Denver Life Magazine January 2023

This month, we focus on vitality, that peculiarity distinguishing the living from the non-living. Our capacity as humans to live and develop is a central theme connecting the articles in this issue, which we’ve filled with info that we hope you can use to enhance your life in some way, large or small, whether that’s by attending the symphony to witness the greatest example of human collaboration (p. 38) or by getting a taste of the cultural heritage of the LoHi neighborhood while feasting your eyes on the maximalist decor at Wildflower, the wildly popular restaurant and cocktail bar in the boutique Life House, Lower Highlands hotel (p. 50). At the center of our dive into vital topics is a feature by one of my favorite writers and humans, Robyn…

1. Molotov Kitchen & Cocktails by Bo Porytko of Misfit Snackbar and Rebel Restaurant 2. Fox and the Hen by Carrie Bird of Bar Dough and Tap & Burger, Juan Padro of Culinary Creative, and Michael Fox of Dis Burrito 3. The second location of Le French by Rougi Di, the first Black woman to hold an executive chef position at a Michelin-starred restaurant 4. Hey Kiddo by Kelly Whitaker’s Id Est Hospitality Group…

@denverlifemagazine @denverlifemag Want to be featured? Tag @denverlifemagazine in your Instagram photos. #Hotcakes On denverlifemagazine.com, you’ll find an ever-growing collection of recipes from the top tastemakers and mixologists at Denver’s best restaurants. The most recent addition to our delicious collection: Chef Troy Guard’s recipe for HashTAG’s sweet potato pancake stack, which packs a superfood punch into the fluffy breakfast staple. Find it and more on our website now. Let’s connect. We love seeing what our readers have been up to. Luxury jeweler Kellie Stronger (@kellie_stonger) has been hard at work designing bespoke engagement rings, earrings, necklaces and other sparkling baubles that caught our eye. What about you? Show us what you’re getting into in 2023 and tag @denverlifemagazine for a chance to be featured in an upcoming issue. HIGH-STYLE HOMES…

This month, we’ve partnered with THE LOOK Salon & Med Spa in Cherry Creek for a special glow-up giveaway. One lucky winner will receive an array of pampering services from THE LOOK, including a makeup lesson and custom-blend foundation; Kérastase or K18 hair treatment plus blow-dry and style; Scarlet RF Microneedling of the face, neck and décolletage; 40 units of Botox; Juvéderm (1 syringe); eyebrow tint and design; laser hair removal, and IV therapy. Go to denverlifemagazine.com/win for more details and to register to win. Deadline for entry: Jan. 31, 2023. Winner will be contacted via email. It’s a new year and you deserve a new look. The LOOK Salon & Med Spa in Cherry Creek (thelooksalonmedspadenver.com) wants to help. Visit denverlifemagazine.com/win for your chance to win.…

TALKS National Geographic Live: Force of Nature JAN. 20 ■ Through immersive storytelling and unforgettable imagery, renowned photographer and filmmaker Keith Ladzinski shares behind-the-scenes stories about what it has taken to get the shot in some of the most inaccessible and inhospitable environments on Earth, from the towering Himalayas to the slot canyons of the desert and everywhere in between. lonetreeartscenter.org ART Holy Moly, What’s Next? Juried Show THROUGH JAN. 14 ■ The next incarnation of Niza Knoll Gallery’s popular Holy Moly series focuses on what’s to come. The juried exhibition features 28 sculptures and paintings that reflect the artists’ visions for the future—some optimistic, some bleak and all utterly intriguing. nizaknollgallery.com FOOD AND DRINK Martinis on the Moon JAN. 19 ■ Launch into an adults-only evening of space science…

It’s a new year, but that doesn’t mean you need to be a whole new you. In 2023, it’s all about making you even better. If you were among the 80% of Americans who said they intended to be more mindful about incorporating and regularly practicing health rituals post-pandemic, it’s time to nurture that commitment. Lucky for you, Denver’s home to NURTURE, a wellcare marketplace consciously created to make it easy for you to do just that. It’s modern, comforting, memorable—designed to make you want to stay awhile. In Nurture’s sprawling 23,000-square-foot building, a renovated Highland school on Federal near Speer Boulevard, more than 70 independent beauty, wellness, healthcare, and lifestyle businesses come together to create an intentional wellness space for the whole human. You’ll find beauty and grooming services,…