Arts + Culture

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by A Boulderado Holiday Tradition: Holiday Afternoon Tea January 3 Hotel Boulderado’s beloved Holiday Tea returns, offering an elegant afternoon beneath the hotel’s stained-glass ceiling with premium teas, festive cocktails, and tiers of sweet and savory treats. Live seasonal music from piano to carolers adds a warm holiday glow to this classic Boulder tradition. Visit Boulderado.com for details.   Jazzetry w/ Von Disco at Trident Booksellers January 3 ...

Health + Wellness

From Kabul to Boulder

The Regenerative Vision of Physician and RMRM Founder Dr. Khoshal Latifzai Article by Emily O'Brien | Photography by Tammy Fuller Some stories begin with a leap of faith. Dr. Khoshal Latifzai’s began with several. Born in Kabul to a civil engineer father and a school-teacher mother, he grew up in a city where war edged closer each year. “Eventually, they made the decision that most people hope they’ll never have to make,” he says. “They chose the unknown over the unacceptable.” His family fled...

Food + Beverage

A Homegrown Hangout

Relish Blends Chef-Driven Dining, Innovative Architecture, and Pickleball—All Built for the Community That Inspired It Article by Tony Firestine Louisville, Colorado, is a town that values connection, creativity, and local flavor. And Relish stands as proof of what can happen when a small business grows directly out of the community it serves. Founders and owners Amy and Jeff Youngstrom built Relish with one idea in mind: create a gathering place by and for the surrounding community. “It’s not...

Travel

Revisiting Boulder

The Ultimate Staycation Destination Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Lowfield As a Denver resident, I’m in Boulder a few times a month and think of it as the perfect spot for a staycation, especially to unwind after the holidays. The end of December is a beautiful time of the year, but after the work dinners, cocktail parties, and travel to see far-flung family, one glorious night in a hotel, exploring a town I love, is the perfect way to rest, reset, and begin the year in the right...

Health + Wellness

Achieving Lifelong Fitness

A Blueprint for Feeling Leaner, Stronger, and More Fit Every Year Article by Tony Firestine Boulder is a place where being active isn’t just a hobby—it’s a baseline expectation. But even among people who hike, run, crush weekend hill rides, and flow through yoga between carpools, things begin to shift as our late 30s usher in the demands of family, injuries, and a slowing metabolism. Boulder’s Eric Roza, former global CEO of CrossFit, believes that it is possible for most of us to extend...

Arts + Culture

Painting the Natural World

How Aliyana Gewirtzman Captures Humanity & Nature Article by Meredith Rowe | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Despite starting college as a chemistry major, one drawing class freshman year was enough to completely change Aliyana Gewirtzman’s trajectory. She switched to art history and then art, thinking that she could work in galleries or eventually go to law school to placate her parents. This program was more conceptually focused than technically focused, and it helped her hone in...

Health + Wellness

Dry January, Elevated

A Gentler January, Filled With Clarity & Rituals—No Spirits Required Article by Emily O'Brien January in Boulder has a way of inviting a reset. The month arrives with crisp air, open trails, and the sense that everything—mind, body, and spirit—can shift into a clearer rhythm. Dry January isn’t just a break from alcohol; it’s an opportunity to build new rituals, welcome brighter mornings, and enjoy evenings shaped by choice rather than habit. Thoughtful indulgence doesn’t require a pour...

Home + Design

Rediscover Your Space with Re-Find

Article by Avery Young | Photography by Syd Fuller Photography. Women-owned design company Re-Find, known for its fresh take on classic interiors, is here to help you freshen up your well-loved spaces after the busy holiday season. Owners and designers Natasia Smith and Sandy Baisley are zealous about interior design and want to ensure you make the most out of your home. The holidays can bring a lot of (fun) mess, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when it comes to decluttering...

Food + Beverage

The Simplest Golden Quinoa Porridge

A Warming, Four-Ingredient Ayurvedic Staple Designed to Rekindle Agni and Reset Digestion Article by Lentine Alexis | Photography by Vilde Vollevik New clients land in my practice for all kinds of reasons—funky digestion, low energy, plateaued athletic performance, sleep struggles, hormone chaos, the whole spectrum. On paper, their symptoms look wildly different. But through an Ayurvedic lens, the root is usually the same: digestion. And not the “I take a probiotic and sip kombucha” kind. I...

Style + Beauty

Breaking the Mold

Highland is the Colorado-Born Haircare Brand Rewriting the Rules of Clean Beauty Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Courtesy of Highland Some brands begin with a business plan. Highland began with frustration—and a kitchen stovetop. Before he ever imagined launching a company, co-founder Boone Whiteside was simply a consumer searching for hair products that didn’t seem to exist. “I just wanted something that used earth-based, hair-health-friendly ingredients, was at least...