Denver Hotel Magazine - Fall+Holiday 2014

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CHERRY CREEK NORTH Move Over, Rodeo Drive, These Stores Are Fabulous

LATIN INFLUENCE Chef Dana Rodgriguez’ New Eatery Draws Rave Reviews

THE NEW COMFORT The Crawford Hotel Sets A New Standard

ROLLING THUNDER The New Union Station Rolls Into Town

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46 GOLF WORTH THE TRIP

SPECIAL SECTION In the heart of downtown Denver, a special neighborhood houses some of the city’s best shops, dining and art galleries.

Historic, iconic and utterly fabulous, the new Crawford Hotel at Union Station pulls out all the stops.

BY BILL HUSTED

Our resident golf connoisseur plays a round at Rosewood CordeValle in Northern California and shares his awe-inspiring experience.

BY STEVE GUCKENHEIMER

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44 (RE)UNION STATION

50 ELWAY KNOWS BEST

Chef Dana Rodriguez spices it up at Work & Class restaurant.

BY PAT MILLER

A renovation of Denver’s Union Station has lower downtown Denver alive with fun.

BY ELLEN GRAY

John Elway brings his winning ways from the field to the front office and helps guide the Broncos to another Super Bowl bid.

BY ELLEN GRAY

50 ON THE COVER: Former Denver Broncos Super Bowl champ John Elway pushes his former team to stardom as a driving force on the management side.

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The staff of Denver Hotel Magazine picks some of our favorite goings-on around Denver and Colorado.

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58 THE SCENE

66 DINING Denver’s mouthwatering restaurants and fabulous chefs are creating savory dishes that will tempt travelers who appreciate the best.

We’ve compiled a guide to some of the most savory dining in the city, guaranteed to satisfy any palate.

74 SHOPPING From high-end boutiques and malls to trendy vintage shops, DHM shows you the city’s best places to find that special something … or a little something extra.

77 ATTRACTIONS Expect the unexpected when you spend time in Denver. Browse our list of top local attractions that should not be missed when visiting the mile-hi city.

80 OUR PARTING SHOT The mountains come alive with Fall’s vibrant color.

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Denver serves up a diverse array of events that will tempt even the most discriminating traveler. Whether it’s professional sports, first-rate comedy, great music or the best of Broadway, you won’t want to miss the fun going on in a host of great venues.

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Colorado is famous for its world-class skiing in the winter and great mountain hiking and biking in the summer. But visitors to our state often are surprised to learn that autumn in Colorado brings out some of the most gorgeous scenery, with forests awash in waves of color that take your breath away. If you have time for a quick jaunt to the foothills or deeper into the mountains, this is a don’t-miss activity.

Okay, you’ve checked the scenic tour off your list; now you can focus on what’s going on in the Mile High city. Step outside your hotel, and on any given Sunday in the fall you will be bombarded by a bright orange haze that seems to color the streets, the shops and restaurants, the very landscape. Fall in Colorado is synonymous with the Denver Broncos, and fans here are fierce in their loyalty and love for the team. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be privy to a memorable experience, sitting among 76,000 avid fans who are cheering, applauding and supporting the home team.

(And if you happen to be rooting for the opponent, that’s okay, just don’t expect an invitation to a tailgate party!).

It’s pretty much impossible to talk about the Denver Broncos without making mention of John Elway, the legend who helped usher in a new winning era of football. He came to Denver in 1982, played quarterback for 16 seasons, raised a family here and now works behind the scenes as the team’s general manager and VP of football operations. As the 2014 football season began, Denver Hotel Magazine sat down with Mr. Elway to learn a bit more about the man who took Denver sports by storm.

When there’s no football there’s still plenty to do in Denver, beginning with the fantastic new Union Station. The stunning venue recently opened to the public and features an incredible renovation of the historic train station, and many hip restaurants, bars and shops.

This should be a definite stop during your stay. If you’re looking for a change from the urban

landscape of downtown and love to shop, shop, shop, head a bit south to Cherry Creek, where you’ll find fabulous boutiques filled with the season’s hottest trends. The Cherry Creek Mall is one of the best in the country, and the surrounding shops and restaurants of Cherry Creek North are true gems.

Whether you need great corporate gifts, adorable outfits for your kids or a little something for yourself, you won’t walk away empty-handed.

Denver is one of the fastestgrowing cities in the nation, and signs of progress and development are everywhere.

New hotels, new stores, new neighborhoods. It’s all here, and it’s a great place to be!

Ellen Gray, Publisher, Denver Hotel Magazine

If you have an interesting Denver experience or story to share, we would be pleased to read it and consider it for publication. Email your story to us at ellen@denverhotelmagazine.com.

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Denver Hotel Magazine staff’s quick picks of some of our favorite goings-on around Denver and Colorado

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The Secret Is Out A Great Time to Invest in Colorado Denver was the fastest-moving housing market in the nation in July according to the National Association of Realtors (out of 140 metro areas surveyed). It took an average of just 27 days to sell a home, compared with about two months nationally.

Denver has experienced a “good energy” market since the first quarter of 2012 and continues to impress as we close the third quarter of 2014. After nearly three years of growth, the reasons behind this success are apparent: • Supply of available inventory for sale has not met current demand • Interest rates have remained very attractive, and • Consumer confidence continues to improve.

From a strictly real estate investment viewpoint, Denver has experienced approximately 30 percent price appreciation since the first quarter of 2012, making it a nationally known emerging city with optimistic designs for the future.

Within this vibrant and progressive real estate market, buyers can gain a competitive edge if they: • Get pre-qualified for financing and accompany an offer to buy with a pre-approval letter from a respected lender.

• Ask your realtor to determine the seller’s preferred dates for closing and possession.

• Keep all your contract contingency dates efficient for inspections, approvals etc.

In the most recent WalletHub.com survey, Denver ranked Number One in the nation for employment and earning opportunities. Denver was compared to the 150-largest U.S. cities using 18 different metrics including: number of new businesses, increased median household income, home price appreciation, foreclosure rate decrease and the drop in the employment rate (5.3% compared to the national average hovering above 6%).

And it gets even better when you introduce characteristics such as the weather, recreational opportunities, all major sports, the educated populace, more parks per capita of any major city, many cultural venues, concerts, median age of 33, good public

transportation (and improving), eco-friendly city and state, and oh yeah … the mountains in winter and summer.

Denver and Colorado have become desired destination locations, both because it’s so enjoyable to live here, and because these areas are regarded as economically bright and promising. The secret is out!

— STEVE BLANK

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Friendly Neighbors>>

Golden: A Holiday Snapshot of Colorado’s Favorite Hometown

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Author Thomas Wolfe wrote You Can’t Go Home Again, his novel’s title now a catch phrase for more than 100 years. But no one says you can’t feel at home again! Enter Golden, Colorado.

Born as the Territorial Capital of Colorado, this small town has a heart as big as the Rockies and the sophistication that comes with insightful city planning, a high aura of academia from MIT’s sister university, Colorado School of Mines, and recreational opportunities galore. A few minutes west of Denver via light rail, I-70 or Highway 6, getting there is convenient and easy. Historic Downtown Golden is burrowed between North and South Table Mountains and Mt. Zion, the first foothill that, via the scenic Lariat Loop, leads you to the big boys of the Rockies.

There is so much to do and see on any given day in Golden, including in autumn and winter months. Cultural opportunities range from the nationally acclaimed Foothills Art

Center to Miner’s Alley Playhouse and the Jefferson County Symphony.

Clear Creek Historic Park showcases original structures from around the state, brought in to create an authentic Old West town.

It’s located directly across from the Pioneer Museum, the perfect adjunct to the pioneer village.

Dining out can range from casual wood-fired pizza and craft beer to fine dining at any number of restaurants; Grappa, Indulge or Bridgewater Grill. Table Mountain Grill & Cantina is a favorite, presenting casual dining in a beautiful setting; southwest fare at its best. For something truly unique, visit the Colorado Railroad Museum and check availability in the dining car, an intimate dining experience for couples and groups. Terrific breakfast and lunch choices are peppered throughout downtown.

For outdoor enthusiasts, golf at award-winning Fossil Trace is a huge hit and the course is kept in PGA condition. Hiking to the top of Castle Rock on South Table Mountain is a favorite

trek, ending atop a prehistoric volcanic “plug” that garnered its moniker for its fortresslike appearance. The American Mountaineering Center is located near the Golden Visitor’s Center and boasts a climbing wall and a detailed model of Mt. Everest.

Clear Creek Trail offers paved walkways that flank each side of scenic Clear Creek. Open to foot traffic year round, the winter ice formations in the ever-flowing creek provide an art show in and of itself.

Shopping abounds in this bastion of specialty shops, from climbing gear to children’s toys.

The pre-holiday and holiday seasons have business owners’ doors wide open, offering hot cider, special wine nights and friendly faces as you peruse interesting clothing boutiques, stunning galleries, an elegant jewelry store, trendy gift and home accessory stores and craft beer breweries. Venture off Washington Avenue, where each corner has shops you don’t want to miss.

What better time to plan a day in Golden than when the autumn leaves fall lushly along the creek? First Fridays bring throngs who enjoy extended hours at Golden’s favorite shops and venues. October sees the annual Trick or Treat Street, where Disney princesses and zombies stop in at local businesses for candy, refreshments and a family-friendly environment. In November, great restaurants serve up a perfect Thanksgiving dinner.

In early December, the hugely popular Olde Golden Christmas heralds the magic of the season as only “Everyone’s Hometown” can. It all begins on December 5 as the Candlelight Walk ushers in Golden’s unique and heartwarming holiday events. Beginning at the top of Washington Avenue in front of Foothills Art Center, people from miles around join in a candlelight parade down historic Washington Avenue, singing holiday carols and whooping it up as they make their way to the Golden Visitor’s Center for the countdown to

the simultaneous lighting of the holiday tree and thousands of lights strung along Clear Creek.

Candles are available from volunteers at Foothills Art Center for 50 cents each.

On December 6th, 13th and 20th, Golden’s traditional holiday parade begins at 11 a.m. and winds through town, including Santa on a motorcycle chasing down the Grinch in his corvette, equestrian teams, horse-drawn wagons and cowboys. Victorian carolers singing on street corners and a brass trio provide ongoing entertainment with snappy barbershop quartets strolling to their special brand of vocalizing.

For all of the fun, the best part is that when you visit Golden, it feels like going home.

Parking and events are free!

For all details about Fall and holiday events in Golden, please go to VisitGolden.com.

Photos courtesy Visit Golden

— CAROLYN BARTELS

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“a godsend for diners in the denver tech center… a worthwhile destination for the rest of us” -denver post “chef mary nguyen has created a winner with street kitchen asian bistro” -5280 www.streetkitchenasianbistro.com

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BISTRO: a small, informal restaurant serving moderately priced, simple meals in a modest setting, often with wine as an accompaniment.

1600 E. 17th Ave Denver, CO 80218 l 303.399.0988 l p17denver.com Hours: BruncH: 9am-3pm sat l sun LuncH: 11am-3pm Mon-Fri Dinner: 3pm-10pm sun-Thurs 3pm-11pm Fri l sat Welcome to P17, your neighborhood bistro serving food & drinks inspired by the seasons. Our kitchen makes everything from scratch and sources the freshest ingredients available. Enjoy a soul-warming bowl of soup, gather with friends over a selection of small plates & wine, or sit for a causal family dinner.

Whatever you decide, we invite you to enjoy our hospitality in the company of friends & loved ones.

“This type of cooking and restaurant building is exactly what Denver needs. If more restauranteurs follow Nguyen’s suit, Denver really might become the next big thing in food.” -303 Magazine

John Fielder

Reflecting On nAture>>

Rocky Mountain High John Fielder Pays Homage to John Denver and the Beauty of Colorado

JOHN DENVER Tribute for Wilderness

John Fielder’s Colorado Gallery

John Fielder is Colorado’s best-known nature photographer. He is the photographer/author of more than 40 Colorado picture and guidebooks, and operates a gallery in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. He also performs 40 musical slide shows annually, occasionally accompanied to live music.

In October Fielder conducts his most exciting performance yet at the 2,800-seat Buell Theatre. This year’s show celebrates the 50th anniversary of America’s Wilderness Act and features new John Fielder wilderness photographs spanning Colorado to Alaska.

On a 35-foot screen above the stage, Fielder will project and choreograph 40 years of his nature photography to the words and music of the great John Denver. Since John Denver’s untimely death in 1997, John Adams and his seven-member band have committed themselves to keeping alive the Rocky Mountain legend’s music.

The event benefits Colorado environmental and conservation non-profit organizations. Part of the profits from ticket sales return to organizations such as the Wilderness Society, Sierra Club, and Conservation Colorado helping to continue their work to protect America’s remaining wildlands as new wilderness areas.

John Fielder’s Colorado is located in a restored 6,000 square-foot brick building in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. The gallery contains more than 100 of Fielder’s most popular images beautifully framed, some in panoramic format as large as 10 feet, and a framing shop. The book department contains all of Fielder’s Colorado titles, many already autographed, as well as his Colorado calendars and note cards.

John Fielder photography graces the walls of public buildings, restaurants, corporate offices, hotels, and hospitals throughout Colorado and beyond. Recent installations include the new Ralph J. Carr Judicial Center, History Colorado museum, Spago Restaurant in Bachelor Gulch, the J.W. Marriott Cherry Creek, and Elway’s Cherry Creek.

John Fielder has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open space, and wildlands during his 33-year career as a nature photographer and publisher. His photography has influenced people and legislation, earning him recognition including the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award in 1993 and, in 2011, the Aldo Leopold Foundation’s first Achievement Award given to an individual.

Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

Buell Theatre Denver Performing Arts Complex Tickets and Info: JohnFielder.com Tickets: TicketMaster.com

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833 Santa Fe Drive, Denver The Art District on Santa Fe Open Tuesday-Saturday 9-5 303-744-7979 Info: JohnFielder.com

Life is Short.

Eat Dessert First.

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Sweet mix>>

Everyone loves a sweet ending, and Denver boasts a great variety of choices to make that happen.

Elway’s at the Ritz Carlton, 18th & Curtis -- Boasts fabulous desserts ranging from hunky delicious brownies a la mode, cheesecake, a fabulous Ding Dong or key lime pie, banana pudding, warm toffee bread pudding, and a glace sampler.

Meyer lemon bar, and Black Forest Cake. Tops on the list is the French macaroon of the night. Remember, you can work your way backward on the menu!

Old Major has it all.

Sugarmill, 2461 Larimer St, #101 – What fun in the RiNo district as Noah French amazes with his The Four Seasons’ Edge Restaurant, pastries. Sit at the bar and watch 14th & Arapahoe – An array of the staff prepare savory desserts. upscale fancy desserts including Noahsphere, Chai bar, pineapple peanut butter crunch bar, lemon upside down cake, chocolate crème brulee, orange baked Alaska, warm sticky toffee pudding, peanut butter brulee, tiramisu, taste of citrus, shades of green, strawberry rhubarb tart, and a milk chocolate lavender tart, white and dark chocolate tasting. passion fruit cream chiffon cake, Old Major, 3316 Tejon Street -- Start and Colorado peach shortcake make decisions impossible. The with some of the best food ever Sugarmill is upbeat, fun, and a under the leadership of Chef treat any time of day.

Justin Brunson where pork is king, and seafood queen, but D-Bar, 19th and Pennsylvania her royal majesty is desserts by -- D-Bar Desserts brings great Nadine Donovan. Awesome excitement to Denver. Keegan selections include maple bacon Gerhard, famed pastry chef, is a crème caramel, funnel cake,

familiar face in Denver. Keegan’s wife, the incredibly talented Lisa Bailey, is his partner at this sweet spot. As we go to press, they are reopening in their new location.

D-Bar has to be in the Best list.

Cookies of all kinds, brownies, cupcakes galore, truffles, and candies along with tiramisù, lemon cake, pies, and tarts tempt.

Macaroons are a must. Have a few and share. A fun wine list, special coffee drinks and more add to the experience. Savories fill out the menu with a divine selection of dishes. If you are looking for wedding or special occasion cakes, this is the place. Simply put, D-Bar is Delicious!

Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th St. -- Nothing is more exciting than ice cream — and, we’ve found our favorite! In the energetic neighborhood of LoHi stands an independent storefront shaped like an old-fashioned

milk can. This structure adds to the landscape and encourages neighbors to stroll over for a scoop, and tourists to stop by for a treat anytime. Families line up around the block discussing which of the numerous flavors to order. Be prepared to change your mind multiple times before ordering, since every flavor is intriguing and mouthwatering.

