Life + Culture

Dedication to Beauty

Article and Photography by In the heart of the Mile High City, where the mountains touch the sky, lived a young woman named Miranda Diaz. Born to immigrant parents, Miranda carried the dreams of her family on her shoulders. From an early age, she felt a yearning for the stage, a place where she could express herself and inspire others. But it wasn’t until she was fourteen, while modeling a stunning quinceañera dress at an expo, that her life took a remarkable turn. A talent scout noticed her...

Style + Beauty

Denim, Anything but Pedestrian

The Maven has a New Look Article and Photography by The Maven at Dairy Block is excited to announce a partnership with local clothing designer Abstract Denver to unveil stylish new uniforms for our staff! These custom creations feature trendy denim jackets and t-shirts, perfectly capturing the essence of our vibrant LoDo location and the fantastic pedestrian Alley that defines our neighborhood. The uniforms not only reflect the unique character of The Maven but also showcase the artistry and...

Auto + Marine

The Road Ahead

El Colorado Article by Matt Coffel Hi friends, This isn’t your typical editorial; it's more of a baffling story that left me in awe, and I felt compelled to share it. As the Publisher and Owner of Denver North City Lifestyle, I often write about local gems, but this one truly blew my mind. Trust me, you’ll want to hear this. It all started when I found a nail in my BMW SUV tire. I couldn’t believe it—where did it come from? After venting my frustration to my neighbor Lou, she recommended El...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Recipes

Article and Photography by Savory Stuffed Peppers Ingredients 4 medium green peppers (or any color pepper works as well) 1 tsp salt Filling: ¾ cup beef gravy 1 ½ tsp minced onion ¾ cup grated carrots 1 ½ cups seasoned stuffing mix 2 cups chopped cooked roast beef (I use chuck roast) Sauce: 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce I like to use pasta sauce) ½ cup beef gravy 1 tsp minced onion ¼ cups grated cheddar cheese Directions Simmer cleaned peppers 15 minutes in 4 cups salted water, uncovered. Preheat...