I am having a moment while I try to write about CBS4 anchor and reporter Evrod Cassimy‘s announcement recently about leaving Denver and taking a morning news anchor job in Detroit (ick!).
Cassimy, one of the most handsome newscasters on television anywhere, sadly reported to me on Friday that he will be leaving Denver. But a part of me understands since the move represents a promotion.
Here’s the story as it was published in (again, ick!) Detroit:
http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/07/11/5015587/evrod-cassimy-joins-wdiv-tv-local.html.
Here’s what I asked him:
Q: Evrod, when you have time, would you please send me some quotes about why you’re leaving?
A: “I was born in Michigan. I’m excited to be back in the Midwest and have the opportunity to anchor a two and half hour newscast for Detroit’s #1 station, WDIV.”
Q: What brought you to that decision?
A: “It was a tough decision because I’ve grown so close to my CBS 4 family and the viewers I’ve met over the past two years, but it’s a great opportunity and a great city.”
Q: And what you’ll miss most about Denver?
A: “The scenery! Especially the mountains! And of course the 300 days of sunshine a year.”
Rich Grant, are you listening? Cassimy could easily fit in with the Visit Denver crowd as a major booster!
Evrod Cassimy is leaving Denver television station KCNC-Channel 4 to become the morning news anchor at WDIV in Detroit. (Photo courtesy of CBS4)
Ace is the place
Ace, the Asian food and ping-pong place at 501 E. 17th Ave. is hosting the “Battle Royale” in conjunction with professional table tennis team, Killerspin, from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 4-6 p.m. Sunday.
The weekend will feature Killerspin pros Biba Golic (ESPN’s Sexiest Woman in Sports and Ilija “Lupi” (men’s Olympic medalist and world champ), not only treating spectators to some high-skill exhibition play, but also will provide a chance for local players to test their table tennis skills (Saturday only) against the pros.
You can sign up to the challenge the Killerspin pros at Ace during the regular Tuesday tournament starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Exhibition style play, showcasing the skills of two of the world’s best tennis table players will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Both events are free and open to the public. More information at www.acedenver.com.
Summer of lobster at The Palm
The Palm restaurant inside the downtown Denver Tabor Center is celebrating the season with a summer of lobster. Come to the eatery on “Midway Lobster Day’ today to take advantage of two exclusive lobster specials n addition to the $79.95 summer lobster dinner for two (I tried this last week, and it was more than you can imagine and fabulous!)
The Monday deal includes two lobster specials which are $1 Nova Scotia lobster slider specials as well as $45 for a three-pound jumbo lobster from Nova Scotia while supplies last.
You also can email your picture of your The Palm lobster to lobster@thepalm.com so the restaurant can post the pic to its Facebook page in the album “Show Us Your Lobster.” For reservations, go to www.thepalm.com/Denver/Westin.
In other restaurant news…
I had a private new lunch menu tasting at EDGE on Friday, and was treated to scaled down versions of the amazing food choices which included roasted roma tomato soup with a balsamic glaze and an olive oil float; grilled cheese with cured tomatoes and crispy prosciutto; the new promotion “15 salads in 15 minutes all under $15 and under” including artisanal greens with blueberries, walnuts, smoked Billy Blue goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette; heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad; watermelon and frisee salad; roasted beet salad; lobster and shrimp crab cobb salad and black bean burger with red onion jam and arugula, basil and watermelon.
So fabulous! For reservations, go to www.fourseasonsdenver.com.
Your vote counts
From now through Wednesday, the public can vote on hidden gems around every corner throughout our fair city.
Visit Denver is giving locals a change to put their money where their mouths are and to show off their neighborhood’s best side with the “This is My Denver” photo contest.
Entry details:
* Like Visit Denver at www.facebook.com/visitdenver
* Get your friends to vote on your photo through Wednesday
The person who submits the photo that gets the most votes will win a jackpot stuffed with more than two dozen prizes, including:
* Annual membership to Denver B-cycle
* One-night stay at The Curtis Hotel
* Two tickets to Denver Botanic Gardens
* Two tickets to Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
* Two tickets to History Colorado Center
* Two tickets to opening night of the Colorado Ballet’s Giselle
* Two tickets to the Denver Art Museum
* Two tickets to Denver Zoo
* Two tickets to the Downtown Aquarium
* Two tickets to 1964 – The Beatles Anniversary Concert Tribute at Red Rocks
* Two tickets to a Colorado Symphony Masterworks performance of Passport to Paris
* Two tickets to a performance of Peter and the Starcatcher at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
* Balyeat Gallery gift certificate
* Dinner for two at Blue Sushi Sake Grill
* Dinner for two at I-Fish
* Dinner for two at Ignite!
* Dinner for two at Rialto Café
* Dinner for two at The Fort, plus a copy of Shinin’ Times at The Fort, a cookbook autographed by owner Holly Arnold Kinney
* Two-hour wine tasting party for six people at Water2Wine DTC Greenwood Village
* Dinner for two at The Oceanaire Seafood Roon;
* Gallagher Books gift certificate
* Jerri’s Tabacco Shop and Fine Wines gift certificate
* Larimer Square gift certificate
* Mudhead Gallery gift certificate
* One Chocolate Crisis Center Major Crisis Kit
* SOL lingerie gift certificate
For more information, go to www.visitdenver.com/neighborhoods.
Eavesdropping on Twitter: Hubby, to his 5-year-old son: “You have to be the man of the house while daddy is away.”
Son: “But I can’t cook!”
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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