Little Man has not only mastered the customer experience, they have mastered both ice cream and gelato. Combinations range from unique, like salted caramel peanut butter cup, to traditional with the best chocolate in town.

Decisions are impossible, so order a double scoop. Little Man Ice Cream not only lights up the skyline of LoHi, it will also light up your evening. Your taste buds will thank you for making the trip and convince you to return soon.

— PAT MILLER

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GAme On!>>

Broncos Fever Best Places to Catch the Game Each fall and winter, the Mile High City bleeds blue and orange when the Denver Broncos take the field. Coming off their seventh Super Bowl appearance in the 2013 season, the Broncos are on the hunt for a championship this year, and you won’t want to miss the excitement while you’re in town. Check out the bars and grills below to receive the full Broncos experience, enjoying some of Denver’s best beers and burgers along the way.

Lodo’s Bar & Grill

1946 Market Street, 303.293.8555, LodosBarAndGrill.com With a full menu of burgers, sandwiches and delectable appetizers, Lodo’s is the perfect venue for cheering on the Broncos. They offer drink specials on domestic, micro and premium drafts every Sunday, plus they feature an exclusive Lodo Lager from the Grist Brewing Company.

Sports Column

1930 Blake Street, 303.296.1930, DenverSportsColumn.com Featuring a rooftop patio and enough TVs to ensure a good view from anywhere in the bar, Sports Column is a locals’ favorite for NFL action. Domestic drafts are only $3 on game day, or you can grab a pitcher for $9. If you’re headed to the actual game, Sports Column offers a free shuttle to Sports Authority Field at Mile High. From nachos and fries to sliders and wings, the menu offers a variety of game-day treats.

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Stoney’s Bar & Grill

1111 Lincoln Street, 303.830.6839, StoneysBarAndGrill.com With 31 high-definition TVs and two 120-inch projection screens, Stoney’s is the perfect sports bar for Broncos games. They offer food and drink specials every Sunday, Monday and Thursday for NFL action, plus the bar is Colorado-themed. Whether you’re in the mood for some nachos, a salad or a steamed burger, Stoney’s has you covered.

Wynkoop Brewing Company

1634 18th Street – 303.297.2700 – Wynkoop.com Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy the game at Denver’s first craft brewery, opened in 1988. Wynkoop features nine of their custom beers on tap, ranging from London Calling, a classic English pale ale, to B3K Black Lager, a German-style Schwarzbier. The brewery also offers a full menu of sandwiches, soups and salads, plus unique appetizers. They are known for their 50/50 burger, a delicious concoction of beef and bacon topped with crispy onions and an egg, sunny side up.

Cherry Cricket

2641 E. 2nd Ave., 303.322.7666, CherryCricket.com Located in the fantastic Cherry Creek North district, the Cherry Cricket is one of the top burger joints in Denver, complete with plenty of TVs for Broncos games. Choose from more than 30 toppings on your beef, turkey, chicken or veggie burger, running the gamut from cheeses and vegetables to peanut butter and eggs. The Cherry Cricket also serves a variety of Colorado beers.

It’s a locals’ favorite and they don’t take reservations, so we recommend arriving early.

RollingTomatoCatering.com Throwing your own watch party? Make your Broncos party a success with unique custom catering. The Rolling Tomato, owned and operated

by Boulderite Trent Moore, offers wood-fired treats ranging from original pizzas to authentic paella. Moore caters to your needs, having cooked everything from whole pigs to fresh bread in his mobile wood-burning oven. “Unlike other mobile units or caterers, we do not operate out of an enclosed truck, nor do we cook everything in our commissary and reheat it at the event,” Moore said. “We cook everything fresh and in front of our guests’ eyes. Our operation is completely transparent and customizable.”

– ANNA GAULDIN

FAll FAvorites>>

SPOTLIGHT

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ARt Hopping>>

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Tennyson Cultural Art District Come Out And Play on Tenn Street

If you are not familiar with the area, you likely are not tuned in to one of the city’s trendiest, buzzing-est neighborhoods. Just a hop-skip-jump from downtown Denver, the Tennyson Street Cultural Art District is a six-block treasure trove of unique locales for a night on the town, an intimate dinner or family fun.

This thriving stretch of Tennyson Street is anchored at 38th Street by the intrepid Historic Elitch Theatre and, to the north, the art deco Oriental Theater, one of the final venues where the legendary Johnny Winter played.

Day or night, the hip vibe of this area is alive and vibrant.

The World is Your Menu Doug Roche

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Breakfast is pretty much on the casual, all-American-yetsimply-awesome scale. You will have to fight off locals at Kyle’s Kitchen, a diner, or DJ’s, the brunch and lunch spot where you may see some of Denver’s finest jazz

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players shmoozing over a cup of coffee or Bloody Mary.

Lunch brings more options, including Big Hoss BBQ (arguably the best in-house smoked BBQ and aged steaks in town), Sushi Bay, Okinawa Sushi (you choose!), Parisi’s Italian Market and Pizzeria, and Swing Thai.

At the dinner hour, the dining hall door swings wide open and Axios tempts with authentic Greek fare. Hops & Pie is just across the street and lives up to its motto of the best in beer and pizza. If you missed Big Hoss for lunch, consider it for dinner. Their dastardly delicious fried pickles go great with a margarita. For a more eclectic pub menu, stop in West End Tavern or go the traditional route a few doors down at Patrick Carroll’s. Wine bars pop up about halfway into the district, from fine art and a carafe at TYG-ART to sipping over new and used books at the Book Nook.

For the fine dining experience, don’t miss Firenze de Tavola in the lower level of Parisi. Parisi and

the authentic Italian market are open for lunch and dinner, but the elegance and discerning menu at Firenze de Tavola is for dinner only.

See and Do This enclave of creative entrepreneurship offers shopping from high-end women’s clothing to exotic teas and antiques. Metro Frame Works Gallery has rotating fine art exhibits as does T Gallery, TYGART and Tenn Street Coffee. Tootsie’s for nail services is a great girls’ (or mens’) outing and, for the antique lover, don’t miss The Red Door, where the hunt-and-peck search for the perfect home or business enhancement is at its best.

Doggie boutiques, a small batch wine store, a town center park for the little ones and throw-back bowling at Elitch Lanes round out this brief look at one of Denver’s best kept secrets, The Tennyson Cultural Art District.

— CAROLYN BARTELS

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Whether on their honeymoon or a romantic weekend getaway, couples discover what they are looking for at Viceroy Riviera Maya—complete privacy in an ultra-luxurious and intimate ambiance with special amenities to enhance that special escape.

At this exclusive boutique resort in a stunning natural environment, with no kids because guests must be 14 years old, choose from 41 exceptionally spacious villas set in the lush jungle but only steps from the beautiful white-sand Caribbean beach. Highlighting each exquisitely appointed villa is a patio with a private plunge pool where Viceroy Riviera Maya creates the mood for an incredibly sensual evening: ‘Plunge Pool Romantic Turndown’ gives new meaning to how romantic a turndown can be with aromatherapy, candles, lanterns, music, food and drink, and special touches in an evocative ambiance under the stars.

The romance never stops at this award-winning, adults-only resort

Indulge in a massage or couples treatment in a Jungle Spa Suite for Two at the Maya-influenced spa where indigenous healing techniques and traditions infuse every aspect of the guest experience. A favorite of honeymooners is the Xaman Ek fertility massage using an exclusive “love oil.” At the Lagoon Pool or on the sand, get the royal treatment: Relax with your significant other nestled on a comfortable daybed with your every whim catered to by a Pool or Beach Butler.

With the “dine anywhere” policy, couples can dine wherever their romantic impulses take them— the beach with a bonfire, La Marea with its gourmet Mexican cuisine served on a sea-view loft, an intimate dinner on their suite’s terrace, or on the resort’s private pier. The pier is also a popular spot for lovers to enjoy a massage for two over the aquamarine Caribbean.

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More than a shopping experience, a tradition.

Find something for everyone on your list while experiencing the holiday joy of Cherry Creek North. From jewelry and fashion boutiques to spas, restaurants, and so much more, it’s a place where checking off your holiday to-dos is a tradition all its own.

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SHOPPING, DINING AND INDULGING IN CHERRY CREEK NORTH Cherry Creek North is known nationally as a premier outdoor retail, dining, and mixed-use area located just five minutes from downtown Denver. Nearly 400 businesses make up this charming neighborhood, from independently owned to international retailers, and feature a broad range of unique fashion, jewelry and home furnishing stores, spas, salons, art galleries, and restaurants.

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Cherry Creek North is a Runway of Glamour TODAY, IT’S A LIVELY WHIRLWIND of construction and modernization. Everywhere you turn it’s apparent that something big is happening. Something that is changing the face of the charming area known as Cherry Creek North.

And when the cranes come down and serenity is restored, visitors to this eclectic, unique area will delight in the neighborhood and will understand that yes, change is indeed good.

If high fashion is your thing, there’s no place better than the designer boutiques housed on every block. From local treasures such as Andrisen Morton, Eccentricity and Lawrence Covell to coveted designers such as Loro Piana, Kate Spade and St. John Boutique, the selection is fantastic. Art aficionados will love the variety of galleries and jewelry lovers will be gushing over the incredible designs.

There are spas and salons galore, fun coffeehouses and unique specialty stores that cater to your canine companion. And then there’s the food. Locals know that for a great meal or a lively cocktail, there is no better destination than Cherry Creek.

It’s a place where fashion and sophistication come to life, from the runway to

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Legendary nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen is celebrating 40 years of traveling throughout the natural world observing and photographing the Earth’s last great wild places. Visit the Mangelsen—Images of Nature Gallery located in the heart of Denver’s historic Cherry Creek North district. Explore Tom’s entire portfolio at Mangelsen.com.

PISMO offers the region’s widest selection of contemporary glass art by internationally and nationally renowned artists including Chihuly and Tagliapietra. Emerging artists are also well represented. Unique jewelry, paintings, sculpture and art furniture complement the galleries’ fine selection of work. The experienced, helpful staff is available to assist everyone from the casual admirer to the experienced collector.

Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty Cherry Creek continues to develop beautifully and deserves great professional real estate attention. Jared and Steve Blank (second and third generation brokers) successfully teamed up, selling condo’s, Townhomes, and Single Family homes all around the Cherry Creek Neighborhood. With Sotheby’s offices in Cherry Creek, Downtown, and in DTC, we provide top level knowledge and service.

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Great dinners, fantastic desserts: Mouthwatering citrus-mustard ribs (above) are topped off with a scrumptious butterscotch pudding with whipped cream and house-made toffee (right).

Work & Class Owner and Executive Chef Dana Rodriguez is “loca” for great food and fun times. Previous page: Peppers Five Ways is a customer favorite.

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ana Rodriguez epitomizes the notion that no matter where you started, you can rise to the top in your field. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, Rodriguez came to the United States in 1998, a single mom seeking a better life for her family.

She quickly received her work card and found employment as a dishwasher for Ben Davis, the opening chef at Panzano, a popular downtown restaurant. She spoke no English, had no culinary background, and was a female working in a male-dominated profession. But this outspoken woman quickly worked her way up. While her folks took care of the babies, Rodriguez held down three jobs in order to make enough money to support everyone.

Working at Panzano, Samba Room and Kevin Taylor, she quickly learned the art of cooking under the tutelage of Denver’s top chefs. She advanced to pantry chef

at the same time acclaimed chefs Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch arrived to run Panzano. Under the strong advice and mentoring of Jasinski and Gruitch, she worked her way up to sous chef, earning the nickname Loca (crazy), a moniker that remains today.

When Jasinski and Gruitch decided to venture out and open Rioja (its success is welldocumented), the duo invited Rodriguez, or Loca, to invest and become a minor partner. She accepted, again climbing to the top position of executive chef at another of their restaurants, Bistro Vendome. She often jokes about people meeting her and saying “A Latino cooks French?” Smiling, the reply is often, “I speak Spanglish and can cook it all.”

In her early days working at Panzano, Rodriguez met bartender Tony Maciag. The two became close friends who talked and dreamed of one day opening their own spot. Eventually Loca, Maciag, and the divine Delores Tronco teamed up, and Work & Class was borne.

The concept was developed when Kevin Morrison, owner of Pinche Taco, sent developer Ryan Diggins to the trio with the novel idea of using shipping crates for a building design. They trio said yes and nine crates later (adding up to 1,600 square feet,) Work & Class opened for business.

The contemporary ambience features a huge mural depicting the “working class” of Detroit. Big windows, wood, a combination of small and community tables and two bars set the scene for 53 lucky diners who fill the place nightly. Great food, wines, cocktails, incredible service, and affordable prices come to life as Loca takes the spotlight in the open kitchen, where you can watch her and the staff prepare incredible dishes with graceful speed and efficiency. She gives full credit and kudos to Victor Mena, sous chef, who worked at Rioja with Loca and became chef de cuisine at Root Down, and Vinny Sosa, sous chef, who was at Rioja and Euclid Hall (he is also Loca’s fiancé). Both men

Flavors abound in every delicious portion.

Left: Cochinita Pibil Taco and cilantro rice and beans. Below: New Jersey Ernie’s meatballs.

Work & Class VIPs: Tony Maciag, owner and GM, and Delores Tronco, Owner and CEO.

play a big part in making this machine work perfectly. It’s a treat to watch them all work side by side nightly as they turn out 400 meals. Maciag and Tronco bring excitement and total competence to the front of the house, completing the recipe for the success of Work & Class.

The place is tiny, the Latino/ American fare divine. The menu is divided between appetizers, mains and sides. Begin with the best blue corn empanadas, shrimp ceviche, lamb chorizo sausage and melon salad.

The massive attack salad with tempura broccoli, asparagus, avocado, spinach, cucumber, and pecorino, salmon balls, chickpea fritters, and meatballs Jersey style in honor of Maciag are more fun choices. Awesome peppers five ways combine spicy flavors with bacon-wrapped jalapenos, Fresno poppers, grilled shishitos, pickled peppers and pepper jam. Choose chicken (Jamaican jerk or rosemary), goat, citrus-mustard short ribs, coriander lamb, or cornmeal fried catfish in three

portion sizes for your entrée, and add sides of corn, sweet plantains, heirloom tomatoes, mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, chickpea croquettes, rice and polenta.

Some don’t-miss items are the jalapeno cornbread, griddled goat cheese masa, and housemade biscuits to complete the meal. End with divine mini butterscotch pudding, fruit cobbler or bread pudding.

The bar scene complements the kitchen, where they’ll serve up great cocktails, wines and beer. The signature whiskey, pomegranate and summer peach rosemary with tequila, rum, or whiskey is worth the trip. Always mobbed, even the wait is fun as half-price apps are served to the patient crowd. The trio says they are “blessed”, but I have a feeling there’s a lot more to their recipe for success. In a few words, they are just that good!

It’s a privilege to know Loca and she is a joy to be around. She truly is an inspiration, from her story to her talent and her ability

to improve the lives of so many she touches.

On Facebook she writes “Opening a restaurant is a big challenge. After I opened Work & Class and then my “sister Beth Gruitch” opened Stoic & Genuine, it is important to remember a business is just a job. But you still have a life with friends and family. I appreciate every moment with my family, my fiancé, my “sister”, and good friends. Any time becomes special to use that time to appreciate life, love, and friendship.”

Dana Rodriguez continues to delight with her humor and humble attitude, and an outrageous talent for cooking the best food around.

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completely empty, totally quiet.

After all, the depot links Denver and the West to neighboring communities and the entire United States.

The hotel debuted with great fanfare in July 2014 as part of the reopening and transformation of the 120-year-old Union Station.

The Great Hall houses 13 vendors, including four restaurants helmed by some of Denver’s most celebrated chefs, a satellite bookstore from the

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“I think that everyone gets into the same thing here that I am so fascinated with – which is this tremendous collection of American people,” says Crawford.

“Travelers and suitcases coming and going. Children playing in the fountain outside.”

The Crawford overlooks the station’s Great Hall and its catchall collection of travelers, tourists and locals. It may be the world’s true 24/7 hotel lobby, for there is never a time when it’s

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hat’s the slogan at Denver’s new Crawford Hotel. “Like no other.” It may sound like a boast, but go visit. You’ll see. It’s true in dozens of ways.

Named for Denver pioneer preservationist Dana Crawford, the hotel aims to give visitors a unique experience, a quiet snug of luxury tucked inside the refurbished and redeveloped Union Station, a major transportation hub in the American West. This is a bustling place.

