice inspired grower Kaibab Sauvage and winemaker Patric Matysiewski to launch Palisade’s Sauvage Spectrum winery.
Why These Local Aperitivi Deserve a Space on Your Bar
At Atōst in Golden, owners Kyle and Cindy Pressman have created a one-of-a-kind line of sippable “American aperitivi.”
Is Avalanche Education Enough To Prevent Backcountry Accidents?
Colorado Tourism pushed backcountry safety this season. But a string of high profile accidents still occurred.
Will Support for Black-Owned Businesses Continue in 2021?
This past year’s protests brought much-needed attention to enterprises run by minority entrepreneurs. Now, local groups are trying to stretch the interest into permanent support.
An Inside Look at South of France’s New Album
Jeff Cormack’s new collection of songs proves there’s power in patience—and experience.
5 Local Shops to Find a Valentine’s Day Gift
We asked store owners in the northwest area of Denver their favorite places to buy presents for their sweetheart.
Obit: Cardboard Cory, Paper-Based Political Stand-in Dead at 3
With Cory Gardner leaving office, the former U.S. senator’s most effective—and inanimate—rival retires to the recycling bin.
How Miss Peabody’s Southern Tea Cakes Pays Tribute To the Past
Owner-baker Pamela Richard’s cookielike treats are inspired by her Louisiana-born grandmother.
Why Crazy-Sharp Japanese Knives Make Great Gifts
This year, forget chocolates for your Valentine: Buy a Japanese knife for the one you adore.
How One Perfect Memory Survived the East Troublesome Fire
A friend, a long hike, and the regenerative nature of the wilderness.
9 Lessons From Our Bizarre Pandemic Year
From our healthcare system to doomscrolling, here are some of the tough lessons Coloradans learned since the novel coronavirus showed up last year—and how they’ll affect how our state operates moving forward.
5 Animals You Can Raise in Your Denver-Area Backyard
If urban homesteading is on your horizon, start with our handy primer.
Comas, Catfights, and Clothes: An Oral History of Dynasty
Forty years after Denver’s most infamous fictional family first rocked the small screen, the stars of the scandal-happy primetime soap reveal the true stories behind America’s guiltiest pleasure.
Whole Sol Blend Bar Adds Two New Locations to Superfood Empire
Pick up the brand’s smoothie bowls, toasts, snacks, and more at chic storefronts in RiNo and at Boulder’s 29th Street Mall.
Behind the Charming Design of Sherry’s Soda Shoppe
The Five Points eatery’s nostalgic interiors are almost as sweet as its scratch-made sodas and ice creams.
Meet the Designer: Wallis Jordan
Looking for hip, quirky, or just plain gorgeous vintage furnishings? Designer Wallis Jordan has the loot.
Trending Now: Paint Colors for Your Kitchen Cabinets
Local design experts dish on their favorite trending paint colors that will transform your tired cooking space.
Instantly Refresh Your Home With These 10 Things
Local stylist Bret Alexandra shares her favorite items and practices for making a space feel new again.
How an Extensive Home Renovation Taught Us to Embrace Uncertainty
For one type A couple, remodeling a home was never part of the plan—until suddenly, it was.
The Denver Country Club Has a Chic New Look
The oldest country club west of the Mississippi gives its main gathering space an elegant makeover.
We Found the Home Library of Our Dreams
This one-of-a-kind, historic space sits inside an old coal silo in the Clayton neighborhood.
9 Laundry Rooms That Will Make You Want To Sort and Fold
Plus, tips and tricks for upgrading this oft-overlooked space.
Are You Making One of These Common Design Mistakes?
Interior-design experts reveal the style bloopers they see most often and how to banish them from your home forever.
Restoring a Crown Jewel in West Highland
After years of neglect, a 150-year-old Victorian mansion had holes in the roof and a warped foundation. Then one Denver couple decided to save the National Historic Landmark from squalor.
Finding Perfect Harmony in Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs architect and a Denver designer—working nearly six decades apart—give a pair of Colorado transplants a mountainside home filled with dramatic mid-mod details and a touch of rock ‘n’ roll.
Hit Reset
A letter from the editor of 5280 Home‘s February/March 2021 issue.
A Look at Colorado’s (Very) Preliminary Plan to Reintroduce Gray Wolves
We’ve got a long way to go until we’ll hear the canid’s distant howl in Colorado, but the lengthy and complicated process is moving forward. Here’s what will happen next.
6 Free Things to Do Around Denver This February
Mardi Gras celebrations, Valentine’s Day festivities, and social awareness documentaries round out the in-person and virtual events you can attend this month for no cost.
How Colorado Breweries Weathered the Nationwide Aluminum Can Shortage
As demand for canned beverages spiked in 2020, local brewers found creative ways to shift their business toward at-home consumption.
What You Need to Know About the U.S. Space Command Controversy
One of former President Donald Trump’s final acts as commander-in-chief was to announce that the headquarters for the military operation would be relocated from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama—a move that Colorado’s congressional delegation is now challenging.
