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All at once, homes are physical spaces, concepts, cities, feelings, qualities, property, and people. All over the city, the concept of ‘home’ is on display: gorgeous, towering houses with impeccable views; residents walking, running, and riding mountain trails; local businesses making meaningful relationships with customers; college students gathering for a meal; and so on.

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FEATURES 24 It Is All A Dream Chef Max MacKissock’s French Bistro, Morin

32 Livable Luxury A Denver Ranch Home Transformation

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40 Love At First Sight How Artist Michelle Courier Fell in Love With Denver

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It Is All A Dream CHEF MAX MACKISSOCK'S FRENCH BISTRO, MORIN

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WHAT DOES A CHEF’S DREAM RESTAURANT LOOK LIKE? Well, an awful lot like Morin.

Morin, the finesse-driven, beverage-forward French bistro that took over the Wazee Supper Club in late 2018, is chef Max MacKissock’s dream.

And considering MacKissock, of Bar Dough, The Squeaky Bean, Señor Bear, and somehow even more amazing eateries, is a Denver diner’s dream chef, that’s saying something.

“It’s definitely been the hardest restaurant I’ve ever done in a lot of ways,” he says. “But it’s also been the most rewarding. I feel like we’re at a point now where we have a really good staff, and everybody loves it.”

The dream kicked into high gear seven years ago when MacKissock got a chef’s tour of Paris and fell in love with the city’s bistronomy restaurants. He appreciated the innovative, sophisticated food (not to mention the natural wines and beautifully balanced cocktails) served in a fairly casual setting. That mix of relaxed refinement seemed like it would fit perfectly into laid-back Denver.

“I saw a lot of things that were super inspiring and I wanted to do something like that [in Denver],” he says. “It’s accessible while still being challenging.”

The challenge is that dishes like foie gras terrine, boeuf chateaubriand, and reimagined Mont Blanc with carrot buttercream and caramelized pastry take major technique to pull off, and it probably doesn’t make things easier that the menu is a constantly evolving target.

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the cooks and chefs in Morin’s kitchen want

woods and lace-like designs. If anything,

especially the Corsica, made with mint tea,

to be there. They’re professionals who want

MacKissock says, they did too good of a job

pomegranate soda, rose vinegar, and Seedlip

to learn to do the best, from the best.

with the restaurant’s transformation.

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To fully experience that technique, the best way to explore Morin’s food is via the

“It probably ended up a little bit nicer than what we originally planned on,” he laughs.

MacKissock can’t say enough good things about the drinks at Morin. He also

six-course tasting menu, which, thanks to

As any Parisian will tell you, what you

gives credit to the kitchen and front-of-

surprise courses and samplings (fingers

drink is just as important as what you eat, so

house staff, who execute his vision night

crossed you get anything chocolate from

the Morin team brought over beverage mas-

after night. It’s evident that he’s grateful to

pastry chef William O’Leary), can sometimes

ters Mary Allison Wright and Mclain Hedges

the people who make Morin work and the

end up being a ten-course tasting menu.

(of the RiNo Yacht Club and The Proper

diners who support it.

Again, depending on the season, night, and chef’s whim.

Pour). Wright selected all-natural wines for

After all, it’s his dream restaurant, full of

the restaurant — Denver’s first exclusively

challenges, finesse, sophistication, and all

“There’s nothing that’s been on the menu

natural wine list — keeping with the theme

the drinks that go with it.

since day one. It changes and goes with the

of traditional (everything comes from small,

flow,” MacKissock says.

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Hedges, meanwhile, mixes an ace cocktail,

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with the best highlighting France’s excellent

ture and design firm Raw Creative nailed the

Cognacs, Armagnacs and Calvados. The alco-

chic, contemporary space, replete with warm

hol-free blends are carefully created as well,

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“Opening up the floor plan beautifully expanded the home’s space and light," says Iverson. "It allows you to experience its unique design elements from multiple vantage points."

STRIKING THE PERFECT BALANCE OF LUXURY STYLE, BUDGET, AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN ISN’T AN EASY FEAT WHEN IT COMES TO HOME RENOVATION. But for one young family seeking to revamp their one-story 1950s ranch home in Denver’s Southern Hills neighborhood, Laura Iverson, principal designer and CEO of Laura Iverson Design, was able to achieve this remodel trifecta.

Finding family-friendly, modern and creative design solutions to the poor circulation and lighting caused by the dated floor plan of the home was the main goal for this remodel.

“The homeowners initially explored vaulting their ceilings into the attic space,” says Iverson.

“But this option would have been very expensive and would not have added any value to the home. I proposed an alternative design solution that would achieve the goal of making the space feel larger and more modern and still allow for a healthy design budget.”

Starting by evaluating the architecture of the home, Iverson opened up the floor plan by removing all the doorways in and out of the home’s public spaces, removing headers, and widening the openings between each room—all of which worked seamlessly within the existing structure. Redesigning all of the windows and doors and removing mullions allowed for much more natural light to come

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into the home, as well as provided opportunities for a more efficient lighting plan.

An unexpected redesign of the home’s existing sunroom added even more airiness and function to the main living area. Heating this space and adding home entertainment and a lighting plan—along with installing a sliding glass door for accessibility from both the kitchen and family room—helped create a new 500 square feet of usable, extremely versatile space perfect for both the kids’ daytime play and evenings of entertaining for the parents.

