5280 January 2015 Issue
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Denver’s Best New Restaurants 2015From humble bagels to farm-to-table dishes, the local dining scene has never been so exciting. Here, 10 spots to try now. Head GamesIn 2014, soccer legend Pablo Mastroeni took over as coach of the Colorado Rapids, leading the team to one of its worst records ever. Can he save the squad?…
Cheers! Denver’s Best Bars 2015Seven years ago, we said bars weren’t destinations. We were wrong. Here, we submit 15 pieces of evidence to the contrary. Mikaela Shiffrin’s Fast Lane to GloryFor Vail skiing prodigy and Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin, success can’t come fast enough. Adulthood, though—that can wait. Restaurant Review: Guard and GraceIs this…
50 Urban Adventures you Must TryYou don’t have to drive far for outdoor thrills. Try these escapades without leaving the Front Range. One Man’s Case For Immigration Reform Should Resort Skiers Be Worried About Avalanches Restaurant Review: Argyll Whiskey Beer How Tough Are Coloradans, Really?
Summer: Colorado’s Other High SeasonIf you haven’t made plans to head for the hills when the weather warms, you should do so right away. Here’s why. Denver’s 25 Best Neighborhoods 2015 Urban Homesteading in the Mile High City Restaurant Review: Cart-Driver Is Virtually Flawless How Big Head Todd and the Monsters Became a Colorado Legend
Heat Wave: Summer in the City 53 cool things to do when Denver heats up. The Precious Ordinary: Kent Haruf’s Last Words Search our 2015 List of Denver’s Top Dentists The Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing in Colorado
21 Health and Wellness Issues You Need to Know NowNew programs, novel treatments, nitty-gritty research, state health statistics—and more!—that are important to every Coloradan’s well-being. Search Our Annual List of Top Doctors Take Your Child’s Learning Outside the Classroom Restaurant Review: The Nickel is a Coin Toss On the Front Lines with Colorado’s Wildland Firefighters
7 Spectacular Small Town Getaways We spent time exploring seven of our favorite small towns so we could tell you the best ways to enjoy 36 hours in each. The Truth About Suicide in ColoradoStigma, silence, and fear won’t help reduce Colorado’s tragically high suicide rate. But the voices of those who have survived just…
25 Best Restaurants 2015Hungry? Check out our annual ranking of the metro area’s best restaurants. The Two Sides of Denver’s Real Estate Boom Denver’s white-hot market is dividing our city—and one student and a young investor are at ground zero. Meet one of Colorado’s Top Paralympic AthletesAt 26 years old, Lacey Henderson is on track for…
Winter in the City 75 things to do in Denver when plummeting temperatures chase you inside. Our Town: Homelessness in Denver Tonight, more than 6,000 people in the metro area won’t have homes to sleep in. Think it couldn’t happen to you? The 5280 Guide to AltruismA look at some impressive local philanthropic figures, and…
The Beginner’s Guide to Denver’s Craft Coffee Scene Where to drink coffee now, which beans to buy, how to make a better cup of joe at home, and everything else you need to know to enjoy coffee in the Mile High City. Gifts for Everyone On Your Nice ListThe perfect presents—at the perfect prices—for everybody…
121 Things To Do In Colorado This YearA guide to the best happenings around the state in 2016. Still LifeMore than three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Giselle Gutierrez-Ruiz’s sentence is unconstitutional. Why hasn’t his case been given a second look? Restaurant Review: Ophelia’s Electric SoapboxOphelia’s wild, and sometimes wonderful, ride. Denver’s…
Suds in the CityDiscover 10 of our favorite new Denver breweries—plus local brew trends, beer-cations, and the end of suburban beer deserts. 15 Ways to Do DIA BetterDenver’s airport isn’t as bad as you think it is. Her are tips for enjoying the journey. How the Gold King Mine Spill Threatens the Navajo NationLast summer’s…