Two of Colorado’s Brightest Culinary Talents Are Leaving
Secret Sauce pastry chef Nadine Donovan and Jacaranda chef Modou Jaiteh are headed to the Carolinas. But are they going for good?
Will Denver’s 5 Star Certification Program Save Local Restaurants?
The business-variance program could begin pre-certifying area eateries as soon as the first week of February—but increased indoor capacity will have to wait until pandemic metrics go down.
The Expert’s Guide to Creating a Well-Designed Home in 2021
Sari Mina Ross shares the trends that will shape our living spaces this year—from high-performance kitchens to easy-clean, antibacterial materials and more.
Saranya Cooks Thai Recipe Kits Support A Delicious Mission
Zonya Saranya Dawson is sharing her family traditions while helping individuals experiencing food insecurity.
Boulder’s Tegan Bartholomew Brown Is Set to Become One of the First Female Eagle Scouts
She is just one badge away from achieving the honor, which only four percent of scouts earn.
Snowshoe We Like: Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park
With three frozen waterfalls and cascades to choose from, the main trail through this beautiful basin lets you select the destination and length of your next winter adventure.
Del Mar by Rooted Brings Elevated Seafood to Avanti Food & Beverage
Thoughtfully prepared fish and vegetarian specialities are on the menu at Nicholas Kayser and Scott Ericson’s newest food stall.
When Will an In-Person Outdoor Retailer Return to Denver?
The outdoor industry’s biannual event has necessarily turned its Winter Market Show into a COVID-friendly virtual format, and the ripple effects can be felt throughout the Mile High City.
Put Palisade’s Pêche On Your Winter Road Trip Itinerary
The Western Slope restaurant combines the best of fine dining—creative plates, attentive service—with a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere suited to its small town home.
The National Western Stock Show Did Not Go On—And the Cost to the Local Economy Is Staggering
The more than 100-year-old Colorado tradition, which would have taken place from January 8–23, typically brings 700,000-plus attendees to the Mile High City each year. Without it, our local economy—from ranchers and retailers to hotels and restaurants—is losing $120 million.
How to Ride Your Mountain Bike in the Snow This Winter
You don’t necessarily need a fat bike for winter riding. Local experts explain how to get the two-wheeler you already own ready for snowy conditions.
The Tale Behind the Triumph of Golden’s Xicamiti La Taquería y Bistró
Family is the driving force behind Walter and Paola Meza’s charming four-year-old Mexican restaurant.
How to Order Take-Out Wine Like A Pro
Denver sommelier Maia Parish helps navigate to-go wine options so you know which bottles pair best with what you’re eating.
Colorado’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Is Going Pretty Well, All Things Considered
Our state is among the best at getting vaccines into arms quickly. Experts explain what the Centennial State has done right—and the challenges we still need to overcome.
Joe Biden Is Inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States
Despite warnings that armed protests could be staged at state capitols throughout the U.S., in Colorado, those concerns did not come to pass.
Inside the Culinary Creative Group’s 7 Cool New Initiatives
From expanding the Tap & Burger concept to launching a COVID rapid testing site, restaurateur Juan Padró and his team have been busy.
The Story Behind Lady Justice Brewery’s Sandra Day IPA
How one surprising email led a legal-themed brewery to brush shoulders with the first woman on the Supreme Court.
The Denver Art Museum Needs Your Help Creating Its New Mural
Local artists are invited to submit proposals for a large-scale artwork slated for the museum’s reimagined Martin Building.
Try This New DIY Room-Building Kit for Pop-Up Privacy
YOURspace delivers a portable pod of peace and quiet for any room of your home.
Sushi Ronin Replaces 12 at Madison in Congress Park
This is the third Ronin restaurant in the metro area, and there’s a fourth on the way.
Many Coloradans Have Already Had Enough of Lauren Boebert
The gun-loving, conspiracy-theory-spouting congresswoman from Western Colorado has been in office for just over two weeks. But calls for her to resign, including a petition signed by more than 32,000 Coloradans, are growing by the day.
Quench Your Thirst on the Patio at Georgetown’s Cabin Creek Brewing
Lakeside vistas, flagship brews, and elevated bar fare are the draw at this eight-month-old mountain venture.
“Help Us Stay Alive”—Aspen Gay Ski Week Continues Virtually This Year
For 44 years, Aspen has been home to the world’s only nonprofit gay ski week. While the popular event is hosting virtual celebrations this year, the organizers are hoping community support will help them get to their 45th anniversary in 2022.
What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines in Colorado
The much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered throughout Colorado, but questions about their potential side effects and the state’s distribution plan remain. We have answers.
Motus Theater’s MLK Jr. Day Performances Shine a Spotlight on the Criminal Justice System
The Boulder theater company’s virtual production will offer music, slam poetry, and readings of autobiographical monologues penned by formerly incarcerated Coloradans.
You Can Judge the Inventing Room’s National Pie Day Contest
Reserve your ticket to taste and judge pies made by local baking pros at the virtual event, hosted by the sweets shop and pie expert John Lehndorff.
