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Empty Nesters
Washington Park Quiet, safe, and walkable, with a legendary park, cute bookstores and boutiques, and a Whole Foods, Washington Park has everything an empty nester could ever dream of—and more. One of Denver’s oldest and most desirable neighborhoods,
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Bottled Radiance
Good skincare is a science. But exceptional skincare finds synergy between science and soul. Each product in the collection by ISUN, the Ridgway-based organic skincare brand with a celebrity following, is not merely a concoction; it’s an embodiment o
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Three Floors High And Rising
I’m obsessed with Hey Kiddo. To me, it’s Kelly Whitaker’s best restaurant, which is a big, bold statement given that when Michelin came to bestow its coveted stars on Colorado establishments, two of the restaurants in his Id Est Hospitality portfolio
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Taste
“Alma means soul, but it goes beyond a mere definition; it’s my mother’s name,” chef Johnny Curiel shares from across the chef’s counter at ALMA FONDA FINA, his brand new culinary venture in LoHi. Drawing inspiration from fondas, those charming hole-
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5 Rules To Navigating Denver’s Zoning Laws
Sure, your house functioned fine while the kids were little, but now you’re dreaming of a remodel. But after hearing the horror stories about the city’s permitting process, your dreams became a nightmare. To ease this anxiety, Erin An glin, a registe
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A Seller’s Market
“So much has changed in just the last three years,” says Ryan Haarer, realtor with LIV Sotheby’s International. “We went from a hyper-competitive, hair-on-fire market with record low interest rates to one of the slowest years in 2023 with interest ra
Denver Life Magazine1 min readDiet & Nutrition
That’s The Spirit!
In the blossoming spirits landscape of Colorado, Tingala stands out as a trailblazer, infusing cocktails with an element of the unexpected—like nothing you’ve experienced before. With its roots tracing back to exotic Brazilian flowers, Tingala presen
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What Makes A City Great
For Denver Life Magazine’s “17th Annual Best Places to Live,” we’re diving deep into what makes a city not just livable, but lovable. Spoiler alert: It’s not just the craft beer or the mountain views (though, let’s be real, they don’t hurt). Denver’s
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Wrap It Up
1½ c. buckwheat flour¼ tsp. salt2½ c. milk1 egg1 tsp. clarified butter (for cooking) 1. In a large bowl, whisk together buckwheat flour and salt. Then add milk and egg and whisk vigorously until batter is smooth. 2. Cover and refrigerate batter for a
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Guide To Bold Interior Design
Denver’s Margarita Bravo, a virtuoso in the realm of color, crafts interiors that pulsate with life. Leading her namesake design firm, she intertwines modern trends with enduring design principles, creating spaces that are not merely residences but r
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Time to Buy
After years at the top of Zillow’s hottest U.S. housing markets, Denver is ranked 48th out of 50 this year, and the go-to real estate site predicts home prices in the metro area will fall by 2%. This is great news for homebuyers who have struggled am
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The Italian job
For iconoclasts seeking a dose of Italian exoticism that does not come with a six-figure price tag, the distinctive but enjoyably versatile Alfa Romeo Stelvio might do the trick. The four-door, midsized SUV, named after the legendary motoring pass in
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News BITES
◯ The Goldfinch, SoBo’s newest high-end cocktail haven, has arrived with modern southwestern charm. Happy hour, late-night last calls, and even brunch offerings keep the libations within reach all day. The fare is worldly, and the drinks are inventiv
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Fit For The Gods
First of all, the views are incredible—from every single room. Not just the hotel rooms, the public spaces, too. The resort sits on a hilltop overlooking the visitor center at Garden of the Gods, and it was designed to maximize the one-of-akind vanta
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Style
Tucked away amid the rugged beauty of the Chico Basin Ranch in Colorado Springs lies a hidden gem: RANCHLANDS’ LEATHER SHOP, honoring timeless craftsmanship and Americana style. Duke Phillips III, the founder of Ranchlands, started the Mercantile aft
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Calendar 03.24
◼ A fanciful tale of love and mistaken identity, well-known for its endearing fusion of humor and classical motifs, this ballet doesn’t just tell a story, it immerses you in one. Head to Denver’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House to experience the globally
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Gallery Crawl
K Contemporary, under the stewardship of Doug Kacena, transforms a downtown space into a crucible of contemporary artistry. Kacena, a visionary with an artist’s heart and a curator’s eye, has propelled K Contemporary to the forefront of the Denver ar
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Most Outdoorsy
Morrison Separated from the city and its suburbs by the Hogback rock formation, with Bear Creek running through the heart of it, this tiny, tight-knit town (population roughly 400) has the feel of a remote mountain village. Perched in the foothills w
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Most Entertaining
Platt Park For years, Platt Park played Jan to Wash Park’s Marcia, the little sister no one thought about much, charming and authentic but rarely included on Denver’s best neighborhood lists. Then people who visited the vintage community, maybe to di
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Click!
Some experiences are worth sacrificing sleep for. A kaleidoscopic sunrise, as @tomkingsford’s post reminds us, falls squarely into that category. However, with the upcoming time change this month, you won’t need to make that sacrifice. The sunrise wi
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Nature Therapy
Rejuvenation through nature is not merely a whimsical idea but a scientifically backed benefit to human health and well-being, a principle Angie Andrade, the associate director of Therapeutic Horticulture at Denver Botanic Gardens, firmly believes in
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Wander
Jet-setting from Denver just got a stylish upgrade, courtesy of JSX—the answer to our collective wanderlust, promising to whisk us away without the usual fanfare (or despair) of traditional air travel. JSX merges the luxury of private flying with the
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Developing Healthy Places
NAVA Real Estate Development is redefining Denver’s landscape with Colorado’s first WELL Gold Certified community, Lakehouse at Sloan’s Lake, and the upcoming Fitwell Certified Wilder in West Colfax. CEO Brian Levitt emphasizes the vital role of the
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Arts
From March 8, step into KEN GUN MIN’S LANDSCAPES at MCA Denver, where the artist’s inaugural solo museum exhibition, The Lost Paradise, beckons with a kaleidoscope of embellished landscapes. Curated by MCA Denver’s Leilani Lynch, The Lost Paradise is
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Eat. Dribble. Drink.
In the heart of Centennial, an exciting venue is bouncing up to revolutionize the way Denverites experience basketball. Welcome to Basketball Social House, a fusion of sport and leisure that’s fast becoming the Top Golf of hoops. This is not just ano
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Living
As March ushers in spring, southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley becomes the stage for a natural marvel. Over 20,000 sandhill cranes, towering at four feet with a six-foot wingspan, gather at the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. This annual migrat
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PUBLISHER/CEO Shawn C. Miller VICE PRESIDENT Kristin N. Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR Stephanie Wilson EDITOR Sahale Greenwood CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Andy Stonehouse, Michael Cheuvront CREATIVE DIRECTOR Tom Visocchi CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS C.J. Burton, Jake Hol
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Keep The Beat
In the state’s lyrical landscape, the Colorado Music Hall of Fame is more than a mere repository of nostalgia. It’s a living, breathing champion of the state’s sonic soul. With founding board member and current co-chair Scott Tobias and his wife Jane
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16th Street Mall
The 16th Street Mall needed a little love. It makes sense since the once-heavily foot-trafficked corridor that acts as downtown’s connective thread hadn’t undergone any major renovations since 1982. And now, the colossal overhaul is finally starting
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