5280 Magazine

5280 is a city magazine based in Denver, Colorado, produced by 5280 Publishing, Inc. The magazine's name comes from Denver's altitude of 5,280 feet (or 1 mile) above sea level. It is released every month and has an audited circulation of 77,027, which makes it the most widely circulated local magazine in Colorado. Additionally, it is part of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).

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Pho Tacos? Brisket Fries? Bánh Beo? Only at Cơm Nhà Kitchen & Bar

5 days ago | 5280.com | Mark Antonation

My home neighborhood, Harvey Park, is a wonderful place to live and a quiet, almost suburban environment where pedestrians and cyclists are common and dog-walking competes with yard-sale shopping as the unofficial sport. But it’s not exactly a hotbed of culinary activity. Even looking west and south toward busy Bear Valley and Sheridan Boulevard, the dining options are few and far between, and it’s a rare occasion when something new opens.
The GrowHaus Has Demolished Its Long-Time Denver Headquarters

1 week ago | 5280.com | Sarah Kuta

Five years after structural issues forced the closure of the GrowHaus’ building in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood, the nonprofit food justice organization has officially said goodbye to its long-time home. On April 7, crews razed the 80-year-old greenhouse that had served as the GrowHaus’ main hub for a decade. In February 2020, engineers preparing for planned construction projects discovered problems that rendered the structure unsafe.
Will Travel for Food: Where to Eat and Drink in Breckenridge

1 week ago | 5280.com | Jessica Giles

There used to be a mud season in Breckenridge: A time in May and October when business owners would lock up and head to Cabo or Moab while the snowmelt trickled down from the Tenmile Range, fattening rivers and making hiking and biking trails impassable. These days, Main Street Breckenridge doesn’t know a slow season. Visitors continue to flow in from I-70 and Highway 9, shopping, eating, staying in hotels, and seeking out dry patches of “mud season” recreation.
5 Things To Know Before You See Denver’s Newest Immersive Light Show

1 week ago | 5280.com | Barbara Urzua |Barbara O'Neil

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Sign up today! The Kirk of Highland is already a showstopper. The 135-year-old former church turned event venue in Denver’s Highland neighborhood feels like something out of Harry Potter. But while most people simply saw a beautiful building, Zürich-based artist collective Projektil found it to be a breathtaking blank canvas.
Inside Hop Alley’s James Beard-Recognized Wine Program

2 weeks ago | 5280.com | Mark Antonation

Tommy Lee’s Hop Alley is no stranger to glowing reviews and accolades, even in this magazine. But for the Chinese restaurant’s staff, it still hit like a bombshell when it was listed as a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist in January for, of all things, Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. “I thought Hop Alley’s wine program was important to maybe 75 people in Denver, but to be recognized on a national level was very surprising,” says wine director Jacob Roadhouse.
This Council Member Wants to Fix Denver’s Scooter Problem—Here’s How.

2 weeks ago | 5280.com | Jessica Giles

When Chris Hinds first saw a person zip past him on what looked like a “skateboard with a stick on it,” he didn’t realize the electric scooter revolution had arrived in Denver. Nearly seven years later, the Denver council member is one of the most outspoken voices confronting the city’s complicated relationship with e-scooters. Locals complain about unsafe conditions for pedestrians, cluttered sidewalks, and obstructed curb ramps.
Add These 2025 James Beard Award Nominees to Your Culinary Bucket List

2 weeks ago | 5280.com | Mark Antonation

A big announcement came from the James Beard Foundation on Wednesday as the New York City–based culinary organization named its 2025 Chef and Restaurant Award nominees in 14 food, beverage, and hospitality categories. The foundation introduced three new categories this year—Best New Bar, Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service, and Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service—in honor of its 35th anniversary.
Representative Brittany Pettersen Just Scored a Win for Working Moms in Congress

3 weeks ago | 5280.com | Jessica Giles |Rose Cahalan

Brittany Pettersen’s message to Congress: “Don’t f— with moms.”That’s what the Colorado congresswoman told reporters after she held her nine-week-old son, Sam, while making an emotional plea on the House floor Tuesday. Pettersen, who represents the state’s 7th Congressional District—the western Denver metro area—defended her proposal that would allow any new parent serving in Congress to vote by proxy, instead of in person, while caring for an infant.
Hop Alley Still Has It 10 Years In

3 weeks ago | 5280.com | Alyssa Chutka |Allyson Reedy

Where:3500 Larimer St., Denver (RiNo)The Draw:Riotous Chinese food in a hip-hop-inspired settingThe Drawback:Plates can arrive in an odd order; some may find dishes too salty. Noise Level:MediumWhat To Order:Sichuan boiled beef, la zi ji, chile oil dumplings, and, for high rollers, the chef’s counterThere’s an industry joke that says an eatery’s age is measured in dog years. That would make Hop Alley, the RiNo Chinese spot turning 10 later this year, a septuagenarian.
The 12 Best Gyms and Fitness Studios in Denver

3 weeks ago | 5280.com | Jessica Giles |Alyssa Chutka

We’d bet good money you’re seated while reading this. How did we know? Because one in four Americans spend more than eight hours a day on their rear end, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All that time on your tush can result in high blood pressure, obesity, and an increased risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news?