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Man at Blue Island Seafood and Oyster Bar smiling in front of the bar area.

Blue Island Seafood and Oyster Bar

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A casual New England vibe hits you when you cross the threshold of Blue Island Seafood & Oyster Bar…and it is very much intentional, according to Owner, Sean Huggard.

Keri Blair of The Style Studio, smiling in a black and white blazer, sitting in a white chair.

The Style Studio by Keri Blair

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As a personal stylist, wardrobe and fashion consultant, Keri Blair has distilled the art of transforming individuals into a process that is both efficient and enjoyable.

Man in a pinstripe suit holding an Icon Suit fabric sample book, smiling.

Icon Suit

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Dmitry Metsaev, owner of Icon Suit, is one of Cherry Creek North’s Renaissance men. Here, he tells us about his plunge into the world of fashion and what goes in to the well-appointed Icon Suit.

Man in suit stands in front of Déjà Blue Boutique. Store sign reads "déjà blue BOUTIQUE.

Déjà Blue Boutique

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Behind the bright blue barn-style door of Déjà Blue Boutique exists a utopia of carefully curated clothing, shoes and accessories.

Mother and daughter in A Line Boutique closet, heads touching.

A Line Boutique

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A self-made “serial entrepreneur,” Karmen Berentsen built and sold a multimillion-dollar tech company before buying A Line Boutique. Here, she describes the way clothing can transform the way others see you…and the way we see ourselves.

Man stands in front of The Hermitage Antiquarian Bookshop sign.

The Hermitage Bookshop

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The Hermitage Bookstore is one of Denver’s oldest independent bookstores. Its owner, Bob Topp, is respected not only for cultivating an immaculate collection, but dedicating a large portion of his time to reading aloud in public schools and creating a free online index of the best short stories for young adults.

Woman stands in front of a Chico's store.

Chico’s

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You might be surprised to learn that a well-known brand like Chico’s opened one of its first stores in Cherry Creek North 25 years ago. Store manager, Emily Guzzardo, walked us through the ways Chico’s has managed to keep its “local” feel for so many years.

Woman in shoe store with brands like Converse, Skechers, See Kai Run.

Little Feet

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With family roots in the shoe industry, co-owner Beth Palent-Saper and her husband brought Little Feet to Cherry Creek North over twenty years ago. Today, it’s a staple in the neighborhood for families and their kids.

Enstrom Candies owners smiling behind a display case filled with chocolates.

Enstrom Candies

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As a Colorado family business of four generations, Enstrom Candies is a sweet staple in the Cherry Creek North community. We met with Linda and Rick Enstrom to talk history and confections.