Life + Culture

Creative Valentine's Date Guide

Candle-Making, A Brunch Class, and More Unique Ways to Celebrate Article by Edson Graycar Valentine's Wheel Workshop Date Night at Friend Assembly When: February 14, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m Where: Friend Assembly This Valentine's Day, let creativity take the wheel literally!Friend Assembly's Wheel Workshop Date Night offers couples a unique and hands-on way to celebrate love. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pottery enthusiast, this fun and interactive evening allows participants to try...

Food + Beverage

Inside and Stout

A Cozy Watering Hole Offering Hearty Meals, Premier Stouts, and a Friendly Atmosphere Perfect for February Article by Colin Gbolie | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer “Stout month has become one of the busiest months of the year for Mountain Sun,” says GM Pat when regaling me on the virtues of the coming tradition of Stout Month in February. This tradition is a great way to keep the energy high during the cold months through house-brewed stouts from their Denver location that...

Home + Design

Love at First Knife

Rekindle Your Love for Cooking this Valentine's at Carbon Knife Co Article by Clarke Watson | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Years ago, when Tina Chon and Craig Field crossed paths in the heat of a professional kitchen, they had no idea their shared obsession with sharp tools would carve the path to a love story.  “In a kitchen full of busy chefs, we bonded over our preference of using Japanese knives,” Craig recalls fondly. “We both took sharpening seriously and somehow, that...

Sports + Recreation

Flying High, Staying Grounded

Flylow’s 20-Year Journey Revolutionizing Mountain Gear and Apparel Article by Tony Firestine | Photography by Courtesy of Flylow Gear Twenty years ago, on a snowy mountainside, Dan Abrams and Greg Steen envisioned something different. Frustrated by the limitations of existing ski gear, the two college friends and Colorado natives asked a bold question: Why can’t there be ski clothes that do it all? This simple yet ambitious idea led to the birth of Flylow, a company now synonymous with...

Arts + Culture

Things I Heard While Dating

Emily O’Brien’s Book Captures the Absurdity of Modern Love and Relationships Article by Millie D'Souza | Photography by Cover Art By Sarah Plonk of SKP Ink Ever walked away from a date or a partner, not knowing whether to feel baffled or amused by something that was said? Emily O’Brien knows exactly what that feels like—so she decided to turn it into a book. Things I Heard While Dating is a collection of over 100 hilarious, awkward, and downright bizarre one-liners from real-life dating...

Food + Beverage

Heart and Soul of Five Points

After a Few Years and a New Location, Welton Street Café is Back Article by Allyson Reedy | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer Like any family, Welton Street Café has its own unique history, full of drama, highs, lows, and love. Definitely love. There’s the love that the Dickerson family puts into each and every Southern Caribbean dish they serve, the love diners receive simply by entering the vibrant restaurant and then there’s the love that’s given right back to them by the...

Entertainment

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak Recurring through February Step into the whimsical world of Maurice Sendak, the beloved author and illustrator of  Where The Wild Things Are.  This enchanting exhibit at the Denver Art Museum features original drawings, rare sketches, and behind-the-scenes insights into Sendak's creative process. A must-see for fans of all ages, this exhibit celebrates the magic of storytelling and the enduring charm of Sendak's wild...

Wellness

Resolving for More Peace

Cherishing the Everyday by Embracing Kärt Besvär Article by Willow King | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer As another year rolls around our minds will inevitably dig into that old archive of things we have meaning to do, things we could do better. I am all for self-efficacy, but I have come to question this tradition as it so often focuses on fixing what is wrong instead of celebrating all that is right. In the introduction to her wonderful book, Start Where You Are , Pema Chodron...

Food + Beverage

Bread, Baking, and Community

Food Writer Allyson Reedy’s New Book Celebrates the Art and Joy of Bread-Baking Article by Emily O'Brien | Photography by Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer In her latest book, 30 Breads to Bake Before You Die: The World's Best Sourdough, Croissants, Focaccia, Bagels, Pita, and More from Your Favorite Bakers (Including Dominique Ansel, Duff Goldman, and Deb Perelman) , local food writer and bread enthusiast Allyson Reedy blends her passion for carbs with her knack for storytelling. She brings a...

Entertainment

AROUND TOWN

Article and Photography by Snowpack(ed) and Ready to Ski Staycation Throughout January Turn your ski day into a mini getaway! The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block invites winter adventurers to enjoy a cozy staycation paired with slope-side fun. Start your day with a hearty breakfast from Morning Jones and hit the mountains with your ski pass in hand! Cap the day off in the heart of Denver with Dairy Block's vibrant dining and entertainment scene.   Game Day at The Moose Throughout...