On the Town’s resident matchmaker is out of town this week, but to take a look at our library of Singles Ready to Mingle, check out their pics and profiles below.

If you want to be added to the looking-for-love list, contact Trisha Lindeman at trilind@hotmail.com.

Meet last Friday’s single: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/05/meet-todays-additions-to-singles-who-mingle-2/

Meet more Singles who Mingle:

Meet Christie and Donald: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/04/meet-todays-additions-to-singles-who-mingle/

Meet Chris: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/04/singles-who-mingle-meet-chris/

Meet Britni and Chris: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/04/another-addition-to-the-singles-who-mingle-britni-rotunda/

Meet Megan: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/04/singles-who-mingle-meet-megan-dubray/

Meet Molly: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/03/singles-who-mingle-returns-molly-hughes/

Meet more of our singles: http://pennyparker.blacktie-colorado.com/2014/03/are-you-a-single-ready-to-mingle-check-out-these-two-and-maybe-youll-find-love/

Eavesdropping on two men on the bus: “Look at the culinary student with the purple hair.”

“Yeah, but look at the guy’s purple fingers. I’m glad I don’t have eat the food he’s cooking tonight.”

Broncos star QB Peyton Manning is two years removed from his 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, but talk-show host David Letterman remains a die-hard Manning fan even though the quarterback has left Letterman’s hometown.

After a year off the gridiron because of a potential career-ending neck injury, the Colts released Manning in 2012. Indianapolis’ loss was Denver’s gain.

On Monday, Manning made his fourth appearance on the “Late Show With David Letterman” where he talked about his 3-year-old twins (a boy and girl), the ESPN special on the football-famed Manning family, the “Omaha” signal at the line of scrimmage and the career-threatening injury.

Here are some snippets of the conversation, according to a transcript synopsis at www.cbs.com/shows/late_show/wahoo_gazette/.

Dave raves about the ESPN special on the Manning family. (Peyton’s) dad Archie was an All-American and a legendary college and pro football player. The Manning boys, Cooper, Peyton, and Eli and were just normal rambunctious kids. The special included a lot of home movies. Peyton says he wishes there was a bit less footage of Peyton crying.

Dave asked about Peyton’s career-threatening injury that required neck surgery which resulted in nerve damage in his throwing arm. Peyton lost “awareness” of his arm. When he “wanted to throw a football here, the ball went over there.”

Manning admitted there are some throws he can longer do, but has developed other parts of his game. He likens himself to an aging, crafty baseball pitcher who can no longer throw the fastball past the hitter so has to learn other ways to get the batter out.

“What’s with the ‘Omaha Omaha!?” Letterman asks. Fans can hear Peyton bark out ‘Omaha’ when at the line of scrimmage. It is his way of signaling a new play at the line.
Manning admitted he hates how the sideline microphones can pick up what he’s yelling because other teams can pick that up and learn from it. “I’m thinking of barking out some derogatory comments about the NFL Commissioner (Roger Goodell) for everyone to hear instead of ‘Omaha Omaha.’…

Letterman and Manning finished their segments on Broadway to participate in the Late Show Quarterback Challenge (Monday night’s challenge: throw a football through an open window of a passing yellow taxi. Peyton completes two out of three, just like his NFL average. Dave was 0-for-3.

Peyton Manning got plenty of laughs and told several stories on David Letterman’s ‘The Late Show’ Monday night on CBS. (CBS/The Late Show photo)

Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker was feeling his oats Saturday after a big win on a horse running in the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

After scoring a bundle of bucks (on an unnamed horse but I’m betting it was on winner California Chrome), Welker was spotted with a friend and a police officer.

According to USA Today, super fan Marc Blandford hailed a hardy, “Wes Welker, how ya doing?” to the Mighty Mouse Bronco.

Then, Blandford told USA Today, Welker proceeded to share the wealth by handing out $100 bills to Blandford and his buddies. The story says that the Bronco handed out roughly six c-notes before the cop put a cease and desist on Welker’s largess.

Sure, Welker was feeling generous, he can afford to. After all, he signed a two-year, $12 million deal in 2013 with the Denver Broncos.

See the whole story at: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/05/wes-welker-kentucky-derby.

It’s taco time on new “best” lists picked by www.Zagat.com, Westword (www.westword.com) and Food Network Magazine (www.foodnetworkmag.com).

According to Claire Martin’s Culinary Colorado blog, “Zagat.com’s latest best-of list is The Best Tacos in 15 U.S. Cities, of which Denver is one. Surprisingly Pinche Taqueria wasn’t it. Then again, (Zagat’s) winner was also Westword‘s 2013 honoree for Denver’s best tacos…

“Here’s what Zagat.com posted:

“Denver: Cochinita Pibil at La Calle Taqueria y Carnitas (1565 W. Alameda Ave).

“Why We Love It: Housed in a comfy little two-room cottage along the Valverde stretch of Alameda, this absolute gem gives new meaning to the word ‘sumptuous.’ We wholeheartedly recommend every taco on the menu, but since you’ve got to start somewhere, try the cochinita pibil – pork slow-roasted in citrus-achiote marinade…With one bite, the depth of its rich and tangy flavor seems almost boundless; slivers of pickled onion add sharp contrast should you want it, but the stew-thick mixture is perfect as is…

“Insider Tip: While the wall-mounted menus are entirely in Spanish, a printed menu at the order counter offers moderately helpful English translations.”

Here’s the link to the post: www.culinary-colorado.com/2014/05/01/denvers-top-tacos-at-la-calle/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+culinary-colorado+%28CulinaryColorado%29.

