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Holiday Cheer I NEVER WAS A “CHRISTMAS DÉCOR” PERSON. Sure, the holiday season is unbelievably special, but decorating the house? That’s a hard pass.

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in her room and that was good enough. But when she put in a pleading request for a “regular tree” at age 9, we couldn’t refuse. It was one thing for us to skip it as a couple, but we didn’t want her to miss out just because we didn’t feel like it. For the first two years, we only needed one small box to store our décor. Before we knew it, we needed another.

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FEATURES 28 Holiday Gift Guide We've Curated the Best Gifts From Local Shops We Love

36 Businesses to Know Denver’s Can’t Miss Stores From a Wellcare Marketplace to Globally Sourced Home Goods and Even a Luxury Sneaker Brand

40 Meow Wolf Experience Convergence Station, the Newly Opened Exhibition at Meow Wolf in Denver

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20 Around Town 22 City Scene 40 Now Open 44 Giving Back 48 Inspired By 52 Parting Thoughts

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Todd Reed Truck Show at Element 79 Jewelry Element 79 Jewelry kicked off a three-day trunk show with renowned Boulder artist Todd Reed the evening of Friday, October 22. Todd brought more than 70 new pieces from his collection, E79 served wine and appetizers and a lucky guest won a $250 gift card. Todd also answered questions about his innovative use of raw diamonds, naturally colored diamonds and recycled metals. PHOTOGRAPHER: STEPHANIE MIKULS

Harvest Week 2021 Harvest Week, presented by and supporting EatDenver and The GrowHaus, returned for a three-night run in 2021. For the 14th annual celebration of Colorado's harvest, chefs and food system, 18 Denver area chefs collaborated on a series of five-course dinners paired with Colorado-made beverages in the garden at Ironton Distillery. PHOTOGRAPHER: NIKKI A. RAE PHOTOGRAPHY

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The 6th Annual Denver Design Week The 6th Annual Denver Design Week (“DDW”), presented by The IDC Building, returned in October for more than 35 thought-provoking sessions. From tours to international keynotes, the regional conference celebrated our community’s best architecture, interior design and industrial design projects. In addition, DDW also hosted a Maker Marketplace at the historic McNichols Civic Center Building with 35 local artisans. PHOTOGRAPHER: DUSTIN MOON VISUALS

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The Oxford Hotel’s 130th Birthday Celebration Denver’s legendary Oxford Hotel celebrated its 130th birthday in October with a party in the Sage Room. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Oxford partnered with Laws Whiskey House to create a new 130th Anniversary Label Four Grain Bourbon, which features notes of wildflower honey, dried cherries and cedar and is available for purchase at the LoDo hotel. TheOxfordHotel.com PHOTOGRAPHER: FROM THE HIP PHOTO

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AROUND TOWN alongside two of Cherry Creek North’s Winter Wanderland events: Holiday Thursdays and Saturday Night Lights. Come shop our artisan jewelry, stroll beneath 600 illuminated trees, and enjoy free festive treats and entertainment in the neighborhood. We’re also celebrating the holiday through the month of December by giving out gift cards with any purchase over $500.

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CHOOK CHARCOAL CHICKEN COMING TO CHERRY HILLS Chickens may not be able to fly, but Chook (Aussie slang for chicken) is spreading its wings and migrating south to open a new location in the Cherry Hills Marketplace—right on the corner of University and Orchard. If you’ve yet to visit their other locations, take note—it’s a fast casual rotisserie shop with veggie options abound. You can expect exceptional food from James Beard Award winning chef Alex Seidel; meant for a family and designed for takeaway. Opening early 2022 at 2500 E. Orchard Unit C. ChookChicken.com @chookchicken

CHERRY CREEK NORTH WINTER WANDERLAND For the first time last year, Cherry Creek North hosted Winter Wanderland, a free outdoor event

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Best combo: nearly a million twinkling lights and a cup of (free) hot chocolate in your hand. Come down to Cherry Creek North on Saturday, Dec. 4, 11, or 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. for Saturday Night Lights in Cherry Creek North and be delighted when you find entertainment throughout the district and tasty treats to sip on your way to dinner! The Cherry Creek North Holiday Market, produced by Fetch Concepts, returns to Fillmore Plaza from November 18 through December 24 featuring 30 local artisan vendors, live music, and festive drinks and decor.

