Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2018 i 5280 Magazine

Baseball is something of an anachronism in this age of impatience and instant gratification. There’s no clock to tell players or fans when the game’s over, the pace is leisurely, and the rules are quirky. And, much like the game itself, the Colorado Rockies’ all-everything third baseman, Nolan Arenado, is something of a throwback. The 26-year-old isn’t part of the Twittersphere, and he doesn’t have an Instagram account. He’s not constantly building his brand. He even looks a little like a player from days of yore, with his well-worn ball cap, floppy glove, and eye black smeared about his face. Leave the bat flips—and hair flips—to Bryce Harper; Arenado just wants to play ball. 5280 senior staff writer Robert Sanchez chronicled that passion, and Arenado’s journey to become one of…

No skier or snowboarder rejoices at the end of powder season— especially in a year, like this one, when the snow took so long to get here. Thankfully, experienced backcountry adventurers can still shred beyond winter via an unexpected resource: the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The train allows springtime skiers and boarders to get on in Durango and jump off at either the Needleton or Elk Park wilderness access points in the San Juan National Forest. In April, devoted patrons can hire private four-person rail cars for about $500, but most backcountry skiers wisely wait until May and opt for the standard class adult fare of $89 for a seat and $10 for their gear. Typically, powder hounds depart from Durango on either the 8 or 8:45 a.m.…

As of January, only 20 percent of Americans with intellectual or physical disabilities were employed. Access Gallery, in the Art District on Santa Fe, is trying to improve that statistic: Since 1978, the nonprofit has offered training, mentorship, and display space to disabled artists. Access also teams up with outside creatives for shows, including an exhibit from April 6 to May 4 featuring MRI brain scans that have been transformed into everything from 3-D models to digital art. While the event is free, all works are for sale, and every purchase will benefit Access’ programs— which means the gallery can continue turning creativity into economic opportunity.…

The splendid surprise at Concourse in Stapleton is the ceiling of the main dining room. Slats of dark walnut undulate over tables and banquettes, then anchor, partway down one wall, like the ribs of a wooden ship. Here, in a restaurant situated in an outdoor mall amidst freshly manufactured developments, is soulful restaurant design of the sort we need a lot more of downtown. Concourse Restaurant Moderne—as it’s known in full—is named in tribute to the now-defunct Stapleton airport; a nearby control tower, recently converted into a Punch Bowl Social, is the main surviving vestige. One might expect an international vector to the cooking, perhaps with a bit of retro flash, given the team of Luke Bergman— Concourse’s executive chef and partner, who’s taken the lead in the kitchen after…

Three decades ago, Littleton native Michael Hommel graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) and, shortly thereafter, founded Designs By Sundown. Upon graduation, he began his business out of his parents’ garage. With the help of two college friends, they began installing landscapes in the newly formed Highlands Ranch community. His fledgling business blossomed as satisfied clients kept referring “Sundown” to neighbors and friends. Michael has never looked back. Firmly rooted in the community, Designs By Sundown is Denver’s premier landscape architecture, construction and maintenance firm, specializing in high-end residential projects and commercial properties, with work ranging from downtown rooftops to multi-acre estates. Since 1985, Designs by Sundown has been proud to give back to the community by selecting projects in need of assistance. For 30 years, Design By Sundown’s goal…

Hi. Jack Jones here. Call me Knuckles. Everyone does. My story’s a simple one. Late one night back in 2000, some dudes snuck me into Wynkoop Brewing Company. Never figured out who. Who’d leave a brewpub like this? I pour myself the famous Wynkoop Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout, Barrel Aged Badder Habit, and back in the day the Silverback Pale Ale (named after yours truly). I’m a big sports nut, too, as I cheered during Super Bowl parades and 18 Rockies seasons. Don’t think I’m all fur and muscle. I do get buttoned up in costumes for holidays and celebrations. Having a fun run right now on Facebook and Instagram. Here, I’m chilling with head brewer, John Sims (oh and President Obama fist-bumped me too). You oughta do that selfie…

