
Being a coffee fanatic, I try to stay aware of any new coffee shops popping up in Denver. I was recently made aware of Black Rock Coffee Bar opening a new location in DTC and had to give it a shot.

My first impression of the space was that it is aesthetically pleasing, has great natural light, and holds lots of seating (for when it is safe to open). The Black Rock brand is noticeable and there is a multitude of drinks to choose from. I find it convenient that you can walk inside or use their drive-thru. I was surprised that they have a drive-thru because it looks so nice from the inside! I appreciate both aspects.
I ordered a simple iced latte and my boyfriend tried one of their “premium” drinks, an iced caramel blondie. Both were delicious, but I liked the sweet drink better! Other drinks that caught my eye on the menu include classic espresso drinks, blended “chillers,” smoothies, chai tea, hot chocolate, iced tea, and even a couple energy beverages. As for food, they had a few items in the pastry case, but not much else. I recommend dining elsewhere before grabbing a drink here! The prices of the drinks were reasonable in comparison to a lot of other local coffee shops where one drink can cost you $6. At Black Rock, you can get a drink for under $5.
After browsing their website, I found out that Black Rock Coffee is a chain and they have many locations across the Western part of the U.S. I am excited to have them in Denver! They do have a rewards program, which fuels my desire to go back and try another one of their specialty drinks!

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I wake up with an abounding curiosity about the world. I believe there is so much to learn and we have no time to waste. I document my experiences in hopes to inspire and connect with others. Seeing life through a camera lens has brought me many chances to share my vision with others and I hope to continue to do so.





I can’t go back to the US right now because of the epidemic, so I went to Shanghai before school started, and my primary mission was to shop for furniture buyers. I was pleased to find a shop that I like. The store is located in the Jing’an district on Jiashan Road, a treasure road, with good French food and coffee shops nearby. Of course, none of that is the point. IYOUTH is the focus of the day. iYOUTH studio is divided into two floors; the first floor is a coffee bar and small goods display. The second floor is the showroom and VIP room. The two floors are clean and simple with a clean concrete grey finish, but just the right amount of glass to make them very transparent. When I walked in the front door, I thought it was just a coffee shop, but as I walked inside, I noticed four Herman Miller ergonomic chairs hanging in the first-floor showroom’s mirrored space, which was a unique visual experience. Mostly the coffee on the first floor is so good and affordable that I figured it was worth it just to come in for a cup of coffee, which can be considered a good value. I think it’s worth it to have a cup of coffee in such a comfortable environment. The second-floor changes theme according to seasonal fashions, but the current theme is the living room and office. Mismatched BOSA porcelain accessories and TECTA cabinetry are found throughout the showroom. Besides, there is a lot of stylish art cutting in the store. Much like their clerks, the staff explained that their owner just wanted to borrow the modern art cuts that young people love and make more people aware of good design. Overall, IYOUTH is one of the few furniture-buying stores that go the hipster route, and the overall layout is lively, and avant-garde, which I think has a lot to do with the fact that the store manager himself is young. IYOUTH has the feel of a trendy store, with a green space that is quite experimental, giving a different flavor to the classic furniture.
As you swirl around the zig-zags of the mountainous town of Manitou Springs, Colorado, you finally see it. First, you may only see trees, and then a few of the stone peaks gently welcoming you in. Then, they suddenly appear – the beautiful red rocks of Garden of the Gods.
