Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2016 i 5280 Magazine

Of the books I’ve read over the past couple of years, two stand out for the impact they had on my thinking about the world in which we live. One is Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, a devastating treatise on race in America; the other is Elizabeth Kolbert’s The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History, which recounts the five previous extinctions the world has endured and examines, in harrowing detail, the current environmental crisis human beings are inflicting upon Earth. Coates’ book is worthy of a column of its own, but it was The Sixth Extinction I was reminded of while recently reading senior staff writer Robert Sanchez’s “Downstream” (page 80), which focuses on Colorado’s most recent environmental calamity. The story of the Gold King Mine spill was well-documented…

Fire industries, such as oil, restaurants, and tech, will have a booming (but not relaxing) year. Metal—banking, jewelry, and car sectors—will be cash-rich in 2016, so don’t be afraid to make it rain. Wood professions, like doctors, teachers, and designers, will experience a boost in influence. Real estate, insurance, and construction, all earth industries, will face a challenging 2016. Water can’t survive fire. Start saving, travel guides, salespeople, and journalists. (What was that last one?!)…

Don’t let Hallmark decide how you profess your love. Amy Ehmann, a Highlands Ranch stationery designer for minted.com, gives us her tips for creating a handmade love note. We’ll leave the mushy stuff to you. STEP 1 Buy thick card stock and choose a piece of fabric that reflects your love’s design tastes. STEP 2 Cut out a five-by-seveninch piece of card stock and a 14-by-seven-inch piece of fabric (Ehmann buys hers from minted.com). Trim one of the fabric’s seven-inch sides into the shape of an envelope flap. Lay the fabric out horizontally, and place the card stock in the center. STEP 3 Use a brush pen (an ink pen with a paintbrush top) to elegantly write what’s in your heart on the piece of card stock. Keep it simple.…

1 BIGGER IS BETTER Now that everyone and their mother (and father and sister) want a taste of Colorado craft beer, industry trailblazers have expanded to meet demand: Breckenridge Brewery abandoned its Kalamath Street facility for Littleton, where it settled on 12 acres (and was shortly thereafter purchased by Anheuser-Busch); Avery Brewing Co.’s year-old, $30 million facility in Gunbarrel was five years in the making. Meanwhile, Great Divide Brewing Co. will roll out its five-acre RiNo development over the next several years. Don’t worry, the taproom is already open. 2 HAVE A DRINK WITH YOUR DRINK Beer ingredients continue to become more obscure; grapefruit and chrysanthemum, for instance, were popular IPA flavors this past summer. Our favorite addition, though, goes beyond fruits and flowers: Brewmasters have been adding other drinks,…

STAY: Rent one of Nobody’s Inn’s four private second-floor apartments on Main Street— winter rates start at just $119 a night—and use the money you save on beer. EAT: Thanks to three-year-old Brew Pub & Kitchen, you don’t have to venture outside the brewery scene to score madefrom-scratch grub like a Cubano with beer-braised pork or Colorado striped bass served over spaghetti squash—paired with rotating small-batch Colorado selections. DRINK: Steam Engine Lager, from Steamworks Brewing Co., has won six GABF medals and took silver at the World Beer Cup; if there’s a Dry Dock collaboration brew on tap, try that too. A few miles south of downtown, wind-powered Ska Brewing Company often serves its brews with live music. DO: Listen to local brewers talk about their craft, enjoy live bluegrass…

1 Choose three complementary flavors of ice cream. Place three glass nesting bowls in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Spread a halfinch layer of softened ice cream inside the largest bowl. Nest the medium bowl into the large bowl. Place back in the freezer for about 2 hours. 2 Place hot water in the medium bowl until it releases. Once removed, add a half-inch-thick layer of a different ice cream on top of the first. Nest the smallest bowl and freeze until hardened. Add hot water to the smallest bowl and remove. Fill the remaining space with a third flavor and top with wax paper. Return to freezer to harden. 3 Once hardened, fill your sink with very hot water and place the bowl in the water until…

