For Denver’s Bass Music Community, CharlestheFirst Remains an Inspiration

Ever since I was a little girl watching Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski vie for medals at the 1998 Olympics, I wanted to skate. Figure skating held a magical appeal to me: the sparkly outfits, the music, the pure athleticism in every jump and spin on the ice. But being the third of 11 kids came with limitations, and I didn’t visit a local rink until I went off to college.

On a cold day, we’d be hard pressed to find a more soul-nourishing dish than a steaming bowl of ramen. With slurpable noodles, slow-simmered broths, and layers of tender meat and veggies, these belly-warming meals hit the spot, whether devoured at a bustling ramen counter or taken home for a cozy night in. Luckily, the Mile High City is brimming with ramen houses slinging masterful takes on the famous Japanese dish. Here, 18 of our favorite ramen spots in and around Denver.