Cherry Creek, CO November 2018

Cherry Creek NOVEMBER 2018

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A STORY IN THE CULINARY ARTS WITH CHEF GREGORY GOURDET MEET LADY JANE, THE NEW GIRL ON THE BLOCK PLAYING HOOKY AT ELDORA

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FOOD — THE MOST DELICIOUS WAY TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER. It’s been that way for a millennium and more. Food has brought people together for celebrations, revolutions, and rituals — food has been part of the world’s most pivotal moments.

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Besides the world, it’s been part of people’s most pivotal moments. Like for you and me, and these individuals we highlighted this month transforming the Denver food scene.

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For Jake Soffes, owner of Hudson Hill and Denver’s newest sweetheart Lady Jane, food and drinks have been his greatest triumph. Soffes has successfully added a taste of the East Village in Denver through style and flavor.

For Chef Gregory Gourdet, who runs both Departures in Portland and Denver, cooking was beyond a calling; it was a new life.

For Chef Dane Hiett — a private chef and entrepreneur — he’s finding a new way to do food, cool recipes easily delivered in a cooler fashion.

So, this is why we love food — and that it’s simply delicious.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2018

FEATURES 24 Dessert Delivered Chef Dane Hiett delivers gourmet Thanksgivings this year.

28 The Walden House More than just a home, this is also a retreat into nature.

37 Playing Hooky Eldora's upgrades are only just the beginning.

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42 Food For Thought Telling life stories in the culinary arts with Chef Gregory Gourdet.

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DEPARTMENTS 14

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

22 Around Town 24 Culinary Creations 28 Travel Destination 42 Inspired By 47 Realty Report 48 Locals Only 52 Lifestyle Calendar 54 Local’s Choice

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Red Carpet Adventure

Red Carpet Adventure is the annual signature event of There With Care featuring entertainment, dinner, live and silent auctions to support the programs that help families facing the critical phase of a medical crisis. This year we were honored to welcome singer Clark Beckham, runner-up of American Idol and host Producer/Director Vic Levin. Title Sponsor, American Financing.

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1. nspiration Award Honerees Suzette , Carmen and Rachel , Santiago’s | 2. Sweet Joel, onstage with his mom, a There With Care Family Speaker | 3. Title Sponsor American Financing and Their Guests | 4. Clark Beckham, American Idol runner up | 5. Kris and Shannon Nieb and guests on S&R | 6. Board Member Dave and Wife Kathleen Davia, Gateaux Bakery

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Farm-to-Table Luncheon at Walden House Vail The Stockton Group gathered a selection of Sotheby’s International Realty’s top market leaders from around the country to experience an afternoon at Walden House. These agents traveled from their luxury markets to become intimate with the Vail Valley and our extraordinary listing in hopes of finding real estate opportunities for their clients. Great thanks to our caterer, The Main Ingredient, Aspen. PHOTOGRAPHY REX KEEP FOR THE EVENT PHOTOS AND SCOTT CRAMER PHOTOGRAPHY for the Fall image of the house WaldenHouseVail.com

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1. Surrounded by National Forest land and commanding dramatic scenery on all sides, the property looks out upon Vail’s Gore Range and the New York Mountain range | 2. The pond is accessed by a floating dock off the porch, as well as a dock-gazebo at the pond’s center — offers a number of activities from fishing to ice skating | 3. Designed by renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf, the home itself is a modern work of art, recognized worldwide | 4.

In close proximity to downtown Edwards and Vail & Beaver Creek ski areas with all the amenities of the Vail Valley | 5. The pond and the home itself exist perfectly among the natural environment, which was meticulously planned by landscape architect Edwina Von Gal | 6. Tim Van Camp, Josh Behr, Mark Haldeman, Ray Rush, Tye Stockton, Mark Rutstein, Bari Wiens, Adam Phoebus, Molly Harris, Tim Salm, Tom Dunn, Guest, Josh McKinley 18

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Connecting our human experience and the exter-

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helmed by Culinary Director Gregory Gourdet and

tations of nature’s imprint on the human experience.

