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The ultimate guide to Colorado’s exploding craft distillery scene.

5280 February 2014

Terrance Roberts

The Rise + Fall And Rise + Fall Of Terrance Roberts

Why would one of the most influential anti-gang voices in Colorado shoot another man? A true-life parable of how one of northeast Park Hill’s success stories became another casualty of the streets.

Top Shelf

The ultimate guide to Colorado’s exploding craft distillery scene.

Dynamic Duos

Nine pairs of people who, through their unique partnerships—some romantic, some not—make Denver a more interesting, entertaining and welcoming place to live.

The Departed

These 10 now-famous Coloradans moved away from the Centennial State, but not without giving some things up. We weigh how well those decisions worked out.

Feeding Frenzy

How Modmarket became the latest success story in the Front Range’s fast-casual incubator.

Mean Streets

A letter from the editor, February 2014.

Rooms With a View

Denver’s newest neighborhood in the Central Platte Valley offers skyline views.

A New Lease On Denver

Dozens of new apartment buildings are rapidly changing the face of downtown. But will the rental bubble burst?

Healing Arts

Curtis Bean helps fellow veterans find peace by turning their pain into paintings. 

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By The Numbers: Denver Museum of Nature & Science

How much did the new wing cost the Denver Museum of Nature & Science?

Sister Act

Meet the sisters behind the Boulder International Film Festival, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

Merchant Class

Boulder’s Cedar & Hyde Mercantile sells American-made products, from furniture to skincare.

Dating 101

Impress your love interest with our guide to some of Denver’s top date spots.

Colorado Winter Mixtape

5280’s Colorado winter mixtape.

Paper Trail

Handcrafted goods have become a worldwide obsession—and good business.

Colorado Bookshelf: Both Sides Now

Pick up Nancy Sharp’s “Both Sides Now.”

Tending to the Temple

Cleaning up my diet brought unexpected insight.

Seasonal Shift

Do double duty with pieces you can wear now and when the weather warms.

By The Numbers: Truffle Cheese Shop

How many pounds of cheese did Truffle Cheese Shop sell last February?

A New Era

Humboldt Restaurant does the happiest of hours justice.

Bon Appétit in Breck

Hit Le Petit Paris for your après-ski dinner.

Smooth Operators

A bowl of pudding may seem like a simple dessert. But call it “budino,” the Italian name for the rich treat, and the sweet takes on a sophisticated air. Here, four tempting versions.

One Fish, Two Fish

Six responsibly harvested under-the-sea ingredients.

Modern Day: Izakaya Den

The new location of Izakaya Den is a stunning celebration of the Kizaki brothers’ 30 years in the local dining scene.

How To: Shuck An Oyster

How to shuck an oyster.

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