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The entrance to the Crawford Hotel is framed by the grand gateway to Union Station — a totally refurbished train depot with deep roots in Denver history.

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Longtime Denver resident Dana Crawford is the town’s premiere preservationist, known as the Mother of LoDo (Lower Downtown). Her visionary activism saved Larimer Square from the wrecking ball during the ‘60s movement known as Urban Renewal. Rather than tear things down to build new things, she saw the importance of reinventing the old and, in the process, saving the soul of downtown Denver, creating places for people to gather, to celebrate a city. She has had a hand in preserving more than 800,000 square feet of Mile High history. In addition to Larimer Square, you can count the iconic Oxford Hotel and, now, Union Station.

Before coming to Denver, Crawford studied at the University of Kansas and Harvard-Radcliffe. She worked on the station project for 30 years – but she says that it’s not necessarily her crowning achievement.

“I always say my next project is going to be the one I love the most. But truly, I have worked on this for so long. They wanted to tear it down at one point, and look at it, just look at it now. I call it the city’s living room. I really think it is.”

Did she ever think that the project would never happen?

“Not really,” Crawford insists. “I was really in tune with what was going on in the East Coast in Washington, D.C., and Grand Central in New York. This building is a lot smaller than Grand Central, but it still has a lot of that monumental presence.”

She was deeply involved with the development and construction of the hotel, but Crawford originally resisted the idea of the name. Calling it The Crawford didn’t seem, well, seemly. “I’m trying to get used to it,” she says. “A lot of people have been enthusiastic about it. But (my son) said it was pretentious. My mother brought me up that you were supposed to be in the newspaper three times: Born, married, died. But people seem to like the name, so I’ll be all right about it.”

Building a new hotel within an iconic Denver landmark was challenging — and rewarding.

iconic Tattered Cover, a coffee shop, a burger and brat bar, an ice creamery, the Terminal Bar, a sandwich shop and a florist/ boutique.

“Welcome to my office,” says Crawford as she settles into a couch in the Great Hall. She spends many an afternoon here.

“I love to come in here just to watch everybody. It’s like watching America.

People come in here and they go, “Oh.” And then they smile. And then they start taking pictures.

And then people walk around holding hands. I mean, they just love it.”

Above the Great Hall, the Cooper serves as the hotel bar and greets the guests in stylish understatement. It’s an intimate, elegant, yesteryear canteen that serves classic craft cocktails with a Denver twist – and appetizers

delivered from Stoic & Genuine, the high-end seafood restaurant that rules the waves downstairs.

Think caviar, oysters and chilled lobster served aside a Timeless Fashioned made with Peach Street Straight Bourbon. The east windows look into the heart of Downtown Denver blurred by a waving American flag. The west faces the hubbub of the Great Hall and the windows lead your gaze to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

“I love the Cooper Bar and everyone loves it because it has this real sense of Denver,” says Crawford. “You look right up 17th Street and the furniture is elegant and very comfortable and the service is impeccable. It’s just a stunning experience. And to be in the Cooper when the sun goes down, you know how these sunsets are. Stunning.”

Room service is low-key, provided by two of the station’s restaurants, delivered in to-go boxes. You can feed the scraps to Fido – The Crawford is dog friendly.

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The hotel houses 112 rooms; no two are exactly alike. The Pullman rooms on the second floor are long and narrow, perhaps echoing a train car. The Classic rooms on the third floor are larger with ceilings that reach up 16-feet. The Loft rooms on the third floor are built in the station’s attic, suites that give the visitor the urban Lodo (Lower Downtown) loft experience down to the bare brick walls and exposed beams. Amenities include a mini iPad; Samsung 46-inch Smart HDTVs loaded with Netflix, Hulu, and Pandora; free WiFi. And Crawford oversaw every detail.

“Yes, every detail, every step of the way,” she says. “The beds are unbelievably comfortable. Great sheets, the down pillows, great fabrics, the faucets. In a hotel, every detail is important. And the art.”

The Crawford is bursting with more than 600 original pieces of art. A booklet describes the collection – which includes a

montage of found objects, a collection of items discovered under the station’s benches comprised of 1940’s celebrity trading cards, wallet photos and tokens.

Within two blocks of Union Station are a plateful of Denver’s most popular restaurants, Jax Fish House, Venice, Squeaky Bean, Fogo de Chao, Morton’s, Wynkoop Brewing Company, Rodizio, Sullivan’s. And the best bar in the city, the Cruise Room in the Oxford Hotel, makes the martinis just one block east.

It opened the day prohibition ended, Dec. 5, 1933, and it looks much the same today.

The Oxford is the Crawford’s sister hotel and where you’ll be welcomed at the health club and day spa. Anything else?

Oh yes. The Crawford’s town car is a Tesla Model S, about $100,000 worth of sleek black electric genius. It will silently whisk you to all of downtown Denver and its many pleasures, the theaters, the ballpark, the

Restaurants helmed by some of Denver’s top chefs make for gourmet dining inside and outside the historic Union Station.

Pepsi Center, and the emerging hot neighborhood, Lower Highlands. And if you’re in town for a checkup at National Jewish Health, the Tesla will get you there and back.

But wait. Are the Crawford Hotel and the Grand Hall too nice? Is it too perfect and pleasing for a train station?

“Oh no,” says Crawford. “It’s all so comfortable and inviting.”

She recalls that a few days before, in the Grand Hall, she saw a server come and place a coaster under a visitor’s glass.

Not something you see in every train station.

Crawford seems especially proud of that simple act. “It demonstrates to everybody that we want to take care of this place.”

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either fire nor floods could eradicate Union Station, which has served as an icon of lower downtown Denver for nearly 150 years.

Built in 1881, Union Station was ravaged by fire in 1894 and quickly rebuilt, replacing wood with stone. In 1906 the famous Welcome Arch, known as Mizpah Arch, was erected in front of the building, but was dismantled in 1931 after being declared a traffic hazard. In the 1990s and early 2000, the area surrounding Union Station underwent

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significant improvement and growth. Bridges connected the burgeoning areas and Union Station became the epicenter of the activity. Today the brand new Union Station is a masterpiece of creativity, accented by a unique boutique hotel and several great restaurants, bars and shops that are all-things Denver. The architecture alone is worth the visit, but the fabulous food, dining and nightlife make it all the more fun!

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“The Great Hall is also a Great Experiment. We have upholstered velvet furniture and hand-woven rugs. Everyone who uses the space is simultaneously being accommodated, whether waiting for a train or bus, using it as a guest in the hotel lobby, having a business meeting, or enjoying it as a food hall or beer hall. This really is what Dana Crawford envisioned: Denver’s living room. It’s hip and it’s charming.” — Joe Vostrejs, Larimer Associates COO

The Great Hall is an impressive sight with its 65-foot ceilings, shops and restaurants and carefully cultivated collection of Western art.

Built in 1881, the original Union Station was devastated in 1894 when a fire ignited the electrical system in the ladies’ restroom.

“We held focus groups to see what the ideal mix of tenants would be at Union Station. We wanted the project to be Colorado-based and to showcase the building itself. It’s been wonderful to see the amount of traffic that has come in here. All the businesses here have exceeded expectations.” — Pat McHenry, Leasing and Acquisition Partner, Larimer Associates

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Golf Worth The Trip Our resident golf connoisseur plays a round at Rosewood CordeValle in Northern California and shares his experience.

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or complete rest and relaxation, here’s a suggestion: Escape for a few days to Rosewood CordeValle, a luxurious boutique hideaway and golf resort in Northern California. Privacy and pampering are key at the 45room Rosewood property at San Martin, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains on 1,700 acres of rolling terrain.

This charming, sophisticated retreat earned the distinction as Northern California’s #1 resort in the Best in the World Readers’ Choice Award category in the 2012 edition of Conde Nast Traveler and its Gold List from 2012 through 2014.

The exclusive property’s centerpiece is the Rosewood CordeValle golf course, which was designed by renowned course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1999.

It is currently ranked No. 61 by Golf Digest on its list of America’s

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100 Greatest Public Courses. The course’s stature and popularity skyrocketed since hosting the PGA Tour Frys.com Open from 2010 to 2013 and the 2013 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. In 2016, the world’s finest female golfers will compete in the prestigious U.S. Women’s Open at Rosewood CordeValle.

The club boasts a large, local private membership, which shares tee times with resort guests whenever possible. I enjoyed a leisurely lunch on the patio of the Lion’s Peak Grill, one of the hotel’s four excellent dining options, and then spent a few minutes warming up on the driving range before Nick Bailey, director of golf, invited me onto the course.

While the Rosewood CordeValle course can play up to 7,360 yards from the Black (pro) tees, I elected the member Green tees measuring 6,482, playing to

a par 72 with a slope rating of 131. There are additional teeing choices at Blue (6,810 yards), White (6,010 yards) and Red (5,325 yards). My caddie, Erik, who had caddied for the course architect on several occasions, made the round especially entertaining as he shared insights on the club’s rich history. “This is Mr. Jones’ favorite hole,” he remarked, as we approached the 13th tee.

The scenery is captivating, making it more than a little difficult, at times, to focus on the next shot. The sixth hole especially presents a picturesque panorama; its fairway adjacent to the Clos Lachance Winery and its 150-acre vineyard. I was struck by the beautiful setting, which invokes the grape-covered hills of Tuscany. Resort guests are welcome to visit the winery for a closer look, tours, tastings, picnics — and even a game of bocce ball.

On the resort’s 2.3-mile hiking trail, fresh-air enthusiasts can experience the splendor of the surrounding natural areas and catch glimpses of wildlife. Other outdoor experiences include the tennis center, which features four Plexicushion tournament courts, and a pool centrally located behind the reception area.

For those who prefer indoor activities, Rosewood CordeValle boasts a world-class Sense® Spa and top-notch fitness facility. An outstanding art collection is on display throughout the property, and a library off the main lobby provides a quiet, comfortable place to relax.

Rosewood CordeValle’s intimate lodging options vary in size from 550 to 1,100 square feet and include 12 fairway rooms, 28 bungalows, and five villa suites. The 750-square-foot bungalows built high above the ninth fairway, for example, overlook sprawling meadowlands

and lush, tree-covered hills; these bungalows are just a few of Rosewood CordeValle’s private sanctuaries offering welcome respite from city life.

Rosewood CordeValle also serves well as a home base from which to explore other acclaimed golf courses, including Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and Pasatiempo Golf Course. All are located within an hour’s drive of Rosewood CordeValle, which is 25 miles south of the San Jose airport, west of Highway 101, and 45 minutes north of the Monterey Peninsula.

For both the adventurous golfer and those seeking peaceful solitude, I highly recommend Rosewood Cordevalle – it’s a perfect getaway and well worth the trip.

All photos courtesy Rosewood Properties

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ELwAY KNOWS BEST

John Elway brings his winning ways from the field to the front office and helps guide the Broncos to another Super Bowl bid.

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Elway and owner Pat Bowlen accept the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff game on January 19, 2014.

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he year is 1998. He’s 37 years old, likely feeling the effects of being pummeled, beaten down and literally stomped on for nearly two decades. Yet when facing his greatest, most elusive challenge, the concept of giving up is not even a remote option. And that’s when this 37-year-old veteran of the game led his team to its firstever Super Bowl championship.

In a city where sports rule, John Elway is king. The former Denver Broncos quarterback took his team to five Super Bowls – winning two – and later returned to help lead the Broncos from the sidelines as an executive with the organization. Among sports world superstars, Elway still reigns supreme as an individual who played with a lot of heart and passion, then carried those traits to his endeavors off the field.

A graduate of Stanford University, Elway was a first pick in the 1983 NFL draft; he was then traded to the Broncos where he remained for his

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16-year pro football career.

Along the way he turned a so-so team into a championship one, eventually racking up back-toback Super Bowl victories in 1998 and 1999. He earned nine Pro Bowl selections and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

And through it all, John Elway has never lost his passion for the team, nor his focus on the win. Today Elway serves as GM and executive vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, and it’s clear he is exactly where he should be at this time in his career. Whether throwing a pass on the field or watching the play from the side, Elway has earned a unique brand of respect that is both an inspiration and a constant reminder of the great player fans loved to watch during his remarkable career.

As the Denver Broncos kick off their 2014-15 season, Denver Hotel Magazine spoke with Elway to learn a bit more about the man – on and off the field.

DHM: When you first moved here from California, did you think Denver would become your permanent home?

ELWAY: I had never been to Denver before so I didn’t know a lot about it. I went to high school and college in California, so I really liked California. Not knowing how long I was going to be in Colorado I thought, especially early in my career, I would end up in California. But I played here for 16 years and had four kids, and by the time I retired from football they were all in school and embedded here in Colorado. So we stayed here and by that point in time I never thought about going back to California. So I have definitely turned into a Coloradoan and this will always be my home.

DHM: What is your favorite thing to do in Colorado?

ELWAY: I’m a golfer so obviously I play a lot of golf. I’ve always enjoyed getting up to Vail and spending time in the mountains, doing some hiking. It’s a way

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John Elway drops back to pass against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium on December 27, 1998.

John Elway walks off the field in what would be the last game of his career after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami on January 31, 1999.

for me to feel like I can really get away, and plus you’re in the mountains! One of the best secrets about Colorado is how nice the mountains are during the summertime. It’s neat to get up there. Obviously people think about skiing and don’t realize how nice the mountains are during the summertime. I’m not a skier so I enjoy them much more during the summer.

DHM: Speaking of golf, do you believe great golfers have natural talent or is that something anyone can pick up without having athletic ability?

ELWAY: I think you have to have athletic ability. There is a lot to it, hand-eye coordination and a lot of physical ability that has to go into golf, as well as the ability to compete. The mental side of a golf game is so great – there is a lot of mental toughness involved, and I think golf, like any other sport, takes a tremendous amount of physical talent as well as mental talent to be great, to be playing on the PGA tour.

DHM: Who is your sports hero?

ELWAY: The guy who was my hero growing up was Roger Staubach who played for the Cowboys.

He was a guy I respected and I liked his style of play, which ended up being a lot like the way I played. I also liked the way he was off the field. He’d been in the Navy and he was a success in the business world. He was a guy who provided a lot of inspiration for me both on and off the field.

ELWAY: I would say Ben Rothlisberger with the Steelers. He’s a guy who moves around quite a bit, makes a lot of plays with his legs and also does a good job and fields real well from the pocket.

DHM: Now let’s talk about ELWAY’S, your restaurant. What is your favorite dish?

ELWAY: Before we started the restaurant I’d always loved a bone-in ribeye and wanted to have it on the menu. When we decided to do the restaurant the bone-in ribeye was the marquis item we wanted. Tyler, our chef, does a tremendous job and it’s a great piece of meat.

DHM: Do you think the present-day Broncos team is Super Bowl quality?

ELWAY: I do think we have a chance. We made it there last year and got beat by The Seahawks, but I really believe going into (training) camp this year, if you look at us on paper, we’re more talented than last year. So I definitely think we have the ability to be world champions. There is a lot of work ahead of us and a lot of things we have to do. Things have to fall your way a little bit – you have to get a little bit lucky and you have to stay healthy, but if we can come together and gel we have the ability to make it.

DHM: Okay, now let’s talk some football.

Which NFL player today reminds you most of yourself?

DHM: Do you think the present-day Broncos would have thrived in your era of football?

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ELWAY’S at The Ritz Carlton Just in time for football, ELWAY’S steak house in The Ritz-Carlton has unveiled a spectacular renovation that is drawing rave reviews from tourists and locals. The downtown restaurant, co-owned by John Elway, is known for its comfortable, Colorado contemporary style, where the focal point is a large round table surrounded by a glass wine wall comprised of 1,584 bottles.

Aspen-based design and architecture firm Rowland-Broughton was the creative force behind the recent renovation, which incorporates a stunning onyx stone wall that divides the restaurant from the bar. Also new is John’s Room, a great place for a group to gather, with views into the kitchen experienced through a private viewing window.

There are four ELWAY’S restaurants in Colorado, including downtown Denver, Cherry Creek, Vail and in Denver International Airport.

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Elway on the sidelines with former Broncos strong safety John Lynch before the NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on September 23, 2013.

ELWAY: I think so. I think with the talent we have on our team we would have been very competitive. I think the rules of the game have changed quite a bit. The offensives are a lot more open now than when I played.

The rules have changed the game so that quarterbacks don’t get hit nearly as much as they used to, which is a good thing because it keeps them healthier and the great ones are able to play longer in the game because it’s not such a physical load on them. And the passing game is a lot more prevalent now. Even though we threw the ball quite a bit when I played, it’s just more reliant on quarterback play as well as a passing game. So I think we could have competed and I think defensively we’re physical enough that we could have competed with the teams back when I played.

