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Archive for January, 2007

Thursday, January 25th, 2007

Jazz in Fort Collins


Last night, I returned to the candle-lit underground of the Crown Pub (134 South College) here in Fort Collins to catch some cool jazz. A great little bar that immitates an English pub, the place itself feels classy and upscale, but the drink specials make it affordable for everyone. Featuring weekly jazz, the basement lounge (complete with a phone booth and a long, wooden bar) is a popular ...

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

Shoe Shopping in Fort Collins


So you've been looking for that unique pair of sneakers, or perhaps you're just a footware afficianado.

One of the most unique and interesting stores around, the Fort Collins store Unsoled (105 East Laurel) offers fantastic variety of one-of-a-kind, specialty or other popular shoes.

With a wide selection of Nikes, Vans, Etnies, and Coupe de Grace are all favorites.

Ask owner Chris Weichart anything about his product, and he can fill you ...

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

More Fort Collins coffee!


If stepping out in Old Town for a day of shopping, an afternoon of strolling or other event, a great place for a cup of joe and a delicious sandwich or salad is Mugs, one of Fort Collins' most popular coffee houses.

At the Old Town location (261 South College), the interior is sharply decorated and a newly created lounge offers expansive and fantastic seating.

An extensive menu, my particular favorite is ...

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

Late night coffee in Fort Collins


It's been many a night that the late, late hours roll around and I as a student had papers to write or else was just up and around, needing to get out of the house.�
For a late night jolt of caffeine and a funky atmosphere, the Alley Cat coffee house (120 1/2 East Laurel, in the alley) is a great place for 24-hour chit chat and a great brew.

Known for ...

Monday, January 8th, 2007

Unique Shopping in Fort Collins


Is there anything more uncomfortable than walking into someone wearing the exact same outfit as you?

If you're anything like me, you live in mortal fear of looking identical to everyone else. It's tough to be an individual when we all tend to buy our clothes from the same big box stores.

With such a thirst for the unique, I was overjoyed to find local boutique Black Label, a Fort Collins clothing ...

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Top Sushi in Fort Collins


Anyong, everyone!

While Fort Collins, Colorado might not exactly seem like a dining hot spot, you'd be surprised. Boasting an extraordinarily high number of restaurants per capita, you can find diverse, upscale and tasty eateries all over town.

For stepping out in Old Town, it's hard to go wrong with Sushi Jeju (238 South College Avenue). Located right in the midst of shopping, it's a great place to grab a ...

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Welcome to Fort Collins, AKA Fort Fun!


Ahoy, friends!

If you've ever looked north of Denver on the map, chances are you've seen Fort Collins marked in a big red star. Just a little over fifty miles north of Denver along I-25, Fort Collins deserves that big star, as it really is a jewel of the state.

The fifth-most populace city in Colorado, Fort Collins is a large University town with loads of history.

When the U.S. Army came ...