Interview with Julie Godard about her journey into sustainable farming. Source: Shoutout Colorado

Chocolaterie Stam is a modern chocolaterie steeped in old-world, Dutch traditions. Since 1913, the family has been proudly handcrafting exceptional white, milk and dark chocolate bonbons and other indulgent confections. In their Lafayette store, they offer exquisite bonbons and fine confections, rich coffee blends, and more than 50 flavors of homemade Italian gelato and sorbetto.

Rachel Dunhoff and Kevin Fox's urban mushroom farm in south Denver grows cooking mushrooms including enoki, lion's mane, and shiitake. To help farmers market vendors during the off-season, they launched Farmer Fox and Friends, a cooperative marketplace featuring over 160 products from 60+ Colorado producers. Rachel explained their motivation: 'We'll be paying the rent on the space either way, so we figured, let's open it up and help friends out.' Their strict local-only policy ensures 'If they aren't local, we won't even consider adding them' to the platform.

Based on timing, I have made the decision to now pass the ESCC torch to Ty, who for almost 2 years has done a smashing job at running the show. He certainly gets my seal of approval! If you don’t yet know Ty, please say hello to him the next time you’re in (he’s practically always there)!

People told me they could taste the love in my baklava. That's when I decided they shouldn't have to wait until farmers market season.

Kismet is what you are destined to do.

The Golden Life Project (GLP) is a wellness center in Lafayette that extends beyond traditional gym services. GLP is more than just a gym. It's a community-driven wellness center offering a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional fitness. The facility provides coached workout sessions with a maximum of six members per class, personalized instruction based on individual fitness levels, nutrition guidance and lifestyle coaching, wellness workshops covering topics like gut health and electrolyte balance, and support for members ranging from ages 30 to 70. GLP prides itself on being a welcoming environment for everyone, welcoming both beginners and intermediate fitness enthusiasts. GLP hosted the Go for Gold fitness competition and celebration on October 19 to mark its second anniversary, featuring local businesses, vendor markets, and community activities open to members and non-members.

Kismet Cafe opens on October 1 in Lafayette. Located at 1381 Forest Park Circle, the main crux of the menu is baked goods, especially baklava.

It is very important that you give them scientific information.

Thalken Mercantile opened in Lafayette in 2022 with a focus on providing carefully curated, high-quality products and creating a welcoming community space. Owners Hana Lash and Will Conklin designed the store as both a retail shop and a place where people can relax, connect, and feel at home. The store features a diverse selection of goods including home decor, candles, bath products, coffee, and greeting cards. The owners emphasize supporting local artisans and small businesses, sourcing many products from Colorado makers. The store also includes a beverage counter offering coffee, tea, and other drinks. Thalken has become known as a gathering place where customers can browse, enjoy a beverage, and spend time in a thoughtfully designed environment. The name Thalken comes from a Norwegian word meaning to speak or converse, reflecting the owners' vision of creating a space for community connection.

The year-round greenhouse program produces 6,000- to 8,000 Asiatic and Oriental lilies each week, which is nothing short of mind-blowing.