DHM: Has your perspective of professional football changed after seeing it from an executive position?

ELWAY: No it hasn’t. I enjoy the

position I’m in. Unfortunately as a football player your career is going to end and you retire at a very young age compared to when most people retire. If you’re lucky you retire in your 30s, so my perspective is that I enjoy being a part of the game again, even though I can’t play and I can’t play quarterback. But I enjoy having the control and trying to put the puzzle together.

As a quarterback you have all the control inside the lines and now in the position I’m in I have control of everything outside the lines and really no control inside the lines. So it’s a different perspective but I enjoy it and think I use a lot of what I learned in my playing days about being in the locker room, the type of guys I like playing with, the different personalities. There are so many different personalities on a 53-man roster and how to put those all together has definitely helped me.

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Saturdays or Sundays in the Fall there was a scoreboard, and I’m glad to be a part of that again and to know how we did each week based on what’s on the scoreboard.

DHM: What would you say has been the biggest challenge you have faced as a Broncos executive in the front office?

ELWAY: When you’re in the entertainment business I think one of the things that is probably the most difficult is that you’re selling human beings. You’re selling players and their ability to play the game of football, so the entertainment side comes from how the players play and the coaches coach. Any time you have that many people, (I think we have more than 200 people in the organization not counting players), and managing that many personalities and egos is the biggest challenge in terms of trying to get everyone going and on the same page. To me that’s the greatest challenge and we’ve been fortunate here with

the Broncos to have such great people, which has made this a lot easier. But to me it’s always been the challenge of trying to get everyone going on the same page and to the point where everybody understands our goal, which is to be able to provide a competitive football team that can compete for world championships year in and year out. That’s hard to do and as I said, managing those egos and managing the personalities sometimes gets to be challenging, but I’ve been very fortunate here in the fact that I’ve worked with a lot of great people.

it didn’t come close to the first one because we’d been there four other times and had lost, and we were heavy underdogs against the Packers. We were 14-point underdogs and they were defending champions.

Nobody really gave us much of a chance to win that game, so to be able to pull it out and win it and bring that world championship to Colorado was the best.

DHM: Favorite Broncos memory?

ELWAY: My favorite memory was when we won Super Bowl XXXII. It was out in San Diego, and I kneeled down on the last play of the game. We had finally won a Super Bowl, the first Super Bowl for the Broncos and the first one for Colorado. That was definitely the highlight. We won the Super Bowl again the following year and that was very special, but

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Fleetwood Mac has captivated the music world for decades with numerous hit songs. Now, for the first time since 1998, all five members of the band are hitting the road for a 33-city tour, including a stop in the Mile High City this December. Singer/songwriter and keyboardist Christine McVie will be rejoining bandmates Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks as they launch their On With The Show Tour this fall. With McVie’s return, the group can resume playing songs that have been absent from their set list for nearly 20 years. As such, concertgoers can expect to hear “Little Lies,” “Everywhere,” “You Make Loving Fun” and other hits dependent on McVie’s vocals. Fleetwood Mac has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide – plus there are rumors of a new album in the works – so this concert is a must-see.

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Pearl Jam began its climb to fame in 1991 with its debut album, Ten, and is today considered one of the most influential bands of that decade. Since then, the group has produced 10 albums and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Denver is the final stop on the band’s fall tour, so don’t miss this show.

A popular exhibit inspired by nature, Dale Chihuly’s dramatic works of glass art blend seamlessly into the beautiful foliage and landscaping at the Denver Botanic Gardens.

Ranging from small water floats to a 30-foot tower, the beautiful daytime display is enhanced by lights each evening, adding bold and unique flair to the beauty of the Gardens.

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Lower Downtown Denver

Boettcher Concert Hall

Cherry Creek Shopping Center

Join Historic Denver Inc. for a 75-minute tour of Denver’s storied past, encompassing the unique architecture and historic buildings defining the lower downtown area.

Dive into the world of Beethoven with the Colorado Symphony, ending the evening with a performance of his iconic masterpiece.

OCTOBER 17

Running every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the award-winning Cherry Creek Fresh Market is the largest farmers market in Denver. From gourmet food vendors to Colorado growers, the booths display the best of the Rocky Mountains.

Paramount Theatre

OCTOBER 4–NOVEMBER 22

SEPTEMBER 12–OCTOBER 26

The Unsinkable Molly Brown Denver Center for the Performing Arts

A fresh take on the tale of Colorado’s own heroine, this exciting musical brings to life the rollercoaster love story of the Unsinkable Margaret “Molly” Brown, who survived the Titanic.

OCTOBER 7

Jimmy Eat World Ogden Theatre

To commemorate 10 years since their hit album Futures was released,the band will serenade crowds with a live rendition from start to finish.

Inside Beethoven’s 5th Symphony

Mike Birbiglia With three comedic albums under his belt, expectations are high for Mike Birbiglia, an award-winning comedian, author and filmmaker.

Olga Kern Plays Rachmaninoff Boettcher Concert Hall

A stunning presentation of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, one of the most well-known works for the piano, performed by award-winning Russian pianist Olga Kern.

Craft Beer Tours Various locations

Denver is known for its breweries, brewpubs and tap houses. Each tour includes three taprooms and one local brewery, rotating between the Lower Downtown, Lower Highlands and Ball Park neighborhoods. Tours are limited to 15 people, so plan ahead.

OCTOBER 24–NOVEMBER 2

The Legacy of Light CU Boulder

Two female scientists living nearly 300 years apart attempt to balance a lust for knowledge with their maternal desires and duties in this contemporary comedy.

OCTOBER 29–NOVEMBER 9

OCTOBER 10–11

Cherry Creek Fresh Market

Kinky Boots Buell Theatre

Winner of six Tony Awards, this uplifting musical tells the tale of a struggling shoe factory owner and his unlikely rescuer: a drag queen in need of stilettos.

OCTOBER 10–12

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LoDo Walking Tour

OCTOBER 31–NOVEMBER 2

Dracula

OCTOBER 31–NOVEMBER 2

Matisse and Friends Denver Art Museum

Featuring bold colors and a unique flair, this exhibit showcases 14 paintings from the National Gallery of Art, complete with plush couches for visitors’ relaxation.

Ellie Caulkins Opera House

Mahler’s The Titan Boettcher Concert Hall

Marin Alsop and Karina Canellakis lead this phenomenal program, featuring Mahler’s gorgeous, complex and Beethovian first Symphony.

Colorado Ballet

OCTOBER 12–FEBRUARY 8

A global sensation for decades, the Blue Man Group fills each performance with spectacular comedy, unique music and dazzling special effects. Don’t miss this high-intensity, one-of-a-kind theatrical experience – funny, stunning and original.

Celebrate Halloween weekend with Colorado Ballet’s phenomenal rendition of Dracula, Bram Stoker’s gothic horror.

Featuring live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, the performance is complete with devious vampires, frightening mental patients and the king of the undead himself.

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Bellco Theatre

Lewis Black

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Denver Arts Week

November 8

For an entire week, the Mile High City is celebrating all things art. More than 300 events will take place across the city, incorporating everything from gallery displays and museum exhibits to theater performances and stunning concerts.

Madama Butterfly

Ellie Caulkins Opera House

A tragic tale of love and betrayal, this stunning production follows the story of a beautiful Japanese woman and an American naval officer at the dawn of the 20th century, illustrating the clash of their cultures.

Opera Colorado / Matthew Staver

NOVEMBER 15, 18, 21, 23

As part of his fall tour, The Rant is Due, Grammy Awardwinning comedian Lewis Black is passing through Denver. He performs over 200 nights a year to sold-out audiences around the globe and is one of few performers to have sold out multiple renowned theatres like Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center.

NOVEMBER 1

NOVEMBER 10

Denver Botanic Gardens

1STBANK Center

Denver Botanic Gardens presents the Calavera Ball: Viva la Muerte! This one-of-a-kind celebration of Mexican culture, art and entertainment commemorates the Day of the Dead.

Just like the word Bastille brings to mind revolution and change, this English rock band is taking the music world by storm.

Calavera Ball

NOVEMBER 13 NOVEMBER 5–9

Songs for a New World

NOVEMBER 20-22

CU Boulder

Denver International Wine Festival

Jason Robert Brown’s abstract musical is centered on the theme “the moment of decision,” featuring a range of pop, jazz and Broadway inspirations.

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The 10th Annual Denver International Wine Festival is the premier wine and food festival in the Rocky Mountains, showcasing more than 400 international wines from 18 countries. Mingle with winemakers and enjoy gourmet foods while sipping fabulous wine.

Mummenschanz Macky Auditorium

Christmas markets are the perfect place to find unique Christmas gifts and souvenirs, ranging from handmade toys to ornaments and decorations. Don’t miss the traditional German treats as well, like mulled wine and grilled sausages.

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Skyline Park

After releasing their first album in 16 years last fall (New Constellation), Toad the Wet Sprocket is back on tour with the original band members. Their newest album reveals the devotion of their fans: its production was financed by $250,000 in donations on Kickstarter.

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Ogden Theatre

This Swiss mask theater troupe has captivated audiences around the globe for over 40 years, blurring the lines between light and shadow.

NOVEMBER 7–9

Mozart’s Requiem with Pinchas Zukerman Boettcher Concert Hall

NOVEMBER 22

Toad the Wet Sprocket

The Black Keys Pepsi Center

The Grammy Award-winning Black Keys are hitting the road to promote their newest album, Turn Blue, released earlier this year. Opening performance by Jake Bugg.

NOVEMBER 15–MARCH 1

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NOVEMBER 21-DECEMBER 23

Denver Christkindl Market

Bastille

Pinchas Zukerman joins the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Symphony Chorus as they perform Mozart’s last – and greatest – masterpiece.

Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking!

Garner Galleria Theatre & Bar

Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly of recent Broadway performances, this New York sensation returns with an all-new routine.

NOVEMBER 16–MARCH 15

Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century Denver Art Museum

Featuring an assortment of jewelry, timepieces and precious objects produced between 1900 and 1975, this exhibit will not be featured anywhere else in the world.

NOVEMBER 21

NOVEMBER 9

New Politics Gothic Theatre

New Politics, a dance-rock band from Copenhagen, Denmark, takes the stage at the Gothic.

Featuring Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful.

Yesterday: Beatles Tribute Armory Performing Arts Center

This tribute band brings the Beatles back to life, performing classics from across the years in their original key with authentic instruments.

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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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DECEMBER 17–28

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Kick off the holiday season in fashion with Colorado Ballet’s 54th annual production of The Nutcracker, featuring the characters and choreography that have become Christmas classics over the years. The Colorado Orchestra Ballet will perform Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary musical arrangement live, enhancing this tale of wonder and awe.

Another holiday classic, Max the Dog narrates as the fiendish Mr. Grinch plots against Christmas-loving Whoville.

With a heart two sizes too small and a scheme to steal Christmas, the Grinch comes to life in this exciting musical with costumes and sets inspired by Dr. Seuss’s original illustrations.

NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 4 Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Crumpet the Elf returns for more hilarious holiday hijinks in this acclaimed one-man show from Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, presented by Off-Center.

NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 28

A Christmas Carol

DECEMBER 9

Pink Martini with the Colorado Symphony Boettcher Concert Hall

Audience favorite, Pink Martini is back again for another appearance with the Colorado Symphony, delivering holiday cheer in Pink Martini’s signature modern style.

Stage Theatre Jennifer M. Koskinen

The Santaland Diaries

A holiday classic, this joyous musical follows Charles Dickens’ classic character, the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge, as he searches past, present and future for redemption. A Christmas Carol illuminates the meaning of the holiday season in a way that has resonated for generations.

DECEMBER 5–7

Former Music Director Jeffrey Kahane performs Beethoven’s grandest piano concerto, The Emperor. Program finishes with Symphony No. 5 and the four notes that changed the world.

DECEMBER 12

Celebrate the beloved Christmas tradition with the whole family as 40 world-class Russian artists bring this charming classic to life.

DECEMBER 19–21

Macky Auditorium

Boettcher Concert Hall

Share in the spirit of the holiday season with choirs, orchestras, ensembles and faculty soloists from the CU-Boulder College of Music.

The warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall during this annual Christmas spectacular featuring the Colorado Children’s Chorale.

DECEMBER 5, 19

DECEMBER 27–28

Union Station

Boettcher Concert Hall

Tours showcase Denver Union Station’s transportation, history, art, restaurants and retail space, as well as The Crawford Hotel’s renowned guest rooms.

The holiday favorite returns for its 16th year of bringing audiences to their feet. This exuberant jazz, gospel and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel’s Messiah.

DECEMBER 5–21

DECEMBER 31

University Theatre

Boettcher Concert Hall

Both cheeky and reverential, this play offers a fresh, hilarious and charmingly recognizable retelling of Dickens’ classic holiday ghost story, complete with new lyrics.

Artistic Advisor Andrew Litton conducts this annual Viennese-style concert featuring a festive selection of polkas, waltzes and marches – the perfect way to end the year.

Tours of the Crawford Hotel

A Broadway Christmas Carol

Blossoms of Light

Paramount Theatre

DECEMBER 5–7

Holiday Festival

DECEMBER 5–JANUARY 1

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker

Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Botanic Gardens

Boettcher Concert Hall

More than one million colorful lights will highlight the Gardens’ winter beauty. Enjoy a romantic stroll through the sparkling passages and brand new displays, then enjoy warm drinks and tasty treats.

A Colorado Christmas DECEMBER 5–7, 11–14, 18–21

Holiday High Teas

Molly Brown House Museum

Enjoy this unique way to celebrate the holidays with family, friends and coworkers. Afternoon tea at the Molly Brown House is the perfect way to express the joy of the season while sharing scrumptious treats. Museum tour included.

Too Hot to Handel

DECEMBER 5–JANUARY 4

Zoo Lights Denver Zoo

A Night in Vienna Denver Zoo

All Beethoven

Experience one of the nation’s top zoos lit up for the holiday season, complete with more than 150 animated animal sculptures swinging from trees and hiding in bushes. More than 38 acres will be illuminated in this stunning display.

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NOVEMBER 28

Sports Authority Field at Mile High

Colorado State vs. Air Force Academy Showdown

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Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers

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The rivalry between the Broncos and Chargers stretches back more than 50 years. The teams have met more than 100 times in that span, providing fans with everything from blowout victories and last-second comebacks to controversial calls and heated scuffles. During the 2013 season, the Broncos (13-3) and Chargers (9-7) split their regular-season matchups, but it was Peyton Manning and the Broncos that knocked the Chargers out of the playoffs with a 24-17 victory in Denver.

This year’s contest promises to be an exciting one. Flip to Page 20 for our feature on the best sports bars in Denver.

Don’t miss the excitement as the Colorado State University and Air Force Academy football programs compete for the Ram-Falcon Trophy, part of a 30-year rivalry. Air Force leads the series 20-14, but CSU is riding the heels of a 58-13 victory over the Falcons in last year’s matchup. This will be the final regular-season competition for both teams, so expect an allout performance.

