Our Top Charitable Picks for July 27-August 2
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Order It: Duo’s Panzanella
A fresh take on the Italian classic.
Beer Review: Hoopla Pale Ale
In honor of the String Cheese Incident’s 30th Red Rocks show, we reviewed keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth’s seasonal brew.
Get Your Ramen Fix At Sakana
Westminster’s tiny Sakana Sushi & Ramen comes up big.
Drink This On National Tequila Day
Williams & Graham—aka the newly minted Best American Cocktail Bar—does tequila right.
Colorado’s Budding Film Biz Has Room For Improvement
A movie with a marijuana-centric plot will be shot here, but is Colorado leaving money on the table?
Where to Kayak in Colorado—No Matter Your Level
Six outstanding whitewater runs to add to this summer’s “must-do” list.
Behind the Brew: Grandma’s House
The distinctive brewery, established in a section of South Broadway that has yet to be developed, is a hot spot for nostalgia, fun, and quality craft brews.
All the Denver Fashion News You Need Right Now
With sales and new beauty products coming to Denver, now is the time to stay in the loop on local happenings.
Stormy Summers Bring…
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings.
Fresh Picks: Fresh Beans
Each week, we’ll tell you the freshest thing to taste from Colorado farmers and chefs.
Our Annual Must-Have List of Denver’s Top Doctors
With 315 physicians in 95 medical specialties, we’re bound to have the doc you need.
Pop Quiz
Many parents and students are fed up with what they view as excessive standardized testing. Will the burgeoning opt-out movement save Colorado schools—or endanger them?
Family Road Trip: Spend a Half Day in Nederland
These stops in the charming mountain town make for a fun-filled few hours for the whole family.
The Greedy Hamster: A Cozy Hole-In-The Wall
Outward Bound
The 5280 field guide to taking your child’s learning outside of the classroom—and into the world.
Can CU Turn Its Lousy Football Program Around?
Twenty-five years ago, the University of Colorado football team was celebrating a piece of the NCAA national championship. Today, the program can’t buy a win. How did the Buffs lose their swagger—and will they ever get it back?
Health & Wellness Issues You Must Know About Right Now
New programs, novel treatments, nitty-gritty research, ongoing clinical trials, astute diagnostics, big-data sharing, forthcoming facilities, and state health statistics—and more!—that are important to every Coloradan’s well-being.
Strava Slides Into the Travel Business
The popular fitness-tracking app has launched local city guides to give runners and cyclists more reasons to explore new terrain.
The Omnivore’s Outtake: Stoic & Genuine Challenges “Myth of Coastal Superiority”
Family Tradition
For these Colorado families, the athletic gene run stronger than most.
Defying Death
Meru showcases a local climber’s assault on one of the world’s most harrowing summits.
Artward Bound
A 10-day arts festival presents another good excuse to visit Breckenridge in August.
38th Avenue Eats
Try these three Wheat Ridge eateries.
Fore!
The Colorado Golf Association honors its centennial this month by recalling the top moments of the past 100 years.
By the Numbers: Peyton’s New Lawn
Sports Authority gets new turf just in time for football season.
How To: Make Dark Chocolate Eggplant Caponata
Piece, Love & Chocolate’s Sarah Amorese incorporates the dark sweet into a Sicilian classic.
On the Front Lines with Colorado’s Heroic Wildland Firefighters
Photographer Aaron Colussi followed the Fort Collins–based Roosevelt Interagency Hotshot Crew into the fire.
Hike We Like: Lory State Park’s Timber-Kimmons-West Valley Loop
Enjoy great views, diverse flora, and plentiful wildlife in a beautiful state park by Horsetooth Reservoir.
Restaurant Review: The Nickel
Although the Nickel nails the new hotel-dining experience, the food can be a coin toss.
Medicine: Disorders of Sex Development
When delivery room doctors can’t answer a seemingly simple question—“Is it a boy or a girl?”—families head to a specialty clinic at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Summer Menu: Easiest Dinner Party
Let’s stop pretending dinner parties are all fun. Save time with this simple menu.
Magic Ingredient: Gianduja
Get ready to obsess over the original Italian chocolate and hazelnut spread—Nutella before Nutella was cool.
Caveman Chic
A paleo blogger and cookbook author takes a lighthearted, realistic approach to one of the food world’s trendiest diets.
Eat Cheap: Yatai
Get your lunchtime sushi fix at Yatai’s downtown food cart.
Crushing It
The Infinite Monkey Theorem puts an adult twist on the slushie.