OUTNUMBERED GALLERY 5654 South Prince St., Littleton 720.389.9085 outnumberedgallery.com Outnumbered is a gallery in Historic Downtown Littleton. It is a warm and inviting space that offers a wide variety of artwork from around the nation. Outnumbered offers two-dimensional work in a variety of media, sculpture, and jewelry from both local and national artists, at accommodating prices. The gallery creates an unintimidating and unpretentious atmosphere for all to enjoy. In addition to its diverse collection, Outnumbered hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including the monthly First Friday art walk that takes place throughout Historic Downtown. UPCOMING EXHIBITION: MARCH 12-APRIL 9 Curious Culture Dog & Pony Show. Artists Andy Mallen, Michael Dowling, and Diana Anderson (left to right) explore the oddities, curiosities, and characters that set the standards for…

KASEY CORDELL Although senior editor Kasey Cordell is an Oregon native, she’s had no problem embracing Colorado culture, especially its love of craft beer (a proclivity her home state shares with her adopted one). In fact, she and a dedicated team of 5280 beer geeks spent many weeks visiting all of the craft breweries that have opened in the Mile High City within the past three years (“Suds In The City,” page 58). “I often joke that a new brewery opens in Denver every month,” Cordell says. “Turns out, it’s not a joke.” Her next mission: resolving her Colorado versus Oregon crisis of conscience in the beer aisle. MATT SLABY When Denver photographer Matt Slaby heard about the Gold King Mine disaster and the subsequent defilement of several rivers (“Downstream,”…

Denver is a funny place. No, really. We’re funny. We’ve got comedians such as T.J. Miller starring on TV (HBO’s Silicon Valley) and in movies (this month’s Deadpool) and national acts like Dave Chappelle playing to sold-out crowds at downtown’s Comedy Works. And our hilarity continues on February 11 with the premiere of Those Who Can’t, the cable station truTV’s first entirely scripted show. Developed by the Grawlix—the Denver trio of Ben Roy, Andrew Orvedahl, and Adam Cayton-Holland (pictured, left to right)—Those Who Can’t centers on three less-than-stellar teachers at the fictional Smoot High School in actual Denver. Although the show was largely filmed in Los Angeles, the Grawlix hope to shoot more of season two—truTV has already picked it up—in the Mile High City. Which would be nice because,…

2 Ice thickness, in inches, needed to withstand the elements (indoor rinks are closer to one inch thick) 20,000 Approximate gallons of water required to make the ice 350 Gallons of water-soluble paint used to whiten the surface of the ice 200 Workers needed over the course of a week to build the rink, stages, benches, etc. COORS FIELD SCHEDULE: BATTLE ON BLAKE University of Denver vs. Colorado College, February 20, 6:10 p.m. COORS LIGHT STADIUM SERIES Alumni Game—Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings, February 26, 5 p.m. COORS LIGHT STADIUM SERIES Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings, February 27, 6 p.m.…

There’s a reason the bison in classic American West paintings face into the wind, all stoic-looking and toasty. Their wool is one of the warmest natural insulators on the planet—even when it’s wet. That’s also why United By Blue decided to use bison down in its new Bison Snap Jacket ($248). Committed to making an entirely America-sourced and -produced coat, the Philadelphia company partnered with Colorado meat processor Great Range Bison to find the more than 1,500 pounds of down it needed for the jackets. (The down comes from bison that are raised for their meat; otherwise, the pelts would simply be discarded after the animals are killed.) Centennial State suppliers include Eagle’s Wing Ranch (owned by Bob Beauprez, a former U.S. representative and two-time Colorado gubernatorial hopeful) near Walden…