Celebrating 50 years in business, Pioneer Landscape Centers is the leading destination for landscape and hardscape supplies in the United States. With 30 retail locations across Colorado and Arizona and 23 quarries, no other landscape materials company is better suited to crafting inspiring outdoor spaces for everyone—from DIY enthusiasts and homeowners to designers, contractors, builders, and municipalities. With each retail location carrying over 300 landscape and hardscape materials in extraordinary colors, shapes, and sizes, Pioneer employs an innovative, consumer-centric marketplace concept that demystifies the landscape design process for all. At the helm of Pioneer, CEO Sagi Cohen is leading the brand toward rapid expansion over the next five years. With plans to open more stores in Colorado and Arizona, as well as garnering new territory in Texas, Nevada, and California,…

Dr. Anil Idiculla is a leader, businessman, philanthropist, Ivy League faculty member, past president of the Colorado Orthodontic Association, professional connector, and child superhero. These various hats Dr. I wears make him a powerhouse and one of Denver’s top orthodontists. Dr. I believes one of the greatest gifts a person can receive is confidence that opens doors socially and professionally for the rest of their lives. He and his team can give you that confidence through a beautiful smile. He offers the most modern orthodontic treatments: Invisalign, Invisalign Teen, Incognito Braces (braces behind your teeth) and more. For Dr. I, Live Life Smiling™ is more than a motto— it’s a lifestyle. He runs his practice on positivity and gratitude and inspires his patients to embrace the same in their own…

Established in 2008 and opened in Denver in 2017, Icon Suit set out to become the future of custom apparel and fashion, providing a completely different approach to clothing. “We design and deliver authentic, handcrafted, custom men’s clothing for a reasonable price,” says Icon Suit CEO Dmitrij Mecajev. “We begin by taking a client’s measurements, then establish both a fabric selection and budget to create beautiful, hand-stitched clothing with elegant Italian lines and a superior fit.” Once measurements are established, clients can quickly and easily place new orders in the store or online. We are fast becoming a respected, desired brand,” says Mecajev, “especially among customers desiring wedding suits or business casual with our fine selection of sports coats.” Serving more than 4,000 customers and offering nearly 20,000 handcrafted suits,…

Under One Roof: The Cody Dental Group was founded in the spirit of collaboration on the Mayo Clinic model of multiple specialties practicing together under one roof to provide patients with the best possible results. At Cody Dental Group, general dentists and specialists combine their knowledge, skill, and judgment to deliver the most comprehensive care available in one convenient, comfortable location. CODY DENTAL GROUP CODYDENTAL.COM | (303) 758-5858 4301 E. AMHERST AVE., DENVER, CO 80222 General Dentistry | Periodontics | Oral Surgery | Pediatric Dentistry | Orthodontics | Prosthodontics…

Ask him about 2017 and Nolan Arenado will tell you it was a magical time to be Nolan Arenado. In fact, if it were up to him, he might describe this past year as the dopest, sickest, sweetest time ever to be Nolan Arenado. //// He started the spring by winning a gold medal with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Over the course of the summer, he led the Rockies to their first playoff appearance in eight years. And by fall, he’d finished fourth in the National League’s Most Valuable Player voting, putting him in the barroom discussion for the best baseball player on Earth right now. In between, he was an All-Star, he hit a game-winning homer on Father’s Day—a photo of Arenado with a stream of…

JESSICA LARUSSO Managing Editor When managing editor Jessica LaRusso began reporting “The 5280 Guide To Mud Season” (page 106), she quickly realized the question What is there to do in Colorado’s resort towns in April and May? wasn’t getting her anywhere. “People’s gut reactions were to warn me about the negatives: restaurant closures, sloppy trails, unpredictable weather,” LaRusso says. “Then I started asking high-country residents what they like to do when the tourists disappear for shoulder season.” Their answers—from backcountry skiing to visiting museums to taking advantage of spa deals—became the basis of the story. “If you’re willing to be flexible,” LaRusso says, “it’s an ideal time of year to experience mountain towns like the locals do.” DUSTIN SNIPES Photographer Los Angeles–based photographer Dustin Snipes knows something about creating moving…