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All home games played at Folsom Field, Boulder, CO OCT. 4 VS. OREGON STATE OCT. 25 VS. UCLA NOV. 1 VS. WASHINGTON NOV. 29 VS. UTAH DEC. 5 PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP

Colorado Rapids Soccer All home games at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park OCT. 5 VS. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC OCT. 18 VS. FC DALLAS

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Colorado State University Rams Football All home games played at Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, Fort Collins, CO OCT. 4 VS. TULSA OCT. 18 VS. UTAH STATE OCT. 25 VS. WYOMING NOV. 8 VS. HAWAI’I NOV. 22 VS. NEW MEXICO DEC. 6 MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP

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All home games at Sports Authority Field at Mile High OCT. 5 VS. ARIZONA CARDINALS OCT. 19 VS. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS OCT. 23 VS. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS NOV. 23 VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS DEC. 7 VS. BUFFALO BILLS DEC. 28 VS. OAKLAND RAIDERS

Colorado Avalanche All home games played at the Pepsi Center OCT. 11 VS. MINNESOTA WILD OCT. 21 VS. FLORIDA PANTHERS OCT. 24 VS. VANCOUVER CANUCKS OCT. 28 VS. SAN JOSE SHARKS OCT. 30 VS. NEW YORK ISLANDERS NOV. 2 VS. ANAHEIM DUCKS NOV. 4 VS. VANCOUVER CANUCKS NOV. 6 VS. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS NOV. 20 VS. WASHINGTON CAPITALS NOV. 22 VS. CAROLINA HURRICANES NOV. 26 VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS NOV. 29 VS. DALLAS STARS DEC. 1 VS. MONTREAL CANADIENS DEC. 9 VS. NASHVILLE PREDATORS DEC. 11 VS. WINNIPEG JETS DEC. 13 VS. ST. LOUIS BLUES DEC. 23 VS. ST. LOUIS BLUES DEC. 27 VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS DEC. 31 VS. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Denver Nuggets All home games played at the Pepsi Center OCT. 29 VS. DETROIT PISTONS NOV. 3 VS. SACRAMENTO KINGS NOV. 7 VS. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS NOV. 12 VS. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS NOV. 19 VS. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER NOV. 21 VS. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS NOV. 25 VS. CHICAGO BULLS NOV. 28 VS. PHOENIX SUNS DEC. 2 VS. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS DEC. 10 VS. MIAMI HEAT DEC. 14 VS. SAN ANTONIO SPURS DEC. 17 VS. HOUSTON ROCKETS DEC. 19 VS. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS DEC. 20 VS. INDIANA PACERS DEC. 26 VS. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES DEC. 28 VS. TORONTO RAPTORS DEC. 30 VS. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS

EVENTS OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 25 Cherry Creek Fresh Market (Farmers’ Market) Cherry Creek Shopping Center OCTOBER 1–JANUARY 25 Photography & Vision: The Influence of Joyce and Ted Strauss (Art) Denver Art Museum OCTOBER 1–NOVEMBER 30 Chihuly (Art) Denver Botanic Gardens OCTOBER 1–MAY 20 The Narrators (Comedy) Buntport Theatre OCTOBER 1–NOVEMBER 2 Daniel Sprick’s Fictions: Recent Works (Art) Denver Art Museum

OCTOBER 25 Nick Swardson (Comedy) Bellco Theatre

NOVEMBER 22 Toad the Wet Sprocket (Alt Rock) Ogden Theatre

OCTOBER 4 Jeep on the Rocks with O.A.R. (Rock) Red Rocks Amphitheatre

OCTOBER 25 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra (Music) Paramount Theatre

NOVEMBER 25 London Grammar (Electronic Pop) Gothic Theatre

OCTOBER 4–NOVEMBER 22 Craft Beer Tours (Food & Drink) Various Locations OCTOBER 7 Jimmy Eat World (Rock) Ogden Theatre OCTOBER 7 Lamont Symphony Orchestra (Music) Lamont School of Music OCTOBER 8 Of Montreal (Rock) Bluebird Theater

OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 31 Cross-Cultured (Art) Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

OCTOBER 8–15 Indigenous Film & Arts Festival City of Denver

OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 12 Paul Sietsema (Art) Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

OCTOBER 9 LoDo Sips (Food & Drink) Lower Downtown Denver

OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 25 LoDo Walking Tour Lower Downtown Denver

OCTOBER 9–NOVEMBER 1 BETC: Ambition Facing West (Drama) Dairy Center for the Arts

OCTOBER 1–NOVEMBER 9 Heather Oelklaus: One of a Kind (Art) Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

OCTOBER 10–11 Olga Kern Plays Rachmaninoff (Piano) Boettcher Concert Hall

OCTOBER 1–DECEMBER 28 Fashion/Culture Exhibit (Art) Colorado Photographic Arts Center

OCTOBER 10–12 Pumpkin Festival Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 19 You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up! (Comedy, Play) Garner Galleria Theatre & Bar

OCTOBER 11–12 PalletFest (Festival) Denver Performing Arts Complex

OCTOBER 1–JANUARY 4 Race: Are We So Different? (Exhibit) History Colorado Center OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 4 Denver Beer Fest (Food & Drink) Metro Denver OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 5 A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Ballet) Ellie Caulkins Opera House OCTOBER 1–OCTOBER 5 Handmade in Colorado Expo (Festival) 16th Street Mall OCTOBER 1–NOVEMBER 4 Lord of the Flies (Theater) Space Theatre OCTOBER 1 Capital Cities (Indie Pop) Ogden Theatre OCTOBER 1 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (Rock) Red Rocks Amphitheater OCTOBER 2 Casting Crowns (Rock) Red Rocks Amphitheatre OCTOBER 2 The Kooks (Rock) Ogden Theatre OCTOBER 3–5 Shaham Plays Brahms (Violin) Boettcher Concert Hall

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OCTOBER 3–NOVEMBER 30 Chihuly Nights (Art) Denver Botanic Gardens

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OCTOBER 12 Run the Rocks (Outdoor) Red Rocks Amphitheatre OCTOBER 12–FEBRUARY 8 Matisse and Friends (Art) Denver Art Museum OCTOBER 14 American Authors (Alt Rock) Ogden Theatre OCTOBER 17 Mike Birbiglia (Comedy) Paramount Theatre OCTOBER 17 Inside Beethoven’s 5th Symphony (Music) Boettcher Concert Hall OCTOBER 17–25 Victorian Horrors XXI (Literature) Molly Brown House Museum OCTOBER 19 Rock n’ Roll Denver Marathon (Outdoor) Civic Center Park OCTOBER 22 Pearl Jam (Rock) Pepsi Center OCTOBER 24–NOVEMBER 2 The Legacy of Light (Comedy, Play) CU Boulder OCTOBER 24–26 The Pirates of Penzance (Comedy, Opera) Macky Auditorium

OCTOBER 26 Halloween Spooktacular (Family) Boettcher Concert Hall

NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 4 The Santaland Diaries (Theater) Denver Center for the Performing Arts

OCTOBER 29–NOVEMBER 9 Kinky Boots (Musical) Buell Theatre

NOVEMBER 28–DECEMBER 31 Downtown Denver Grand Illumination (Holiday) Downtown Denver

OCTOBER 31–NOVEMBER 2 Mahler’s The Titan (Music) Boettcher Concert Hall

NOVEMBER 29–DECEMBER 27 The Nutcracker (Ballet) Ellie Caulkins Opera House

OCTOBER 31–NOVEMBER 2 Dracula (Ballet) Ellie Caulkins Opera House

DECEMBER 4–5 Disney on Ice (Family) Pepsi Center

NOVEMBER 1 Calavera Ball (Festival) Denver Botanic Gardens

DECEMBER 5–7 All Beethoven (Classical) Boettcher Concert Hall

NOVEMBER 1–2 Hunting and Sportsmen’s Gun Show (Expo) Outlets at Loveland

DECEMBER 5–7 Holiday Festival (Music) Macky Auditorium

NOVEMBER 2 Annual Denver Gorilla Run (Outdoor) City Park

DECEMBER 5–7, 11–14, 18–21 Holiday High Teas (Food & Drink) Molly Brown House Museum

NOVEMBER 5–9 Songs for a New World (Musical) CU Boulder

DECEMBER 5, 19 Tours of the Crawford Hotel (History) Union Station

NOVEMBER 7–9 Mozart’s Requiem with Pinchas Zukerman (Classical) Boettcher Concert Hall

DECEMBER 5–21 A Broadway Christmas Carol (Theater) University Theatre

NOVEMBER 8 Lewis Black (Comedy) Bellco Theatre NOVEMBER 9 New Politics (Dance Rock) Gothic Theatre

DECEMBER 5–JANUARY 1 Blossoms of Light (Art) Denver Botanic Gardens DECEMBER 5–JANUARY 4 Zoo Lights (Holiday) Denver Zoo

NOVEMBER 10 Bastille (English Rock) 1STBANK Center

DECEMBER 9 Pink Martini with the Colorado Symphony (Music) Boettcher Concert Hall

NOVEMBER 12 Lamont Wind Ensemble (Music) Lamont School of Music

DECEMBER 10–14 Jersey Boys (Musical) Buell Theatre

NOVEMBER 12-23 Starz Denver Film Festival (Film) Anna and Johv J. Sie FilmCenter

DECEMBER 11 Christmas with the King’s Singers (Music) Macky Auditorium

NOVEMBER 13 The Black Keys (Rock) Pepsi Center

DECEMBER 12 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker (Ballet) Paramount Theatre

NOVEMBER 15-MARCH 1 Forbidden Broadway: Alive & Kicking!

(Parody) Garner Galleria Theatre & Bar NOVEMBER 16 Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century (Art) Denver Art Museum NOVEMBER 20–22 10th Annual Denver International Wine Festival (Food & Drink) Omni Interlocken Resort NOVEMBER 21 Yesterday: Beatles Tribute (Rock) Armory Performing Arts Center

DECEMBER 12 Fleetwood Mac (Rock) Pepsi Center DECEMBER 17–28 Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Musical) Buell Theatre DECEMBER 19–21 A Colorado Christmas (Holiday Music) Boettcher Concert Hall DECEMBER 31 A Night in Vienna (Classical) Boettcher Concert Hall

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DINING

1515 Restaurant

Barolo Grill

A Denver mainstay, owner Gene Tang and his staff take Modern American Cuisine into the stratosphere at 1515. They cook what they love. Chefs Garren Teich and Jonas Halstead create intimate menus with a nod to molecular gastronomy and the sous-vide technique.

Housed in an historic building, the vintage setting is perfect for any special night out on the town or simply a dinner among friends. Their wine list has repeatedly won Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.”

This Denver favorite features a seasonal menu showcasing authentic northern Italian dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The spectacular wine cellar at this award-winning eatery includes a large collection of Barolo wines.

1515 Market Street 303.571.0011 1515Restaurant.com

Acorn Chef/owner Steven Redzikowski serves up contemporary American cuisine in this innovative new epicurean marketplace located in the River North (RiNo) District. Housed in a reclaimed 1880’s foundry, the atmosphere is as innovative as the food. Co-owner Bryan Dayton delivers fabulous cocktails, artisan wines and beers.

3030 E. 6th Ave. 303.393.1040 BaroloGrillDenver.com

Beast + Bottle Owned by siblings Chef Paul C. Reilly and House Manager Aileen Reilly, Beast + Bottle is considered a new kid on the block, and an amazingly successful one at that. Just blocks from Denver’s city center, Beast + Bottle has raised the bar on the “farm to fork” genre of cuisine. They work with ranchers, farmers and other purveyors, offering unique cuts of meat prepared in their in-house butchery, and organic ingredients. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Beast + Bottle offers a delicious adventure in dining in a friendly, comfortable setting.

Buckhorn Exchange

derful selection of French wines are on hand to complement the meal, representing France’s major wine regions. The restaurant’s “Vin Maison” wine program allows guests to select different wines to accompany their meal.

1420 Larimer Street 303.825.3232 BistroVendome.com

Bittersweet This award-winning restaurant offers artisanal cuisine steeped in old-world traditions. From handmade breads, tempting pastas and creative desserts, to produce grown in on-site gardens, every aspect of its dining experience blends authentic flavors with local ingredients.

500 E. Alameda Ave. 303.942.0320 BittersweetDenver.com

Black Pearl

3350 Brighton Blvd 720.542.3721

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Founded in 1893, Buckhorn Exchange boasts a colorful history reflected in its food and décor.

Take in the Old West artifacts while enjoying some of Denver’s best beef steak, or get adventurous with some wild game, like elk, yak or ostrich steaks.

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Beatrice & Woodsley

1000 Osage St. 303.534.9505

Argyll

The atmosphere is as original as the menu, which features contemporary American cuisine focused on seasonal offerings. Many items are made from locally grown ingredients, and the restaurant prides itself on strong attention to working with local, organic, humane and environmentally conscientious producers.

The gastropub concept originated in the U.K., and Denver’s Argyll GastroPub presents a “notched up” version, with pub fare featuring fresh ingredients served in an authentic “public house” ambience. Noted chef John Broening has created a superb menu, and seasoned sommelier and whiskey enthusiast Ryan Conklin has assembled top-notch spirits.

1035 E. 17th Avenue 303.847.0850 ArgyllDenver.com

Bang!

With a menu as colorful as the restaurant’s exterior, Bang! quickly became a hit among locals and tourists looking for a great place to dine in The Highlands, just north of downtown Denver. The dress is casual, but the food is as good as it gets, whether it’s a shared calamari appetizer, a fresh salad or a plate of baby back ribs. Comfort food and so much more!

3472 W. 32nd Avenue 303.455.1117 BangDenver.com

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719 E. 17th St. 303.623.3223

The tastes of the Old world and new cuisine blend wonderfully to create a memorable dining experience. Beatrice & Woodsley is as original as the name implies, and has garnered great attention and kudos from foodies around town. The dinner menu is a delight, and the brunch is sure to put a smile on your face.

38 S. Broadway 303.777.3505 BeatriceAndWoodsley.com

Bistro Vendome This classic French bistro is named after Place Vendome, a local favorite in the heart of Paris.

Located in the historic Sussex Building in the heart of downtown’s Larimer Square, Bistro Vendome serves up classic French bistro fare made from local, seasonal ingredients. A won-

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Café Aion

1529 S. Pearl Street 303.777.0500 BlackPearlDenver.com

Bones An Asian-inspired noodle house with a twist that’s uniquely Frank Bonanno’s, the chef/ owner of a growing empire of top-notch local eateries. Situated between two other highly popular Bonanno restaurants, Luca D’Italia and Mizuna, Bones offers a unique, casual dining experience that nevertheless has a gourmet feel. The space is small; the flavors are anything but. And the noodle bowls are all the rage.

701 Grant Street 303.860.2929 BonesDenver.com

Pulling from the rich traditions surrounding Spanish tapas, Café Aion focuses on small, straightforward and delectable dishes like Manila clams with fresh peas and chorizo or beef short rib with roast cauliflower. They also offer a variety of smaller bites and larger plates in addition to a delicious dessert menu. Don’t miss their all-night happy hour on Tuesdays!

1235 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder 303.993.8131 CafeAion.com

The Capital Grille Be wined, dined and dazzled by relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. With an intimate dining room and sophisticated bar,

this is the perfect setting for lively afternoons and relaxed evenings. Enjoy a renowned dryaged steak and one of 5,000 wines from the award-winning wine list.

1450 Larimer St. 303.539.2500 TheCapitalGrille.com

Central Bistro and Bar From every point of view, Central is an American restaurant, from the well thought-out recipes to the great atmosphere. Vintage furnishings create a place of comfort and relaxation, and that is exactly what you’ll want to do once you sample the food. Whether you’re in the mood for something from the sea or the land, Central will have you coming back next time in you’re in town.

If you’re looking for one restaurant that boasts service equally as phenomenal as the food, Charcoal is the place to go. Executive Chef Patrik Landberg uses the highest-quality ingredients, and from there, lets the food do the talking. No overdone sauces to mask the flavor, just delicious food every time. The restaurant’s custom-designed “Bincho” charcoal grill is a staple used to prepare many of the meals.

lounge makes ChoLon a suitable location for business meetings and presentations.

1555 Blake St., Ste. 101 303.353.5223 Cholon.com/denver

Colt & Gray

43 W. 9th Avenue 303.454.0000 CharcoalDining.com

Chart House Exquisite cuisine and a spectacular view of the Denver area top the list at this long-standing local favorite. Located just half an hour from downtown Denver, it features an impressive selection of mouthwatering entrées, wines, cocktails and decadent desserts.

Enjoy everything from juicy burgers and beer to delectable lobster dishes complemented by vintage wines at this cozy local pub. The classic setting is augmented by the affordability of a neighborhood restaurant that prides itself on superior food and service.

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25908 Genesee Trail Rd., Golden 303.526.9813

1553 Platte St., No. 120 303.477.1447

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Coohills

1691 Central Street 303.477.4582

Named after the largest market in Saigon, this historic LoDo restaurant offers a creative spin on traditional Asian dishes along with handcrafted cocktails that enhance the vibrant flavors. The large projection screen in the

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DINING With a focus on local, regional, and farm-fresh ingredients, this LoDo hotspot invites you to relax in its uniquely modern, European setting.

Enjoy crudo salads, cheese or salumi selections or warm cassoulets served before, during or even after plates of pasta, fresh seafood, grilled or smoked meats, and locally grown vegetables. You can pull up to the community table, tuck in at your own intimate table or enjoy the outdoor terrace for a spirited drink.

1400 Wewatta St. 303.623.5700 Coohills.com

Cool River Café With a warm, casually elegant ambiance, Cool River Café offers a dining experience that caters to all the senses. Savor American classics including sizzling steaks and tasty seafood recipes while enjoying happy hour and martini specials. Visit Cool River for lunch, dinner, cocktails or brunch.

