MAGAZINE
December 2006
Legend of the Longhorn
Joy Overbeck

Once nearing extinction, these iconic beasts are making a Colorado comeback.

Perfect Potential
Patrick Soran

Transforming a ho-hum cottage with good bones into a family’s dream home.

Adrenaline Hunters
Dougald MacDonald

Chased by cobras, crushed by rocks, speaking in tongues—all in a day’s work for Colorado’s six hottest adventure...

A Leg to Stand on
Mike Kessler

Ralph Green is more than your average “ghetto fabulous” Paralympic skier.

Denver’s Best New Restaurants
Amanda M. Faison

Ten new eateries where the food, staff, and ambiance make for fantastic dining discoveries.

Chasing the Dragon
Jeffrey Oliver

Did the KKK try to set up shop in Olathe? No one knows for sure, and almost no one wants to talk about it.

DEPARTMENTS
Atmosphere
  • Mark Udall’s fountain of youth
  • Nuts about Jibbitz?
  • History
  • Kabbalah lands in Denver
  • Health
  • Dressing up with Hazel Miller
  • Gift Guide
  • Home
  • Fashion
  • Get Involved
  • Ring My Bell
Life According To… Michael Brown
The former head of FEMA returns to Boulder and talks to 5280 about natural and personal disasters as well as the risks we face here in Colorado.
Getaways - Yurts So Good
A low-key alternative to your winter hut trip.
Environment - Something in The Air
Why Denver’s ugly brown cloud is darker than ever.
Family - Searching for Snuffy
A chance meeting on the top of Vail mountain leads a ski bum to his past.
Business - The Science of the Midday Meal
How Colorado-based Einstein Bros. is winning the lunch crowd.
Great Outdoors - I Believe I Can Fly
The low-down on indoor skydiving.
Best Bets
Julie Dugdale

Five events we're talking about in December.

Calendar
A week-by-week calendar of the best events in December.
We Love Lucy's

Fine (yes) dining in Glenwood.

Denver Dining

  • Entertaining: By David Kaufman

  • Spirits: By Kelly Bastone

  • Road-Trip Restaurant: By Gabrielle Devenish

  • Snacks: By Kyle du Ford

  • Book Review: By Kazia Jankowski

  • Gift Giving: By Claudine Pépin

  • Magic Ingredient: By Gretchen Kurtz

  • In My Kitchen: By Kat Valentine

  • Dining Guide: Edited by Julie Dugdale

    • The definitive guide to Denver’s restaurants, as chosen by our editors, including 5280 Picks, easy-to-follow neighborhood designations, and streamlined cuisine categories. Complete listings and printable versions available at www.5280.com.

Dining Reviews

  • Best Bites: Snooze

  • Amu Sake Bar and Restaurant: By Carol W. Maybach - Boulder’s authentic Japanese gem.

  • Back for more... at The Cherry Tomato: By Kazia Jankowski - The Cherry Tomato gets another taste.

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