In 1986, there was no such thing as an “organic” product in the United States (at least not officially). The USDA certification didn’t become a reality until 1990—four years after Denver resident Lily Morgan began making her own chemical-free serum. Morgan drew on her family’s seven generations of farming experience to grow lavender, calendula, and roses for what would become the Centennial State’s first line of USDA-certified organic skincare products: Lily Farm Fresh Skin Care. Three decades later, customers can finally see inside the bottle at the company’s new headquarters and farm, which will open for tours and events later this month in Keenesburg, about 40 miles northeast of Denver. We sat down with the 59-year-old to talk chemicals, agritourism, and the challenges of being an organic pioneer. 5280: You…

Pay attention and you can taste Johnny Curiel’s path to executive chef at Centro Mexican Kitchen through his menu. (See: the stewed lamb tacos, an edible memory of the birria tacos his family ate after church when he was a child.) The chef grew up in Guadalajara, moving to Breckenridge at age 12; he began washing dishes at his father’s restaurant when he was 14. At 18, he enrolled in a travel-focused culinary school in Mexico that took him to nearly every state in the country. After soaking up knowledge from abuelas and chefs alike, Curiel attended Escoffier Culinary School in Boulder and worked for Richard Sandoval and Troy Guard before landing at Centro, where he’s now cooking the regional dishes he fell for during his travels. Favorites include crispy…

Everyone has their own unique definition of beauty. Understanding this is what makes Facial Aesthetics Denver’s premier medical spa. With a reputation for offering the best in skin care and innovation in aesthetics, they believe every patient deserves an individualized approach when it comes to achieving their aesthetic goals. Founder, CEO and practicing aesthetic nurse injector, Pamela Hill, RN, CANS, proudly leads a team of highly trained individuals committed to providing exceptional patient care, and more importantly, results. Her leadership and knowledge in the skin care industry has grown Facial Aesthetics into the elite practice it is today. Facial Aesthetics is passionate about treating patients with medically guided skin care and modern, noninvasive technology to enhance both the beauty and health of the skin and body. Their expertise in skin…

Treating Team USA and the athlete in all of us, The Steadman Clinic is a world-renowned orthopaedic clinic with facilities located in Vail, Edwards and Frisco, Colorado. As a designated National Medical Center for the United States Olympic Committee, The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute provide superior orthopaedic treatment plans for Team USA athletes with a 100% success rate of returning them to play. Our practice has led to significant advancements in the science and practice of orthopaedics and sports medicine. With collaboration between The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute, our physicians practice evidence-based medicine, which continually improves techniques, procedures and outcomes. The goal of The Steadman Clinic is to deliver the highest standard of orthopaedic care and personal attention to each and every patient…

As one of the most respected and knowledgeable luxury real estate agents in Denver, Wendy Glazer brings a level of commitment and passion to her profession that returns clients to her again and again. “Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest events of your life,” says Wendy. “Navigating the nuances of real estate can be confusing and stressful. It’s important to work with an agent who knows the market, but also one who can bring a level of expertise and creativity to the process.” Wendy works diligently, one-on-one, to help each client achieve their real estate goals. As a Denver native, no one knows the subtle details of the city’s many unique neighborhoods quite like Wendy. Her unparalleled negotiation skills, her integrity, and the respect she garners…

Dr. Susan Kutis, owner of Blue Sage Dental, has worked in the dental field for over 17 years and has been practicing cosmetic and family dentistry for 12 years. Her number one goal is to build lasting relationships with patients, and she is passionate about providing the most conservative and functional dental care for her patients using the most current techniques for optimal results. She has accomplished this goal to provide the best quality dentistry through making personal connections with each patient, demonstrating empathy and compassion, and exceeding expectations in customer service. Dr. Kutis has been awarded Top Dentist recognitions in both Chicago, where she practiced briefly, and Denver by 5280 magazine, Colorado Parent magazine, and the International Association of Dentistry. She is also proud to be a Dawson Scholar.…