8000 E. Belleview Ave., Ste. C10 303.771.4117 CoolRiverCafe.com

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DINING The Curtis Club Chef Eric Johnson has designed a menu that appeals to every taste, presented in a cool urban setting that is a bit off the beaten path for locals. Entrees are meticulously prepared to look as inviting as they taste, and are a far cry from your standard club fare. Make sure to check out the décor – original, fun and interesting.

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club-goers and Denver Center for the Performing Arts patrons.

A wine and cheese emporium offering more than 100 artisan cheeses, gourmet foods and lots of wines. Located in LoHi, this is a great place to grab a quick lunch or enjoy some wine and cheese on a warm summer night.

1317 14th St. 303.595.4255 EuclidHall.com

Flagstaff House Restaurant

1541 Platte Street 303.477.3288 EatDrinkIncDenver.com

Chef Alex Siedel, named one of Food & Wine’s best new chefs of 2010, creates a seasonal menu of sophisticated comfort food using only the highest quality, local ingredients. Fruition’s symphony of mood, service and cuisine reflect a grace that elevates this dining experience to a new level.

Edge Restaurant

2100 Curtis Street 720.420.9898 TheCurtisClub.com

This 1929 cabin built into a mountainside at 6,000 feet offers breathtaking views of Boulder and surrounding wildlife. The family-owned restaurant is an excellent dining experience featuring a 12,000-bottle wine cellar, exquisite French-American cuisine and impeccable service.

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Taking traditional cues from its Western roots, this classic steakhouse features an intimate atmosphere and the finest in chef-driven cuisine. Enjoy the prime steaks, seafood, veal, lamb and lobster tails. Make sure to sample the exceptional wine cellar and premium cigars.

8100 E. Orchard Rd. 303.796.0100 DelFriscos.com

Denver Chophouse & Brewery Located downtown in the historic Union Pacific Building adjacent to Coors Field, this venerable restaurant is perfect for all occasions. It features an extensive wine collection, handcrafted beers brewed on-site, plus a weekend brunch happy hour and a celebrated menu.

1735 19th St. 303.296.0800 DenverChophouse.com

Duo Restaurant

This steakhouse at the Four Seasons brings Colorado’s best local ingredients to the heart of downtown Denver. Enjoy a sleek dining room experience with wood-grilled steak or sample the juicy Kobe sliders at the bar.

1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder 303.442.4640

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Fogo De Chao The original Fogo de Chao opened in southern Brazil, and still is acclaimed for its delectable slow-roasted meats prepared by Brazilian-trained churrasqueiros, great service, award-winning wine list and gourmet salads.

The savory meats are prepared over pits of open fire, infusing them with delicious flavor.

Elway’s With two locations in central Denver (and two more in Vail and DIA), this is the ideal setting for any occasion. The menu boasts USDA hand-cut prime steaks, finfish, crustaceans and fresh seasonal dishes. Come for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner and enjoy an outstanding meal that is uniquely Colorado.

ELWAY’S CHERRY CREEK 2500 E. 1st Ave., Unit 101 303.399.5353

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ELWAY’S DOWNTOWN 1881 Curtis St. 303.312.3107

Sample a tantalizing selection of old and new cuisine from the early West, including beef, buffalo, wild game and seafood at this award-winning restaurant. Featured in Bon Appétit, The Fort reportedly sells more buffalo steaks than any other independently owned restaurant in the country.

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Fuel Café Located in the oh-so-hip Taxi district near downtown Denver, Fuel Café is a great place for small groups or larger parties. Featuring small plates and great drinks, this is the type of restaurant that brings out the best parts of eating out, whether you’re in the mood for a great brunch, steak or chicken or an interesting medley of small plates.

3455 Ringsby Court 303.996.6988 FuelCafeDenver.com

Go Fish

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In the heart of the trendy blocks of Broadway, just minutes from downtown, Go Fish offers creative Asian appetizers, entrees, noodle and rice specialties. The sushi and sashimi are innovative and delicious and great for vegetarians. The contemporary interior is a perfect blend of eclectic and chic.

Frasca

1 Broadway 303.733.8881

19192 Colorado 8, Morrison 303.697.4771

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Located in historic Euclid Hall, this American tavern specializes in fine cocktails, craft beers and innovative, high-quality pub food from around the world. The eatery is a convenient location for Pepsi Center attendees, LoDo

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2413 W. 32nd Ave. 303.477.4141

1313 E. 6th Ave. 303.831.1962

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This farm-to-table treasure is tucked away in one of Denver’s hippest neighborhoods and offers a relaxed and unassuming environment. A word of advice: Save room for dessert. Yasmin Lozada-Hissom, Duo’s renowned pastry chef, presents magical treats to top off any meal.

Fruition

Named after friendly, informal gathering places in the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region of northeast Italy, Frasca features exquisitely prepared fare and a comprehensive wine list boasting more than 200 varieties. Warm, welcoming and unpretentious, it is the perfect destination for impromptu gatherings, casual dinners and special occasions.

1738 Pearl St., Boulder 303.442.6966 FrascaFoodAndWine.com

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Guard & Grace

If you’re looking for a twist on a traditional steakhouse, Guard & Grace is your destination.

Owner Troy Guard calls his beautiful establishment a “Progressive-modern steakhouse,” and indeed this is a far cry from the leather booths and darker ambience of other high-end steak places. The focus is on lots of light, inside foliage and a great menu. There are seafood options aplenty, and a wine list that’s second to none.

Ivy At The Glenn

1801 California Street 303.293.8500

This is a great addition to southeast Denver’s restaurant scene. It features a new concept, developed by the founder of Footer’s Restaurant and Baur’s Ristorante, and combines classic comfort food with a warm, inviting ambiance.

Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar Hapa’s menu reflects a harmonious blend of Asian and American cultures. Traditional Japanese cooking fundamentals are amplified, muted or mixed with other styles to create something completely new and different.

Multiple locations.

BOULDER 1039 Pearl St. 303.544.5973

6955 S. York St., Centennial 303.730.7200 IvyAtTheGlenn.com

Izakaya Den

2780 E. 2nd Ave. 303.322.9554

Humboldt Farm Fish Wine

1700 Humboldt Street 303.813.1700 HumboldtRestaurant.com

Hutch & Spoon For a fun respite from a busy day, make your way over to Hutch & Spoon, where chef/ owner Tracy Zimmer is hard at work designing ever-changing menus that reflect her commitment to fresh ingredients made in just the right way. The casual atmosphere is great for relaxing over a great cup of coffee or a grilled cheese and peach chutney sandwich. The food is fresh, the ambience inviting, and a great choice for breakfast or lunch.

3090 Larimer Street 303.296.2317 HutchAndSpoon.com

2011 E. 17th Ave. 303.394.0100

DENVER 1530 16th St. 303.623.3127 TheKitchenCommunity.com

The Kitchen Next Door This community pub is located in the beautifully renovated Union Station in downtown Denver.

From classic sandwiches to creative salads, the menu is full of fresh eats enhanced by the open atmosphere. The Kitchen offers a variety of Colorado craft beers on tap, plus great specials during “Community Hour” from 3 to 6 p.m. every day.

The vibrant international cuisine at Linger reflects a broad farm-to-table sensibility with a spin on traditional ethnic eats. Design elements create a purposeful contradiction, featuring reclaimed boxcar floors, a Lite Brite bar top and infinity windows with incredible views of downtown Denver.

LingerDenver.com

La Biblioteca Denver

Little Ollie’s

1518 S. Pearl St. 303.777.0691 IzakayaDen.net

Jing This is an elegant Modern Chinese restaurant which stretches the margins of traditional Chinese fare. Specializing in Asian-fusion, the seafood and small plates are especially remarkable. Don’t miss the ultra-chic cocktail lounge, featuring a mesmerizing ambience with extraordinary specialty drinks. Located in Landmark Square, just minutes from major Denver Tech Center office parks and hotels, Jing is open 7 days a week.

5370 Greenwood Plaza Blvd.

303-779-6888 JingRestaurant.com

The Kitchen

Internationally heralded chef Richard Sandoval has taken his well-regarded Manhattan concept “the Library of Tequila” and created an eclectic menu of Latin-Asian specialties. The intimate venue boasts a massive collection of tequilas, mezcals and agave spirits, and food ranges from sushi to tacos to small plates.

1610 Little Raven Street 720.904.0965 RichardSandoval.com/LaBibliotecaDenver

La Cour Their website sums it up best: The Monley family and friends, with members who live in Denver and Paris, decided to share their love affair with France – and the way that fine food, drink and art can elevate a person’s senses. A unique and fun place featuring local and imported meats, cheeses and breads. Affordable French wines and great art make this a great way to spend a few hours.

1643 S. Broadway 303.777.5000 DenversArtBar.com

Enjoy the spirit of the family kitchen in this neighborhood restaurant. This spot serves exceptional contemporary American cuisine

2020 W. 30th Ave. 303.993.3120

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A popular Japanese gastropub with global cuisine, their tapas-style menu features traditional Japanese plates and dishes inventively infused with international flavor. The creative spin on sushi offers delicious rolls and refreshing cocktails in an understated, upscale ambiance.

Ii Posto Glance into the open-air kitchen as Milanese chef and owner Andrea Frizzi prepares dishes inspired by northern Italian recipes at Il Posto.

The resident sommelier selects the perfect wine for any meal. And the ever-changing menu features local organic produce and meats, along with fresh seafood flown in daily.

Linger

1701 Wynkoop Street (Union Station), South of the Great Hall 720.460.3730

HapaSushi.com

Chefs DJ Nagle and Kollin Gandy are all about serving up the freshest, tastiest food possible, whether it’s a simple salad or a sumptuous dish of lobster spaghetti. From the down-home to the downright delicious, this is one restaurant that will surprise you with the preparation, making you wonder how food that sounds so simple can taste so great? Ingredients are mostly local, and produce, farm and fish are prepared onsite on a daily basis.

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with local, organic ingredients and is deeply committed to eco-friendly practices and the community.

The big sister to Jing, Little Ollie’s has been voted the best Chinese food in Denver by newspapers and magazines for the past 11 years of their 17-year history. MSG-free, Chinese made fresh is their stamp of excellence; the Peking duck a highlight. Little Ollie’s patio is open year round and abounds with flowers in the summer months.

2364 E. 3rd Ave. 303-316-8888 LittleOlliesCherryCreek.com

Lola Mexican Fish House Just a scenic stroll or a few minutes cab ride from downtown, Lola Mexican Fish House offers everything from custom guacamole mixed tableside to a varied array of remarkable, fresh entrees reminiscent of coastal Mexico. Patio seating, terrific weekend brunch and tantalizing cocktails are also a part of what makes Lola Mexican Fish House the place to be.

1575 Boulder Street 720-570-8686 LolaDenver.com

Los Chingones Restaurateur Troy Guard’s foray into the world of Mexican food is really all about tacos, and his selections are drawing rave reviews. Locals are going gaga over the octopus tacos, the shrimp tacos, the butternut squash tacos.

Pretty much everything you would never dream of putting in a taco has made its way into one at Los Chingones, and the result is wonderful.

It’s not a fancy place, it’s just plain fun.

2461 Larimer Street 303-295-0686 LosChingonesMexican.com

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Lower48 Kitchen The name pays homage to the lower 48 states and foods special to these regions. This theme is carried through in the décor, which represents modern America. The heritage of the nation is evidenced throughout, with modern accents to round out the interest. The menu changes daily, and you can always be assured it will be something delicious.

North Italia

Olive + Finch

The flavors of Italy come alive at this restaurant that is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts.

Long a staple of the lively Cherry Creek North shopping area, North consistently serves up some mouthwatering Italian fare. Featuring a great variety of small plates, and excellent entrees, pizzas and pastas.

For a delicious alternative to a heavy meal, Olive & Finch is inspired by European cafes that excel in locally handcrafted, fresh food.

This charming marketplace and eatery serves sublime fresh-baked pastries, artisan sandwiches, soups and salads, made from scratch using organic and locally sourced produce.

190 Clayton Lane 720.941.7700

1552 E. 17th Ave. 303.832.8663

NorthItaliaRestaurant.com

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OAK at Fourteenth

Opus French inspired with old-world charm, Opus is definitely charming residents and visitors in Cherry Creek North. Whether you order from the tasting menu, stop in for the Sunday brunch or select one of the wonderful entrees, this will be a meal to remember.

2020 Lawrence Street 303-942-0262 Lower48Kitchen.com

Luca D’Italia Zagat once named this bistro the top Italian restaurant in the western United States.

The food is lovingly prepared, thoughtfully served and thoroughly enjoyed. A seasonally changing menu features Sicilian-style meats, pastas, breads and cheeses all prepared fresh in-house.

711 Grant St. 303.832.6600 LucaDenver.com

McCormick’s Fish House & Bar Demonstrating culinary excellence, McCormick’s menu features seafood from the Pacific, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Products are sourced from local ranches, farms and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes. Stop by and enjoy award-winning happy hour specials.

1659 Wazee St. 303.825.1107 MccormickAndSchmicks.com

Mizuna One of the top-rated restaurants in the country, Mizuna gives its chefs a wide creative berth when it comes to the monthly changing menu.

Sample new versions of old recipes, unique food combinations and a stellar wine list for lunch and dinner.

250 Josephine Street 303.355.5853 OpusDine.com

Combining features of Colorado’s rustic past with Boulder’s contemporary foodie scene, OAK at Fourteenth offers exquisite New American cuisine. Chef and owner Steven Redzikowski creates seasonally inspired menus centered on locally grown vegetables, locally sourced meats, sustainably raised seafood and house-made pastas. Co-owner Bryan Dayton is passionate about mixology, meaning the bar offers a variety of creative, handcrafted cocktails.

1400 Pearl Street, Boulder 303.444.3622 OakAtFourteenth.com

Ocean Prime With a passion for delivering an extraordinary experience to each guest, this restaurant serves the highest-quality steak and seafood, handcrafted cocktails and award-winning wines. Executive chef teams traveled, tasted and compared notes to refine a menu that surpasses expectations.

1465 Larimer St. 303.825.3663

225 E. 7th Ave. 303.832.4778

OceanPrimeDenver.com

MizunaDenver.com

Old Major

Morton’s Steak House This popular steakhouse serves the finest quality beef, fresh seafood, handpicked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts. Adjacent to many of Denver’s top venues, it is the perfect destination for an exceptional dining experience or bar bites before the big game.

1710 Wynkoop St. 303.825.3353 Mortons.com/Denver

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When a restaurant prides itself on serving sustainable cuisine, that definition can be all over the board. Not so at Old Major, a venue that cures its farm-raised meats in-house, serves sustainable seafood and sources ingredients from local farms. An experience in contemporary farmhouse cuisine.

3316 Tejon Street 720.420.0622 OldMajorDenver.com

Osteria Marco With classic hand-tossed Italian pizza, an extensive and accessible wine selection, housecrafted meats and cheeses and rustic elegance, this restaurant is classic osteria.

This playful little brother of the high-end Luca d’Italia continues the tradition of quality and impeccable service.

lected pairings that will please even the most discriminating palate.

909 17th St. 303.296.3525 Panzano-Denver.com

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

This restaurant is all about fresh seafood and bold New Orleans flavors. Even Louisiana natives consider this one of the best places to get Cajun cuisine away from home. With friendly service and a lively atmosphere, the only thing more authentic than the dishes is the Southern hospitality.

7520 E. Progress Ave. 303.740.9449 Pappadeaux.com

P17

1453 Larimer St. 303.534.5855

Anastasiya Fett

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Palace Arms Located in the Brown Palace Hotel, this award-winning restaurant blends contemporary American cuisine with an exceptional wine selection. Signature items include a tableside Caesar salad, seared Colorado bison steak and other creative, contemporary and traditional dishes.

Billing itself as a neighborhood bistro, P17 has a huge base of fans who come for the experience and return for the great food. This is a place that is casual enough to attract the neighborhood crowd, yet chef/owner Mary Nguyen’s creative technique draws people from across town and across the country. She is a masterful chef, and her talent is reflected in her creative dishes.

321 17th St. 303.297.3111

1600 17th Avenue 303.399.0988

BrownPalace.com/Dining/Palace-Arms

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The Palm Restaurant

The Plimoth

This fashionable restaurant maintains the same standards the original Palm set so many years ago. It features honest, satisfying dishes that reflect an American heritage, from steaks and lobsters to a variety of Italian classics. The signature cocktails and award-winning wine list complement the menu perfectly.