The sunroom wasn’t the only space made more functional with this new, more efficient floor plan. The new design also allowed for a mudroom space off the garage, a home office in the kitchen, and the major transformation of a hall bathroom and closet into a private

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“Opening up the floor plan beautifully expanded the home’s space and light," says Iverson. "It allows you to experience its unique design elements from multiple vantage points."

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rious design pieces, but remain practical with others,” says Iverson.

The result of this thoughtful design? A Denver home truly transformed.

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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT HOW ARTIST MICHELLE COURIER FELL IN LOVE WITH DENVER

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FROM THE MOMENT ARTIST AND

for her captivating acrylic paintings of tree-

WESTWARD GALLERY OWNER MICHELLE

scapes and water scenes.

COURIER PEERED THROUGH THE WIN-

Overcome with an unexplainable feeling

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of joy, she was certain that she was going

DENVER’S BELOVED TENNYSON STREET,

to live in Denver; by October, Courier was

SHE KNEW IT WAS MEANT TO BE. The

a resident of the Mile High City.

previous owners of the former frame shop had seemingly written it on the wall for her.

“Whoever has this magical space next, I wish you great wine, great energy, and great art.”

with an inspired nudge from her daughter.

She intimately knows the highways, having

The space was prepped and ready with

spent ten weeks out of every summer trav-

everything necessary for a gallery, including

eling and instantly knew “Westward” would

an art studio that allowed for the continued

capture the essence of her gallery.

unfolding of Courier's magnificent talent.

In the summer of 2016, Courier visited her daughter and discovered the gallery. At

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Westward’s namesake is a nod to Courier’s years spent exploring the West,

A painter who purposely tries not to do anything typical, Courier remembers being a rebellious spirit from a young age in school.

the time, she’d been living in Lake Tahoe,

“I would think of every single way that I

had her work featured in twenty galleries

could make it not what everyone else was

across the country, and was well-known

doing,” she shares.

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Courier starts by taking a hundred or so photos of any given area, closing in on details, and savoring each moment of the environment.

“When I’m at a scene, I take notes and I write down what day it is, the year, the time, what it sounds like, what the air feels like, is there wind, is it warm?”

She immerses herself into the painting before any paint has even been squeezed out of the tube.

Halfway through the process, she lets go of the photos and embodies the feeling — it’s not what she sees, but what she feels. She wants viewers to experience the feelings she has and admire the light she’s captured, not necessarily know the origins of the painting.

Beyond her fierce dedication to painting and running the gallery, Courier shines as a glowing example of a woman boldly traversing the unknown to do what sets her heart on fire. It would seem as though Courier and Colorado coalesced to ignite more possibility for her future.

Her work has recently been featured on wine bottles and her famous water scene blue and green hues have found their way into signature Charvin acrylic set with Jerry’s Artarama. Denver continues to inspire Courier with easy access to breathtaking scenery, endless musical talent, and hidden gems that she seems to have a knack for finding.

And while a paintbrush will likely find her wherever she goes, Courier knows Denver is the home for all her hopes and dreams to continue coming true.

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BRINGING THE PARTY TO YOU The Greers putting their arcade room to good use.

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TO RELIVE CHILDHOOD, TO EMBRACE NOSTALGIA, CAN BE A DANGEROUS DANCE. Recollections of the past get warped, expectations for the future become heightened beyond reality.

Thankfully, having a home arcade room doesn't have to be a mutually inclusive experience with such things.

For Grover Greer, having an arcade room in his basement – equipped with pinball machines, mounted televisions, and a fully stocked bar – was less about trying to recreate memories and more about creating a space for him and his family to get more joy out of their home.

“We’ve always just wanted an arcade room,” says Greer. “We love pinball, we love video games, all that stuff. We can’t afford a Dave & Buster’s, so we thought we’d do this. Pinball’s always been something I’ve wanted and thought it was really cool.”

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MARCH

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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2020 with concerts in Atlanta, New

FREE DAY AT THE DAM

listing of tour dates. Each night’s con-

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cert will feature a “Hotel California”

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set, with an accompanying orchestra

eted exhibitions without spending a

and choir, followed by an additional

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set of the band’s greatest hits.

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MEAN GIRLS

LA SOIRÉE ROUGE

Buell Theatre

Elway's Cherry Creek

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is

Located in Denver’s distinctive Cherry

the hilarious hit musical from an

Creek neighborhood, Elway’s is the

award-winning creative team, includ-

ideal setting for an evening of indul-

ing book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock),

gence. Join us for La Soirée Rouge

composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable

aka The Red Party on Wednesday,

Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin

March 11th from 5-8pm. Enjoy our

(Legally Blonde) and director Casey

exquisite selection of red wines and

Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).

delectable appetizers served with

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APR 3 OPENING DAY AT DENVER UNION STATION

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Denver Union Station

Celebrate

ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE

the

Rockies

Home

Opener with a free purple patio party at Denver’s iconic Union

LoDo

Join one of Colorado's largest cel-

Station! Purple rain will be taking

ebrations

Denver.

over Terminal Bar’s expanded patio,

Celebrate community and culture

as we welcome back crowd favorite

with family and friends. Everybody

Prince cover band – Paizley Park!

can be a little Irish for the parade!

Ratio Beerworks will be with on-site,

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in

Downtown

the first time this season! The patio

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opens at 10 am, and live music will be

EAGLES: HOTEL CALIFORNIA 2020 TOUR

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Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and

We are always accepting submissions

Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon

for events you'd like to see included

Frey and Vince Gill – are bringing

in our Calendar section. Submissions

their recent, highly acclaimed “Hotel

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

California” performances on tour in

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