RAPID RATIONS Save yourself a lunch break by grabbing a sandwich from Two Brothers Deli in Idaho Springs on your way up. The speedy sandwich shop opens at 6 a.m., so you’ve got time to stop and still make first chair at 8:30 a.m. (9 a.m. during the week). OUT FRONT If you snowboard, make sure your ticket is attached to your front leg for easy, nofumbling-with-zippers-and-pockets scanning. ACCESS POINT Lift One hauls you 1,000 vertical feet in seven minutes. Yes, other lifts go faster, but none give you access to this much terrain (19 runs ranging from green to double black). EARLY EXIT If you can’t stay for the entire day, try a Flex Ticket. Buy a regular day pass ($65), and if you return your ticket within four…

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WHEN I MOVED from an apartment in Congress Park a few years ago to the ’burbs north of Denver, the area was something of a craft beer wasteland. While hip new breweries popped up everywhere in Denver, suburban beer drinkers, for the most part, were stuck with whatever was on draft at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom. The good news is that soaring rental prices and more competition in the Denver market have led prospective brewers to look outside the Mile High City when considering new venues. (Today, there are 10 breweries within five miles of my house.) The bad news? The beer is a bit of a mixed bag. ¶ It’s not that you can’t find good beer in the suburbs. In the past two years, breweries in Aurora,…

WHILE THERE’S plenty of upside to Denver’s craft beer boom (new opportunities for brewers, more beer for us!), industry crowding in Colorado and nationally has led to some squabbles over brewery and beer names. Chalk it up to state and federal trademarks. The trouble with trademarks is that if you own one and are aware of someone else using the same name but don’t do anything about it, it’s much more difficult to claim it’s yours in court later. (See dumpster, thermos, etc.) That’s partly why beer makers, who are generally a pretty amicable bunch, have found themselves making uncomfortable phone calls or sending cease-anddesist letters to fellow brewers. Of course, some people are also just, well, a little uptight. Here, a look at some of Colorado’s naming spats—you decide…

26 Glass bottles saved (not to mention corks and seals) when one keg of the Infinite Monkey Theorem’s wine is consumed. theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com You either cook octopus for a very short time or a very long time, but never in between. Do it wrong and the cephalopod turns rubbery, chewy, and inedible. But when done just right, octopus becomes soft and elegant. At Edge Restaurant & Bar, chef Zachary Rozanski achieves that essential tenderness by braising Spanish octopus in coconut milk, red Fresno peppers, and ginger for five hours. Rozanski then fires the seafood on a pecan wood grill for a hint of sweet smokiness before plating it with charred lime vinaigrette, chile-plum gastrique, sweet grapes, crushed cashews, and micro cilantro. The dish hints at Thai flavors, but the grapes give…

Symbol Guide 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 our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and critics and are subject to change. BEST NEW Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best new restaurants released each March. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and critics and are subject to change. THE DOLLAR SYMBOLS included in each listing indicate how much you can expect to pay for an average dinner entrée: $ Average entrée under $10. $$ Average entrée $11–$15. $$$ Average entrée $16–$25. $$$$ Average entrée $26 and higher. A ACE EAT SERVE $$ UPTOWN…

THE STUBBLE GROW TIME: Given that the average growth rate for facial hair is between a quarter inch and half inch per month, you’re looking at mere hours to five days MAINTENANCE COST: Professional help is optional ($0) + Andis Professional Styliner II Trimmer—and plenty of oil to keep it running smoothly ($65) CARE TIP: Take special care to have the bottom of the stubble hit midway through the Adam’s apple. Then shave the sides upward at a 45-degree angle. NATURAL HABITAT: Community workspaces THE NO-NONSENSE MUSTACHE GROW TIME: 10 weeks (six weeks for a solid beard, then start shaving to reveal the mustache—a nascent mustache by itself just looks creepy) MAINTENANCE COST: Twice-monthly barber visits ($20) + Beardbrand Mustache comb ($10) CARE TIP: Make sure to visit the barber…