1672 Lawrence St. 303.825.7256 ThePalm.com/Denver

Panzano Decorated chef Elise Wiggins offers excellent contemporary northern Italian cuisine. Each handmade dish is unique and made with local, organic, sustainable ingredients. An award-winning wine list features hand-se-

The menus are constantly changing at The Plimoth, as the restaurant’s team of talented, creative chefs continue creating food that is fun, fresh and flavorful. Whether your taste runs toward a smoked salmon salad, smoked pastrami tartine or creatively prepared steak, you won’t be disappointed when you order items that taste as good as they sound.

2335 28th Avenue 303.297.1215 ThePlimoth.com

The Populist This gem of a restaurant has won kudos for so many reasons: the sense of community created by the numerous community tables,

the creatively prepared small plates that are simply meant to be savored and shared, and the wonderful food and wine. The menu is fun, the drinks are fun, the experience is … well … fun!

Root Down

One of Denver’s favorite A.M. eateries, Snooze offers a fresh take on breakfast classics. Their unique flapjacks set them apart; we recommend the pancake flight so you can try flavors ranging from pineapple upside down pancakes to sweet potato pancakes with caramel and pecans.

3163 Larimer Street 720.432.3163 The PopulistDenver.com

1701 Wynkoop Street (Union Station), North of the Great Hall 303.825.3536

Potager Patrons partake in the excitement of vegetables fresh from the earth, fruit right off the branch and fish straight from the sea. Cuisine is determined largely by the availability of ingredients that meet Potager’s high standards of quality and eco-friendliness.

1109 Ogden Ave. 303.832.5788 PotagerRestaurant.com

Racine’s This has been one of the area’s favorite dining spots for everything from breakfast to late night since opening in 1983. Serving a triedand-true mix of award-winning American and Mexican cuisine, Racine’s is also gluten-free. It is located between the Cherry Creek area and downtown Denver.

650 Sherman St. 303.595.0418 RacinesRestaurant.com

Rialto Café

SnoozeEatery.com

Spuntino The Root Down credo is that food should be sensational, igniting all the senses to create a full dining experience. Following a field to fork mentality, food is as organic, natural and local, as possible, and menus are globally influenced and inspired.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House The Ruth’s Chris Steak House legacy began more than 40 years ago, when Ruth Fertel mortgaged her home to purchase “Chris Steak House,” a 60-seat restaurant located in New Orleans. The Denver restaurant, newly relocated near the Convention Center, is a go-to destination for serious steak enthusiasts.

RuthsChris.com

Session Kitchen

934 16th St. 303.893.2233 RialtoCafe.com

Rioja Featuring a menu inspired by Mediterranean food and influenced by local ingredients, Rioja offers pure food and bright flavors. With a wine list that offers fun, interesting varietals and a menu that features plenty of vegetarian options, this spot is consistently rated among the top restaurants in Denver.

1431 Larimer St. 303.820.2282 RiojaDenver.com

The space itself is totally cool: great art combined with an oh-so-contemporary vibe, offset by lines from song lyrics that spring up in unexpected places. Chef Scott Parker truly has created a wonderful blend of small plates and large plates, that can be enjoyed and relished in “sessions.”

1518 S. Pearl St. 720.763.3387 SessionKitchen.com

Shanahan’s Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan’s famed Lombardi trophies are proudly displayed at Shanahan’s, but the exceptional menu of prime-aged steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails is the real attraction.

5085 S. Syracuse St. 303.770.7300 ShanahansSteakhouse.com

Sugarmill Chefs Noah French and Troy Guard describe Sugarmill as a dessert lounge with a chef’s counter. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, they offer savory dishes and tasty treats. They specialize in desserts and pastries, but fare ranges from breakfast burritos and gourmet quiche to kale salads and handmade pasta.

2461 Larimer Street 303.297.3540

Sushi Den Regarded as one of the premier sushi and Japanese restaurants in the U.S. since the mid ’80s, this popular spot continues to set a standard for high-quality cuisine. With its own pesticide-free farm for produce, plus seafood flown in from Japan, Sushi Den leads Denver restaurants in quality.

ROOT DOWN DIA Concourse C at Denver Int’l. Airport 303.342.6959 RootDownDenver.com

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SugarMillDesserts.com

1600 W. 33rd Avenue 303.993.4200

707 15th Street 303-825-0713

Taking its name from an old movie theater, Rialto Café offers diners a variety of contemporary takes on classic American dishes, expertly prepared. Enjoy affordable fare in Old Hollywood–style at a restaurant featuring a heated patio and two happy hours.

Snooze

Located in the bustling Highlands area, Spuntino serves seasonal Italian-inspired cooking from executive chef John Broening and desserts from pastry chef Yasmin Lozada-Hissom. The menu features fresh ingredients from local farms, sustainably raised seafood, locally sourced meats and housemade pastas and breads.

1487 S. Pearl St. 303.777.0826 SushiDen.net

2639 W. 32nd Ave. 303.433.0949 SpuntinoDenver.com

Squeaky Bean The name is as playful as The Squeaky Bean concept, which is to take flavor and presentation seriously, but leave plenty of room for fun and inventiveness. The restaurant features an ever-changing menu of seasonal fare, and the majority of the produce and herbs are grown organically in the restaurant’s own gardens.

1500 Wynkoop Street 303.623.2665 TheSqueakyBean.net

Stoic & Genuine Located in the recently renovated Union Station in Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood, Stoic & Genuine has a simple motto: Fresh is everything. This multi-coastal seafood house and oyster bar flies in fresh seafood every day and features an innovative menu. Executive Chef Jennifer Jasinski is also behind three of our other favorite Denver restaurants: Rioja, Bistro Vendôme and Euclid Hall.

1701 Wynkoop Street (Union Station), South of the Great Hall 303.640.3474 StoicAndGenuine.com

Table 6 This classic bistro offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Culinary mastery is evidenced in each succulent dish, delivered with elegant style and grace. His nightly fare is complemented by a dynamic wine list created by owner and sommelier Aaron Forman.

609 Corona St. 303.831.8800 Table6Denver.com

Tables Owners and chefs Amy Vitale and Dustin Barrett transformed this spot into a cozy, eclectic restaurant with personality and charm.

The creative New American cuisine and friendly service at Tables are bright spots. Menus are regularly updated to feature the freshest seasonal ingredients.

2267 Kearney St. 303.388.0299 TablesOnKearney.com

Tag Chef/Owner Troy Guard uses fresh local ingredients to offer a cross-cultural culinary adventure. Guard’s playful cuisine, described

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as Continental Social Food, melds classic and contemporary styles in a chic urban atmosphere to inspire a sense of community among friends. The menu is unconstrained by national boundaries, drawing from Chef Guard’s Hawaiian rearing and his travels in Asia and Latin America.

1441 Larimer Street 303.996.9985 Tag-Restaurant.com

Trillium Trillium is an urban eatery centered on rustic cuisine, with dishes rooted in the American and Scandinavian culinary traditions. The building itself is more than 100 years old and once operated as a “wheel and deal” pawnshop. Today, it features the original 14-foot ceilings, an open, exhibition-style kitchen, exposed wooden beams and pressed tin ceilings. The bar is geared towards small wine producers, eclectic beer offerings and handcrafted cocktails.

2134 Larimer Street 303.379.9759

Venice Ristorante

Ya Ya’s

1700 Wynkoop St. 303.534.2222 VeniceRistorante.com

Vesta Dipping Grill Named for the goddess of the hearth, Vesta features chef Matt Selby’s world-grill cuisine in the form of more than 30 housemade dipping sauces, chutneys, salsas, mojos and aiolis, as well as a seasonally changing menu. This award-winning restaurant boasts a sensual ambiance, placing it at the top of Denver foodies’ lists.

Treat your taste buds to a tour of Europe without the expensive airfare. This lovely bistro caters to the casual diner, with room for business meetings and special occasions. The menu changes daily to ensure the freshest and best quality seafood, steaks, chops and other exquisite entrées.

8310 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village 303.741.1110

1822 Blake St. 303.296.1970

YaYasDenver.com

VestaGrill.com

Z Cuisine Bistro

Willie G’s Seafood & Steaks

The authentic Parisian eatery is located just minutes from LoDo. It offers a daily blackboard menu featuring genuine French fare made with the best local, organic ingredients. For the full French experience, visit the authentic, on-site absinthe bar.

TrilliumDenver.com

Trinity Grille Relax in this retreat tailor-made for the business traveler in downtown Denver. Just across from the Brown Palace Hotel, the Grille is a local staple with an inviting atmosphere. It offers a variety of appetizers, soups and salads and a full menu of fresh seafood, savory steaks and sandwiches.

1801 Broadway 303.293.3228 TrinityGrille.com

True Food Kitchen While it’s obvious that True Food is all about healthy eating, it sure doesn’t taste that way.

Meals are full of flavor and the way the restaurant packs in the crowds, it’s pretty obvious people keep coming back for more. The restaurant is dedicated to offering food that tastes good and is good for you .. a winning combination.

2239 W. 30th Ave. 303.477.1111 ZCuisineOnline.com

An upscale seafood and steak restaurant with a loyal following, this downtown hotspot enjoys a national reputation. Enjoy lunch, dinner or fabulous happy hour specials in a comfortably chic atmosphere.

1585 Lawrence St. 303.575.9000 WillieGs.com

Work & Class

Jennifer Olson

2800 E. Second Avenue 720.509.7661 TrueFoodKitchen.com

Twelve Restaurant With a new menu each month, this inviting, intimate haven of culinary excellence specializes in creative modern American fare. Open for dinner only, it’s the perfect place for relaxation and deliciously crafted fare after a long business day or for celebrating a romantic occasion.

Owners Tony, Delores and Dana describe the concept behind their restaurant as “a square meal, a stiff drink and a fair price.” The menu blends American and Latin cuisines seamlessly, leading to savory meats and delicious side dishes. Note: This restaurant is closed on Mondays.

2233 Larimer St. 303.293.0287

2500 Larimer Street 303.292.0700

TwelveRestaurant.com

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Zengo

Enjoy a five-star Venetian dining experience at the three Venice ristorantes (including Venice DTC and Chianti DTC) with the highest of culinary expertise. Enjoy monthly wine dinners, private dining for an event, catering services or a delectable five-course meal. You’ll be amazed by the impeccable service and exquisite authentic Italian cuisine.

Adam Larkey

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Chef/owner Richard Sandoval presents a masterful presentation of Latin-Asian dishes that have made Zengo a staple in Denver’s dining community. Dishes are made for sharing, and once you sample the fare you’ll understand why Bon Appetit named Sandoval Restaurateur of the Year. The décor is lively, the handcrafted cocktails are wildly popular and with more than 100 Tequilas, what more could any diner want?

1610 Little Raven Street 720.904.0965 RichardSandoval.com/ZengoDenver

Complete your night on the town overlooking the city.

There’s no place in Denver quite like it. Appetizers, desserts and a view.

Choose a Colorado cocktail or from an extensive selection of wines by the glass.

Open from 4:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 3:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Located on the 27th floor of the AAA 4-Diamond Hyatt Regency Denver.

Hyatt. You’re More Than Welcome.

hyatt regency denver AT COLORADO COnvenTiOn CenTeR 650 Fifteenth Street, Denver, CO 80202, USA T: +303 486 4433 peakslounge.com

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16th Street Mall

Cherry Creek North

Denver Pavilions

Historic Downtown Golden

Scott Dressel

If you want a change of pace from busy malls or more populated shopping districts, this is definitely the place to be. With one-of-a-kind boutiques that offer all things unique, serious shoppers who want to bring back that hardto-find gift will love this district with a flavor all its own.

Built in 1982, the 16th Street Mall is a treelined, pedestrian promenade that runs through the center of downtown. Lined with outdoor cafés, shops and restaurants, the mall has a great family-friendly atmosphere and a vibrant nightlife. Free shuttle buses cruise the milelong Mall seven days a week.

Entire length of 16th Street 303.534.6161

More than 350 businesses make up the Cherry Creek neighborhood representing local and national brands. Check out this retail and dining area just minutes from downtown where you will find fashion, jewelry and home furnishings, spas, salons, art galleries and restaurants.

East 1st & East 2nd Streets btwn. University Boulevard & Steele Street 303.394.2904 CherryCreekNorth.com

Cherry Creek Shopping Center

DowntownDenver.com

Antique Row Although known locally as “Antique Row,” this eclectic mix of merchants offer the gamut, including high-quality antiques, garden supplies, fine wines, antique rugs, handcrafted picture frames, tiles, vintage lighting, custom furniture craftsmen, a host of fabulous dining and a tea room.

1100-1800 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80210 Antique-Row.com

Aspen Grove Located in Littleton, this pet-friendly, open-air retail village is home to over 55 stores and restaurants, including Pottery Barn, The Gap, Apple, See’s Candies, Hot Mama, Ted’s Montana Grill and more.

7301 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton 303.794.0640 ShopAspenGrove.com

Belmar One of the newest destinations for shopping, dining and events, Belmar is reaching new heights in the Denver scene. Located in the beautiful suburb of Lakewood, Belmar is a trendy escape from the busy city.

408 S. Teller St., Lakewood 303.742.1520 BelmarColorado.com

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Downtown Golden

Located on the 16th Street Mall in the heart of downtown, this three-story, open-air shopping center has it all: 40 shops and restaurants, bowling lanes and a movie theater. Ride the free 16th Street Mall Shuttle to your favorite retailers, including Banana Republic, Express, Forever 21 and H&M. 500 16th St. 303.260.6000 DenverPavilions.com

Flatirons Crossing Set on a rise between Boulder and Denver, Flatirons Crossing invites you to enjoy blue skies, fun restaurants and top-flight movies.

Explore more than 200 fashion and specialty retailers, including Coach, Coldwater Creek, Bebe, BC Surf and Sport, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Papyrus, LOFT and many more.

VisitGolden.com

Historic Downtown Littleton Visit one of the few remaining historic shopping districts along the Front Range and experience a true hometown atmosphere where people smile and take life a little slower. With more than 250 eclectic shopping, dining and entertainment options, you are certain to find just what you’re looking for.

West Main Street btwn. Santa Fe Drive & South Rio Grande, Littleton 303.795.5006 DowntownLittleton.com

Larimer Square

One West Flatiron Crossing, Broomfield 720.887.7467 FlatIronCrossing.com

The Rocky Mountain region’s premier shopping environment features more than 160 shops such as Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren.

Other favorites include Nordstrom, Hyde Park Jewelers, Apple and Coach, plus popular dining hotspots like Elway’s and Kona Grill.

3000 E. 1st Ave. 303.388.3900 ShopCherryCreek.com

Colorado Mills Denver’s only indoor outlet mall features highend shops including Coach Factory, Forever 21, Express, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Last Call by Neiman Marcus and Eddie Bauer Outlet.

Great restaurants round out the mix, along with numerous entertainment options such as United Artists Theaters & IMAX, Jumpstreet and The Putting Edge.

14500 W. Colfax Avenue Lakewood, CO 80401 303.384.3000 Simon.com/Mall/Colorado-Mills

Golden Triangle Museum District Denver’s Golden Triangle district is brimming with restaurants and culture. Within walking distance of downtown, it features more than 50 galleries, museums and specialty stores. Don’t miss free First Friday Night Art Tours every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. with complimentary shuttle service.

Located in the heart of downtown, the shops at Larimer Square offer a truly distinctive selection of fashion, jewelry, gifts and home accessories for shopping connoisseurs and fashionistas of all ages.

Bordered by Lincoln Street, Colfax Avenue & Speer Boulevard 720.253.2774

LarimerSquare.com

GoldenTriangleOfDenver.com

Highlands Three diverse commercial districts comprise this neighborhood: cosmopolitan Lower Highlands (LoHi), charming Highlands Square and artsy Tennyson Street. Denver’s largest neighborhood features local and national retailers, restaurants, landmarks, art galleries and entertainment.

32nd & Lowell Streets 303.892.1112 Highlands-Square.com

Larimer Street btwn.14th & 15th Streets 303.534.2367

LODO Nestled between Coors Field and the Pepsi Center, LoDo is Lower Downtown’s prime destination for fun and trendy shops. The eclectic stores and hip, vibrant historic district offer everything from antiques and ranchwear to fine jewelry and eyewear.

1616 17th St. 303.628.5428 LoDo.org

Old South Gaylord Street One of the oldest business districts in Denver, here you can find passionate business owners who offer personal service. Old South Gaylord Street offers a variety of upscale boutiques, galleries and restaurants, as well as professional services and talented regional craftsmen.

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1059 S. Gaylord St. 303.733.2670 SouthGaylordStreet.com

Old South Pearl Street This laid-back neighborhood features an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques and restaurants. An antidote to the modern megamall, it features seasonal events year-round, oneof-a-kind stores and some of the city’s most popular nightspots.