And for another opinion, Food Network Magazine’s May issue picks the best 50 tacos in 50 states. where Pinche Taqueria (1514 York St. and 3300 W. 32nd Ave.) and its pork belly taco is vindicated.

Food Network Magazine said, “Visitors drive from several towns away to dig into this pork belly taco: a thick slice braised in orange juice and vinegar, served with candied garlic and a side of dipping jus.”

The Museum of Contemporary Art Denver introduces Museum Quality Drinking, a summer evening experience extending museum hours with discounted admission, premium cocktails and music programming in the museum’s rooftop garden.

Beginning May 27, MCA Denver will stay open until 9 p.m. weeknights, so visitors can experience the museum, enjoy a cocktail and relax in the summer air on the rooftop deck.

On Wednesdays throughout the summer, café visitors can sample cocktails and foods from local food and beverage purveyors. On Friday evenings, art lovers can experience live music from local musicians on the rooftop garden.

Programming highlights include tastings from Leopold Bros. on June 11, Hogshead Brewery on July 23 and Fruition Farms on  Aug. 20. The musical line-up will be announced each week on Twitter and at www.mcadenver.org.

Admission to MCA Denver is free for museum members and $5 after 5 p.m. for non-members.

Currently on view:

* Rashid Johnson: New Growth through June 15.

* Senga Nengudi: The Material Body through July 13.

* Jorge Méndez Blake: Project for a Park Library (Aerial View Large) through July 13.

MCA Denver is located at 1485 Delgany on the corner of 15th Street and Delgany. Parking is available in the parking garage across 15th St. After 4 p.m., and on weekends parking is $3 with no validation required.

Museum summer hours are noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission to anyone 17 and younger. The museum is closed on Monday.

John Lehndorff, my former Rocky Mountain News colleague and eater about town, is hosting a food-writing workshop for writers who want to focus on food or for foodies craving the tools to describe cuisine from 2 to 4:30 p.m.. June 7 at the Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St.

This workshop is designed to help you develop your food “voice and get it heard. Lehndorff will offer an insider’s view of the changing food media landscape and the opportunities and challenges that the digital world offers.

“You’ll analyze examples of great culinary writing, learn how to create a recipe and query a food editor, and be a better blogger. Participants will be encouraged to do a tasty pre-workshop assignment. They also may sign up separately for Dining Like a Restaurant Critic, a post-workshop, multi-course meal, group critique and discussion.

“The award-winning journalist hosts Radio Nibbles on KGNU and his recent features have appeared in AAA “EnCompass Magazine”, “The Denver Post”, and “Edible Front Range.” He was the food editor at the Daily Camera and the Aurora Sentinel, dining critic for The Rocky Mountain News and author of “Denver Dines: A Restaurant Guide and More.”

Tickets are $35 and space is limited. Purchase tickets at the store or over the phone. More information: www.boulderbookstore.net/event/will-write-food-five-course-workshop-john-lehndorff.

Former Rocky Mountain News food critic John Lehndorff is hosting a food-writing workshop for writers who want to focus on food or foodies craving the tools to describe cuisine on June 7 at the Boulder Book Store. (Photo courtesy of boulderbookstore.net)

Eavesdropping on a woman: “I have RLS – Restless Life Syndrome.”

How is Cherry Creek North like the month of June?

It’s bustin’ out all over.

Last week, Julie Underdahl, CEO of the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District, led media types through a slide show of new construction as well as conducted a foot tour of a handful of shops in the popular shopping destination.

Cherry Creek North, whose boundaries encompass 16 blocks from First to Third Avenues, and from University to Steele, has several major building projects under construction or on the drawing board, which will increase the number of residents, office spaces and retail outlets in and around the burgeoning area.

But the pressing question, is how will the construction craze impact parking, which remains the No. 1 complaint of CCN shoppers and diners.

While the resolution to that issue remains to be seen, cranes are quickly becoming CCN’s official bird.

Projects on board to be added to the 400 businesses operating within the District’s borders, are:

* Adolph Coors Foundation headquarters, Second and St. Paul; 27,500 square feet of office and retail space set to open soon.

* Western Development Group (Christian Anschutz’s project), under construction at 250 Columbine St.; 273,000 square feet of office, retail and residential space slated to open in June 2015.

* Fillmore Residences, on Second Avenue between Fillmore and Milwaukee; 26 apartment units in 38,000 square feet with a projected opening of August.

* Columbine Development Partners, 245 Columbine St. in the old Post Office space with 94,000 square feet of office, retail and residential space.

* Paul’s Group, 100 St. Paul; 150,000 square feet of office and retail with a fall 2015 opening date.

* Whole Foods Market – Cherry Creek, adding one-third more seating to the cafe, a fresh juice and pickled items bar, more prepared foods, more shopping room on the retail floor and a food cart.

In Cherry Creek East and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, new projects include:

* The Rifkin Group – The Residences at Cherry Creek, 360 S. Monroe, 300 rental units in an eight-story building; completion date in 2015.

* Steele Creek, southeast corner of First and Steele, 230 residential units and retail with a slated opening in December.

* 3300 E. First Ave., northeast corner of First and Cook, 334,000 square feet of office and residential.

* Restoration Hardware – Cherry Creek Shopping Center, in the old Saks Fifth Avenue building, which will be demolished for a new 53,000-square-foot Restoration Hardware with an anticipated opening at the end of 2015.

Cherry Creek North facts at  your fingertips:

* Largest generator of retail sales tax in the city.

* Including the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, the Cherry Creek Shopping District is the No. 1 visitor destination in Colorado.

Restoration is taking over the old Saks 5th Avenue space at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. The new location is slated to open in 2016. (Restoration Hardware photo)