Showers of Flowers Yarn Shop

6900 W Colfax Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214

Susan S. writes: Yes, Showers...has an extensive selection of yarns. Yes, the staff is knowledgeable, and there's plenty of sale stuff. Great selection of knitting and crochet paraphernalia, too. Yeah, what everybody else said is true.

But the Muzak. My God. The…

HotSpot Tax Services

5300 DTC Pkwy
Ste 480
Greenwood Village, CO 80121

Rex Q. writes: My father has had a vacation home for as long as I can remember. Its been about 4 years since he has last been up there due to his medical condition, so we finally decided it was time to rent it out. Now that we're collecting good money each month…

Pets Control Rocwind Canine Center

876 Ventura St
Aurora, CO 80011

Molly C. writes: I took my dog to Rocwind for the first time today.  I was very nervous as I have problems socializing him in the past at dog parks.  He is a large breed and can be protective.  Carol, Don, Gail and the rest of the staff are AMAZING!  I can't believe…

Joseph's Southern Food
Neighborhood: Northeast, Park Hill

2868 Fairfax Street
Denver, CO 80207

Lynn L. writes: Looking for the city's best fried chicken?  How 'bout some hush puppies?  Perhaps some mac & cheese or peach cobbler?  Or even sweet tea?  Please, look no further than Joseph's.  

Everything is made to order, so it can take a while, especially during…

Pets-N-Stuff

7777 W Jewell Ave
Lakewood, CO 80232

Jordan W. writes: This place is huge, as big as Petco or Petsmart.  Unlike those two though, Pet's-n-stuff carries super-premium "boutique" brands such as Wellness or Canidae.  They absolutely have the best prices in town for these types of pet food--I did quite a bit…

Pho Hoa Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest

1036 S Federal Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219

Nikki S. writes: OH MY GOD!

The pho here is absolutely phenomenal! The best ever. The broth is so flavorful, the meat is perfect, there is a ton of cilantro and sprouts and other goodies...it is like heaven in a bowl.

I don't know enough about Vietnamese food to know…

Great American Beer Festival
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO 80202

Leslie R. writes: If you claim to like beer, welcome to your mecca, your heaven, your happy place: the GABF.   For those not familiar with this magical annual event, it's the largest beer festival in America.

Great American Beer Festival 2006 Statistics:
384 Breweries…

The Laboratory of Art and Ideas

404 S Upham St
Lakewood, CO 80226

Elizabeth K. writes: The Lab
Part Art Museum
Part Public Forum

The Mixed Taste Event!

Like a wine tasting this is a pairing of two intellectual experiences.  Two unaffiliated subjects become parallel for a 30 minute tease in each category.  Chinese opera singers are followed…

Littleton Gold & Silver

5733 S Prince Street
Littleton, CO 80120

Alexander P. writes: A little jeweler
right next to my post office.
Hard working and quaint

A quiet, unassuming shop in downtown Littleton with reasonable prices and honest service.  It was only $25 to get my wedding ring resized, and I was warned ahead of time that the…

Days Inn

5397 S Boulder Rd
Boulder, CO 80303

SoStyley dotcom .. writes: In case you haven't heard, breakfast is the new dinner.

Well, can you keep a secret? Eggcredible Cafe, tucked away in the Days Inn Hotel in South Boulder is well worth the drive. (And by not waiting for a table, you'll end up eating sooner anyway).…

Zona's Tamales
Neighborhood: Northwest, Curtis Park

713 E 26th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205

robert a. writes: this should not be under a mexican food heading. if you have to categorize this place, it's best under the heading: smorgasbord. Seriously, you'll have trouble finding the tamales even printed on the hand painted menu.

Zona's is located in central…

City Bark LoDo
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

3150 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO 80216

mark k. writes: I checked this place out and although I liked it a lot and thought it was nice, I don't understand the concept of crating dogs for naptime.  I was pretty much sold until I learned of that.  I have a dog walker right now, and I think I will stick with…

Aveda Academy
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1650 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202

Jessica H. writes: Word to your mutha. I am loyal to my haordressers when I find one and Erin is the bomb bomb. I had one that I loved, but when she was charging $75 for a cut and $150 for color, I had to weasle away and find another place and stylist. So, on the hunt…

Bea's Bridal Nook
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

6th Ave At Detroit
Denver, CO 80202

Tina F. writes: Great selection for different budgets! I had almost given up on finding the perfect wedding dress until I went to Bea's, on the recommendation of a friend.
It isn't big and it's so unassuming that on your first visit, you may be as sceptical as I was.…

Andrisen Morton Co
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

270 Saint Paul St
Denver, CO 80206

Norm V. writes: The only men's store in all of Denver with impeccable clothes and customer service!