Executive Chef Khamla Vongsakoun. This Fall, the

Patterns of movement, flashes of memory and the

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language of light influence each creators’ definition

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of reality through carefully composed color, line,

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transparency, and shadow. Expressing the impres-

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sion of a moment, these artists manifest themselves

of the new components that celebrate the season

into narratives of life’s journeys and experiences.

and allow diners to explore familiar flavors in cap-

An opening reception will be held on Friday,

tivating new dishes. The presentation will focus

November 9, 2018, 5-9 p.m. at the gallery in the

on more traditional-style plating of appetizers and

Prado building on 11th & Cherokee Streets in

entrees to encourage diners to try new flavors but

Denver’s Golden Triangle Museum District. The

in an approachable dining environment.

reception is free and open to the public, and the

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artists will be in attendance. The exhibition is on

view through Saturday, January 5, 2019, during regular gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. Walker Fine Art is a member of the Golden Triangle Museum District and the Denver Art Dealers Association.

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CHERRY CREEK NORTH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT HIRES KARSH HAGAN The Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District (BID) and Karsh Hagan together announce that the BID has hired Karsh Hagan as its new marketing agency of record. They will provide a full range of strategic marketing services which will focus on building upon Cherry Creek North’s

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HERE'S JUST A TASTE OF CHEF DANE'S THANKSGIVING DROP OFF MENU. That's right, a full feast delivered at your doorstep featuring the greatest-hits with a twist. All that's left is basting yourself in compliments from your guests.

To Start: Miso roasted butternut squash soup, and two salad options (shaved brussels, anyone?)

The Main Event: Oh, you know. Just smoked and roasted organic turkey with good ole gravy. Sure to impress the in-laws.

Just a Taste: Out of six sides you'll get to pick four of your favorites. The highlights include fall corn pudding with white cheddar and thyme and roasted heirloom carrots with mint chimichurri, fried garlic, and feta—yum.

And for Dessert? You mean desserts— take your pick of two! Chef Dane even shared one of his special recipes available for an additional charge. So try it out yourself or leave it to the expert.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

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WHAT YOU NEED 4 each

+ Butter

2 Tablespoons

+ Orange Juice

3 Tablespoons

+ Pomegranate Molasses

1/4 cup

+ Sugar (divided)

1 3/4 cup

+ Eggs

4 each

+ All-Purpose Flour

1 1/2 cup

+ Walnuts

1 cup

+ Orange Zest

1 teaspoon

+ Baking Powder

1 1/2 teaspoon

+ Baking Soda

1/2 teaspoon

+ Salt

1/2 teaspoon

+ Cardamon

1/4 teaspoon

+ Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon

+ Ginger

1/2 teaspoon

+ Nutmeg

a pinch

+ Cloves

a pinch

+ Olive Oil

1 cup

HOW-TO 1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Place pomegranate molasses, orange juice, butter, 1/4 cup sugar in a sauce pan and heat until the sugar dissolves.

3. Peal, de-core, and half pears. Place them in the pan cut side up and simmer for about 10 minutes. Flip pears cut side down and simmer until they begin to soften, about 10-20 minutes depending on the ripeness of your pears.

4. Once soft, pull the pears and syrup and place in the fridge to chill.

5. Place walnuts and flour in a food processor and pulse until the walnuts are finely ground. Whisk in the rest of your dry ingredients.

6. Once the pears are cold enough to cut, slice them into 1/4 inch slices and fan them along the bottom of a buttered 10" springform pan. Pour the syrup over the top.

7. Whip 1 1/2 cups sugar and the eggs with an electric mixer until pale and voluptuous.

8. Fold dry ingredients into egg and sugar mixture until incorporated, be sure to not over mix.

9. Fold olive oil into batter.

10. Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350.

11. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes so the caramel can cool before inverting the cake and removing the bottom.

This cake can be made the day before.

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ARTICLE CARRIE DAVIDSON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LIV SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, VIRTUALLY HERE STUDIOS

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”

–Henry David Thoreau, Walden.