Ale in the Family
A Denverite transforms the old Tivoli brewery into…the new Tivoli brewery.
Get Involved: Ekar Farm
A Lowry farmer aims to end hunger.
Pop Culture
Four years ago, Quinn Popcorn changed the way we microwave the snack food. Now it’s doing away with the microwave.
Denver: Rock City
Fifty years ago, Denver made radio history.
How the Grizzlies Brought the NHL Back to Denver
Twenty years after the Denver Grizzlies sparked hockey fever in Denver, former teammates and coworkers gathered to celebrate the minor league team’s short-lived success.
Changing Courses
Johnson & Wales unveils its $17 million renovation of a 99-year-old National Historic Landmark.
Troubled Waters: Q&A with Author Stephen Grace
The Salida-based author explains why current water usage has to change.
Hey Mr. DJ
Denver’s top rap mixer decorates his Chaffee Park home with retro flair.
Fly-Fishing for the Big One
Top teenage anglers throw their lines into Colorado waters in hopes of claiming the title of world’s best.
Triumph of the Heart: Forgiveness in an Unforgiving World
Colorado author Megan Feldman Bettencourt traveled the globe to unearth the stories behind forgiveness.
Run, Fish, Sip
Trade biking and swimming for fishing and beer drinking in Colorado’s coolest new triathlon. (Yeah, you still have to run.)
Rhythm in the Rockies
An all-ages summer camp brings West African beats to Loveland.
Cloud Curriculum
Denver’s Schoolrunner connects teachers so students perform better.
The New College Try
Colorado colleges develop curriculum for budding startup superstars.
Poop Police
It’s time for crappy dog owners to pay the price.
Vacation on the Range
Colorado’s newest tourism trend: Overnighting on the farm.
How To Catch A Millennial
Denver companies are reimagining their workspaces to attract Generation Y.
Glory Days
A letter from the editor of our August 2015 issue.
Ripe for Picking
It’s time for Colorado’s apple picking—and cider making—season.
Don’t Miss: The Big Eat (Thursday)
Our Top Charitable Picks for July 20-26
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
A Guide to the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt
Stop circling Anderson Park’s perimeter looking for a parking spot during the Carnation Festival. We’ve found a better way in.
Shop Talk: Birdsall & Co.
Owner Annie Huston names five ways to spruce up your outdoor living space this summer.
Ask a Chef: Ophelia’s Jeremy Kittelson
Ask A Chef is an ongoing series in which 5280 poses a single question to a local culinary luminary.
Beer Review: Black Shirt Brewing Co.’s Colorado Red Ale
A beer for all amber enthusiasts.
Rebel Restaurant Makes Its Mark
Denver Children’s Boutique: Fig & Fawn
This online and pop-up shop, started by two Denver moms, caters to the littlest ones in our lives.
Jury Finds Defendant Guilty in Aurora Theater Shootings
After just 13 hours of deliberation, the jury found James Eagan Holmes guilty on all 165 counts in the 2012 Aurora theater shootings.
Q&A: Chris Watney
A check-in with the president and CEO of the Colorado Children’s Campaign.
Newlyweds’ Story Inspires #Ribboning Campaign
Jen Garza and Britton Thomas lost their loved ones to cancer, but their tragedies brought them together—and created a movement.
Boulder’s Mehgan Heaney-Grier Dives into Danger on New Show
The record-setting free diver, conservationist, actress, and swimsuit model dives for lost treasure in the new Discovery Channel show, “Treasure Quest: Snake Island.”
Fresh Picks: Japanese Turnips
Each week, we’ll tell you the freshest thing to taste from Colorado farmers and chefs.
From Couch Potato to Ironman
Tips on how to prepare for your first triathlon from a former couch potato-turned-Ironman.
Golden View
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings.
Is Winter Park Colorado’s Next Mountain-Biking Mecca?
You don’t have to travel to Durango to find great biking—a visit to Winter Park will yield rides just as gnarly.
Peek Inside MCA’s Biennial of the Americas Exhibit
Now? Now! explores the concerns, beauty, and truths of the current moment through the work of more than 30 artists from around the Americas. View it through August 30.
How Colorado Became a Leader in Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Colorado has proven it: Providing inexpensive, long-acting contraception works.
How To: Recycle Your Outdoor Gear
Save time and help your community by donating old outdoor gear to these secondhand shops.
Flower Pepper Restaurant Features Home-Cooked Chinese Flavor
Denver’s Customer Service All-Stars
We asked—you answered. Here, a shoutout to businesses that provided readers with stellar customer service this past year.
