CHERRY CREEK FASHION — The Scene: Hydrate IV Bar, Stella Falone, Kate Maller, Brunch at Toro, Talisman Fine Jewelry & Bubby Goober's Baked Goods

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Owners of Hydate IV Bar Amy Dickerson, Chad Grote and Katie Wafer. Photo: Esther Lee Leach

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IN THE NEWS // HYDRATE IV BAR LAUNCHES FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY: Premier IV therapy spa Hydrate IV Bar is thrilled to announce the launch of its national franchise program during National Wellness Month. After gaining popularity within Denver and Boulder, CO over the last four years, Hydrate IV Bar is eager to expand with its first-to-market franchise in Fort Collins, CO next month. Founder Katie Wafer has always been passionate about health, wellness and holistic care.

In 2016, Wafer opened the first Hydrate IV Bar as an answer to her own question. After visiting IV clinics across the country, she knew that she wanted Hydrate IV Bar to operate a little bit differently than most — as a spa, not a clinic. Now, five locations later, Hydrate IV Bar spas still radiate the relaxing atmosphere of a spa without sacrificing the skilled professionalism of a medical office. Hydrate IV Bar’s cocktail-style menu offers services for illness, wellness, recovery, and beauty, and all of their vitamin-infused IVs and injections are administered by professional and friendly registered nurses.

When Wafer decided to scale Hydrate IV Bar nationally, she turned to friend and business mentor Amy Dickerson. The two met through their local chamber of commerce, eventually partnering to open a Hydrate IV Bar inside of Dickerson’s full-service spa, Live Love Lash in 2019.

Alongside growing her own business, Dickerson has spent more than a decade educating and training with Xtreme Lashes and mentoring other entrepreneurs through their own small business journeys. When they decided to expand their partnership to include franchising, Dickerson’s husband Chad Grote joined the trio — bringing with him decades of experience in construction and real estate.

Hydrate IV Bar is currently seeking qualified franchise candidates with a passion for health & wellness who exhibit strong leadership skills and good business acumen. The total investment needed to open a Hydrate IV Bar franchise is dependent on location, ranging between $150K-$200K. For more detailed information about the Hydrate IV Bar franchise opportunity, visit http://www.hydrateivbarfranchising.com/

NEW BRAND // TALISMAN FINE JEWELRY: Former Goldyn boutique owner Vanessa Barcus has channeled her creativity into a new endeavor: Hand-sculpted, hand-formed fine jewelry, where sustainability and versatility play a central role. “Minimalism has always been my thing, and indeed, ‘less is more’ is the ethos that directs a lot of what I do now: Less waste, seasonlessness, genderlessness, and timelessness.” Her line, Talisman Fine Jewelry, features Barcus’ modern interpretations of classic jewelry designs. Sculpted in an intuitive, freeform fashion, the collection is made with recycled 14k gold, making it both sustainable and lending it a substantiality that feels both contemporary and ancient at once. Talisman Fine Jewelry can be found at top retailers nationwide, including Sacred Thistle in Denver, as well as online at TalismanFineJewelry.co.

NEW BRAND // STELLA FALONE : Stella Falone ebony cutting and serving boards will delight any cook with their natural beauty, fine craftsmanship, and inspiring story. The company was established by renowned acoustic guitar builder Bob Taylor (Taylor Guitars) with a desire to create a more socially and environmentally responsible supply chain for West African ebony. Traditionally used for guitar and and violin fingerboards, ebony is also perfect for cutting boards thanks to its density. In the process of selecting ebony for guitars, Taylor’s co-owned sawmill in Yaoundé, Cameroon, began setting aside pieces that didn’t fit the precise specifications needed for musical instruments but whose visual beauty and strength would be well-suited for other products.

The reversible cutting boards feature two cutting surfaces, one highlighting ebony’s dramatic striping and the other a dark, rich complexion. The materials are processed in Cameroon, and the cutting boards are built on the California campus of Taylor Guitars to the highest standards of detail and craftsmanship established by one of the world’s leading guitar manufacturers. Even better, Stella Falone supports communities in Yaoundé with living wages and safe work conditions. Proceeds from cutting board sales also help advance an ebony replanting project that has so far planted more than 15,000 new trees. StellaFalone.com

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NEW BAKING COMPANY // BUBBY GOOBERS BAKED GOODS : Bubby Goober’s is a wife team of Jennifer Tom and Corrie Sharp, who have more than 40 years of combined experience in the restaurant industry. After so many years working in restaurants, the duo decided it was time to create something of their own, so they now specialize in hand-held, freeform pastries like regular and gluten free pies and vegan galettes made using organic, non-GMO and local ingredients. They source ingredients as close to their doorstep as possible, so when people take a bite of their pastries, they are tasting not only what Bubby Goober’s has created, but what the community has produced and created as well. They are currently a residential bakery based in Denver under the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. You can find their pastries every Sunday at the South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market at Brad B Jammin jams or you can order by contacting them at bubbygoobers@gmail.com.

NEW COLLECTION // KATE MALLER: Denver-based jeweler, Kate Maller Jewelry, has launched its first bridal-based collection, the Legacy Collection This contemporary bridal line is entirely hand-fabricated in-house using solid, high-quality recycled 18k yellow gold and 14k palladium white gold. Featuring ethically-sourced salt and pepper brilliant cut diamonds, The Legacy Collection is designed to be elegant yet modern, contemporary yet timeless. Each piece features clean lines and are finished with contemporary stone-setting styles. This new collection also features many new wedding band designs, of which are perfect for stacking! The Legacy Collection can be viewed in its entirety here. You can visit the Kate Maller Jewelry boutique, located at 3450 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 802119, or shop the boutique online.

RESTAURANT NEWS // BRUNCH BEGINS AT TORO: One of the best new restaurants in Denver, Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge by Chef Richard Sandoval brings Latin flair to a casual, yet sophisticated, Cherry Creek Denver setting. Join Toro Denver for weekend bottomless brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bottomless brunch features unlimited brunch plates, including starters, specialties, dessert and free-flowing brunch cocktails ($49 per person). Bottomless food only is priced at $30. Brunch items include fan-favorites such as Colorado Bison Filet Anticucho, Eggs Benedict with an Aji Amarillo Hollandaise Sauce, Shrimp Enchilada, Mini Belgian Waffle, and more. Toro Denver also features a la carte brunch items such as Tuna Guacamole and Smoked Swordfish Dip. Featuring top local Latin musicians and DJs, celebrate the weekend with brunch at Toro. 150 Clayton Lane, Suite B, Denver, Colorado 80206. (303)253.3000. For more information on brunch at Toro Denver, visit: https://www.torodenver.com/menus/#brunch