TWENTY MINUTES OUTSIDE OF VAIL, UP A FEW PRIVATE ROADS AWAY FROM THE BUSTLE OF VAIL VILLAGE AND AWAY FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD, SITS A ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE OF ARCHITECTURE. More than just a home, this is also a retreat into nature. Throughout the home, renowned architect Annabelle Selldorf masterfully melded modern elements with nature, nearly 70 acres of land, surrounding the home.

Throughout the designing process, the family for whom the home was built was clear to keep their inspiration at the forefront: the deliberate peace that you can find in nature, inspired mainly by Thoreau’s Walden.

Though this 10,000 square-foot-plus home is inspired by famed naturalist Henry David Thoreau’s work Walden, it represents a more comfortable encounter with the natural world.

Tye Stockton, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty broker for this nearly 30 million dollar piece of real estate in West Lake Creek, says that to him, the house manages to feel so peaceful because of the deliberate planning of moments throughout the space.

“Part of the campaign that I go by is that the house and the setting are all about moments,” Stockton explains. “There are the moments when you sit in the house by the fireplace; there are the moments when you’re out on the property going on a hike; there are the moments when you’re paddleboarding on the lake…

Each one of those areas was designed to have a purpose.”

The home exemplifies a balance between contemporary design and natural elements. Responsibly sourced beetle-kill pine added to the exterior of the home brings a modern philosophy to a classic mountain aesthetic that seamlessly blends into its surroundings.

The home is nestled in unique topography in the Rocky Mountains. Simultaneously high enough in the mountains for endless views, but with enough spread that the home is sprawling ranch-style, save for the tower of three large bedrooms. The property has room enough for a pond and a pool, space for ATVs, and hiking trails abound.

With it’s floor to ceiling windows, high-caliber materials, thoughtful design, and unique architecture was intentionally designed not only to serve as not just a beautiful space, but a space for a family and friends, a space for gatherings, for adventures, and for reflection.

“They wanted people to feel like you were in the mountains and you could walk around in your wool socks if you wanted,” Stockton says. “...they never wanted it to feel formal or stuffy, or like people couldn’t feel relaxed.”

Between the seemingly endless space for recreation and the quiet moments to be found throughout the home, this reinterpretation of Walden offers a peaceful retreat from the fast-paced world, without taking you too far from the comforts of modern living.

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IN YEARS PAST, ELDORA HASN’T EXACTLY BEEN KNOWN AS THE GO-TO PLACE FOR PRIME SKIING. According to Sam Bass, Eldora’s new marketing director, Powdr Adventure Lifestyle Co, Eldora's new parent company, is dedicated to changing that.

BASS SAYS, “WE’RE NOT A BIG RESORT…WE ARE THE BACK POCKET SKI AREA OF BOULDER COUNTY, SO WE WANT TO LEAN INTO THE LOCAL CULTURE HERE AND GROUND OUR BRAND AROUND THE BOULDER LIFESTYLE.”

For a local skier, the idea of a corporation owning such a nearby mountain might not sound like good news. Many big companies lose the heart of a ski area, as they become too focused on making profits and creating a cohesive business model throughout all of their resorts. Bass promises that Powdr is different.

John Cumming, Powdr’s CEO, went to CU in the ’80s and participated on the ski team, utilizing Eldora’s proximity to Boulder for practices. He lived in Nederland for a time, and he co-founded Mountain Hardware in 2000. He's no stranger to the Front Range, in fact, he has been a local.

“Powdr’s strategy is for each resort to invest in their own excellence… They want each property to retain its local character,” Bass explains. “They want each resort to sort of survey what makes it unique and invest in that, and emphasize those things.”

According to Bass, one of Powdr's corporation-wide priorities is for all of their mountains to support things like local business and charities, the communities they are a part of. Along with this, they are dedicated to focusing on sustainability and long-term investments in the resort's futures.

For Eldora, some of these long-term investments have included infrastructure improvements such as the new six-person high-speed chairlift opening this season and renovations made to the main lodges.

Bass says that Eldora has been listening to feedback from locals and are making changes based on what they’ve heard. Wifi at the resort will now be free (and faster), the restrooms have been redone, and the restaurants will have new recipes on the menus.