2 Photos of editorial director Geoff Van Dyke—taken during No Shave November 2010—that assistant art director Sean Parsons found in old files while researching “Face Fashion” (page 160), an overview of Denver’s scruff scene. 10 YouTube videos senior associate editor Daliah Singer watched of former NHL goaltender and current Colorado Avalanche coach Patrick Roy as research for “On Thick Ice” (page 26), a look at this month’s NHL Stadium Series at Coors Field. 132 Miles that contaminated wastewater flowed from the Gold King Mine near Silverton down to the Navajo Nation this past August via the Animas and San Juan rivers. Senior staff writer Robert Sanchez traveled three times that distance (that’s 396 miles) to document the effects of the pollution on the tribe and its land (“Downstream,” page 80).…

REP. DIANA DEGETTE (D) District 1 Fire Monkey says: Your interpersonal skills will blossom. Practical application: You don’t need much luck getting re-elected, not in your Democrat-heavy district. But as chief deputy whip—tasked with moving Democratic bills through the House—more potent powers of persuasion should come in handy. SENATOR MICHAEL BENNET (D) Fire Monkey says: You will come into a lot of money thanks to the kindness of others. Practical application: Republicans view your seat as one of the few that could be flipped, so Dems are likely to bolster your bankroll. (You already had $5 million as of October 2015.) REP. ED PERLMUTTER (D) District 7 Fire Monkey says: Keep a low profile to avoid controversies. Practical application: Rumor has it you might have an eye on the governor’s…

The Japanese art of anime has been gaining popularity in America since Pikachu poked his adorable head out in the ’90s. (Remember Pokémon?) Lately that fandom has translated into massive conventions. The lines at Nan Desu Kan, Denver’s largest anime convention, have gotten so long Broad Horizons Events decided to launch a “baby con”: the Colorado Anime Fest. The cozier gathering, February 12 to 14 at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, will sell no more than 1,500 tickets ($45 to $50; $125 for VIP) while still bringing a big-name lineup that includes Christopher R. Sabat, the voice of several characters on Dragon Ball Z, a long-running anime TV series. Plus, attendees will find an anime-themed bar—because nothing goes better with cartoons than a stiff drink. coloradoanimefest.com…

LITTLE MACHINE BEER EST. OCTOBER 2015 2015 PRODUCTION: 150 barrels 2924 W. 20th Ave., 303-284-7893, littlemachinebeer.com Company mottos often feel more aspirational than accurate, but Jefferson Park’s Little Machine Beer nails it with its oxymoronic slogan: “Laid-back hard-core.” “We like to take it easy,” says Brett “Brettman” Williams, co-founder and head brewer—and that’s apparent when you walk into the casual taproom. Generously spaced tables dot the concrete floor, and the room’s centerpiece is a circular bar that’s not only unique but also facilitates conversation among the barflies sipping Little Machine’s dozen or so brews. The goal, says Williams, is to make a lot of fun, different beers. Sometimes, when brewers say their beers are “fun” or “different,” it actually means the brews are “bad” or “undrinkable.” That’s not the case…

STAY: Established in 1893, Hotel Colorado is one of the state’s most historic properties (Presidents Teddy Roosevelt and William Howard Taft stayed there) and sits across the river from Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company. From $99 a night EAT: Situated along the Colorado River, Grind is a burger joint with a farm-to-table ethos. The five-year-old restaurant sources its meats—beef, pork, chicken, bison, and lamb—sustainably (often from local ranchers such as Crystal River Meats) and hand-grinds them on-site. This locals’ favorite puts as much care into selecting the 20 craft beers on tap, with a range that spans from Colorado standbys such as Odell’s IPA to Funkwerks’ hoppy saison. DRINK: Started by former AC Golden Brewing Company darling Troy Casey in 2013, Casey Brewing and Blending’s tasting room is only open on…