Your Ultimate 2016 Dining ChecklistEnjoy a sneak peek of our first-ever “Where to Eat Now” cover story. Building a Newer (Cooler) DenverThe 20 commercial real estate projects you need to know about. Colorado Cachet: 19 Unconventional Status SymbolsHere’s what Coloradans have anointed the coolest of the cool. Restaurant Review: Rebel RestaurantRebel—by turns inventive and slapdash—makes…
Your Newcomer’s Guide to DenverEverything you need to know about living in—and exploring!—the Mile High City. Colorado Springs’ Identity CrisisA deep look at one of the most misunderstood cities in America.The Dark Side of FitnessInside the often unfortunate, sometimes weird, and occasionally gruesome drawbacks of fitness fanaticism. Restaurant Review: AbejasGolden’s Abejas suggests the dining revolution…
Rogue Agent Parts of the Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge will soon open for recreational use. The FBI agent who raided the facility in the 1980s says the area isn’t safe. What if he’s right? Denver’s 25 Best Neighborhoods Our second annual list of the Mile High City’s most livable neighborhoods. Restaurant Review: Bar Dough With…
The 5280 Guide to Camping in Colorado A comprehensive look at setting up under the stars, including the 32 best places to camp in Colorado, tips on must-have gear, and gourmet (but easy!) recipes. Who Can Use This Proposed Backcountry Trail? Inside the fight over one of the state’s most controversial dirt paths. The Grit and…
The Much-Too-Easy-To-Tell Guide To The Broncos’ 2016-17 Season We don’t know how the Broncos will fare this year. But we do have 18 educated guesses. How One Colorado Man Disappeared While Hunting for Treasure Randy Bilyeu thought he’d located Forrest Fenn’s infamous cache of gold and jewels. Then he went missing. Colorado’s Best Wilderness Areas …
Colorado’s Best-Kept Secrets There are still plenty of places left to be explored in the Centennial State–like these 82 overlooked gems. What It Takes to Open a Craft Brewery Plus, how the changing dynamics in the industry are altering the future of craft beer. Host the Perfect End-of-Summer Feast Six restaurant-inspired recipes for an idyllic…
Denver’s 25 Best Restaurants 2016 From funky hot spots to neighborhood bistros, there’s a restaurant in Denver to satisfy your every craving. How Massive Cuts Have Remade the Denver Post Journalists at the state’s largest newspaper wondered how much more they’d have to endure. Now they’re finding out. The New (And Improved?) Denver Why it’s…
8 Splendid Ski-In, Ski-Out Getaways This winter, indulge in the high-country lifestyle by booking a stay at one one these eight amazing escapes. Denver’s Best Shops We spent months exploring brick-and-mortar boutiques to find the best places to spend some green. Climate Change: A Matter of Degree Average Temperatures in Colorado are set to rise…
How Much Food Are You Wasting? Forty percent of the nation’ food supply never makes it to the table. Denver intends to change that. The 5280 Guide to Buying Artwork A step-by-step guide to purchasing thoughtfully crafted works from artists in our communities. One Local Veteran’s New Mission Julian Scadden has made it his mission…
Denver’s Best Bargain Bites Sixty-eight ways to eat cheap in the Mile-High City. Bon appétit! Rob Katz is the Most Powerful Man in the Ski Industry As CEO of Vail, Katz has led the acquisition of nine properties, discounted season passes, and persuaded his customers to market the brand. What’s next? Denver’s Top Lawyers 2017…
How Colorado Are You? Test your knowledge of Centennial State people, places, mountains and more with our 12-part, downloadable quiz Denver’s Best New Bars A watering hole for every occasion Mortal Combat The inside story of two Colorado men fighting on the front lines against the Islamic State. Restaurant Review: Coperta Coperta triumphs by staying…
65 Things You Need to Eat in Denver From classic diners to trendy new hot spots, our food editors scoured the Mile High City for these bucket-list eats Can I-70’s Mountain Corridor Ever Be Fixed? Our state’s most critical east-to-west highway is on a serious collision course. The Hipsterfication of Denver How is this notoriously…
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