One of Eldora’s biggest selling points has always been the resort’s proximity the Boulder (and the fact that you don’t have to get on I-70 to go skiing), but weekends at the resort can be crowded. If you’re skiing on the weekend and aren’t willing to make an early-morning call time, Bass says it’s better to wait for the afternoon shift. Or, better yet, come up on a weekday when the powder is fresh, and the parking lot is empty.

With Powdr, Bass thinks the resort will finally make Front Range residents proud to call themselves local Eldora skiers.

“We realize that it is a lot more than a new brand campaign and saying we’re doing this. We recognize that we actually have to show that and bring it to life in meaningful ways,” Bass says.

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PLAYING HOOKY AT ELDORA Weekdays are always less busy at Eldora so if your work schedule is flexible or you can work remotely, play hooky for a day.

7:00 am:

Leave Boulder by heading up Canyon Road which turns into CO-119, it's an almost straight shot up to Edlora

7:45 am:

Arrive at Eldora (One major benefit of coming up on a weekday? Less competition for parking.)

8:00 am:

Stop for a coffee at the newly renovated Timber’s Bar to get your energy levels up

9:00 am:

Get on the new high-speed lift and take a few runs up and down the mountain

12:30 pm:

Take advantage of Eldora’s newly improved (and free) wifi and send some emails to the office and grab a quick lunch at one of the lodges at the base area

a) 1:00 pm:

If you need to head back to Boulder for the afternoon, sneak in one last run before calling it a day and arrive back in Boulder forty minutes after you’ve clipped out of your bindings.

b) 1:00 pm:

If you're one of the lucky ones that get to make a day of it, hop back on the mountain and take some more laps.

3:00 pm:

Chances are that late afternoon, you'll need to stop for a break and a hot chocolate (or a beer), so take advantage of the on-the-mountain lodge, The Lookout at Corona Bowl, because everything tastes better at 10,800 feet.

5:00 pm:

When you've wrapped up for the day, head to Nederland's Kathmandu Restaurant, which serves Nepalese and Indian dishes.

7:00 pm:

If you're not quite ready to head out of the mountains (who could blame you?), check into the Goldminer Hotel, which looks exactly like it did when it was built in 1897. Plus, they've got your mornings covered with a complimentary breakfast.

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TELLING LIFE STORIES IN THE CULINARY ARTS WITH CHEF GREGORY GOURDET

ARTICLE BENJAMIN WIESE | PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE

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CHEF GREGORY GOURDET’S CULINARY TASTE COMES FROM A MELTING POT OF INFLUENCES.

From

his

Haitian

roots

formative

time

familial

some traditional things happen and some new energy is

to

the

brought into the fold. It’s good for any city. Food brings

spent

people together, and through food, we’re able to tell sto-

working for the legendary French chef JeanGeorges

“For me, being able to make amazing food, and then

Vongerichten

travel to Asia or any other country really, and learn about

to his love of Asian food

a different culture, about how different dishes were cre-

to the women in his family that cooked when he was

ated, the history of dishes in certain countries, and to

just a child, to tell Gourdet’s story through food is to tell

be able to use that as inspiration and tell a story in a

countless other stories along the way, and that’s exactly

restaurant—it’s just crazy.”

the way he’d prefer it.

For the Departure Denver fall menu, Gourdet has

Gourdet’s first foray into the culinary arts began in

his eye on warm flavors reflective of the season.

college, when he and a roommate fell in love with cook-

Highlights include roasted lamb chop, duck fried rice,

ing. Eventually, he found himself back in his hometown

a creamy pine nut dressing made from fermented

of New York for culinary school, cutting his teeth in per-

pine nuts, and even duck fat ice cream—all of which

haps the greatest city in the world.

he envisions to be “great on a chilly fall night while

He also found himself struggling with addiction, and

celebrating with friends.”

eventually moved to Portland for a chance at a fresh

In an ever-expanding city like Denver, maintaining

start. A year into sobriety and west coast life, he con-

cultural diversity and a balanced representation of a

nected with Departure, and over nine years later, he

population’s food and beverage taste seems to become

is the executive chef for Departure Portland, as well

trickier by the minute. Gourdet is not from here, but his

as the culinary director for the Sage Restaurant brand

unique and uncommon blend of influences and taste are

and the Departure Denver location adjacent to Cherry

reflective of some people that are.