Comprehensive Pain Specialists began treating patients in Broomfield in 2011. Over the last few years, CPS has expanded to Golden and Greenwood Village in order to reach more Coloradans in need of pain relief. CPS has an academic approach to treating pain in a truly multidisciplinary, integrated practice. Our Physicians utilize traditional, interventional, and regenerative medicine techniques to treat pain with the assistance of our Physician Assistants. The Doctors of Physical Therapy Medicine provide a wide variety of therapeutic modalities to improve pain and function. Our Pain Psychologist addresses the mental and social impact of pain on your well-being. CPS is a team of experts working together using traditional as well as cutting-edge treatments, such as bracing, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulation, stem cell therapy, and other interventional solutions to…

Stitch Boutique was established in November 2013 by Nicole English & Maureen Patterson and, from the beginning, their focus has been on customer service. “We have built so many long-term relationships with the people we have met in our stores,” says Nicole. “We want people to know that when they come to Stitch, their experience will be unique, fun, and comfortable.” Nicole and Maureen pride themselves on keeping inventory limited so that styles can change as frequently as possible. “We are constantly changing and evolving, therefore our customers frequent our stores on a daily basis to see what’s new,” says Nicole. “Over the years we’ve filtered out brands that don’t fit with our standards and concepts to keep our store as fashion forward as possible.” From brunch in Cherry Creek…

Matt Mueller brings to his role as Development Director for Summit Sky Ranch, a multi-faceted background in architecture and construction and a commitment to achieve one of Colorado’s most inimitable visions for a planned community. Summit Sky Ranch utilizes modern architecture to create a community that complements Colorado’s natural landscape. “Modern architecture is a powerful ideology,” says Mueller. “It can define who we are as a neighborhood and create amenities that encourage connection with each other, and with nature.” “Modern architecture creates seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors and an overall aesthetic that allows the natural surroundings to take center stage.” Residents enjoy expansive outdoor living space including large decks, patios and fire pits as well as thoughtfully designed amenities – from five miles of trails connecting to the White…

VIVE Float Studio + | Cherry Creek is the first national rest and recovery boutique total wellness center dedicated solely to offering simultaneous mental and physical restoration. With the stresses of everyday life and sensory overload lessened, the body is able to more efficiently allocate its natural resources toward mental and physical healing and maintenance. This all-natural healing environment is ideal for those with chronic pain, stress-induced illness, sports injuries, sleep disorders, and much more. Owner Andi Sigler says, “In this fast-moving world where we over-stimulate our minds and over-extend our bodies, I wanted to offer a place of simultaneous mental and physical rest and recovery using alternative, all-natural resources. My hope is to normalize the efforts we place on mental and physical rest and recovery. I am passionate that…

As a fourth generation psychic and medium, Lisa Marie Toal offers an integrated approach to spiritual and holistic healing. “My mission,” she says, “is to help others come into complete balance and achieve optimal health and vitality.” Lisa strongly believes that some things are “beyond our knowing” and that if we can tap into these spiritual and philosophical aspects of healing, we can achieve almost any goal. Lisa is a compassionate listener and healer, but she is also committed to the truth. “I’m very direct and honest. I’m not afraid to tell a client something that might be hard to hear, but I’m also going to help them move through it with ease and Grace.” Lisa Marie utilizes a combination of Tibetan Buddhist principles, including Bodhicitta, along with the code…