Rare-in-Denver Armenian Treats Find a Home at House of Bread
Georgian cheese bread is just one of the goodies traditionally enjoyed in Armenia that you can pick up at the family-owned bakery.
Representative Jason Crow Discusses Insurrection, Impeachment, and Inauguration
Moments after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, the Colorado congressman spoke with 5280 about what this historic week has been like for him and his colleagues.
Yes, It’s Possible to Find Love During the Pandemic. 3 Colorado Couples Explain How
Dating can be difficult in the best of times. During a pandemic, it can feel damn near impossible. Yet some Coloradans overcame the odds and found love this past year.
Denver’s 2020 Real Estate Market Saw an Unprecedented Number of Records Broken
And just because we’re in a new calendar year doesn’t mean that the industry is slowing down.
6 Local Wine Clubs to Elevate Your At-Home Drinking
Support Colorado restaurants through these monthly programs, which include special bottles, education, and interaction.
Demand for Gig Workers Is Soaring During the Pandemic
While contract or flexible employment is even more sought after during the COVID-19 pandemic, these workers often lack the benefits that come with more traditional jobs. Will that ever change?
Hike We Like: Mt. Muscoco Trail
It’s only two miles to this 8,020-foot summit near Colorado Springs, but you’ll need to climb more than 1,000 vertical feet and scramble over a few boulders to reach it.
The 2021 Flatirons Food Film Festival Highlights Indigenous and Black American Foodways
Tune in to the virtual event for 13 film programs, immersive food pairings, discussions with top culinary leaders, and more.
What Colorado Lawmakers Say About Attempts to Remove President Trump From Office
On Monday, House Democrats introduced an article of impeachment and a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment.
A New Coworking Space Heats Up Boulder’s Pearl Street
At Kiln, clean, modern design and life-enhancing amenities add up to a stylish strategy for flexible work.
Little India Opens Third Location in West Highland
The 23-year-old restaurant and bar took over the former Matador space on West 32nd Avenue, which closed on December 1.
Colorado Attorney General Launches a Grand Jury Investigation Into the Death of Elijah McClain
The announcement comes six months after Governor Jared Polis appointed Attorney General Phil Weiser as a special prosecutor to reexamine McClain’s death while in the custody of Aurora police officers.
The Share Winter Foundation Wants to Make the Mountains More Inclusive
Together with three Colorado programs, the nonprofit is opening up alpine sports to kids of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
The Lumineers Co-Founder Jeremiah Fraites Talks About His First Solo Album
The instrumental piano record, Piano Piano, includes songs that Fraites has been working on for more than a decade.
Ride for Racial Justice Looks to Increase Representation in Cycling
The organization, which launched in 2020 in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, has partnered with SBT GRVL to provide 25 race entries for cyclists of color in this year’s popular gravel race.
Colorado’s 2020 Weather Extremes Were Very on Brand for the Year
From an extended, hot and dry summer to a rare derecho and the catastrophic fire season, 2020’s weather events drove us into the statewide drought conditions that exist today. But these extremes might not be that abnormal moving forward.
What Makes Dry Land Distillers Cactus Spirit So Special?
Producing its smoky elixir from prickly pear cacti is a painstaking process for the distillery, which will move into a larger space on Longmont’s Main Street in summer 2021.
Chaos Erupts at the U.S. Capitol As Congress Meets to Certify the 2020 Election Results
In Denver, a crowd of around 700 demonstrators gathered at the Colorado State Capitol to protest the election of Joe Biden as the next president of the United States.
Headed to Breck? Don’t Miss Matt Vawter’s Rootstalk
The former executive chef of Denver’s Mercantile Dining & Provision cooks upscale comfort food in Victorian digs on Breckenridge’s Main Street.
4 Colorado-Born Apps to Help You Start the New Year Off Right
Local tech companies have created ways to help you become fitter, faster, calmer, and a more conscious shopper in 2021.
Is Indoor Dining at 25 Percent Capacity Enough to Save Local Restaurants?
The updated restrictions are a welcome reprieve for business owners, but many also say it’s not enough for long-term success.
How to Instill Healthy Eating Attitudes in Your Kids
One mom shares how she learned to eliminate mealtime negotiations and reclaim the joy of family dinners.
Why Intermittent Fasting Is More Than a Fad
Not eating (safely and strategically) could be the best thing for you.
3 Ingredients That Feed the Brain-Gut Connection
These truly smart foods might just give your gray matter a boost.
Food Diaries: How Your Daily Diet Is Affecting Your Body
A nutrition expert tells one hops-obsessed editor what she really thinks about his eating—and drinking—habits.
When Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for You?
Three questions for the medical director of the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery.
The Nutrition Stats That Saved One ER Doc’s Life
Dr. Larry Cohen shares what motivated him to transform his eating habits—and his health.
Inside Superfood Bar’s Pumpkin Patty Salad
Wellness is on the menu at the Highland-based, health-conscious eatery.
Eat This, Not That: 5 Easy Food Swaps
From the doctor’s orders to your dinner plate, here’s how to translate the science of eating well into actual (delicious) meals.