Creek’s Halcyon Hotel.

Gourdet says, “there’s a lot of opportunity in the

Gourdet has a lot on his metaphorical plate. Between

city, and I think Denverites are excited about the surge

Denver and Portland, he has two sets of staff to bring

happening right now. They’re excited about all the food

together, two different food scenes and cities to fit into,

options available, and what it does for the culture of the

a variety of seasonal and regional ingredients to work

city in terms of elevating it both for the people living here

with, and plenty of hungry customers to feed.

and the people visiting.”

But all the different nuances and details with each

A single dish or seasonal menu cannot tell anyone’s

city and job title contribute to Gourdet’s ever-evolving

full life story, but Gourdet hopes to continue trying to

perspective on the cultural impact of food and how it has

tell his own while his Departure serves up some of the

taken him all over the world.

tastiest food in town. He’s not from Denver, but he’s

“Food is the one place where different cultures can shine. I think it’s important that things branch out and

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becoming an influential part of its culinary scene—one nuance layered on top of another at time.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

CHERRY CREEK

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

965 S Downing St, Washington Park

$2,450,000

$2,390,000

98%

34

5

5

1010 S Elizabeth St, Bonnie Brae

$2,239,000

$2,185,000

98%

3

5

6

121 Elm St, Hilltop

$1,800,000

$1,645,000

91%

93

6

6

4940 E 6th Avenue Pkwy, Hilltop

$1,475,000

$1,500,000

102%

10

5

4

500 Bellaire St, Hilltop

$1,499,000

$1,499,000

100%

5

5

5

3045 Ohm Way, Bonnie Brae

$1,498,000

$1,380,000

92%

82

5

4

591 S Downing St, Washington Park

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

100%

9

5

4

422 Leyden St, Crestmoor

$1,495,000

$1,295,000

87%

114

4

4

405 Detroit St, Cherry Creek

$1,395,000

$1,290,000

92%

61

3

4

780 Columbine St, Congress Park

$1,285,000

$1,280,000

100%

4

4

4

130 Locust St, Crestmoor

$1,250,000

$1,215,000

97%

4

5

6

416 Poplar St, Crestmoor

$1,195,000

$1,195,000

100%

96

4

4

380 S Vine St, Washington Park

$1,200,000

$1,095,000

91%

28

4

3

770 Fillmore St, Congress Park

$1,398,000

$1,077,405

77%

115

6

4

425 Forest St, Hilltop

$1,050,000

$1,060,000

101%

8

4

3

2970 E Cherry Creek South Dr #7-A,

$1,175,000

$1,050,000

89%

14

3

3

106 S University Blvd #3, Cherry Creek

$1,395,000

$1,250,000

90%

104

3

4

9831 E Progress Cir, Greenwood Village

$1,325,000

$1,249,000

94%

102

5

6

2500 Cherry Creek South Dr #606, Cherry

$1,249,000

$1,220,000

98%

14

2

3

This data is a sampling of sold properties from September 2018.

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The New Girl on the Block Meet Lady Jane

CIRCA 1960. Palm Springs, California. Clean lines, minimalistic vibes mixed with calming greenery hanging high along the ceiling offer a relaxed joint to grab a cocktail amidst green cushioned furniture.

But it’s not 1960. And we’re not in Palm Springs. Instead, we’re in the Lower Highlands, and I’ve found myself at the newest, and unbiasedly chicest, neighborhood hot spot: Lady Jane.

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As you walk through the door, you’re greeted by a millennial’s aesthetic dream— house plants and deep, rich wooden features mixed with emerald green and gold accents.

A butterscotch-colored leather couch to your right and a coffee table adorned with potted cacti begs for your attention, while a cozy nook atop a set of wooden bleacher-esque stairs calls to you and your girlfriends for a night filled with gin and gossip.

