Culture

Peak of the Creek 2022

October 7, 2022

Welcome to our third annual Peak of the Creek Awards! Over the past few months, our readers voted and our editors sleuthed around the streets of Cherry Creek to uncover the best and brightest of 80206. From your favorite local restaurant, to the hairstylist you love, to the boutique with the most beautifully-curated collections, it’s time to shout our gratitude for Cherry’s Creek’s colorful businesses from the rooftops. Drumroll, please…

Read the complete Peak of the Creek 2022 feature HERE

Part 01: Dining

So many choices. So many talented kitchens. So many stunning flavors. Our neighborhood is a can’t-miss dining destination whether you’re a local or you’re visiting from out of town. With your input, we celebrate the where, the who, and the what when it comes to the favorite fare in our fair community.

BEST SUSHI/JAPANESE

BEST BURGER

BEST BRUNCH

BEST BREAKFAST JOINT

BEST KID FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

BEST LOCALLY-OWNED RESTAURANT

BEST CHEF

BEST HAPPY HOUR

BEST SPOT FOR A BUSINESS LUNCH

BEST PLACE FOR A DATE NIGHT

BEST PATIO OR ROOFTOP

Part 02: Shopping

There’s no enclave in all of Denver that appeals to the city’s tastemakers quite like Cherry Creek. Whether you’re looking for a quirky locally-owned gift shop, a boho boutique, or a big name luxe label, Cherry Creek has it all.

BEST MEN’S FASHION

BEST WOMEN’S FASHION

BEST MEN’S SHOES & ACCESSORIES

BEST WOMEN’S SHOES & ACCESSORIES

BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS

BEST HOME ACCESSORIES

BEST OUTDOOR GEAR & APPAREL

BEST GIFT SHOP

BEST LOCALLY-OWNED BOUTIQUE

BEST FINE JEWELRY

BEST EVERYDAY JEWELRY

Part 03: Beauty & Wellness

You’d be hard pressed to find a crowd more primped and polished than the one strutting the streets of Cherry Creek. While there’s a fitness studio on nearly every corner and salons aplenty, these stars stood out from the pack.

BEST MASSAGE

BEST MANI/PEDI

BEST BLOWOUT

BEST SALON OVERALL

BEST HAIRSTYLIST

BEST MEN’S GROOMING

BEST MEDICAL SPA

BEST GYM/WORKOUT

BEST TRAINER OR INSTRUCTOR

BEST PLACE TO BUY MAKEUP

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST

BEST FACIAL

BEST PLACE TO BUY SKINCARE

BEST WELLNESS FACILITY

BEST DISPENSARY

Part 04: Culture & Events

From impressive in-house collections at local hotels, to galleries galore, to the annual powerhouse – the Cherry Creek Arts Festival – the neighborhood is replete with culture and incredible events.

BEST HOTEL

BEST ART GALLERY

BEST ANNUAL EVENT

MOST INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT IN CHERRY CREEK

BEST IN-HOUSE ART INSTALLATION

BEST EVENT VENUE