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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2020

FEATURES 8 In Fort Collins, Love Wins Peace, Unity & The Pursuit Of Equality

14 Peru & You More Than Machu Pichu

26 The Still Whiskey, Steaks & Family

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30 Elevate Your Summer Style With New Arrivals From Lemons & Lace

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IN FORT COLLINS, LOV E W I N S WHILE THE ACTION IN DENVER HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE

avoid riot gear and barricades is one Fort Collins Chief of Police, Jeff

FOR COLORADO, THEY ARE FAR FROM THE ONLY PLACE IN

Swoboda, arrived at intentionally. “These are our neighbors, our kids,

OUR STATE SEEING PROTESTS. Media attention being turned

our teachers. Until people show that this is gonna go bad, the police

toward Denver should be no surprise. Images and video from the

shouldn’t be the ones raising the temperature,” Swoboda says of the

protests have flooded the internet showing initially peaceful gather-

decision to engage with protestors peacefully and in their everyday

ings becoming dicey as riot gear clad police units resort to mace, tear

uniforms. While the Fort Collins Police Department already operates

gas, and rubber bullets to disperse crowds while some protestors

in line with many of the reforms presented in SB20-217, Swoboda is

abandon the peaceful tactics, against organizers’ urging for nonvio-

open to making further improvements to his department. In terms of

lent protest, and turn to rioting that damages both government and

responding to the community he serves, Swoboda says, “I’m spend-

privately owned property. Criticism of both sides has been wide-

ing a lot of time right now just listening, being present and hearing

spread. With social media events showing protests scheduled as far

people and not getting defensive.” acknowledging that the citizens of

as a month out and the demands of protestors yet to be resolved,

Fort Collins are ultimately who he works for and are the best source

it is near impossible to predict how and when the unrest will end.

of insight to how he should lead the department. “I’m the police chief

SB20-217, a bill aimed at increasing integrity and accountability,

for 100% of the community so even if 95% of the community loves

and restricting certain practices for law enforcement in Colorado,

the police department, that’s not good enough.”

is currently working its way through the state legislature and was introduced as a response to protestors demand for police reform.

Demetriece Langston, a Denver resident with family in Fort Collins and one of the organizers of the initial Fort Collins protest

Here in Fort Collins, as they have in many communities, protests

noticed and appreciated the difference. “They make you feel like

have remained peaceful so far in spite of the politically and emo-

it’s illegal to protest,” Langston said of his recent experiences pro-

tionally charged nature of the issue at hand. Many of the differences

testing in Denver, citing the heavily armed police forces in the area

between Denver and Fort Collins, such as demographics and pop-

and aggressive tactics as disrupting what were initially peaceful

ulation size, undoubtedly impact the way protests have progressed.

gatherings. Langston says Fort Collins officers were respectful

One difference you can immediately notice is the determination of

and supportive of their right to protest. Another aspect Langston

our local police force to not escalate the situation. The decision to

points to as ensuring a peaceful event in Fort Collins was a well CONTINUED >

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defined plan and clear leadership of the protest, something he says is not prevalent enough in the much larger Denver protest groups. During his speech Langston says he was sure to acknowledge their peaceful presence, “We don’t want people to think it’s black people against police or people against police or all cops are bad” he says, “that’s not the case whatsoever.” Langston acknowledges SB20-217 as a good first step to reform but would like to see other changes, such as more selective screening processes and more extensive initial training for potential police candidates. Briana Long, a Fort Collins resident and participant of protests in both cities described the police presence in Fort Collins as, “no different than on a Friday night,” noting that meeting a wall of police in riot gear immediately intensified the situation at the state capitol. Long was one of those met with tear gas in Denver and was proud to see her home community unified around the issue in a peaceful manner. Langston and Long suggested that in addition to policy reforms communities like Fort Collins can work to improve racial disparities by first acknowledging them then making conscious efforts to include minority groups and cultures in the government and community events and by supporting minority owned businesses and creating opportunities to share and learn about the different cultures in their area. For Swoboda, improving his department and their relationship with members of the community is all about communication and honesty, “I think a big part of it is making sure that as the leader of the organization I continue being accessible to the community and being honest when there are things that we need to change or when we fall short of expectations.” 10

