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Archive for February, 2007

Friday, February 23rd, 2007

Denver. Snow. AGAIN!?


Here we go again, maybe. Local newscasters and meteorologists are breathless in anticipation of yet another winter storm, expected to hit eastern Colorado and the I-25 corridor this evening.  To hear them on last night's news, you would think an impending Ice Age is bearing down on us and we should prepare for an apocalyptic wave of the white stuff.  Some reports are actually using the "B-word."  That's right, ...

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Colorado Eats: A Denver Restaurant Guide


Be sure to pick up today's Denver Post to get your copy of Colorado Eats 2007, or check out the online version here.  It's an expansive look at restaurants in and around the Denver area, as well the suburbs, the front range, and the high country.  Those familiar with Denver's culinary scene might notice some omissions of great dining venues, but the value of this guide ...

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

Ten Best Things About Snow In Denver


Dog in snowSince this is the 4,758th straight day that Denver has had snow cover (actually, it's 60+ days, closing in on the all-time record), and since much of the rest of the country is in the midst of a winter storm, it seems appropriate to give a little run down of random reasons why you shouldn't be completely annoyed and disgusted by the continuing ...

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Eclipse Snow Park: The Rebirth of a Ski Area, Ready-made for Denver Daytrippers


As Julie Dunn reported last week in the Denver Post, a new ski area in close proximity to the Denver metro area is expected to open by next winter.  Michael Coors, yes, that Coors, is planning to open the nearly 300-acre Eclipse Snow Park on the site of what used to be St. Mary's ski area.  The park sounds like it will be geared towards the younger set, the grommers and shredders and ...

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

Eat, Drink, and Live at Vita in Denver


Like the sign on its web site says, Vita is a terrific place to eat, drink, and live--even if you're just visiting.  Located in Lower Highlands at 1575 Boulder Street, just west of the Platte River, Vita is a bit removed from the fracas of LoDo, but still a short cab ride or nice walk from central Denver.  Offering up some innovative modern dishes with a distinctly Italian flare, ...

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Denver Restaurant Week


While Denver may not be able to compete with the New Yorks of the world in the culinary arena, the Mile High City is however home to an underestimated assortment of great restaurants and terrific chefs.  You can explore many of them during Denver Restaurant Week, from February 24 to March 2.  From newly established sophisticated urban eateries to classic local favorites, dozens and dozens of Denver area restaurants ...

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

Coffee, Wine, and Art in Denver


In the depths of Denver (at 1553 Platte Street) is a wine bar and coffee house that has held the loyalty of coffee fanatics for more than twenty years. With convenient access from I-25 and a quaint attitude, Paris on the Platte has excellent coffee and memorable amenities to compliments the artistic atmosphere and stereotypically cool service.

A new exhibit of local art opened there last ...

Thursday, February 1st, 2007

Top Ten Things to Do in Denver on Valentine’s Day


If you find yourself in the Mile High City on Valentine’s Day, here are a few suggestions for where to take and what to do with that special someone.  These may not be the most romantic ideas you’ve ever heard (I'm a guy, what did you expect?), but you’ll be sure to have a good time.

Vesta Dipping Grill:  The quintessential hip urban eatery.  You’ll be cooler for having dined here.  ...