Ski Holiday Market will feature a wide variety of vendors offering clothing, home goods and more, representing both local Colorado businesses and top national retailers. Shoppers can also enjoy food and drink specials and a robust lineup of holiday entertainment. Sponsored by Breckenridge Brewery, Maker’s Mark, Sip Smith Gin, and Patrón Tequila. Free and open to everyone, the Après Ski Holiday Market will be held from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the following weekends: + December 3 – 5 + December 10 – 12

DENVER UNION STATION CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CHEERFUL FESTIVITIES Merry & Bright Lights Show Merry & Bright Lights will once again transform the exterior façade of Denver’s landmark train station into a spectacular canvas spreading holiday cheer. Santa at the Station Denver Union Station is thrilled to be hosting free visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 & Dec. 19 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Grab St. Nick Express skip-the-line tickets for $50 per family, which includes a keepsake Denver Union Station ornament (advanced online purchase required). Miracle at Union Station This whimsical pop-up cocktail bar will immerse guests into a non-negotiable state of Christmas spirit.

DAIRY BLOCK 2ND ANNUAL APRÉS SKI HOLIDAY MARKET CURATED BY AF Held in the Dairy Block Alley and inspired by a European ski village, the 2nd annual Après

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CITY SCENE

ALEX JUMP

HOW A VETERAN BARTENDER SOUGHT THE NEED TO PUT HER MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AND HELP OTHERS ALONG THE WAY

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ARTICLE CASSIDY RITTER PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

FOR ALEX JUMP EACH DAY STARTS AROUND

8:30

A.M.

AND ENDS AT 1 A.M. THE FOLLOWING DAY. Although

and I really [found I had] lost myself and

passion

for

my career.” Some days life behind the bar was exciting and

these hours sound long to many,

challenging, while other days left

for Alex it’s a way of life she’s

her feeling isolated and depressed.

become accustomed to. Alex, who was recently included in

And she wasn’t alone. “I started talking on social media about my

Forbes 30 Under 30, has worked in the

experiences, whether that was per-

restaurant industry most of her life. She

sonal or professional, and really sharing

started as a hostess in high school and

anything I was struggling with—talking

quickly immersed herself in the restau-

about my mental health, talking about

rant industry. At 21, she worked as a

going to therapy, also sharing my daily

bartender crafting an array of delicious

experience but not as much in a social

drinks, then quickly moved up the ladder

media way but rather as real of a way I

and became a bar manager. At the age

felt I could do,” Alex says. “I found that

of 25, she found herself in Denver with a

there was a community of people who

major goal in mind—to help open Death

understood what I was going through.”

& Co. in the Mile High City.

As Alex continued to form a sup-

Sure enough, Alex did just that in 2018

port group and community on social

and still works at the restaurant as the bar

media, she also participated in what

manager. But, at the time, opening a new

she says was a transformational com-

business and managing her personal life

petition for her.

took a toll on her mental health. “I realized

In addition to making amazing

that for a long time, I had basically cre-

drinks, the Most Imaginative Bartender

ated this person of ‘Alex the bartender,’”

competition

she says. “I looked at a holistic view of me

behind the bar. When the judges asked

considers

the

person

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Alex what she liked to do outside of work she paused, only able to reflect on herself as “Alex the bartender.” Throughout the competition, Alex found her answer to the judges’ question and another passion. From then on, she set out to find ways to promote better lives for people that work in hospitality. To combat mental health in the hospitality industry, Alex and Lauren Paylor co-founded Focus on Health in March of 2020, just before the pandemic. Little did Alex and Lauren know that their business was coming at a time of need for many in the hospitality world. Focus on Health advocates for people working in the hospitality industry, with a primary focus on the food and

they don’t have the resources available to them to take care of themselves when they need it most. And that’s really where Focus on Health came from,” Alex says.

beverage sector. The company has five areas of focus:

It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day and understand why

physical wellness, mental wellness, environmental well-

Alex’s nearly 17-hour day is jam-packed. But between manag-

ness, social wellness and financial wellness. It reaches

ing the bar at Death & Co., supporting and growing Focus on

more than 3,000 people across the nation through pod-

Health, and taking care of her own wellbeing, both physically

casts, trainings, newsletters, social media and more.

and mentally, Alex is finding balance.

“There needs to be conversations about like the lack

“For myself personally, my life goal’s to live a calmer life, work

of wellbeing in an industry that’s, in our surrounding,

less and live more comfortably,” Alex says, a goal she’s working

taking care of other people. Why are all of these people

on each and every day.

that are so beloved in our industry killing themselves or dying of an overdose or whatever it may be? It’s because

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GIVING BACK

L o c a l C h a r it i e s WAYS TO GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH YOUR FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS

GLOBAL DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION — GlobalDownSyndrome.org Details: Officially founded in 2009, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people with down syndrome through medical care, research and education and advocacy. Ways to get involved: Volunteer in the foundation’s office or during a program or event. Volunteers can assist with mailings and general office tasks, help solicit items for the silent auction or general donations and assist with event registration. You can also become a corporate partner.