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ROAD TRIP

PERU & Y OU

ARTICLE IRENE MIDDLEMAN THOMAS | PHOTOGRAPHY MARK RUSH

MORE THAN MACHU PICHU

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ARRIVAL IN CUSCO, PERU, IS UNLIKE ARRIVAL

Cusco’s 11,000 feet altitude can cause lowlander vis-

ANYWHERE ELSE. The sights on the way into the

itors some discomfort such as headaches or dizziness.

small city are wildly colorful and exotic, with indigenous

Fortunately, those of us Coloradans who venture there

women in swirling skirts, long braids hanging from their

will probably be unaffected, and I felt completely normal

bowler style hats and baby alpacas in tow. Tourists

during my stay there. However, in case of that aforesaid

from everywhere throng the sidewalks with their pricey

discomfort, the best antidote, (besides laying off alcohol

camping and backpacking gear. Uniformed school chil-

and heavy food and drinking lots of water) is drinking

dren with toothy smiles walk like ducklings behind their

local coca or muña tea. I stayed at the J.W. Marriott El

teachers on field trips. Most of all, there are dogs, dogs,

Convento Cusco, a rather incredible property,be sure to

and more dogs. Dogs of every size and type imaginable.

visit even if you choose another accommodation.) The

And somehow, unfathomably, in five days I never saw a

hotel is a repurposed 16th century convent, beautifully

pile of dog droppings, nor a dog fight. I was told the dogs

restored with countless historic features, including two

are not strays, others told me they are, (who knows?) but

expansive exhibition halls with artifacts found during the

in any case, they looked well-fed and clean.

restoration (open to the public.) There are also several

Many people stay in Cusco, Peru as just a short stop

rooms with exterior windows to a view of authentic Inca

on their bucket list journey to Machu Picchu, the fabled

walls right outside.The lobby itself of this 16th century

“Lost City of the Incas,” named in 2007 one of the “New

former Colonial Convent of San Agustín is stunning,

Seven Wonders of the World.” That is unfortunate,

with massive stone walls and lofty arches, tiled stone

because Cusco is a treasure as well, with its narrow

flooring, intricate antique furniture and a spectacular

cobblestone streets, still-intact Inca walls, Spanish

wall hanging made of 80,000 Swarovski crystals, repre-

colonial architecture, monuments, flower- bedecked

senting the Inca Sun God. Several guest rooms feature

plazas and a fascinating mix of people. There are innu-

authentic Inca walls made of enormous basalt blocks.

merable handicraft shops, excellent restaurants with a

And both coca and Muña tea are offered around the

range from rustic local cuisine to world-class gourmet,

clock on the antique cart in the lobby!

several superb museums, exciting festivals throughout

The city of Cusco was the ancient capital and spir-

the year and a plaza where I was content to spend

itual center of the Incas, considered the “navel of the

hours people (and dog!) watching.

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not only Spanish, but also Quechua, an indigenous

site in South America, yet was somehow undiscovered

language derived from the official language of the Inca

by modern civilization until the early 1900’s.

Empire. It is proudly displayed along with Spanish on

Machu Picchu is a spectacular image that we’ve all

every street sign. Besides the language and the native

seen in photos but can’t appreciate until it’s right before

costumes seen everywhere, I delighted in noting the

us in all of its verdant glory and mysticism. It’s the best-

happy incongruity on many streets, such as the one on

known archaeological site in South America. Thankfully,

which an elderly woman sat in her flounced skirt on the

the conquering Spaniards were never told of it.

ground, selling huge corn cobs with cheese slices, in

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is open year-

front of a Patagonia shop with state-of-the-art camping

round. It can rain at any time, although October through

gear and next to a music store blaring salsa and cumbia

April is the main rainy season. Cloudbanks formed by

tunes. This wild melange of cultures and time periods is

the rain actually add to the mystery and beauty. July

everywhere, such as in the Pisco sours served alongside

and August bring the biggest crowds, and Sundays

guinea pig and alpaca meat appetizers (yes, really!) or

are the most congested since locals are admitted at

with a dish made of the 3,000 potato varieties in Peru.

no charge, in addition to the several thousand daily

About 3 ½ hours from Cusco by train (offered in several

paying visitors. Machu Picchu is typically warmer

classes of service) lies the must-see of Peru, Machu

than Cusco, measuring just shy of 8,000 feet, and is

Picchu. Only accessible by train or by walking the Inca

in a cloud forest region, with abundant bromeliads

Trail for four days, it is the best-known archaeological

as well as huge ferns and other vegetation.