If the whole “spring cleaning” shtick doesn’t have you running to tidy up your attic, consider another motivation: money. Those baseball cards collecting dust could be worth a fortune. Just ask the folks at Castle Rock–based Mile High Card Company, which has been selling some of the country’s rarest sports cards and memorabilia for more than two decades. Owner Brian Drent began hawking cards as a teenager to make some quick cash and eventually created one of the nation’s foremost online auction houses, with sales regularly generating millions of dollars a year. Mile High’s most recent auction hadn’t ended by press time, but the selection featured several high-end cards, including a 1932 U.S. Caramel Babe Ruth (the same card in a similar condition went for $83,650 in 2016) and a…

Four-month-old Call—half of a paired concept in RiNo that includes forthcoming sister restaurant Beckon (get it?)—is at the crossroads of two so-hot-right-now culinary trends: toast and Nordic cuisine. At the morning-till-night cafe (the love child of 34 Degree Crisps owner Craig Lieberman and Frasca Food and Wine alums Duncan Holmes and Allison Anderson), Holmes and his team craft creative open-faced sandwiches with seasonal ingredients and, often, smoked fish. Each is layered with care on toasted slices of Holmes’ superb breads. “We’re calling them tartines,” Holmes says, “because no one can pronounce ‘smørrebrød’”—the savory sandwiches’ Scandinavian muse. Inspired by his experience cooking in Denmark as well as the tartine offerings at Måurice in Portland, Oregon, and the Great Northern Food Hall at Grand Central Station in New York City, Holmes’ iterations…

Cover photo: Drew Carlson. View from Platform at Union Station.…

Madison Taylor Marketing may only be a decade in, but you certainly wouldn’t know it from the waves they’ve already made in the marketing and branding realms or the number of times they’ve been named Top Agency across several business publications. Led by Aimee Meester, this Little Marketing Engine That Could is quickly on its way to becoming a powerhouse in the industry. And it all started with a smidgeon of foresight. “When I founded MTM, I could see that emerging technologies would soon open up the industry in amazing ways,” says Meester. “What we set out to do was develop a series of tools, methodologies and strategies that would allow new technologies to make marketing a natural extension of the business itself.” This small bit of intuition proved to…

PRISM Financial Strategies provides highly personalized, comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and risk mitigation solutions. With more than 70 years combined experience in the investment industry, our team is committed as a true Fiduciary in every sense of the word. We founded PRISM with the belief that clients deserve to be treated as unique individuals by a well-equipped, knowledgeable team. “Our mission is to educate clients, add value and put you in the best possible position to reach your future goals,” says PRISM Financial Strategist - Partner Jeff Engelman. We strive to encompass your needs, wants, and desires in the most appropriate way possible while creating a positive, enjoyable experience. As independent advisors using the Charles Schwab platform, we have the best industry research, technology, and solutions available. Throughout the…

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, MBA, FACS is an experienced and renowned facial plastic surgeon. Practicing the art of facial plastic surgery for the past 17 years provides him with the experience to create the most balanced, artistic outcome for his patients. “I take a completely different perspective on cosmetic surgery,” says Dr. Raval. “I view it as an art just as much as it is a surgical procedure. This artistic view allows me to design a treatment plan that is unique for every patient, which is necessary for balanced and natural looking results.” Voted in 2016 and 2017 by his peers as a 5280 Top Doctor for plastic surgery within the head and neck, Dr. Raval and his dedicated team practice procedures such as rhinoplasties and facelifts, and also utilize…

Dr. Elizabeth Crespi, and the devoted team at Sunrise Pediatric Dentistry, provide high-quality dental services to infants, children, and young adults. In order to prevent dental problems, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children see a pediatric dentist no later than age one. “We want kids to be excited about going to the dentist,” says Dr. Crespi. “That begins by seeing them early and creating positive associations with dentistry. I take pride in using my specialized training in pediatric dentistry to tailor each child’s individual experience. I strive for the best quality care while simultaneously making the dental office a fun, inviting place where kids feel safe.” The Sunrise experience begins with the kid-friendly reception area. There is something for all ages: the latest movies, video game consoles,…

