Slifer Denver Report | January 2015

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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SLIFER DENVER REPORT / JANUARY 2015 FEATURED LISTING Situated in the heart of Riverfront Park, this premier 19th floor condo boasts over 1,000 of living space, extensive upgrades throughout, and endless views of the mountains to the south and west, Commons Park, the Platte River, and the Lower Highlands.

Enjoy living a healthy lifestyle with a membership to a private fitness club.

1700 BASSETT STREET #1916 $550,000

SLEGGETT@SLIFERDENVER.COM

BROKER PROFILE: JOY

VAN GILDER

What are you most looking forward to in 2015?

Playing golf again.

A perfect Saturday in your eyes looks like?

Beignets & Coffee.

Your personal highlight in real estate for 2014?

Ninja training. (ninjaselling.com)

Mark Mothersbaugh: MYOPIA | Now through April 12th | Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA Denver) Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic | January 7th | Pepsi Center USC vs. CU | January 4th | 12pm | University of Colorado Boulder The Lumineers | January 13th | Ogden Theater Traveling the Silk Road | Now through May 3rd Denver Museum of Nature & Science

THE FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO THIS MONTH

THE ROUND-UP!

Your go-to restaurant?

La Fogata. (Mexican restaurant featuring homemade recipes from North Central Mexico) Last place you went on vacation?

Disneyland.

Vice you won’t give up?

Coffee.

Current playlist?

Zac Brown Band & George Straight.

What do you love most about Denver?

My entire family is here.

CONTACT JOY VAN GILDER: 303.908.5325 JVANGILDER@SLIFERDENVER.COM

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RADAR

FIVE POINTS

In the early 1900’s Five Points was on the rise, a neighborhood flourishing with businesses and the best live jazz scene the West has ever seen. The famous novelist, Jack Keroac notes in one of his greatest novels On The Road, his late nights at the Roxy Theatre.

Today this hood is rising back to life, these once famous streets will meet 20th century architecture come early 2015.

WINTER SESSION 2852 WELTON

SHOP

There has never been a better time to be a part of Denver’s local retail scene. This Chicago born brand adds to the mix of Denver’s top shops with responsibly handcrafted leather goods. Find this workshop at the edge of Five Points and while you are there pick out a custom wallet or backpack for yourself.

CULTIVATOR ADVERTISING 2737 LARIMER

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DINE

DESIGN

If you’ve heard of companies like INK Coffee, Great Divide, or New Belgium Brewing then you’ve already met Cultivator. An advertising agency with a philosophy of starting from the ground up and elevating brands to show the true essence of each client’s brand identity to their audience. Cultivator designed a distinctive ad for our sister company East West Partners this past fall, featuring the newly redeveloped signature residences at The Landmark in Greenwood Village.

CULTIVATORADVERTISING.COM

JAM MEADOWLARK BAR 2701 LARIMER

THE POPULIST 3163 LARIMER

A serious cocktail menu list and cozy vibes fill this classy spot.

Community tables await your presence, whilst checking in your coat at the vintage locker space. Similar vibes to a restaurant you would find on South Kensington in London. Chef Jonathan Power’s talent of creating the most divine dishes radiates in their current menu... Carrots Five Ways + Mizuna Salad + Rockfish Donburi. Enough said.

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Walk down brick steps past the cast iron detail; the base will be bumping, with locals jamming wall-to-wall in this intimate space. The live-DJ’s never miss a beat, this spot will carry you across the dance floor. The stunning outdoor venue above the bar ignites energy like none other in the city. Open Mic night is not to be missed it tops every list out there, we bet your next Uber ride on it.

INSIDER | “The Goodness” a weekly patio party Sunday’s 3-10pm/ Friday nights feature DJ Low Key. THEMEADOWLARKBAR.COM

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PLAY

WINE

INFINITE MONKEY THEOREM

DENVER URBAN GARDENS

Wine canned? Yes, it does exist thanks to Infinite Monkey. “Seeking to be unpretentious, accessible, environmentally sound, and fun.” British-born, Colorado based winemaker Ben Parsons wasn’t out to create a cookie cutter wine bar with out-of-state products. Get your wine tap on here.

Two million people in the U.S live more than a mile from a grocery store without owning a vehicle, according to the Whole Foods City Foundation. Imagine a city where everyone is given the opportunity to eat healthy and have basic education on how to prepare nutrient dense meals. This is playing out for Denverites as we speak! D.u.g started in 1985 with the vision to create sustainable food producing neighborhoods. Today, they oversee 135 community gardens and more than 40 school based community gardens. Get connected with your community and dig deep in the soil that is opening the door for the entire community of Denver to live healthy.

3200 LARIMER

THEINFINITEMONKEYTHEOREM.COM

LIVE+WORK

1031 33rd Street #100

DUG.ORG

VERTKITCHEN.COM

RELAX

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CURTIS PARK-FIVE POINTS PROJECT 2460 WELTON

Welton Street corridor is about to see a notable transformation with a project set to be complete fall 2015. One of the first redevelopments this hood has seen in a long time. This project will include 84 apartments and 14 townhomes each designed with sustainibility in mind. With this neighborhood climbing to new heights, now is the time to live, work and play in this hood.

PALISADEPARTNERS.COM

CHOW

ROSENBERGS DELICATESSAN

ROSENBERGS BAGELS & DELICATTESSEN 2714 WELTON

A taste of NYC arrived on Welton last spring and this block has never looked back. A jewish-modern deli with a menu featuring fresh NY-style bagels made daily. Standing on the authentic tradition of curing their own meats, aging, and smoking fish is the standard. The L.E.S deli sandwich is a first time must.

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CREMA COFFEE HOUSE 2862 LARIMER

When Crema opened their doors it was destined to be more than just a coffee shop. Most locals in RiNo and businesses near by start their morning ritual here. Homemade pastries fill in the counter space next to a sign describing the notes in the espresso of the day. The baristas knowledge on the coffee bean sets the bar high for the rest of the city. You will now know what the definition of Crema is, just ask.

Coffee isn’t your vice? Enjoy pressed beet/carrot juices daily.

With their intimate kitchen offering a menu of 10 uniquely created dishes you will be coming back sooner than you think.

Once you try the sweet potato waffle you’ll need to order the pork belly bahn mi for lunch.

CREMACOFFEEHOUSE.NET

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SNAP Here is an exclusive sneak peek of our one-on-one interview with the two founders of PLUS modern natural skin care.

The solution to traditional skin care, this Denver based brand’s mission is to provide people with a natural, luxurious and well-designed alternative to chemical-laden mainstream skin care. Their story will change the way you have looked or never looked at the toxic chemical list in skin care products you place on your skin. PLUS products are available online and in all Michael Stars signature stores from coast to coast. Interview out early January 2015...

plusmodernskin.com / michaelstars.com / issuu.com/slifer-denver