Palm leaves guide you as you walk through the room, turning the corner to more cozy seating just asking you to stay awhile. The orb lights are low and give off a warm glow.

“You don’t need to be in a suit and tie to grab a drink here after work,” says Owner Jake Soffes. “The concept behind Lady Jane is casual. Dress it up how you want.”

As the flirty new sister bar to Hudson Hill in Cap Hill, Soffes wanted a space that would age well in a neighborhood that needed a new niche. With Soffes love of mid-century modern and Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic architecture, the vision of Lady Jane was born.

“When I opened Hudson Hill, I was on a mission to create a space to grab a drink that wasn’t a speakeasy or a restaurant,” says Soffes. “Denver had limited options. But now with Lady Jane, we’ve created a modern neighborhood bar that fits perfectly within a career-focused and creative community.”

Lady Jane offers an extensive cocktail menu, crafted by Mineta Gould who is also Lady Jane’s general manager. Gould is a wizard with a cocktail shaker and shows off her magic behind the smooth bar top. She creates a menu of drinks that appeases any palette, even mine that mostly prefers cider and sour beer.

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The menu includes a slew of drinks, like a whiskey sour that uses the egg yolks left over from egg white drinks to make its honey egg cream.

The list also features a cocktail for a cause.

This round is a drink called “Believe in Me,” which consists of bourbon, Macadamia Liquor, and a house bitters blend. This drink benefits teen programming at the MCA Denver.

Another popular cocktail, the “Oh, Caroline” presents itself beautifully with a pink, frothy consistency along with a hint of floral and blueberry—and was my personal favorite.

The bar also offers collectible glassware that features designs by local Denver artists.

“The menu is rotating and seasonal,” says Gould. “Right now, we’re featuring a Beach Boys “Pet Sounds” album theme.”

Even though the menu changes, the ingredients to some of Lady Jane’s favorite cocktails are kept behind the bar. The next menu theme will reflect literary characters, which already makes me want to cozy up with a fall-inspired cocktail in hand.

Lady Jane also offers a small food menu with big taste. The grilled prosciutto sandwich is an automatic favorite, with Sao Jorge cheese from Portugal and spicy dijon mustard, while the cheese platter is enough to satisfy along with a glass of wine.

The new bar prides itself in its approachability, value, and price. If you find yourself on the waitlist for any restaurant in LoHi, walk over to Lady Jane where proof of your spot on the waitlist gets you happy hour prices any day, any time.

Lady Jane is chic and timeless, providing a scene to call your own in a neighborhood that will be ever-changing. This just may be your (and my) new spot.

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THANKSGIVING DROP OFF MENU SOUP & SALADS

( comes with bread & rolls )

Miso Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

$65 per person, including delivery fees | Minimum 4 people TERMS FOR ORDERING: • • •

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Fried shallots

Shaved Brussel and Kale Salad

Shaved brussels/ chopped kale/citrus segments/ shaved pecorino/ dried cranberries/Myer lemon dressing

Butter lettuce and Beet Salad

Butter lettuce/ shaved heirloom carrots/ baby beets/ apple cider vinaigrette

MAINS Smoked and Roasted Organic Turkey with Gravy, Apple Juice Brine/ Herbs SIDES ( PICK 4) 1) Fried Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2) Potato Au-Gratin 3) Shallots/ white cheddar/ fresh herbs 4) Roasted Heirloom Carrots 5) Mint chimichurri/ fried garlic/ fetta 6) Fall Corn Pudding 7) White cheddar/ thyme 8) Classic Stuffing 9) Smoked chicken sausage/ pecans/ cranberries 10) Toasted Farro Tabouli Salad, 11) Cucumbers/ fetta/ smoked pistachio romesco

PIES AND CAKES (PICK 2) 1) Apple Pie 2) Pumpkin Pie 3) Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake (extra charge) 4) White Chocolate Bourbon Bread Pudding (extra charge)

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N OV E M B E R

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Join Chef Jared for an intimate

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multi-course meal on November 15th or November 16th. Prepare to

BLACK SHEEP FRIDAY SLINKY OLYMPICS

be immersed in the history and culture of the Rockies through food.