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“MACHU PICCHU IS A SPECTACULAR IMAGE THAT WE’VE ALL SEEN IN PHOTOS BUT CAN’T APPRECIATE UNTIL IT’S RIGHT BEFORE US IN ALL OF ITS VERDANT GLORY AND MYSTICISM.” The nearby town of Aguas Calientes,

areas, such as the Sacred Valley (Valle

from which nearly everyone takes a bus to

Sagrado,) a valley in the snow-capped,

the site, has a number of small hotels (try

dramatically beautiful Andes. An incredible

the Sumac), very good bistros and plenty

Inca archaeological site is at Moray, on a

of handicraft shops, as well as a lively

high plateau at about 11,500 feet. Moray

plaza full of folks from everywhere in the

consists of several terraced circular depres-

world using their cell phones and tossing

sions up to 98 feet deep with its own irriga-

soccer balls to kids. Oh, yes, and dogs, of

tion system. Moray is just west of the village

course! For our visit to Machu Picchu, we

of Maras, which is equally fascinating for its

took the elegant and delightfully comfort-

complex of pre-Inca salt mines, still func-

able Belmond Hiram Bingham luxury train

tioning and where many types of edible and

from a stop near Cusco, arriving in style,

medicinal salts are sold.

very rested and well-fed. The train offered a

Cusco is much more than a starting-off

class on Pisco sours on board, as well as a

point. Indeed, you just might not want to

full bar at which to purchase these delicious

leave this fascinating and delightful small

national cocktails of Peru.

town. (NOTE: Be sure to check current

Back in Cusco, there is plenty to do and see in the city itself as well as the outlying

conditions and availability for all travel and accommodations due to COVID 19) CityLifestyle.com/FortCollins

LOCAL LIMELIGHT

S u p e r f o o d s & Yo u PLUS A DELICIOUS RECIPE

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA OSWALD

SUPER FOODS ARE NUTRITIONAL POWER HOUSES THAT ARE EXTREMELY HIGH IN MICRO NUTRIENTS LIKE VITAMINS, MINERALS, AS WELL AS ANTIOXIDANTS, ENZYMES AND HEALTHY FATS. These nutrients are essential for the body to thrive and they fuel us so that we can fight back against chronic disease and other nutrient deficiencies while promoting heart health, weight loss, improved energy levels and even reducing the effects of aging. While it’s important to note that no one food is a medical cure-all, but multiple scientific studies have shown that certain foods provide greater health benefits than others. Here are some of the foods that have earned themselves the title of “superfood”. Acai, Acerola Cherry, Alfalfa, Banana, Baobab, Barley Grass, Blueberries, Cacao, Car on, Chia seeds, Chlorella, Coconut, Guarana, Lucuma, Maca, Maqui, Matcha, Moringa, Spirulina, & Wheatgrass At least 90% of the population in America doesn’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. According to the CDC and many other studies, Americans eat fruit once a day and vegetables 2 times per day or less. I think we can all agree that everyone would benefit from eating more fruits and vegetables. 18

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Here’s something you may not know: produce grown conventionally is not as nutri-

pesticides. The harmful residues not only remain on the crops, but they also leach into the soil and pollute our groundwater supplies.

tionally dense as it used to be. Here’s why: 3. SOIL DEPLETION 1. LONG SUPPLY CHAINS Do you know where your food comes from and what it takes to get to you? Food that is

Many studies published in scientific journals over the past 10 years show that soil depletion is affecting the nutrient density of fruit and vegetables.

transported long distances is not nearly as

A study, published in the “Journal of the American College of

nutritious. This is because foods are typically

Nutrition,” studied U.S. Department of Agriculture nutritional data from

harvested early, for example bananas are

1950 and 1999. The researchers found 54 different vegetables and fruits,

picked when they are still green and then

with “reliable declines” in the amount of protein, calcium, phosphorus,

they are ripened in storage with the help of

iron, riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin C over this time period.

chemical gases, such as ethylene gas. Food also continues to ripen during transport.

