Denver Life Magazine

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Denver Life Magazine

In good taste

Meet the Chefs • Thank you to the chefs who lent us their time and gave us a taste of their talent so we could make this issue.

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Board meeting

Lookin’ sharp • Elan Wenzel moves Element Knife Company from Stanley Marketplace to Platte Street and finds more space to serve the community.

Tea party • At The Well and The Wheel LLC, embark on a transformative journey during an intuitive tea ceremony with herbalist Courtney Merage.

5 rules for Preparing fresh produce • Hydroponic farm, market, and restaurant Farm & Market executive chef and cofounder Austin Breedlove shares tips for getting the most out of the season’s harvests.

The full spread • Make any meal an open-air affair with these Denver-based food and beverage brands that make packing a picnic a walk in the park.

Raise a glass for good • Get a philanthropy chaser with your cocktail order at these three Denver restaurants and bars pioneering the charitable drinks trend.

Night moves

Follow the pitmasters’ path • From the gents at Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions, this collection of how-to-BBQ books will whet your appetite for a smokin’ good time.

Sculpting a new future • From software to stoneware, Roxane Ambrose’s journey from tech professional to pottery studio owner began with a life-altering cancer diagnosis that inspired her to reshape her life through the therapeutic art of clay.

All jazzed up • Dinner and live music find perfect harmony at Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club.

Reimaged regulars

Peach perfect • The Goldfinch, a vibey upscale cocktail lounge and restaurant that recently opened on South Broadway, shares its recipe for a fruity cocktail that tastes like it’s made for patio weather.

Lox & loaded • Chef Miles Odell had Denverites running all over the city chasing the breakfast sandwiches at Odell’s Bagel pop-ups. Now that he’s settled down to open up shop, we caught up with the chef to uncover the secrets behind his coveted bagel creations.

Spice up your life • Prepare to feel the heat with this selection of snappy sauces from some of Colorado’s finest.

Small plates, big flavor • Denver may be miles from the Mediterranean, but Corsica Wine Bar in RiNo brings the spirit of coastal Europe right to your table.

top DISHES • In our quest to uncover the city’s top dishes, we dined out a lot. And we found an impressive spread of iconic dishes that our local chefs have been honing for years. From American to Asian, Italian, Latin, French, and Mediterranean, we present our top picks from each culinary tradition. And we didn’t just sample these dishes—we sat down with the chefs themselves to discuss the nuances of their flavors, the inspirations driving their restaurants, their take on the latest season of The Bear, and their favorite dining spots (hint: they all recommend each other’s places, revealing a tight-knit community of culinary artisans). Additionally, we explore Denver’s best appetizers, where first impressions count, and highlight the top tasting menus because why settle for one mouthwatering dish when you can enjoy a full culinary journey? Bon appétit, Denver—orders up!

Better Together • THE SECRET INGREDIENT: COLLABORATION

Finding Balance • CURIOSITY IN THE KITCHEN

Hip + Hot • BRINGING THE HEAT TO DENVER DINING

A Cut Above • A5 STEAKHOUSE TAKES FLAVOR TO THE MAX

Scrappy Idea • AN...