WOMEN’S GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND — WGEFund.org Details:

Supporting

and

empowering

women

through all aspects of life is what the Women’s Global

PAWSCO — PawsCo.org

Empowerment Fund (WGEF) is all about. The Denverbased organization offers a variety of programs aimed

Details: Denver-based nonprofit PawsCo takes a pro-

at strengthening communities and families while also

active and comprehensive approach to animal welfare

addressing inequality and poverty.

and pet homelessness. The organization helps dogs and cats through pet food drives, adoptions, fostering,

Ways to get involved: Tax-deductible donations

outreach and much more.

are always welcomed and help the organization

offer loans for women starting their own business

Ways to get involved: Becoming a foster parent or

or seeking literacy training. Volunteers are also

adopting an animal at PawsCo are two ways to get

needed to build awareness about the fund’s pro-

involved. You can also sign up to volunteer or make

grams in Uganda. WGEF is also looking for board

a donation to help provide animals with food, check-

and committee members.

ups, vaccines, microchips and other medical care.

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ART FOR THE NATIONS — ArtForTheNations.org ARTICLE BY CASSIDY RITTER Details: Artist Lisa Ambler created the idea for Art

ILLUSTRATIONS BY GREY GRIMM

for the Nations, or AFN, in 1992 on a trip to Juarez, Mexico. During her visit, she drew photos in the dirt and quickly caught the attention of several boys and girls realizing the need to offer art supplies to children. Since 2004, AFN has been providing art supplies to more than 1.2 million children in 140 countries. Ways to get involved: Shop AFN’s online boutique where all proceeds are used to purchase additional art supplies. You can also volunteer by painting and filling canvas bags at AFN’s space in Cherry Creek North or make a donation to the nonprofit.

KENZI’S CAUSES — KenzisCauses.org

Details: Jessica Bachus’ daughter Kenzi was stillborn, so in 2007, she started Dolls for Daughters—an annual

SAME CAFÉ —

holiday toy drive for children in Colorado. Now, 14

SoAllMayEat.org/home

years later, Kenzi’s Causes aims to change the lives of low-income children through programs and by col-

Details: SAME Café is a donation-based, fair exchange

lecting toys, books, backpacks, lunch boxes, stocking

restaurant that serves meals to everyone regardless of

stuffers and so much more.

their ability to pay. The nonprofit’s mission is to create community through healthy food access.

Ways to get involved: Kenzi’s Causes loves volunteers to teach classes, help run programs and work

Ways to get involved: In exchange for a meal,

behind the scenes. The nonprofit also welcomes mon-

people can donate money or produce, or volunteer

etary, non-perishable food or vehicle donations and

their time. Volunteers are also welcome and assist

sponsors. You can also host a drive to gather school

the cafe in food preparation, serving, dishwashing,

supplies or toys for the holidays.

cleaning tables and more.

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INSPIRED BY

Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” —Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

Anna Sarol

otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

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French Pastries with a Denver Twist CHERRY CREEK'S VERY OWN LA FILLETTE BAKERY

HAVING ALWAYS HAD AN INTEREST IN CULINARY ARTS AND WORKING IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY, KETURAH FLEMING-HALL KNEW THAT SHE WAS MEANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN WHAT DENVER HAS KNOWN TO BE ITS BEST RESOURCE TO DELICIOUS SUSTENANCE. Rather than choosing to provide a typical dining experience that falls under the umbrella of gueridon service, Keturah chose to bestow upon Denver one of the French’s most favored cuisine—introducing them to a variation of pastries. Chef-owner of La Fillette bakery in the Cherry Creek neighborhood, Keturah, her husband, Joshua, and their team have made a name for themselves when it comes to the most sought out croissants in the neighborhood. Their shining star, La Fillette’s croissants, are made to the likes of any true authentic Parisian confection. With the intention of setting themselves apart from other bakeries and pastry-serving restaurants in Denver, Keturah and her team aim to bake their classic French pastries with a modern twist. “From the dough we use to how we cook the butter, all the way to how we do our process of lamination, you can tell that our croissants are a true passion for us,” Keturah says. “Now that we have established our croissants, we are factoring in other types of pastries into La Fillette. We’re really wanting to keep things fresh and have not only our regulars keep coming back to us, but to also be able to attract and welcome in some new faces.” LaFilletteDenver.com

ARTICLE BY KARYSMA HICKS PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK MEEHAN

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