Rock n’ roller turned hairstylist Richard Morrill long ago traded a guitar for a pair of scissors when he opted out of the fledgling band Korn to enroll in beauty school – not exactly a logical career path.
“When I found out James Brown was a hair dresser, I figured if he can do it I can do it,” said Morrill, owner of Modefi salon in Jefferson County. “I have great admiration for James Brown.”
His rock n’ roll roots helped him grow a business free run 3.0 v4 femmes working with roots on the heads of famous faces including Gwen Stefani from No Doubt. But when one of his three sons was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, he moved his family and salon to Littleton due to the area’s strong reputation for diabetes treatment.
“Hollywood is in your heart, it doesn’t have to be under your feet,” Morrill said. He opened a 300-square-foot salon, and business blew out the small space. Morrill recently relocated his business to 8174 S. Kipling Parkway, a space four times the size of his former salon.
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, where guests will receive a complimentary sample of one of Morrill’s new hair-care products specifically formulated for Denver’s dry climate.
The new larger location will also be home to Modefi Training Studio, a continuing education program for hair-care professionals that launches Sept. 17. More information: www.modefi.com.
A large life
Denver’s theater community lost one of its true pioneers with the passing of Bob Garner on July 19.
The public is invited to honor his life and times during a celebration from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 in the Seawell Ballroom at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
To RSVP, go to www.rememberingbobgarner.com. In lieu of flowers, you are asked to consider making a donation to Project Angel Heart.
Que sabroso!
Al Lado, the latest creation from prolific chef Richard Sandoval, officially opens today at 1610 Little Raven, right around the corner from Zengo, another Sandoval site.
A gal pal and I gave the lovely Latin tapas and wine bar a taste test run Tuesday, and found it to be a neighborhood gem with a solid wine list and sumptuous snacks.
There are 24 wines by the glass – half or whole glass pours – plus five sangrias, beer and specialty cocktails.
“This kind of scene was not represented over here,” said Bob Bonner, director of operations for Richard Sandoval Restaurants about why the company decided to open the place.
The cuisine is called “global Latin” with all small plates meant for sharing. We tried: olives and almonds, dates stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, albondigas (meatballs), sizzling rock shrimp and flatbread with arugula, fig and jambon. Delicioso!
No reservations, but more information at www.richardsandoval.com.
Burger Battle’s back
Twelve of the Denver area’s best burgers will battle free run 3.0 v5 femmes bun to bun in the Third Annual Denver Burger Battle at 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
This year’s contenders are TAG, ChoLon, The Sink, Highland Tap and Burger, Parkburger, Larkburger, Mateo, Madison St., H Burger, Row 14, Crave Real Burgers and Citygrille.
“While Denver food fans have enjoyed burgers from long-time favorites, the pursuit of being named best burger has become difficult with the explosion of new signature burgers and dedicated burger restaurants,” said Jeremy and Kelly Kossler, Denver Burger Battle founders. “This event showcases the best of the local burger scene, in an iconic venue, serving tastes from rising stars to old favorites and will ultimately crown Denver’s Best Burger.”
After tasting all the entries, attendees will crown the People’s Choice of Best Burger. An expert panel of judges, including chefs Max Mackissock of Squeaky Bean, Daniel Asher of Linger, Hosea Rosenberg of Top Chef and Jenna Johansen from Bravo’s Around the World in 80 Plates, will award Judge’s Choice for Best Burger.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.denverburgerbattle.com.
Wedding bells
Denver socialite and philanthropist Lisa Williams is engaged to marry prominent vision correction surgeon Larry Spivack. No wedding date set yet, but Williams told me that the committed couple is house hunting. Congrats!
Eavesdropping on a woman and a man: “Sorry to be so high maintenance.” “The good ones always are.”
Did you hear that I have a new column, “Mile High Life,” in Colorado Community Media’s 17 weekly newspapers circling Denver? Be sure to like my Facebook page! Also, here’s where you go to get my column emailed to you Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I’m now the social-media liaison for the Mile High Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, so read my latest restaurant news there. My email: penny@blacktie-llc.com.
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