1569 S. Pearl St. 303.892.1112 SouthPearlStreet.com

Olde Town Arvada

Nestled in the scenic Rockies, just off I-70 on your way to the mountains, the Outlets at Silverthorne is home to three villages of impressive retail including Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, GAP, Coach, Banana Republic, J Crew, Columbia and more. A beautiful setting for some fabulous buys.

246-V Rainbow Drive, Silverthorne 866.746.7686 OutletsAtSilverthorne.com

Park Meadows

With more than 150 unique shops, Olde Town Arvada has plenty of variety. Whether you’re in the market for books, clothing, handmade jewelry, furnishings and antiques or a great restaurant, this vibrant shopping district is full of treasures.

7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada 303.420.6100 OldeTownArvada.org

Outlets At Castle Rock The Outlets at Castle Rock is the largest open-air outlet center in Colorado, housing more than 100 name-brand stores, including Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, American Eagle and many more. A short drive from Denver in the town of Castle Rock, a thriving place with fun restaurants and hotspots.

5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock 303.688.4495 OutletsAtCastlerock.com

Outlets at Loveland A true gem tucked at the foot of the Rockies between Greeley and Fort Collins, the Outlets at Loveland is a great destination for hikers wanting a little shopping to top off a perfect day, or anyone looking for a fun and upscale experience. Featuring more than 40 great outlets, including Ann Taylor, Under Armour, Nike, J.Crew and Gymboree.

A unique and visually stunning retail resort, Park Meadows features fashionable stores and delectable dining choices, along with entertainment and events. With over 165 retailers and 14 full-service restaurants, shoppers experience the classic Colorado lifestyle while enjoying the beautiful resort setting.

8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree 303.792.5384 ParkMeadows.com

Pearl Street Mall

5661 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland 970.663.1916 OutletsAtLoveland.com

A four-block pedestrian mall in Boulder, Pearl Street is home to a number of locally owned businesses and restaurants, national chains and the Boulder County Courthouse. This

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the newly designated National Landmark Civic Center Park, tucked between the Colorado State Capital Building and the Denver Mint.

Antique Row popular tourist destination is loaded with charm, from the fountains and gardens to the street performers.

BoulderDowntown.com

River North Art District (RiNo) Situated just north of downtown , RiNo is home to an eclectic mix of galleries, artists, wineries, breweries, and more. If you’re in the market for unique, fabulous art, RiNo is the place to be, with a host of galleries showcasing works by some of the city’s most talented artists.

North of downtown Denver RiverNorthArt.com

Conveniently located in southwest metro Denver, Southwest Plaza features popular retailers and restaurants such as Forever 21, BC Surf and Sport, Express, Victoria’s Secret, Target, four department stores including a Dillard’s flagship store, Panera Bread, Tokyo Joe’s, Chili’s and other shopper favorites.

8501 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton 303.973.7062 SouthwestPlaza.com

Town Center at Aurora

The Shops at Northfield Stapleton

NorthfieldStapleton.com

Streets at Southglenn This destination builds on the character of the surrounding neighborhood with a mix of retailers, restaurants, entertainment and services.

SouthGlenn is an unmatched upscale shopping, dining and entertainment experience.

South University Boulevard & E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial 303.539.7141 ShopSouthglenn.com

Southlands An outdoor lifestyle center with a community plaza and four blocks of retail shops, restaurants and entertainment options, Southlands offerings include a movie theater, Barnes & Noble, Eddie Bauer, Chico’s, Coldwater Creek, The Gap, Charming Charlie, McCabe’s Irish Bistro and Pub, Sports Authority and more.

6155 Main St., Aurora 303.627.5000 ShopSouthlands.com

1100-1800 S. Broadway, Denver, CO Antique-Row.com

Art District on Santa Fe More than 60 galleries, shops and restaurants are housed just a few blocks south of downtown Denver. This is a don’t miss stop for serious collectors and those who love to browse. First Friday Art Walk is held the first Friday of the month, and Preview Night takes place every third Friday.

Located on and near Santa Fe Drive and Kalamath Street between Alameda and 12th Ave., Denver

The slogan of the area is “where art is made,” and the active studios and galleries showcase a beehive of creativity. The district showcases emerging and established artists, and is a unique blend of art, architecture and design contained in a former industrial section that has been artfully repurposed and reinvigorated.

Located north of downtown, bounded by I-70 to the North, I-25 to the West, Park Avenue West to the South and Arapahoe Street to the East.

An indoor mall with more than 150 fun stores, including Macy’s, Dillard’s, Aeropostale, Express and Victoria Secret. A neighborhood shopping destination, the Town Center has great options for dining, children’s fashion, home electronics and everything for your style.

14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora 303.344.9764 Simon.com/Mall/Town-Center-at-Aurora

Twenty-Ninth Street Twenty-Ninth Street is the premier mixed-use outdoor shopping center in Boulder. It features local and national eateries and shops, including Anthropologie, Apple, Arthaus Furniture, lululemon athletica, Sephora, California Pizza Kitchen and Nordstrom Rack.

1710 29th St., Boulder 303.444.0722

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Tennyson Street Cultural Arts District Located in the Berkeley District, the Tennyson Cultural Arts District offers music, live performance, film, and art galore. Here you’ll find original photography, a huge open-air market, fine art and everything in between.

Housed within a 16-block area are some stunning galleries, featuring contemporary glass art, sculpture, paintings and photography. On July 4th weekend, travelers from around the globe come to Cherry Creek North for the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, one of the largest and most-recognized art shows in the United States.

Located in Northwest Denver between Sheridan and Lowell and 38th and 52nd Ave. BerkeleyDistrict.com

Begins at 1st and University, Denver CherryCreekNorth.com

Golden Triangle Museum District

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Village Shops at The Landmark Featuring the best designers in Denver and some of the finest retailers in the world, Village Shops at the Landmark is one of the foremost shopping destinations in the city.

With fabulous restaurants and the nationally renowned Landmark Theater, the Village Shops is a delight for all the senses.

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Located just minutes from downtown, The Shops at Northfield Stapleton is a pedestrian-friendly, open-air shopping district featuring specialty shops and restaurants including Macy’s, Bass Pro Shops’ Outdoor World and Harkins Theatres 18.

8340 Northfield Blvd.

303.375.5475

Located between Pearl Street, Speer and Colfax and the 13th Avenue of the Arts, Denver

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Btwn. the 1100 & 1400 blocks of Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302 303.892.1112

Although known locally as “Antique Row,” this eclectic mix of merchants offer the gamut, including high-quality antiques, garden supplies, fine wines, antique rugs, handcrafted picture frames, tiles, vintage lighting, custom furniture craftsmen, a host of fabulous dining and a tea room.

GTMD is home to eight wonderful museums, including the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum and History Colorado Center. Truly a center of art and culture, the district features

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Art District On Santa Fe Home to many artists and studios, this arts district has become a national model of success in community revitalization. The art district has cultivated a friendly, welcoming feel for both seasoned collectors and new art lovers.

801 Kalamath St., Denver 303.868.8680 ArtDistrictOnSantaFe.com

Arvada Center for the Arts With two performance venues, three galleries and a multidisciplinary arts education program, the Arvada Center showcases theatrical shows, musical performances and local and touring art exhibitions.

6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada 720.898.7200

Denver Center Attractions Denver Center Attractions provides a showcase for live theater, touring Broadway shows, acting classes for the community and more, located at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

1101 13th St., Denver 303.893.4100

The Denver Theatre District features a high-tech mix of public performances, art and signage. Located along the 14th Street corridor, it’s less a district and more a giant outdoor art gallery right in the heart of downtown Denver.

511 16th St., Ste. 200, Denver DenverTheatreDistrict.com

Colorado Ballet

The Butterfly Pavilion This treasure features a visually thrilling rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, live animal exhibits and interactive fun for all ages.

6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster 303.469.5441

ColoradoBallet.org

The Colorado Symphony

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Chautauqua Park The Chautauqua movement of the early 1900s promoted simplicity, learning and art appreciation. That spirit lives on in this haven for cultural enrichment. Rental cottages are available at the park, one of 20 National Historic Landmarks in Colorado.

900 Baseline Rd., Boulder 303.442.3282 Chautauqua.com

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Performing traditional, modern and classical works, the Colorado Symphony offers yearround concerts featuring everything from light summer shows to performances by celebrated musicians.

1000 14th St., No. 15, Denver 303.623.7876 ColoradoSymphony.org

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Denver Botanic Gardens

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THE GREAT OUTDOORS

1278 Lincoln St., Denver 303.837.8888

1313 Sherman St., Denver 303.866.3437

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A treat for classical and modern dance enthusiasts, the Colorado Ballet boasts 30 members from around the globe presenting a variety of exciting performances.

Denver Zoo

ities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, snowboarding and more may be enjoyed seasonally.

Seasoned outdoor enthusiasts and weekend warriors alike flock here. Located just outside Denver, it boasts exceptional fishing and water recreation. Visit the surrounding state parks to enjoy outdoor pursuits all year.

4201 S. Parker Rd., Aurora 303.866.3437

Colorado State Parks Colorado is home to 42 breathtaking state parks, giving visitors a variety of opportunities to experience the beauty of nature. Park activ-

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As one of the top-ranked facilities in the United States, the Denver Botanic Gardens presents a wide range of grounds and stunning collections from all corners of the world. The gardens host a popular summer concert series, water-lily competitions, tea gardens and many more attractions.

York Street & Mordecai Children’s Garden 1007 York St., Denver 720.865.3500

From the birth of an exotic animal to the exhilaration of a world-class exhibit opening, the area’s largest zoo is an adventure for the senses.

Discover nearly 3,500 different animals living on 80 acres within Denver’s historic City Park.

2300 Steele St., Denver 303.376.4800 DenverZoo.org

Downtown Aquarium Dive into food and fun — and an underwater adventure! Enjoy the Aquarium restaurant and explore more than 1 million gallons of sealife including sharks, otters, tigers and more.

700 Water St., Denver 303.561.4450

BotanicGardens.org

DowntownAquarium.com

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

Fiske Planetarium

Situated on a working farm on the banks of Deer Creek, this offers beautiful hiking through fields of wildflowers, fantastic bird-watching and a new butterfly experience.

What’s your sign? Test your astronomy knowledge at the University of Colorado’s popular planetarium. Check out the dazzling array of laser and star shows, live star talks and more.

8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton 720.865.4336

2414 Regent Dr., Boulder 303.492.5002

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Fiske.Colorado.edu

Mount Goliath Mount Evans Scenic Byway

Flatirons Vista Trailhead

Located 17 miles from Idaho Springs near Mt. Evans, this stunning area abounds with wildflowers and wildlife. Great views and hiking trails make this a local gem.

Bailey, CO 80421 720.865.3585

Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, trail running and picnicking on the Trailhead’s 2-mile or 3-mile loop through the Ponderosa pines and meadows along the Flatirons.

3663 State Hwy. 93, Boulder 303.441.3440 ProTrails.com/trails

BotanicGardens.org

Denver Mountain Parks The entire parks system contains more than 14,000 acres of parklands in the mountains and foothills just west of downtown. It also encompasses a wide variety of striking Colorado terrain, perfect for activities including hiking, dining al fresco and sightseeing.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge This area supports more than 330 species of wildlife, including bald eagles, hawks, mule deer and more, on a 15,000-acre expanse of shortgrass prairie. Reconnect with nature at one of the finest conservation success stories in history.

303.987.7800

6550 Gateway Rd., Commerce City 303.289.0232

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

offers a unique window into the inspirational life of an American hero.

MollyBrown.org

For 60 years, the Coliseum has hosted such events as the acclaimed National Western Stock Show, concerts, ice skating and auto and trade shows.

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

4600 Humboldt St., Denver 720.865.2475

1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver 303.832.4092

Washington Park At more than 100 years old, the area known to locals as Wash Park is one of the largest parks in Denver. Located in the south central part of town, it features flower gardens, a 2.6-mile jogging trail, two lakes, a bowling green, tennis courts and more.

South Downing Street & East Louisiana Ave, Denver 303.698.4692 WashPark.com

MUSEUMS Children’s Museum of Denver Engage with interactive playscapes, daily educational programming and popular special events. Serving children and their grown-ups, the museum provides a dynamic leaning environment to explore and discover.

For more than 100 years, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has allowed visitors to explore the cosmos and uncover brilliant gems and minerals. Enjoy the IMAX theater and planetarium or go toe-to-toe with a T-Rex … if you dare!

2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 303.370.6000 DMNS.org

Kirkland Museum of Fine & Contemporary Art

Featuring regional, national and international artists, the vast array of rotating exhibits and public educational programs promotes creative experimentation with art and ideas for visitors of all ages.

1485 Delgany St., Denver 303.298.7554 MCADenver.org

Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum Located on the former grounds of Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado’s Air and Space Museum offers a trip through the state’s rich aeronautics history from distinctive aircraft nose art to stirring exhibits.

2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver 303.433.7444

7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver 303.360.5360

MyChildrensMuseum.org

WingsMuseum.org

Clyfford Still Museum

OTHER VENUES

The Clyfford Still collection represents one of the most comprehensive single-artist collections in the world, encompassing approximately 2,400 works, most never before exhibited. The venue is as fascinating as the subjects within.

1250 Bannock St., Denver 720.354.4880 ClyffordStillMuseum.org

Denver Art Museum

With painting, sculpture, furniture, ceramics and an eclectic hodgepodge of classic works from the past 100 years, this one-of-a-kind facility features some of the best-known designers of our time.

1311 Pearl St., Denver 303.832.8576

Colorado State Capitol Beaming through the Denver skyline is the gold-plated dome of the state Capitol building. Opened in 1894, it stands as a living museum of history and an active seat of state government. See where legislation takes place in the House and Senate chambers during free daily tours.

KirklandMuseum.org

200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver 303.866.2604

Littleton Museum

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Presenting a glimpse into the history, art and culture of a town that dates back to the 1850s Gold Rush era. The museum features two farms, a small lake, a collections center and main exhibition area.

Coors Field

100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy., Denver 720.865.5000 DenverArtMuseum.org

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Molly Brown Museum Experience the legacy of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, a leading socialite and philanthropist best known as one of the survivors of the RMS Titanic. The beautifully preserved museum

America’s only downtown theme park and waterpark has operated consecutively for more than 120 years. Elitch is sheer fun, making this a go-to destination for locals and out-oftown visitors.

2000 Elitch Circle, Denver 303.595.4386 ElitchGardens.com

Pepsi Center

Opened in 1999, this modern sports arena is home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Mammoth. It’s also a popular concert venue featuring appearances by music megastars and top performers.

1000 Chopper Circle, Denver 303.405.1111 PepsiCenter.com

Sports Authority Field At Mile High There is no shortage of Bronco fans in Denver, especially not in the team’s legendary stadium.

This is hallowed NFL ground where John Elway once ruled.

1701 Bryant St., Denver 720.258.3000

Experience traditional beer brewing in the Rocky Mountains. Become acquainted with malting, brewing and packaging processes, then sip a cold sample while resting on icecube benches in the fresh beer room.

Mizel Museum

Founded in 1893, the city’s largest museum is one of the most storied in the state with more than 68,000 pieces of art. With an extensive American Indian collection, the museum is a must-see for lovers of culture and art.

Elitch Gardens

MillerCoors Brewery Tour

Littletongov.org/museum

400 S. Kearney St., Denver 303.647.6522

DenverColiseum.com

SportsAuthorityFieldatMileHigh.com

6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton 303.795.3950

A fascinating series of exhibits and programs describes the Jewish experience, ceremonies and festivals at the Mizel. With fine art, film, literature and drama fueled by interactive experience, it’s a celebration of diversity.

Denver Coliseum

The 76-acre Coors Field stands at 20th and Blake Streets in Denver’s lower downtown/ballpark neighborhood and is home to the Colorado Rockies. Fans sitting in the first-base and right-field areas are treated to a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains.

2001 Blake St., Denver 303.292.0200 Colorado.Rockies.MLB.com

13th & Ford St., Golden 303.277.2337 MillerCoors.com

Waterworld This massive venue offers 46 water adventures on 64 beautifully landscaped acres. Thrill rides abound, including Colorado’s only magnetic water coaster, and 3 separate children’s play areas.

8801 N. Pecos St., Denver 303.427.7873 WaterWorldColorado.com

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J.A. BALISTRERI VINEYARDS 1946 E. 66th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80229 866-896-9620

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