Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2017 i 5280 Magazine

[ FROM THE EDITOR ] The Good Fight It’s not often a city magazine has the opportunity to publish a feature that largely takes place abroad, but this month’s “Mortal Combat” by Kelley McMillan Manley (page 76) is an exception. One of the biggest stories of our time is the rise of the Islamic State (also known as ISIS or ISIL). Fifteen years ago, it would have been inconceivable to think there would be a terrorist organization whose mission and methods would offend even al-Qaida—yet here we are, in 2017, with the Islamic State controlling swaths of territory in Syria and Iraq and fomenting terror throughout the Western world. In the wake of such a frightening development, many of us feel discouraged and helpless. Coloradans Levi Shirley and Jordan MacTaggart…

After conquering the quad-searing bumps on Telluride Ski Resort’s Mammoth run, our aching legs would delight in the 104-degree twin hot tubs atop the new Sky Terrace at the recently renovated Madeline Hotel and Residences (from $359 per night). Then we’d gather around a fire pit on the 4,000-square-foot pool deck and take in the glory of the San Juans while sipping the signature Flu Shot cocktail made with Uncle Val’s Restorative Gin, Campari, and grapefruit. In the past, of course, the problem would have been getting to this enchanting Victorian ski town, which sits some six-plus grueling hours by car from Denver. However, new this season, Great Lakes Airlines is running daily flights between Denver International Airport and Telluride Regional Airport. In other words, the only thing standing between…

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS WINTER CARNIVAL February 8 to 12 Don’t miss: Learn to ski jump over meters of snow in a (relatively) safe environment at Howelsen Hill on February 10, when experts from the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club teach skiers how to soar. Sleep: Less than 18 miles north of Steamboat, the Glen Eden Resort has comfy two-bedroom cabins from $166 per night. Eat: We’re skeptical about trying Indonesian fare in the mountains. But Steamboat’s Sumatera restaurant made us believers with its spicy nasi goreng—fried rice with onions, garlic, and eggs. Toast: Warm up at Rex’s American Grill & Bar with the Chocolate Truffle, a rich blend of hot cocoa, amaretto, and raspberry liqueur. WINTERBIKE AT COPPER MOUNTAIN February 18 to 19 Don’t miss: The biggest event of the weekend—a…

Meet the man who’s bringing Polynesian barware to Colorado. page 36 LET THEM EAT CAKE Now that you’ve officially given up on your (misguided) New Year’s resolution to ditch sweets, head over to the four-month-old Rolling Pin Bakeshop, a Five Points passion project for co-owners and neighborhood residents Jay Thomas and Michael Martinez. Thomas spent the past two years baking pastries for neighboring Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen, and now, with the opening of his own charming cafe, he and his team are creating confections for both endeavors in a shared kitchen. From airy croissants (sweet and savory) to crispy-creamy Napoleons, the Rolling Pin Bakeshop’s pastries are worth falling off the wagon for. But the true gems at this homestyle spot are the decadent four-story cakes. Every flavor—coconut (pictured), black forest,…

As 5280’s new food editor, there’s something I must confess: I don’t like eggs. It sounds crazy, I know. A food professional who dislikes America’s favorite breakfast fare is akin to a baker who disdains butter or a carpenter with a phobia of splinters. “You’re a freak,” my chef boyfriend (now husband), Bill, declared when he learned of my secret. This aversion—which took hold at age two when I objected to a rushed breakfast of scrambled eggs and applesauce by, well, reversing the meal—is not my choice. It is, however, my problem, because I love food. My job, for the past 13 years, has been to cook and eat in order to write and edit food stories for magazines and digital publications. Before that, I went to culinary school and…

PATriCiA CAlhOun has seen her fair share of antics over her 40-year tenure as the editor of the alt weekly Westword. To wit: At one point, her ship of reporters was so rambunctious that she frequently received early morning calls from writers who’d been thrown in jail. To the Denver Sheriff Department: How much of the money I’ve contributed bailing my staff out is going into your multimilliondollar settlement fund? » Before 9News launched Next with Kyle ClarK to lots of buzz on social media but disappointingly low ratings, the anchor made national headlines for his bizarre—but hilarious—vendetta against images of snowy patio furniture that viewers often sent to the station. To amateur photographers: Q OK, OK, if I run a picture of a snow-covered chair, will you watch my…

KELLEY MCMILLAN MANLEY Writer Although the war in Syria seems far removed from most Coloradans’ lives, in reporting “Mortal Combat” (page 76), Denver freelance writer Kelley McMillan Manley found the opposite to be true for two local men who served as volunteer soldiers with a unit of the Kurdish militia. In fact, she discovered that virtually anyone could sign up online to fight against the Islamic State. “I couldn’t believe how willing people were to put their lives in the hands of complete strangers halfway across the world whom they’d only communicated with online,” Manley says. “I couldn’t decide if it was naïve or brave. Probably a bit of both.” Manley’s work has also been published in Vogue and Marie Claire. SETH K. HUGHES Photographer In “Road Warriors” (page 48),…

Over her 11 years as a Denver Roller Derby official, Andrea Jacobson has made at least one woman cry. Being tough comes with the territory when you police a sport marked by hip checks and fishnet rashes. But Jacobson— known as Loren Order in the skating world—has also earned the respect of the seven-team league, which opened its season January 28 and hosts its second home matches on February 25 at the Glitter Dome in RiNo. The 36-year-old Denverite is one of just three female “gold certified” referees in the world. (Gold is the second-highest level of certification. No women have reached the top ranking: pink, of course.) Jacobson is also the only lady to have served as the head official at the women’s flat-track world championships—the roller derby equivalent…

