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click! • CONNECT WITH US FOR ALL THINGS LIFESTYLE IN DENVER.

living • WORK LIFE ■ GIVING ■ WELLNESS ■ FAMILY

An architect with an appetite • Regular Architecture’s Kevin Nguyen is shaping the way Denver dines.

Soul food • Whether you’re stopping by for a turmeric latte or embarking on a wellness journey, Sacred Society is your spot to nourish, unwind, and reconnect.

Meals with meaning • Denver’s SAME Café serves up dignity, community, and 28,000 meals—no payment required.

Golden ticket • At The Inventing Room, playing with your food isn’t just allowed, it’s the whole point.

arts • SPOTLIGHT ■ THEATER ■ PERFORMANCE ■ MUSIC

No wheat, all treat • Annie Toro Lopez proves gluten-free cooking doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor with her cookbook Simply Gluten-Free: Real Ingredients for Everyday Life.

Brewing Change • Barista Rachel Crellin spills the beans on how Huckleberry Roaster’s sustainability commitment percolates through Denver’s coffee scene.

Flavor strikes a chord • Sink your teeth into delicious barbecue and let the music move you at Globe Hall, where every evening is a feast for the senses.

taste • RESTAURANTS ■ RECIPES ■ DRINKS ■ NEWS

Brunch in a glass • Sip into spring with Bezel’s strawberry-rhubarb cocktail inspired by the bright and creamy flavors of a morning parfait.

5 rules for Pairing beer with food • Whether you’re looking to elevate your low-ABV nights at home or throw a beer-pairing dinner party, brewer Michael Bracco from FlyteCo Brewing helps set the menu.

Muffin short of perfect • Half Baked Harvest’s Tieghan Gerard shares a recipe for carrot cake muffins with a creamy surprise—ideal for kickstarting a spring morning.

MVP dining • Impeccable service meets crave-worthy cuisine for a championship experience at Elway’s revamped space.

Garden to table • Wildflower chef Aiden Tibbetts’ secret to fresh, hyper-local ingredients is his mom’s backyard garden.

OUT TO LUNCH • Every day deserves a delicious intermission.

LUNCH LANDMARKS • Whether you’re celebrating a promotion, taking your deserving mother to lunch, or looking to impress a first date, you’ll find what you need—from protein-packed bowls to coastal seafood towers—at these exceptional midday dining destinations.

DAILY BREAD • Denver’s fast-casual lunch game is strong, with delis and cafés turning out everything from classic Italian subs to locally sourced salads. Here’s where to grab your next obsession.

ITALIAN SANDWICH • The savory Italian sandwich is packed with Blackbelly’s own pepperoni, capicola, and bologna, slathered with tangy, spicy giardiniera and creamy herb mayo on City Bakery’s ciabatta bread.

LOCAL FLAVOR • Blackbelly puts sustainability at the forefront.

SECRET SAUCE • Make Blackbelly’s signature condiments at home.

REUBEN SANDWICH • Blackbelly’s take on the classic features rye bread from City Bakery layered with tart sauerkraut, Swiss, creamy housemade Russian dressing, and 7X Ranch Wagyu pastrami cured on site.

FIND YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BAKERY

THE BREADWINNER’S PAIRINGS • Grateful Bread, a Golden-based bakery and distributor, offers the ideal breads to bring out the best in your sandwich.

LOCAL CHAINS • Denver-born, flavor-raised—these local chains are stacking up success.

FRESH-PICKED PERFECTION • Farm & Market elevates hyper-fresh, hydroponically...