We found 116 reasons to fall in love with the Mile High City all over again. From the tastiest scoop of ice cream to the most inviting patio for summer sips to the hippest new lodging in town, we tracked down the best of the best that the Mile High City has to offer. The result is a curated list of 37 editors’ choices that complement our 79 readers’ choice winners.
Sprawling across nearly 400 acres that once served as a hay farm, Franktown’s Fox Hill home development is a prime example of the growing “agrihood” movement. Residents have access to an array of bucolic offerings, including a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program that delivers boxes of fresh produce and farm goods. Here, farm manager Anthony Zamora gives us the scoop on the neighborhood’s farm-to-table perks.
Eugenia Di Girolamo is no stranger to big cities with vibrant development scenes. The Italian-born New Yorker recently stepped into the brand new role of Denver’s chief urban designer, making the transition from her post as deputy director of urban design for New York City’s Department of City Planning. Now, as she takes the design helm of a city whose population has grown by about 15 percent in the past decade, Di Girolamo talks with us about her vision for rapidly changing neighborhoods, pedestrian love, and the rebirth of downtown.
Cherie Goff is not a fan of wasted space. So, when the founder of one-year-old architecture firm CGModern set out to design a new house outside Golden for herself and her husband—both of whom work from home—she focused on using space and energy efficiently. Here, she talks small spaces, fire-resistant design, and minimalist materials.
It’s no secret that the Denver real estate market has been hot, hot, hot for years now. So, when we heard rumblings of cooling, we asked real estate agents Stuart Crowell and Delroy Gill of LIV Sotheby’s International Realty’s Live Distinct team for their crystal-ball predictions about what’s to come in the Denver metro area.
When Dana Rodriguez moved to Denver from Mexico in the late 1990s, she applied to work at the iconic Lakewood restaurant Casa Bonita. The management said she wasn’t qualified. Fast-forward to today, and the award-winning restaurateur and chef behind Work & Class, Super Mega Bien, and the new Mexican street food–inspired Cantina Loca is getting ready to relaunch the kitschy Colorado eatery and entertainment venue as its new executive chef and culinary partner.
When Lee Mayer moved into a classic Hilltop Tudor in 2018, she knew the home’s dated, Tuscan-villa-esque finishes had to go. The heavy maple cabinetry in the kitchen was especially egregious. “For me, that was a hard no,” says Mayer, the co-founder and CEO of Denver-based design-tech firm Havenly. “I wanted our home to feel more Pacific Coast than Tuscan valley.”
Christopher Caskey is a scientist by trade. So it’s little surprise that his flagship business, Delta Brick & Climate Company, was born of a passion for environmental sustainability and energy conservation. The Montrose-based company makes patio pavers, bricks, and decorative ceramic tiles—it recently rebranded the tile-manufacturing arm as Particular Tile—from excess clay sediment that clogs the Paonia Reservoir in western Colorado.
How modern tastes and grandmotherly charm came together in one lovely home transformation.
Interior designer Lindsey Jamison—with help from her kids—flips “mountain modern” on its head by renovating her own home with loads of color, eye-catching patterns, and a dose of whimsy.
These spaces blend durability, functionality, and a playful punch. Plus, designers' secrets for creating your own kid-tested, parent-approved space.
It’s a college student’s dream: an ultra-hip but sophisticated crash pad to escape the chaos of campus life. Moreover, it’s a major convenience for parents: having a lovely home away from home for visiting the out-of-state college kid.
Soak in these Denver loos with high-contrast palettes, natural elements, and sexy metallics.
The scenario: You’re in need of a long weekend in the high country for some quality time with your sweet new powder skis. But, drat—you have a conference call on Friday afternoon and a pesky deadline looming. What’s a work-hard-play-hard Coloradan to do?
Head to Salida's Poor Farm for a stylish stay with the perfect blend of historic character and modern flair.
Kitchen designer Angela Otten just opened her first showroom, and we got a tour—and some serious renovation inspiration.
Clean, modern lines mixed with an eclectic, unfussy style and warm antique touches make for a live-and-work space as creative as the pros who call it home.
Online, the talented decorator showcases an easy, breezy style. Here, she shares the smart moves that shaped those IRL [in real life] digs.
Design-forward, family friendly, and sensitive to the neighborhood's history, this home is renovation perfection.
Retail is having a moment—or, rather, “a weird moment,” says Zeppelin Development’s retail director Mathieu Mudie, who oversees the shopping and cultural experiences at the company’s industrial-chic marketplaces, including Zeppelin Station and the Source Hotel and Market Hall. “I don’t think brick and mortar is dying; I just think it’s redefining itself.”