THERE ARE FEW things more pleasurable than drinking a cold beer on a hot day under the sun and blue sky and, maybe, a couple of clouds. The Bavarians knew as much, and thus the biergarten was, ahem, begotten in the 1800s. In our great nation the term has, sadly, lost some of its Teutonic grandeur, but the great joy of having a brew, preferably in a large stein, outside has not been diminished—especially not in Denver, where a profusion of beer gardens have recently opened. Our versions cater to a variety of tastes (and maybe stretch the definition of what a beer garden is). The ne plus ultra of Mile High City biergartens must be the Lowry Beer Garden (pictured), which opened four years ago and pairs Colorado craft…

WHO: Max MacKissock, chef and co-owner of three-month-old Bar Dough, and Brigitte Brown, Bar Dough’s cicerone PIZZA: Mountain Man with Gorgonzola and Montasio, guanciale, onion, pistachio, and Calabrian chile honey BEER: Trinity Brewing’s Seven Day Golden Sour WHY: “The Seven Day cuts through the richness of the Gorgonzola. It cleanses the palate,” MacKissock says. “The lemon notes of the beer almost act like seasoning on the pie.” WHO: Alan Henkin, Cart-Driver’s beverage director PIZZA: Clam pie with little necks, pancetta, and roasted garlic BEER: Prost Brewing Weissbier WHY: “The beer’s mostly wheatbased malt content lends crisp, light, and sometimes fruity flavors that complement the pizza’s richness. These beers are usually highly carbonated, which helps reset the palate.” WHO: Chris Donato, operations director of Pizzeria Locale PIZZA: Mais with mozzarella, crème…

OSAKA RAMEN 2611 Walnut St., 303-955-7938; 2817 E. Third Ave., 303-524-9229; osakaramendenver.com For more on our ratings, visit 5280.com/ratings. THE DRAW Big bowls of warming noodles and inventive, generous East-meets-West small plates THE DRAWBACK The ramen reaches for—but doesn’t quite achieve—greatness DON’T MISS Panko-fried oysters, spicy miso ramen, chicken kara age, tamago gohan, Osaka Ramen salad, My Wife’s Donuts DETAILS Small plates, $3 to $7; bento boxes and ramen, $14. RiNo location offers lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cherry Creek location is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. RAMEN RESTAURANTS INSPIRE a fervent excitement that may…

The morning commute to Boulder was a monotonous routine until my co-worker and carpooling partner suggested we take the scenic route through Golden. Although the foothills drive was nice, it was La Casa Alba that made the extra distance worthwhile. On our first visit, we were met with a line out the door. Everyone was there for the same thing: the $3 breakfast burritos filled with freshly scrambled eggs, diced potatoes, cheese, green chile, and either sausage, bacon, chorizo, ham, or steak. Each burrito is made to order, but the extra minutes gave us time to sip on hot coffee ($1.50). La Casa Alba quickly became a weekly pilgrimage. Soon those morning trips grew to include evening visits, replete with chips and salsa ($2), margaritas, and pork green chile ($7.50).…

MILE HIGH WINE TASTING TOUR FEBRUARY 1–MARCH 28 Denver. Mile High Wine Tours is Denver’s premier wine experience. Discover Denver’s burgeoning wine industry in a tasting adventure of dozens of hand-crafted red and white Denver wine at some of the area’s finest wineries. Information and tickets at milehighwinetours.com. 5280 TOP OF THE TOWN: READERS’ CHOICE NOMINATION FEBRUARY 5–MARCH 18 Vote for Denver’s best stuff! Each year, 5280 searches for Denver’s top dining, shopping, people, and places. Make sure to enter your vote for 5280’s Readers’ Choice awards. Vote at 5280.com. DESIGN AFTER DARK | AMASS FEBRUARY 5, 7–11 P.M. Denver. Denver’s most dynamic celebration of design returns for its 12th year. Design After Dark | AMASS transforms the conventional into the unconventional, as everyday objects are reimagined to create a…

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