Breeding new varieties of crops that provide greater yields, and are pest resistance with greater climate adaptability have allowed crops to grow bigger and faster, but their ability to uptake nutrients

2. MONOCROPS

has not kept up with the pace of their rapid growth.

A monocrop is a crop that grows in the

When you eat superfoods, you’re getting more bang for your

same place year after year. Because of this

buck thanks to their amazing nutritional profile. What’s more,

it depletes the soil of its nutrients over time.

superfoods that are organically grown are also grown without

Monocrops also require larger amounts

harmful chemicals. They contribute to healthier and more nutri-

of synthetic herbicides such as glypho-

ent-rich soil, combating soil erosion and supporting water con-

sate, which is a known carcinogen, and

servation amongst many other things.

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SUPPLEMENT VS. SUPERFOOD: WHICH ONE IS BETTER? Why would you eat and drink superfoods when you can just take a pill or multivitamin? With over half of the U.S. population taking synthetic supplements like multivitamins, which are artificially made and contain isolated nutrients that are not actually providing that much support, extensive research shows that it’s unclear how well synthetic nutrients are absorbed in the body, if at all. The effectiveness of multivitamins is also very unclear. Some studies show that they can be effective, while others concluded they have barely any effect and sometimes no effect at all, or even worse, that they increase your risk of certain diseases. Other synthetic nutrients can be very harmful, especially since the FDA does not review supplements for safety and effectiveness. The bottom line is that when you eat real food that grows in nature, you’re not consuming isolated nutrients. Instead, you’re eating a variety of micronutrients that your body can use and digest and absorb and this is better for your health and well-being in the long run.

HOW TO ADD SUPERFOODS TO YOUR DIET Superfoods are ‘super’ quick and easy way to nourish your body with natural vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Stepping into the world of superfoods can be intimidating and is sometimes met with skepticism. Some superfoods like bananas and blueberries can be found at any grocery store, but an even easier way to consume superfoods is in powdered form. Superfood powders can be added to smoothies, oatmeal, water, yogurt, dressings — the possibilities are pretty much endless! Selecting a good and clean brand of superfoods is very important. Only a select few superfood companies actually pick their produce at the peak and take them directly to their factory for processing. Pressure treatment is much better for the products vs. heat treatment, which is much more popular. Most companies use heat treatment which robs the product of essential nutrients and enzymes. Purchasing superfoods online is fast and easy. Some of my favorite companies are even going plastic free so I feel great about supporting their mission and efforts. 20

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“Superfood s are a ‘supe r ’ quick and ea s y way to nouri s h your body with natura l vitamins, minerals, a n d nutrients. ”

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Superfood Smoothie Bowl Smoothie bowls! Packed with a number of fruit and vegetable combinations, smoothie bowls can be incredibly nutrient and protein-dense, especially if they include superfoods like acai, kale and nut butters. Just be careful, too many fruits or extra sweeteners could easily turn these bowls into sugar bombs. Using natural sweeteners like monkfruit and stevia can keep the sugar content much lower. The base of a bowl combines thicker ingredients like blended avocado, frozen berries or frozen banana, and toppings can be anything from sliced fruit, nuts, seeds and maybe some drizzled honey and sprinkled cinnamon. Popular combos include granola and berries, or chia seeds, nuts and sliced bananas. The options are endless! Here is our Nut Butter and Berry Smoothie Bowl recipe! With thick and creamy frozen berries, coconut oil, and nut butter, this gluten free smoothie bowl recipe will leave you feeling full, energized, and nourished. Great for kids, and adults alike!

INGREDIENTS

+ 1 tbsp melted organic coconut oil + 1/2 to 1 tbsp creamy natural nut butter + 8 ounces of almond or coconut milk + 1 scoop or 30-40 grams vegan protein (we used Purium organic vanilla sport protein powder)

+ 1 tbsp chia (save some for topping as well) + 1 tsp honey, maple syrup, agave, monkfruit or stevia + 1 cup frozen berry blend + optional ice if you want extra thick + 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

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Their mission is to provide the high quality food you expect at fancy steakhouse but in a comfortable and distinctly Colorado atmosphere. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by the friendly, flannel-clad staff and seated in the log cabin style interior, it’s clear that this is a place tailored to fit its locale.

