Mariel, the beautiful women’s wear boutique in Cherry Creek North at 3000 E. Third Ave., is having a New Year’s sale from Jan. 2-12.
Here’s the deal:
* Purchase the first item at 10 percent off.
* Second item is 20 percent off.
* Third item is 30 percent off.
* All sales are final.
More information: 303-623-1151.
A new restaurant in Longmont that is an ode to cyclists, CyclHOPS, opened on New Year’s Eve.
Brought to you from the owners of Oskar Blues Brewery, CyclHOPS is billing itself as a combination bike shop and taqueria.
CyclHOPS is located at 600 S. Airport Road in the Meadow View Shopping Center in Longmont. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to approximately 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 303-776-2453 (BIKE) or visit www.cyclhops.com.
A large mural sits behind the bar area at CyclHOPS, a new bike shop/taqueria in Longmont. (cyclhops.com photo)
Eavesdropping on me: “Let’s kick 2013 to the curb! Bring on 2014 and here’s wishing a happy new year to all of you!”
In case you missed my previous column (read it here), Bouquets co-owner Guenther Vogt died last week. His life-long partner BJ Dyer wrote to me about Guenther’s passing, and had this to say:
“Two weeks ago, I took Guenther to (St. Joseph’s hospital) emergency room with trouble breathing. They found pneumonia in his lungs. Shortly later, they diagnosed the reason for the issue: AML (acute myeloid leukemia). He’d had no prior issues or knowledge of it, and the blood tests at his annual physical in late summer showed no signs of any problem.
“After fighting the pneumonia, and going through a tough bout of chemo (7 days of 24-hour IV drip) he still was getting worse, and went into ICU on a ventilator. The doctors fought hard, but Guenther suffered through a lot … at one point (he) was on 12 IV pumps. Finally, the infection in his lungs overwhelmed him, and with no other options, he chose to be taken off the life support on Monday afternoon. The official word: Guenther died from a lung infection as a complication of acute myeloid leukemia.”
Here’s how we can celebrate this wonderful man’s life: There will be a reception at 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at The Denver Art Museum; followed by a celebration at 3 p.m. at Walker Fine Art, 300 11th Ave.
Readers of this column have been so generous in writing kind comments. I know that comforts BJ and that’s what is important now.
BJ Dyer and Guenther Vogt at one of their favorite spots, Halong Bay, Vietnam. Vogt died suddenly Dec. 23 after fighting a lung infection. (BJ Dyer Facebook photo)
Thrillist Nation, the online food judge that drives me crazy because of its overwrought writing has come up with a list of the 16 best burgers of 2013. Two Denver burger makers made it on the coveted top 16 list. They are:
“Best Cheese Overload, If That Existed, But It Doesn’t: The Thrilled Cheese
Burger Radio, Denver
“Created exclusively for you beautiful Thrillist readers, this thing is built between two grilled cheese sandwiches and includes two patties, two slices of American cheese, three bacon strips, and a big hunk of mac & cheese. This is not kosher, but it is very delicious.”
Note: Burger Radio is a food truck that promises “high-frequency grub” with announcements of where the truck is through Facebook, Twitter and its website (www.burgerradio.com).
“Most Reliable Burger: The Three Corners Larkburger
Larkburger, Denver
“Shown at this year’s Denver Burger Battle, a patty sits among bacon, crispy jalapeños, masa-crusted tomato, and Tillamook cheddar. Bacon and jalapeños seem to be the only things we can count on these days. Thanks, guys.”
Larkburger has more than a dozen Colorado locations, including downtown Denver, Washington Park, Arvada, Boulder, Greenwood Village, Littleton and Broomfield. A new location is coming to Centennial soon. For more information, visit www.larkburger.com.
Check out the entire list at: http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/best-burgers-of-2013-the-year-s-best-burgers-thrillist-nation?utm_content=feature&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Thrillist%20Weekender&utm_campaign=12.22.13%20WKNDR:%20These%20are%20the%2016%20best%20burgers%20of%202013
Frasca Caffe, from the geniuses who are co-owners, chef Lachlan McKinnon-Patterson and master sommelier Bobby Stuckey, closed Sunday to regroup and reinvent the concept.
Apparently, the space just wasn’t working. Instead, the Caffe space will be turned into a private event space for both Frasca Food and Wine and Pizzeria Locale in Boulder, and will be used as an overflow seating for Pizzeria Locale Boulder guests.
According to the press release, “They will remove the coffee station and refrigeration units and build a wine station, and repurpose the wood fixtures and current seating to make one beautiful table to seat up to 10 guests.
“Since opening, the Caffe has increasingly been used at night for larger parties and overflow seating; it currently seats up to 10, but Bobby and Lachlan want to reconfigure the space so that it is more comfortable for guests and provides a more conducive dining experience to what Frasca and Locale offer.”
The new concept is expected to open on Feb. 10.
Frasca Caffe closed Sunday as a coffee shop and re-open on Feb. 10 as a private event space for both Frasca and Pizzeria Locale in Boulder. (Frasca Caffe photos)
Colorado’s first three Trader Joe’s grocery stores are scheduled to open on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Opening that day will be the stores at Boulder’s Twenty Ninth Street Mall, the one at East Eighth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard (the only venue with liquor including Two Buck Chuck wine) and at Cherry Hills Marketplace at 5901 S. University Blvd.
TJ’s is also planning stores in Capitol Hill across the street from Govnr’s Park restaurant at 672 Logan St. and in Fort Collins at College Avenue and Horsetooth Road.
A glimpse of Trader Joe’s and its beginnings in the 1960s. (Photos courtesy of traderjoes.com)
Celebrate 2014 with friends and family over a three-course New Year’s Day Brunch at EDGE Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Denver.
Available for $35 per person, or $45 per person with an unlimited build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, the menu includes choice of starter, entrée and a dessert. Starters include Scottish smoked salmon, fruit plate, locally made Black Squirrel granola parfait or black-eyed pea soup.
Entrees include choice of build-your-own EDGE Benny (eggs benedict), banana chocolate chip french toast, Belgian waffle, or EDGE Hangover angus burger.
Desserts include choice of black bottom crème brulee, crodough bread pudding, or ricotta doughnut holes. New Year’s Day brunch is served at EDGE from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reservations: 303-389-3050.
For the health-conscious or those with the annual New Year’s resolution of a more fit and healthy lifestyle, start the New Year on a healthy note with a membership at the Fitness Center at Four Seasons Hotel Denver.
While resolutions can be hard to keep, the healthy offerings and amazing Fitness Center may make one’s efforts a little easier (and perhaps, a little more fun). The Hotel’s state-of-the-art Fitness Center overlooks the rooftop pool and is adjacent to a stunning 9,000 square-foot spa.
“Our Spa and Fitness Center are truly a unique offering in the Denver area,” says Spa Director Candis Ayers. “The membership option is popular for those who want a more upscale fitness environment, with more personalized service and on-site amenities.” Fitness membership is offered at $250 per month for one member or $450 per month for a couple. Membership includes:
For fitness memberships, contact The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Denver at 303-389-3020.
Eavesdropping on a man posting on Facebook: My favorite exchange of the year with my daughter: “Oh my gosh! Julia, did you poop in your bath?”
“No dad, that’s just my toy seal. Sure looks like poop though.”
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