Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2021 i 5280 Magazine

When Argentine chocolatier Gonzalo “Gonzo” Jimenez runs ultramarathons, which he does often, he hallucinates. During a 206-mile race around Lake Tahoe in 2019, he began “seeing” bears all around him at about mile 43, but that didn’t bother him; he leaned into the visions, drawing inspiration for the confections, pastries, and edible artwork he creates for his five-year-old bean-to-bar brand, Miette et Chocolat (which translates to “crumb and chocolate”). You can see—and taste—the results at Miette’s new Aurora Arts District chocolate shop and gallery, which Jimenez opened with partner David Lewis three months ago. There, you’ll marvel at spectacular chocolate art pieces, as well as Miette’s collection of bonbons, bars, and other candies. Custom essential oils made from the likes of Front Range ponderosa pine needles and other aromatics infuse…

DENTAL ANESTHESIOLOGY Page 70 Manages pain and anxiety during oral surgery or other dental procedures using general and/or local anesthesia ENDODONTICS Page 70 Treats issues related to nerves and the inner portions of the tooth; root canals are a common procedure GENERAL DENTISTRY Page 71 Performs preventive dental care and basic upkeep of teeth, including cleanings and X-rays ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Page 175 Removes impacted teeth (such as wisdom teeth) and performs reconstructive surgeries, like rebuilding broken jaws ORAL PATHOLOGY Page 176 Studies, identifies, and treats oral diseases ranging from potentially cancerous leukoplakia to canker sores ORTHODONTICS Page 176 Modifies your bite or coaxes unruly teeth into alignment using braces and other devices PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Page 178 Provides therapeutic and preventive care for kids PERIODONTICS Page 180 Specializes in…

1 BRAG “A lot of people don’t want to look conceited,” Celmer says, “but that’s the wrong risk to be worried about. Celebrate your achievements, because if you don’t, who will?” 2 BE SPECIFIC “A lot of people say, ‘I can do anything and will move anywhere,’ but that’s the least helpful thing you can do,” Carr says. “There’s a perfect candidate for every opening, so finding a job where that’s you will save you a lot of time versus applying to things you’re open to on a generic level.” 3 KEEP A WINNING RECORD Concrete examples of your skills are essential for a good cover letter, but they’re easy to forget. “Keeping an ongoing list of your achievements means you won’t have to remember later,” Celmer says. Then simply…

Barbecue is a beloved exemplar of culinary Americana, but its origin story in the forced labor camps known as Southern plantations has been denatured and whitewashed. It’s a strange truth that while the Black roots of the blues must be known and honored by any serious white music fan, barbecue’s story has been consigned to a vague melting pot rather than the crucible of slavery. I’ve drunk Bud Light with reverential white pilgrims in the last juke joints of Mississippi and Alabama, but I didn’t detect a similar appreciation, in barbecue restaurants there, of the roots of the cooking (nor, I confess, did I have such appreciation myself). If Black pit masters are now celebrated by the food media, there has not been a full reckoning. The result is, when…

On November 23, 1984, 30 North Korean soldiers charged into the demilitarized zone in pursuit of a Russian defector. As bullets sliced through the air, Army private Mark DeVille and his squad leaders, there to secure the border, faced open fire to save the defector and surround the enemy. For his bravery, DeVille received the Silver Star Medal—an honor he didn’t know about until visiting the Hall of Valor website in 2013. “I thought it was a mistake,” DeVille says. “So I called Doug.” A 71-year-old Vietnam War veteran living in Pueblo, Doug Sterner created the database—originally housed on a website called Home of Heroes, it was renamed Hall of Valor when the Military Times began hosting it in 2008—to document every U.S. service member since the Civil War to…

MORNING RAISE THE DEFENSES Skin is a multilayered organ, says Centennial dermatologist Dr. Maura Caufield. The outermost part, the epidermis, acts somewhat like a bouncer, warding off outsiders. Next comes the dermis, where collagen and lipids—which keep your skin firm yet elastic—party. Pollutants introduce free radicals, unstable molecules that compromise cellular function (incapacitating the bouncer and storming Club Dermis). Prevent the invasion by applying vitamin C, an antioxidant that fights free radicals and ultraviolet rays. LIGHT FIGHTER Ultraviolet rays burn your skin and weaken its defenses. Dr. Mona Sadeghpour, a dermatologist in Lone Tree, recommends using a broad-spectrum, SPF 30-plus sunscreen with physical sun blockers like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide—even if you have dark skin. “Skin with more melanin doesn’t always burn as quickly, but you risk dark patches…

On a frigid Monday morning in late December, Jolie Noguchi leads me through Pacific Mercantile Co. in Sakura Square, a grocery store her family has owned for nearly 77 years. It’s 7:30 a.m. and the shop’s doors won’t open to customers for another hour and a half. Jolie walks me past refrigerator cases filled with containers of fresh miso and colorful cellophane-wrapped logs of kamaboko (steamed fish cakes). We pass by shelves neatly stacked with a kaleidoscopic array of instant udon, ramen, and yakisoba noodles, wrapped in compact single-serving packages. As we wander, Jolie cheerfully gives me a rundown of the different types of osechi, the foods traditionally eaten during the upcoming Japanese New Year. While Jolie explains the ritual of eating sweet black beans in odd numbers for good…

FEEDING FRENZY DOGFIGHT. GOLD RUSH. PICK YOUR FAVORITE METAPHOR FOR THE COLORADO HOUSING MARKET THESE DAYS: THEY ALL CAPTURE THE INTENSITY OF AN ERA THAT’S SEEING MORE AND MORE PEOPLE swarming to buy fewer and fewer available homes, sparking bidding wars and pushing prices to record highs. From the pandemic’s beginning in late winter 2020 up through press time in early April, desperate buyers have been considering raiding their retirement accounts in an attempt to compete with cash offers. Modest homes that would’ve sat on the market for weeks or months in other years have been going under contract within hours of listing. Out-of-staters have been signing contracts before even seeing their new houses in person. And with buyers battling each other, those with property to list have won big. Colorado…

This list is pulled from the 2021 topDentists database, which is created using peer evaluations and includes listings for more than 900 dentists and specialists in Colorado. To create its list, topDentists asked dentists and specialists a personal question: “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer him or her to?” The nomination pool comprised all active dentists listed online with the American Dental Association as well as with dental academies and societies. (Dentists could also nominate others who may not be on those lists.) Respondents were asked to consider experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies, and physical results. After the responses were compiled, dentists were checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure…

Want More Dining Options? Visit our online listings at 5280.com/restaurants. SYMBOL KEY NEW Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened). 25 BEST Indicates inclusion in 5280’s 2019 list of Denver’s best restaurants; we did not release a 2020 list due to COVID-19 disruptions and closures. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change. A Abejas $$$$ Golden / American The ever-changing menu at this restaurant features farm-fresh produce, sustainable fish, and organic meats, while the bar highlights small wineries and local brewers. Reservations accepted. 807 13th St., Golden, 303-952-9745. Dinner Acova $$ Highland / American A diverse gluten-free menu of American classics and dishes spotlighting international flavors, from wings to grilled pork…