“When you go out to eat and you’re celebrating it’s because you want to have fun,” Brown says of their

A small sign inside the door reads, “Whiskey is better

decision to avoid the sometimes stuffy pretense that

than Kaylee,” and she, a server at the restaurant, cheer-

can accompany high end restaurants. They don’t plan

fully agrees. Charles, who previously managed the

to stop with just one restaurant either, expanding their

Austin’s American Grill location on Harmony Road, and

business interests is already on the minds of these new

Brown, who managed The Still Whiskey Steaks for two

owners. “We want to broaden our horizons,” Charles

years under the original owner, partnered up and took

says of their future endeavors, “We’re not opposed to

over ownership of the business in December of 2019.

anything, we’ve looked into everything from food trucks

The two had worked together when Brown began

to other spaces and different concepts or branch-

discussing the possibility of transitioning ownership

ing this one out to Denver or somewhere else.” Until

with the restaurant’s founder, he knew Charles would

the right opportunity comes around however, they’re

be the best man for the job. “I knew I wouldn’t and

happy to focus on serving the best possible food and

probably couldn’t do it on my own and T.J. was the

creating the best dining experience they can.

only guy that made sense moving forward with that.”

As beef markets are shifting in response to COVID-

Brown says of their partnership. Now the two are using

19 the team is hoping to use other, more stable meat

their more-than-forty years of combined restaurant

markets to show off what they can do aside from steak.

experience to elevate their business and the dining

Charles believes they are up to the task, “We’ll still

experience they offer. Brown focuses more on guest

do that and we’ll do it well, but if we can really show

“Our brand doesn’t have to live and die with steak, we can do other things and show off what the guys in back can do and really be diverse.” interactions and hospitality while Charles mostly han-

people what we can do on a plate with options other

dles the logistics and back of house business.

than beef, we can capitalize on that.” Fluctuations

Regardless of the current circumstances the duo

in beef prices aside, Charles says rounding out the

is optimistic about the potential for success. “We’re

restaurants menu was always a part of their plan. “Our

excited about being a part of that group of restaura-

brand doesn’t have to live and die with steak, we can

teurs that push Fort Collins to the next level,” Brown

do other things and show off what the guys in back

says of their position in the local food industry. Much

can do and really be diverse.”

of their work has been establishing the identity of the

Another aspect that keeps The Still Whiskey Steaks

restaurant. Blending high quality food and service with

special is how they staff the restaurant. “We’ve been

a fun and approachable atmosphere is how they’re

really intentional since day one about who we bring in,”

creating what they call a Colorado lifestyle restaurant.

Charles says, most of the staff members who’ve moved on have done so in pursuit of their goals and dreams, not to work in another restaurant. Taylor Hedding, a manager at the restaurant, started working there shortly after it initially opened in 2015. “We’ve got a good work-life balance here,” Hedding says of his time with the company, “I’ve worked for a lot of restaurants

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and it could be a lot worse.” With all of that

few months after they took ownership.

in mind, leaving is not something Hedding

Admittedly, there was some fear and uncer-

sees in his future. Charles and Brown say

tainty initially but they’ve made the best of it

that’s a part of their culture and they’re sure

by updating lighting and decor, adding new

to hire people who are not only talented but

menu items and new specialty cocktails. All

will be a good member of the team. Brown

this provides evidence of the teams deter-

believes the crew they’ve built really is the

mination to hit the ground running now that

best in town, “I would put our staff up against

they’ve reopened in accordance with local

anybody, anywhere, top to bottom.”

guidelines and are eager for the opportunity

While both had known they wanted to

to showcase all of their hard work.

eventually own their own restaurant and felt

According to Charles, this is their time

prepared for the challenge, neither could

to shine, “With the hospitality driven

have predicted what their first year of own-

place that we run, I think this COVID

ership would bring. With the onset of a pan-

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