"303 Boards, Capitol Hill Congress Park. 303 Boards is a super tiny skate shop at the edge of Capitol Hill on Colfax Ave. It's the perfect example of what a skate shop should be, a place to hang out, make friends, and talk skateboarding. There's always great vibes, and they focus on true skate brands."

"SubCulture, Capitol Hill Congress Park. SubCulture is a sandwich shop located on 13th Ave. in the heart of Capitol Hill. It has an enormous variety of sandwiches with plenty of vegetarian options. There's a nice patio that's great for people watching and a beer. As a plus, they deliver in the neighborhood incredibly fast by bike."

"The Corner Beet, Capitol Hill Congress Park. A newer hidden gem in Capitol Hill. The Corner Beet offers a vegetarian and vegan menu, along with cold-pressed juices and coffee. It's rustic, warm interior provides a calm and quiet atmosphere, perfect for conversation and the best piece of toast you've ever had!"

"Kilgore Books & Comics, Capitol Hill Congress Park. This independent bookstore offers a selection of used books and comics. The modest space accommodates a wide range of genres, including but not limited to sci-fi, horror, poetry, fiction and non-fiction."

"Wax Trax, Capitol Hill Congress Park. A Capitol Hill staple, Wax Trax is an indie record store, filled to the brim with music both new and used. Hint...there are two spaces, one on the corner and one two-doors down."

"Root Down, Highlands. Root Down aims to connect the neighborhood to a dining experience in the same way ingredients are connected to food. There should be a seamless bond between the elements and experience, which stimulates thesenses and draws people in."

"Colt and Gray, Highlands. Sleek yet rustic eatery serving offal-focused fare & other New American dishes plus cocktails. Exquisitely prepared food, helpful waitstaff, elegant, but fun atmosphere, and killer drinks! The mixology here is world class. The menu is also seasonal and always changing."

"Spuntino, Highlands. Spuntino is a small, husband and wife owned restaurant in the heart of the Potter Highlands neighborhood with seasonal cuisine, cocktails, beer, and wine inspired by Italy. The seasonally changing menu focuses on carefully and locally sourced ingredients from local farms, local meats, sustainably sourced seafood, and house made pastas, breads, cheese, charcuterie, digestivi, gelato and more."

"Wooden Spoon, Highlands. Homey cafe/bakery featuring cakes & pastries to go, plus a menu of local fare for breakfast & lunch. The Wooden Spoon Café & Bakery is a small neighborhood shop that specializes in breakfast & dessert pastries as well as breakfast & lunch café fare."

"Teatulia Tea Bar, Highlands. Teatulia Tea Bar serves the finest organic teas, locally-roasted coffee and fresh local food. Teas and coffee are hand-crafted and made of responsibly sourced items. This is a B Certified company that cares about it impact on it's resources and the folks that it engages with."

"Duo, Highlands. Seasonal Contemporary American menu with an emphasis on local organic ingredients. Interesting, quirky, and delicious menu. Drinks are quality as well. Don't miss out on brunch at Duo, it'll make your weekend that much better."

"Linger, Highlands. Between the dining room and the menus, the innovation at Linger is exceptional. Linger also has the best patio in the city. This is a great spot for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late night cocktails."

"Gallop Café, Highlands. Big breakfasts, light lunches, baked goods & generous libations at a colorful neighborhood fixture. The food is made with quality ingredients, bring your appetite."

"Happy Bakeshop, Highlands. Denver’s original gourmet cupcake bakery. And with more than cupcakes, they’ll make you REALLY happy. Try the French macarons, cookies, bars, cakes, pies, and more. Decadence from scratch, and so many to choose from! Using the finest, freshest ingredients, they craft each treat from scratch, by hand into a scrumptious delicacy with whimsical elegance."

"Black Eye Coffee, Highlands. Black Eye Coffee is a place to slow down and enjoy the craftsmanship of beautiful coffee in a beautiful environment. Featuring single origin coffees by rotating craft roasters from around the country, the standard is one of the highest in Denver. They also have limited and exclusive food menu, pastries, teas and homemade sodas."

"Sushi Sasa, Highlands. Within one year of opening, Sushi Sasa had been given the title of Best Sushi Restaurant by Westword, The Rocky Mountain News, and CitySearch, an honor for which they are very grateful. Sushi Sasa is also one of the 1,500 restaurants to be featured in the Zagat review of top American restaurants. In addition, the Gabby Gourmet listed Sushi Sasa as the only Japanese restaurant that is “to die for”."

"Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe, Highlands. Butcher shop offering custom cuts of pasture-raised and grass-fed meats from within 150 miles of Denver. Items include Grass-Fed Beef & Seasonal Lamb and Game Meats, Pasture-Raised Chicken & Pork, Custom Whole Animal Cuts, House-Made Deli Meats, Sausages, Rendered Fats, Bone Broths, Sides, and Artisanal Goods."

"St. Kilian's Cheese Shop, Highlands. St. Kilian’s Cheese Shop is a European style specialty food shop with the highest quality cheeses, charcuterie, accoutrements and gourmet grocery products from around the world and around the corner."

"Wilderness Exchange Unlimited, Highlands. Wilderness Exchange Unlimited is an all-around wilderness sports store that specializes in buying and selling equipment that is primarily used in outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking, and camping."

"Little Man Ice Cream, Highlands. Inspired by vintage Coney Island hot dog-shaped stands, business is conducted within a twenty-eight foot tall, 14,000 lb. cream can. Little Man Ice Cream is all about the EXPERIENCE! At Little Man Ice Cream, they strive to bring you the best ice cream experience in Denver. Their ice cream, vegan ice cream and sorbet are hand-made with some of the finest, locally sourced ingredients possible. They produce their product one small batch at a time to ensure prestige quality."

"The Denver Bread Company, Highlands. Denver Bread Company offers up delicious breads with natural ingredients like Boule, Batard, Focaccia, Rosemary Sfilatino, Laundry, Olive Sourdough, Pumpernickel, Buttermilk Oak, Romano Cheese Baci, Jalapeno Cornbread, and sweets from Victory Love & Cookies."

"Ratio Clothing, Highlands. Casual outfitter showcasing custom-made, finest quality, American-made clothing, button-down shirts for men with great customer service."

"BOARDLife, Highlands. BOARDLife is a longboarding lifestyle boutique.Sharing many similarities with the sports of surfing and stand-up paddleboarding, longboarding offers those hopping on the bandwagon a fun and alternative outlet to exercise and transportation. BOARDLife specializes in creating personalized boards in addition to offering gear and free instruction clinics."

"The Bug Theatre, Highlands. Intimate venue hosting film, theatrical & musical performances, with a full snack bar, wine & beer. The Bug produces live theatrical performances, forums, classes,and acclaimed monthly showcases featuring local independent film, music and performing artists."

"Lola Mexican Fish House, Highlands. Elevated Mexican cuisine & imaginative drinks fuel the bustling scene at this bar with a patio. Lola has a fresh, seasonal menu inspired by the soulful cuisine of Mexico’s coastal regions paired with an award-winning tequila bar."