ELVIS COSTELLO AT FILLMORE AUDITORIUM

MCA Denver

Chef Jared will be presenting items

Black Sheep Friday is back at MCA

from our current menu!

Coming live to Fillmore Auditorium is

Denver for its ninth season of so-

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the one and only legendary singer-

phisticated nonsense. Friday, November 9th get ready for Slinky Olympics:

Slinky

Stair

Racing,

Slinky CD Dance, & Slinky Headband Competition. Visitors are encouraged to drop by at any time and participate. All events are first-

Fillmore Auditorium

songwriter – Elvis Costello and you

23 DENVER UNION STATION'S GRAND ILLUMINATION Denver Union Station Plaza

come-first-served. Capacity can be

Grand Illumination will feature a

limited. Free with $5.00 museum

performance of classic holiday hits

admission (Members free)

by the Denver Dolls, a visit from

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Santa & Mrs. Claus, Christmas car-

can grab this once in a lifetime opportunity to be there!

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25 DENVER MILK MARKET BRUNCH CLUB Denver Milk Market

olers and more. The highlight of the

bRUNch Running is excited to an-

evening will be the lighting of the

nounce that it will be partnering

landmark train station’s NEW out-

with The Denver Milk Market to

door Christmas tree.

launch their very own bRUNch

Milkbox Ice Creamery will be serv-

Club on the last Sunday of every

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

ing a Hot Chocolate Bar. Pigtrain

month, starting Sunday, Septem-

Get ready to bust out your overalls

Coffee will be offering a Spiked Cof-

ber 30th. Join us for a lovely 5k run

and rollerblades because Red Rocks

fee Beverage Bar.

(walk, skip or stroll) followed by a

Park and Amphitheatre is bringing

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brunch experience like no other at

10 RED ROCKS LOCAL SET DINNER

it all the way back to the 90s. With local headliner, "Nothing But Nineties" grooving in the Theatre Room, Ian Mahan will be playing an acous-

the Denver Milk Market. It's free to

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tic dinner set in the Rock Room.

HOLIDAY FLEA

Featuring a southern comfort din-

Denver Union Station Plaza

ner buffet, this night is sure to leave

A Holiday Market from the creators

all in attendance feeling warm and

& curators of Denver Flea

nostalgic. Make sure to stick around

The ticketed event will feature a va-

for the chance to tour backstage for

riety of wide variety of locally made

a small additional fee.

goods, including outdoor gear from

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Mountain Standard, local honey from Bjorn’s Colorado Honey and jewelry

run and you can purchase brunch a la carte at one of the amazing concepts at the 16-venue cornerstone of the historic Dairy Block.

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28 HAND-TIED WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP Green Lady Gardens

from Harper Made.

‘Tis the season!

The Holiday Market will be held on the

Sam with Little Shop of Floral will

outdoor plaza over four weekends:

be leading this hands-on workshop

Friday, Nov. 23 - Sunday, Nov. 25

where you will learn how to create

Thursday, Nov. 29 - Sunday, Dec. 2

a holiday wreath while ringing in

Denver, Co

Thursday, Dec. 6 - Sunday, Dec. 9

the holiday spirit with light snacks

Fall is here and it's time to celebrate

Thursday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 16

and BYOB!

the abundance of this year's Harvest.

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DEC 1 NINTH ANNUAL 1940’S WHITE CHRISTMAS BALL PRESENTED BY 1940'S BALL NFP Hyatt Regency at Denver Convention Center

Now in its ninth year, the 1940’s White Christmas Ball returns to the heart of the city for one of the Denver area’s most festive and glamorous events! Step back in time this holiday season for an unforgettably magical 40’s and 50’s holiday party that will bring back all the warmth and nostalgia of a simpler era.

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DEC 7 IMPROPER CITY ART & DESIGN HOLIDAY POP-UP Improper City

Join us for uniquely and carefully curated local designers pop-up this holiday season at Improper City. Shop from a variety of amazing local makers showcasing homewares, fashion, and accessories, ceramics and more.

Enjoy a beverage or two, and a bite to eat from one of the delicious food trucks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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