OUTDOOR ANTICS All month Free Less than an hour’s drive from Denver, Pine Valley Ranch Park is an idyllic setting for a winter excursion. Besides the six miles of hiker-only footpaths (we like the 0.8-mile Park View Trail), you’ll find an island featuring a Chinese pagoda, a warming hut complete with a fireplace, and, best of all, Pine Lake, which transforms into an ice-skating rink during the chilly months. THE WHOLE (FIT) FAMILY February 12 $35 for adults, $25 for teens and seniors, free for kids The free 200-meter kids’ run turns this Valentine’s Day 5K through Washington Park into a family aff air. Make sure to dress up as Colorado-inspired characters for the costume contest (our pick: members of the cast of South Park), and don’t depart without taking…

Italian restaurants, even in Italy, can torture a lovely cuisine into a parody of itself, especially when chefs chase Michelin stars. I’ve had two-star meals in Venice and the Tuscan hills that made me want to run from the table, weeping for the straightforward cooking of the Italian grandmother I never had. But the best Italian food has a singleminded ineffability that resists gussying up. The key, beyond the obvious requirement for quality ingredients, is often a blunt, unyielding simplicity. This sort of pared-down fare is not easy to achieve in America, where chefs like to riff. But Paul C. Reilly, executive chef and co-owner at Coperta, attains it in his best dishes. This is a considerable feat, considering that Reilly’s Beast & Bottle success and Hudson Valley upbringing don’t…

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This year, we’ve got a special valentine for CDOT. That’s because the department’s starting to work on solutions for reducing congestion on I-70 by transforming it into Colorado’s first “connected” highway, meaning cars can communicate about traffic and road conditions. The first phase of CDOT’s program involves a pilot project, launching this month, to test an app that relays info through cell phones. For example: When a car ahead of yours brakes, the app will alert you of the slowdown. (It’s kind of like Waze but with real-time data that’s largely generated by sensors—not user reports—so it’s more accurate.) This type of wireless platform has the potential to reduce accidents that don’t involve alcohol by up to 80 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Another reason why…

No Barriers: A Blind Man’s Journey To Kayak The Grand Canyon By Erik Weihenmayer and Buddy Levy (Thomas Dunne Books) Weihenmayer, the first blind man to summit Mt. Everest, tackles a new challenge: paddling a one-man kayak down all 277 miles of the Colorado River that course through the Grand Canyon. The NaTure Fix: Why Nature Makes us happier, healthier, and More Creative By Florence Williams (W.W. Norton & Co.) A Colorado resident and Outside magazine contributor investigates why nature makes our brains feel better by reporting on, among other things, forest-healing programs in South Korea and ecotherapeutic treatments in Scotland.…

FEB. 10_12 DANCE DANCE RESOLUTION The swing-dancing scene is alive and swingin’ in Denver. (Both the Mercury Cafe and Denver Turnverein devote several nights a week to different swing styles.) If you’re looking to join the hoppin’ trend, consider attending Lindy Diversion ($59 to $169), a weekend of Lindy Hop classes—plus blues dancing—from renowned instructors such as So You Think You Can Dance duo Evita Arce and Michael Jagger. Held in the Denver Performing Arts Complex’s Studio Loft, the Friday night sessions will focus on the fundamentals, like learning the difference between a mess around and apple jacks (don’t ask, just go). Classes progress to more advanced moves on Saturday and Sunday. If you haven’t mastered the tricky Charleston sequence by the end of the weekend, don’t fret. You can…

If you peek into Glen “Pop” Helzer’s Loveland garage, you won’t find the Colorado-requisite Subaru. Instead, you’ll see a two-foot-high kiln, a large crafting table, and three shelves stocked with the sculptures, molds, and tools that make up PopTiki of Colorado’s modest studio. There, with the help of his wife, Linda, and his son, Jason, Helzer handcrafts more than 600 stoneware tiki mugs and bowls annually for customers as far away as Australia—and as close as the Arvada Tavern and Baker’s Adrift Tiki Bar. Helzer’s unique designs elevate the island cocktail experience beyond aesthetics: His volcano-shaped mugs, for example, feature compartments for flaming sugar cubes and dry ice. Give your home bar some Trader Vic’s flair by placing an order at PopTiki’s Etsy shop; mugs and bowls in varying shapes…

ARTS & LEISURE Places that combine culture with cocktails. When You Crave Five Points’ Jazz Joints Of Yore? NocturNe Jazz & Supper club In the first half of the 20th century, Five Points’ jazz scene earned the neighborhood the nickname “Harlem of the West,” a musical legacy that’s helped ensure modern Denver has a wealth of live jazz joints (El Chapultepec, the Mercury Cafe, Jazz at Jack’s, to name just a few). Last March the Mile High City added another sultry venue to the mix: Nocturne. In addition to its understated elegance, the RiNo supper club supplies a deft waitstaff, impeccably crafted cocktails, and a sophisticated menu (check out the five-course chef’s tasting). And then there are the tunes. Local bands can spend eight weeks as artists-in-residence applying their own…

ARTS & EXHIBITS Feb. 2-June. 24 Bawdy Bodies: Satires of Unruly Women In the late 1700s, British cartoonists responded to the increasing prominence and engagement of women in society by drawing caricatures of them. Featuring a selection of prints from Yale University’s Lewis Walpole Library by artists such as Thomas Rowlandson and James Gillray, this thought-provoking exhibition will have you considering how—or if— public treatment and portrayals of accomplished women have progressed. Wed, Fri, Sat 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue, Thu 11 a.m.-7 p.m. University of Colorado Boulder Art Museum, 1085 18th St., Boulder, 303-492-8300, colorado.edu. Free. Feb. 3-19 The Last House on the Left In what will be Next Gallery’s final exhibition, boundarypushing artist Josh Davy has responded to the gentrification pushing art galleries out of northern Denver by creating…