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In Good Taste

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living • WORK LIFE ◼ GIVING ◼ WELLNESS ◼ FAMILY

Churn it up • From a surplus of milk to a mastery of cheese, Kate Johnson, owner and lead instructor at the Art of Cheese, turned her dairy dilemma into a teachable lesson.

From ingredients to impact • In a world hungry for change, Ben Jacobs, cofounder of Tocabe and a member of President Biden’s wellness council, emerges as a relentless force.

Revving benevolence • Classic vehicles meet noble cause at Denver’s Morgan Adams Concours d’Elegance.

Jammed with flavor • Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of Colorado Mountain Jam, crafted with only the finest ingredients.

arts • SPOTLIGHT ◼ THEATER ◼ PERFORMANCE ◼ MUSIC

Thrill seekers • The Colorado Book Awards celebrates the state’s outstanding authors. This year’s thriller nominations were page-turning, heart-pounding, and even tear-inducing winners, with The Wrong Woman earning top honors.

Feast your eyes • FAM Design founders Megan Freckelton and Frank Mataipule are raising the bar for restaurant design in Denver—one imaginative, inspiring, and playful interior at a time.

Vogue revamp • The Infamous Stringdusters, a two-time GRAMMY-nominated Colorado-based bluegrass band, brings the Americana music of days past back to life with their latest album, A Tribute to Flatt & Scruggs.

taste • RESTAURANTS ◼ RECIPES ◼ DRINKS ◼ NEWS

Sipping on summertime • Tea Street is brewing the hottest new drink this summer: a mojito-inspired iced tea that packs a wellness punch.

Taste the rainbow • Trained in the esteemed kitchen of French Laundry and now steering the culinary direction at Fruition, Chef Jarred Russell presents an inspired summer salad recipe accentuating the vivid flavors of the season.

Frozen revelations • Defying traditions, Denver’s new ice cream shops, Right Cream and The Yard Milkshake Bar, are scooping up bold, eccentric summertime treats.

5 rules for Shopping for local produce

Colorado’s finest fine dining • A night at Flagstaff House shows that the restaurant still sets the standard.

happy place • At Fox and the Hen, the new all-day breakfast spot from Carrie Baird and Michael Fox, the focus is on fun.

Play with Your Food

Worth the SQUEEZE • A wine renaissance is underway in the state’s most breathtaking landscapes and urban settings. Garnering international recognition and critical acclaim, Colorado wines are worthy of a second sip.

Sip Outside the Box • Why have a California Cabernet when you can have a Colorado Marquette or Teroldego instead? Get to know these under-the-radar cultivars under vine in the Grand Valley and West Elk AVAs.

SIP, NIBBLE, REPEAT: A Curated Guide to Colorado Wine and Charcuterie • Explore the harmony of Colorado’s wines with a bounty of local and international flavors. For dry whites, try Ashley cheese and pickled veggies. Off-dry whites shine with strawberries and peach jam. Reds meet their match with bold meats and Gorgonzola. The best part? There are no rules. Mix, match, sip, and savor.

The Change Maker

A CUT ABOVE: Hand-Selected Cheeses for Wine Lovers • To bring out the best in Colorado wines, pair them with these artisanal cheeses from So Damn Gouda that are as unique and diverse as the state’s...