Best Bets: Slifer Designs’ Warehouse Sale
For the first time in 15 years, the classic Vail Valley furniture and design shop is opening its warehouse to the public.
First-Timer’s Guide: Palisade
From July through September, Colorado’s Grand Valley—with the town of Palisade located at its heart—is full of roadside fruit stands as well as eager agri-tourists. Here, a few suggestions for where to go, what to see, and how to best enjoy a visit to this stunning part of Colorado.
5 Lessons Learned at the 2015 Aspen Ideas Festival
Recapping a week on the Aspen Institute’s mountain-framed campus.
Only in Colorado: Tour an Abandoned Gold Mine
This series covers the places, people, and activities that epitomize our state.
Summer Menu: All-Out Veg Harvest
Delight your veggie friends and surprise your more carnivorous ones with this vegetarian menu that’s way more than just salad.
What Chauncey Said
The former Nuggets great and Denver native questions the team’s direction.
New Summer Recipe: Tomato-Pepper Gazpacho
This versatile chilled soup from the Kitchen is ripe with the season’s best flavors.
Save the Date: Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale
Don’t miss out when these Cherry Creek North stores take their best sales to the streets this weekend.
Get Outside: Try River SUP for Free
This all-inclusive lesson and tour will take you on a winding three-hour trip down Aspen’s scenic Roaring Fork.
Our Top Charitable Picks for July 13-19
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Bang! for the Buck
Reflecting on Bang!’s nearly 20 year run in Highland.
The Perfect Pack
Our guide to the local products you need to keep in your family’s summer backpack.
White Out: Kebler Pass
Colorado is chock-full of places to explore—and it’s our job to do just that. Take a look at one of our recent stops.
Beer Review: Upslope Brewing Company’s Brown Ale
Upslope’s Brown Ale appeals to just about everyone—even the pickiest drinkers among us.
A Guide to Hiking Colorado’s Fourteeners with Kids
Peak-bagging isn’t just an adult activity. Kids who’ve reached the summit on plenty of Colorado’s fourteeners share tips to making the challenging hikes a positive and fulfilling experience for the whole family.
Q&A: Riverpoint Partners’ Reid Davis
What’s happening with the local real estate market—including those pesky construction defects laws—from a developer’s point of view.
The Little Nell’s Lemon Soufflé Pancakes
This breakfast treat is worth hopping in the car for (or just make it at home).
Neighborhood Guide: Golden Triangle
One of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods, the Golden Triangle (also known as Civic Center), boasts the city’s best museums and art galleries, our civic institutions, and plenty of quality spots to refuel.
15 Minutes With…International Book Award Winner Dafna Michaelson Jenet
This is part of an ongoing series in which we chat with someone who’s making Colorado a more interesting place to live.
Kick Back
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings.
Fresh Picks: Beets
Each week, we’ll tell you the freshest thing to taste from Colorado farmers and chefs.
Your Guide to Biennial of the Americas
The eight can’t-miss events during this seven-week, cross-cultural celebration of arts and civic inspiration.
Green Your Summer Beauty Routine at Aillea
This Larimer Square beauty boutique features toxic-free, high-performance makeup, skincare, and bodycare.
New Photography Exhibit Combines Art With Archaeology
Local photographer Thomas Carr’s “Expeditions” showcases 10 years of exploring places with fascinating histories.
At Social Change Conference, Colorado Women Think Big
From a simple garden party two years ago to a conference drawing up to 1,000 participants this week, the Women Powering Change conference makes one thing clear: Colorado women care about their communities.
Wonder Press Opens in Boulder
Weekend Plans: July Events and Happenings from Around the Region
The sounds and sights of summer: music festivals, wildflowers, and a race that tests Colorado’s fittest runners.
5 Questions With: Jeff Cleary, Founder of Grateful Bread
This is part of an on-going video series in which 5280 interviews Coloradans who make our city and state a more interesting place to live.
Mike Coffman’s Toughest Challenge
Can Morgan Carroll finally unseat the CO-6 congressman?
Hike We Like: Mount Yale
The standard route up this straightforward fourteener gains 4,300 feet—and rewards you with views of 30 more fourteeners you’ll be inspired to climb.
Chrome Industries Returns to Denver
The foremost manufacturer of messenger bags left the Mile High City in 2002 to set up shop in San Francisco. Thirteen years later, the brand is reintroducing itself to the urban cyclists that popularized its packs.
