Single in the City

Denver's 24 hottest catches give you the lowdown on who they're looking for. Plus, local love experts expose the most common roadblocks to romance in the Mile-High City.

1. Jane Slater, 28
ABC 7News Reporter
Great night out: Sporting events—Nuggets, Avs, Rockies—then dinner. I'm a sucker for: Southern gentlemen. I'm so over: Overblown egos, people who honk their horns, those who expect handouts. Weekend whereabouts: Biking to Riverfront Park, sprawling on a hill reading a book. Part of my charm: I never take "no" for an answer. You'd never guess: I was married at 25. Though the marriage ended, I haven't lost faith in the fairy tale. On the bucket list: Being a military and White House correspondent.

2. Esther Kang, 34
Owner, MIGHTYkarma Advertising & Design Shop
I'm a sucker for: Brooding, unnecessarily moody, and deep artist-types. Fantasy vacation: Road trip to Woodstock 1969 (it's fantasy—we can go back in time, right?). Secret talent: I have quite a bit of dexterity with my toes—I can pick things up. You'd never guess: I was captain of my high school lacrosse team. Nickname: Lil' Monsta. Childhood crush: The Fonz. Guilty pleasure: Cornucopia (the mini corn dogs) at My Brother's Bar. On the bucket list: Deejay my 100th birthday party.

3. Jill Hodges, 32
Graphic designer, TV host for New Media's Shoetube.TV
I'm a sucker for: Quick wit. Someone who cracks me up in the first five minutes. I'm so over: Loud gum-chewers. Weekend whereabouts: Walking or running at a park, or at Meininger getting inspired. Rainy-day activity: A good nap and a snuggle; cooking butternut squash soup. Fantasy vacation: The Mediterranean coast, trying the wines, smelling the herbs, tasting the local delicacies. You'd never guess: I've learned how to dirt bike. It's such a rush. Childhood crush: Jake Ryan from Sixteen Candles.

4. Megan Hudacky, 29
Interior Architect; Owner, CKY Design
Great night out: Gallery opening, then Lola. I'm a sucker for their guacamole. Weekend whereabouts: Tattered Cover, stealing recipes from Bobby Flay's books. Celeb crush: Matt Damon, with his Boston accent in Good Will Hunting. Biggest fear: Looking back and saying "I wish I would have...." And breaking my ankle snowboarding again. Biggest accomplishment: Starting my own company, and chairing the Design After Dark event at the DAM. On the bucket list: Building my own house.

5. Nancy Nally, 28
Member Services Manager, High Country Club
Great date: Sushi and a bottle of wine at Hapa in Cherry Creek, or brunch at Steuben's. I'm so over: Clingy-ness. I can't be smothered. Weekend whereabouts: Running along the Platte, kickball at Wash Park, or out with the girls in LoDo—try Maloney's. Secret talent: The worm dance-move! Once-in-a-lifetime moment: Sipping champagne with Big Papi and the Red Sox at the VIP party after they won the World Series here in Denver. On the bucket list: Meeting Bruce Springsteen. Let's face it, he's the Boss.

6. Jenny Starkey, 26
Events manager/PR, Engineers Without Borders-USA
Best date spot: Buenos Aires Grill—some nights they have flamenco dancers and guitarists. Or Comedy Works, to lighten the mood. I'm a sucker for: Ski bums. Fantasy vacation: Exploring Patagonia or kayaking the fjords of Norway. Book I'm reading: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory. Celeb crush: Jordan Knight. iPod embarrassment: "Gimme More" by Britney Spears. On the bucket list: Going to Buenos Aires and learning the tango.