Josh Sampson has a knack for urban alchemy. As creator of Colorado’s most-beloved pop-up events - TheBigWonderful and Denver Bazaar - Sampson transforms urban spaces by seamlessly combining the best of all things local into a lively community experience. Sampson moved to Denver five years ago from Brooklyn, NY, where his venue, Cameo Gallery, helped curate and nurture the burgeoning arts and culture scene. In 2014, inspired to cultivate a unique and creative beyond organic culture in Colorado, Sampson launched the first TheBigWonderful in Denver’s RiNo Arts District – revitalizing two vacant city blocks by bringing the best of local art, food, music, craft vendors and urban farm communities together in one experience. Sampson says, “I am grateful that the Denver community has embraced our inventive ideas and have helped…

“I wasn’t ready to be a mom again, but my grandsons needed me.” Rosie, an 80-year-old grandmother, never dreamed that she would have custody of her two grandsons. She had a safe place for them to live and a job that kept them clothed and fed, but her work hours left the boys without a place to go after school. Then she found The Salvation Army’s Denver Red Shield. With the help of a scholarship and transportation to the program, it was just what she needed. The boys receive help with their homework, participate in a variety of physical activities, and spend time with friends in a warm and welcoming environment. “They are in afterschool programs that value them and their education. Both boys got better grades on their last…

Dr. Bershof is a highly specialized plastic surgeon and a sixteen-time 5280 Top Doctor. With his double board certification, he is uniquely skilled in facial cosmetic surgery, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and facelifts, as well as cosmetic breast surgery, skin cancer, melanoma, and abnormal mole surgery. It is Dr. Bershof’s philosophy to listen to his patients, help define their individual goals, answer all their questions, and provide both excellent surgical care and the very important post-surgical management. JOHN BERSHOF, MD BERSHOFPLASTIC.COM (303) 399-7662 4500 E. NINTH AVE., STE 100, DENVER, CO 80220…

▸ GROWN-UPS Founded in late 2013 by alums of Crocs and Reebok, SoftScience moved its headquarters to Denver from Oceanside, California, in mid-2017. After initially targeting the podiatry sector, the company is now marketing high-comfort models like the SailFin ($100)—with versions for men and women (pictured)—to active demographics such as sailors and fly-fishers. softscience.com Fave Features: ▸ SoftScience’s fancy proprietary copolymer (called Trileon), used in the outer sole and footbed, cushions your foot from the inside and conforms to what you step on—say, a rock in the middle of a trail—to keep your foot level. ▸ Holes in the sole wick water away from your feet, while the topsides are made from quick-drying canvas and mesh. ▸ After a slushy trail hike, you can remove the insole and chuck the…

▸ We hear it all the time from our neighbors, from our colleagues, from the guy sitting next to us on the chairlift: I moved here for the laid-back lifestyle. I mean, who wants to work all the time when you can be in the mountains? The notion that being a resident of the Centennial State somehow empowers people to adopt the we-don’t-live-to-work, we-work-to-live mantra is so frequently invoked it’s become a cliché. It’s also, according to current data, a bunch of nonsense. Although Coloradans have never been afraid to play hooky on powder days, both anecdotal and statistical evidence suggests Denverites, in particular, aren’t quite as blasé about their jobs as they profess to be. In three recent studies (two from 2017, one from 2015) that looked at factors…

SYMBOL KEY NEW Indicates a restaurant featured in 5280 for the first time (though not necessarily a restaurant that has just opened). 25 BEST Indicates inclusion in our annual list of Denver’s best restaurants, released each October. These selections are at the discretion of 5280 editors and are subject to change. PRICE KEY (Average Entrée) $ under $10 $$ $11 to $15 $$$ $16 to $25 $$$$ $26 and higher A 25 BEST 12 at Madison $$ Congress Park / American With a menu offering 18 small plates meant for sharing (plus one large format dish meant to feed two to four people), Jeff Osaka’s cozy restaurant is ideal for dining with a small group. Don’t miss the lamb shoulder. Reservations accepted. 1160 Madison St., 720-216-0190. Dinner, Brunch Ace Eat…