Summer Menu: Seafood Soirée
Colorado won’t feel so landlocked when you serve up this big blue feast to your guests.
Summer Adventures With Ice Cream
Take a cue from the kids and plan a special summer day the whole family will want to repeat all year long.
How to Navigate Denver’s Competitive Sellers’ Market
Tips from a real estate pro on the do’s and don’ts of home buying in this summer’s tumultuous market.
10 (Mostly) Free Things to Do: July 2015 Edition
From the Denver Cruiser Rides to Buffalo Bill Days and more, here are 10 ways to give your wallet a break this month.
Our Top Charitable Picks for July 6-12
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Oskar Blues Enters the Coffee Game
Hotbox Roasters features a line of three coffees—perfect for your morning cup of joe, a cold brew, or even a craft beer (yes, really).
Stick to the Steak at E3 Chophouse
The beef-and-potatoes crowd will find much to love about Steamboat’s E3.
Holistic Weight Loss Clinic Opening in Englewood
The comprehensive program focuses on a surprising protein: bison.
Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 6)
As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.
By The Numbers: Cherry Creek Arts Festival
This year marks the local celebration’s quarter-century birthday.
Good Design for an Even Better Cause
Journeyman & Co.’s inaugural collection of pieces from (mostly) local makers benefits veterans.
A Totally Different Kind of High
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings.
Elevated Independence
Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club will celebrate July 4th with a nod to their 100-year-old ski jumping heritage.
Learn To Hoop Dance
That plastic hula-hoop you played with as a kid? It’s actually the key to a holistic, meditative workout.
Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 5)
As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.
15 Minutes With…The Colorado Winner of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge
We sat down with Rain Adams, the 11-year-old winner of Michelle Obama’s nationwide Healthy Lunchtime Challenge.
Mile High Music: July Edition
Ever feel overwhelmed with all the live music options in Denver? We’re here to help. This month, we compare artists playing the same dates.
Leopold Bros.’ Aperitivo…Perfectly Bitter
Q&A With Hollywood’s Emile Hirsch
The 30-year-old actor on what it meant to play Littleton’s Danny Dietz, one of the Navy SEALs killed in Operation Red Wings in 2005, in the recent blockbuster Lone Survivor.
The Rockies Are Nolan Arenado’s Team
And they should proceed accordingly.
Aurora Trial Journal: A Survivor’s Thoughts (Part 4)
As the trial for the Aurora theater shooting suspect continues, survivor Marcus Weaver is journaling about his life post-tragedy for 5280.
Is Denver’s ‘Pot Coffee’ Experiment Over Already?
The CanBria Café, located in the lobby of the Nativ Hotel, pulled its CBD-infused coffees from its menu because of legal scrutiny.
Origins Wine Bar and Wood Fired Pizza Opens in Loveland
Summer Menu: Fourth of July Feast
Potato salad, homemade ketchup, grilled pork chop, and…trifles for dessert? Try something new for dinner this Fourth of July.
A Walk to Reclaim Colfax
A professional hiker, Liz Thomas took a two-day, 52-mile walk of Colfax to get a feel for the metro area. The road between Genesee and the farmlands on the East gave her a unique perspective on the Denver Metro Area.
Fresh Picks: Chard
Each week, we’ll tell you the freshest thing to taste from Colorado farmers and chefs.
9 Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Colorado
Whether you’re planning to stay in Denver, take a day trip, or escape for a weekend adventure, here are ways to have a blast this Independence Day.
Amid Colorado Rockies’ Woes, Arenado Era Begins
While the Colorado Rockies continue to struggle, Nolan Arenado is providing fans with a source of pride.
Ask a Chef (Sommelier): Kelly Wooldridge
Ask A Chef is an ongoing series in which 5280 poses a single question to a local culinary luminary.
A Denverite’s Guide to a Stylish Bike Commute
Stay contemporary and comfortable in these bike-friendly garments.
Our Top Charitable Picks for June 29-July 5
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
Nuggets Get Lucky, Draft Mudiay
Now the real work begins.
Behind-the-Scenes of Leopold Bros.’ Award-Winning Spirits
Take a peek inside Denver’s own Leopold Bros., named the 2014 Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute.
Sips: Pinche Taqueria’s Cilantro-Lime Soda
This happy hour libation might knock you off your feet.
Get Outside: 5 Epic Trail Runs Near Denver
Now that summer has officially arrived, it’s time to lace up your sneakers and hit the trail running. Here are five local routes to challenge every ability level.
A Pedal Cabbie’s Guide to Hitching a Ride
It’s hot, your feet hurt, and maybe you’ve had one too many cocktails. Grab a ride with a pedal cabbie, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mile High City.
Behind the Vines: Settembre Cellars
This is part of a monthly series introducing you to Colorado wineries.
Support Young Talent at Avenue Theater’s Emerging Voices Series
This program focuses on mentoring and providing real-world practice to budding college-age directors.
In Collaboration
This is part of a weekly series published fresh on Thursday mornings.
Summer Entertaining: Moroccan Nights, Part III
This is part three in a three-part series offering tips and inspiration transforming the backyard barbecue into an exotic, lantern-lit affair.
Order House of Kabob’s Persian Eggplant
Change up your dips and order the Persian eggplant.
Get Ready For Top Taco (Tomorrow)
Summer Entertaining: Moroccan Nights, Part II
This is part two in a three-part series offering tips and inspiration transforming the backyard barbecue into an exotic, lantern-lit affair.
Exercise In Honor Of A Local Hero This Weekend
A fitness challenge at Heritage High School Saturday honors the men lost in Afghanistan 10 years ago during Operation Red Wings, among them Littleton Navy SEAL Danny Dietz.
Summer Menu: Grill Fest
Fire up the grill for root vegetables with ricotta salata, three kinds of burgers, and a fruity dessert.
Birds Of A Feather
Carbondale-based jewelry designer Colby June launched a new collection of avian-inspired accessories with an aesthetic that is neither delicate nor constrained—just like the animal that inspired it.
Cholon’s New Summer Desserts
13 Little-Known Secrets About Denver
Denver is full of history, and no one knows it better than the city’s tour guides. Here are 13 pieces of trivia that give you an inside look at the Mile High City.
Summer Entertaining: Moroccan Nights, Part I
This is part one in a three-part series offering tips and inspiration for transforming the backyard barbecue into an exotic, lantern-lit affair.
Should Pot Be Allowed In Bars?
A proposed initiative could be on the ballot this fall.
Sound Bites: Food & Wine Classic 2015
Outtakes from the 32nd annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen
Behind the Design: Cuba Cuba’s New Patio
The restaurant’s new patio has downtown views that pair beautifully with a mojito and some empanadas.
Our Top Charitable Picks for June 22-28
Get Involved is a weekly series pointing readers toward community-oriented events, volunteer opportunities, and good causes in Colorado.
The Omnivore’s Outtake: Bianco DiNapoli Tomatoes at Cart-Driver and, Soon, Whole Foods
Behind the Brew: Mockery Brewing Co.
The RiNo brewhouse is a worthwhile destination in the up-and-coming neighborhood.
Here’s a Summer Reading Program Your Kids Will Love
Steamboat Springs-based nonprofit BookTrails is hosting 29 Reading on Ranches camps throughout the summer, with the goal of keeping kids learning.
The Nuggets’ New Coach Faces A Steep Climb
It’s doubtful that even Mike Malone knows how his roster will look this fall.
Bar Buzz: 3 New Sipping Spots to Visit Now
Need a cocktail? Check out these recently opened bars in the Mile High City (and beyond).
Photos: Inside Denver’s New Art Hotel
This new luxury lodging option, located on Broadway, is officially open for business.
Break a Sweat at These Summer Fitness Events
Turn up the heat and shed some extra calories at one of these unique summer workouts.
Colorado Strong
Hitting the gym is swell for routine maintenance, but you won’t find better workouts than what the Centennial State’s natural landscape provides.
Beverly Grant’s Mo’ Betta Mission
One woman, four farmers’ markets, and Denver’s evolving food deserts.
Road-Trip Restaurant: Serrano’s Mexican Bar & Grill
A sunny disposition and Mexican eats make this Woodland Park spot an on-the-road standout.
Trendspotting: Cold Brew
Chilled, slow-brewed java is coming on strong.
How To: Make Pineapple Guacamole
Meet your new favorite dip, courtesy of Pinche Tacos.
5 Juicy Summer Fruit Festivals
Add these fruit-filled fests to your to-do list.
Fresh Picks: Young Lettuces
Each week, we’ll tell you the freshest thing to taste from Colorado farmers and chefs.
Will The Real Cory Gardner Please Stand Up?
He can be funny, likable and—depending on the day—a political turncoat, a GOP savior, or a partisan hack. So, now that’s he’s been a U.S. senator for six months, who is the Gentleman from Colorado?