Broker Restaurant
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

17 Champa
Denver, CO 80202

Ed G. writes: Here's another place I used to hang out in the early 70s.  My girlfriend waitressed there.  She made great tips, and we always had cash.  They had the shrimp bowl then, too.  It was two pounds of shrimp.  One night we got bombed and polished off the…

Brothers Bbq

9069 E Arapahoe Rd
Greenwood Village, CO 80112

Sam V. writes: I had their pulled pork here today, which was okay, but it didn't have much smoky flavor to it and it was a bit on the dry side. The sauces were okay, but nothing special. The sides were not good at all (potato salad and cole slaw) but I never judge…

CB & Potts Restaurant & Brewery

1257 W 120th Ave
Westminster, CO 80030

Matt P. writes: File under:  it is what it is.

Corporate chain brewpub, yeah yeah yeah, yadda yadda...  That being said, C.B. & Potts has some good things going for it.

The beer.  It's good.  I'm a hoppy beer guy, and their Big Red IPA and 71 Pale are both really…

Seoul Food
Neighborhood: Southwest, Alamo Placita

701 E 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80203

miika m. writes: Well, being landlocked in a state where there are not that many Asians, I decided to take a quick trip to Seoul food in search of some tasty fiery Korean fare.  Plus, had to see if they had Asians employed here.

Waitstaff were quick and we were seated…

Piccolo's
Neighborhood: Southeast

3563 S Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80237

Motoko A. writes: Want pizza? Want mex? Want pasta? Want fajitas?

Piccolo's of south monaco delivers that in a cozy, darkly lit atmosphere. The place is better to visit in the afternoons than the evenings, as it can get hopping at night. The food-- Mexican is my fav…

Fontana Sushi
Neighborhood: Southwest, Speer

534 E Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80209

Daniel A. writes: I don't know exactly what "dining at Fontana is like dining on the set of Chinatown" is supposed to impart...

Is that a metaphor for "there are wrongs in life that will never be set right"?  "Water is the lifeblood of every community"? or  Is this…

Einstein Bros Bagels
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

1600 California St
Denver, CO 80202

Kathleen A. writes: Quality bagels and yummy spreads. My all time fav is the sun dried tomato. The breakfast panini's are very tasty as well. This is the best chain bagel place out there.

Heidi's Brooklyn Deli
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1225 17th St
Denver, CO 80202

Carissa M. writes: By way of a disclaimer: Heidi's Deli gave me a free chocolate chip cookie today that I just wolfed down. My opinion might be skewed in gooey chocolate goodness!

I had no idea that Heidi's Deli was so close to my office, but I just walked over to…

Whiskey Bar
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

2201 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80238

Craig E. writes: I like it cause it's called Whiskey Bar, which makes me think of Jim Morrison, which makes me black out, which ends my review.

Johnny Rockets
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

401 16th St
Denver, CO 80202

Brye L. writes: THIRTY......count them........THIRTY packets of salt with my burger to go.  Yes my friend thirty small packets of sodium love to go with my single lonely burger.  Well not to mention the two packets of ketchup.  Maybe my guy thought that since I was…

Passionate Palette

9623 E County Line Rd
Englewood, CO 80112

Cloud W. writes: Jen and Ben run this beautiful cooking school near Park Meadows.  I'll admit the classes can be hit or miss but the owners are personable and willing to share their knowledge and passion of cooking.  Lots of fun and very addicting!

Sudsy Puppy

6433 W Alameda Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226

David J. writes: The staff is very friendly and knowledgable.  Our furry friend loves going back, and they don't skip areas like some big-box retail stores have in the past.  The price is at or below the cost of taking our dog to Petsmart, for a much better cut!

Golden Tea Time

908 Washington Ave
Golden, CO 80401

Gitana G. writes: I think this is the best tea room in the metro area. Located at the end of main street in Golden in a little white cottage, the interior is decorated with a mish-mash of porcelain plates and saucers and tea/Victorian related memorabilia. The finger…

China Cafe
Neighborhood: Northwest

1931 Sheridan Blvd Unit Z
Edgewater, CO 80214

Lola W. writes: Friends ask me what's my favorite Chinese restaurant and I gotta say, "China Cafe!"  Each and every time I go there the peeps don't disappoint.  I was surprised a few years ago when they added ice cream to their menu but the fried ice cream ball…

Original Pancake House

8000 E Belleview Ave
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Ben S. writes: I'm one of those people who like breakfast the best, so TOPH (The Original Pancake House) is one of my favorites!

Let me get the lesser parts out of the way first: not inexpensive and gets crowded (be wise, like me, and just go early! we won't even go…

Andre's Restaurant & Confiserie Suisse
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

370 S Garfield St
Denver, CO 80209

Michael W. writes: Seniors only? You may think so when you go here because the average age is around 60, but it's open to the public.  I think there are a lot of seniors because the portions are kinda small (european portions) but drinks and dessert are included. you…

Pad Thai

3333 S Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80227

Cloud W. writes: This homely restaurant in SW Denver does a good job on Thai cuisine.  If you like hot and spicy this is the place for you. I once "mistakenly" ordered HOT and couldn't finish the dish, my nose was running and I was downing water like a fish.  Now, I…

Jus Cookin's Restaurant

840 Tabor St
Lakewood, CO 80401

Cloud W. writes: Summertime means Jus Cookin time!

The only time you can order the wonderful Ribs, Lemonade and Peach Cobbler is during the summer.  These three dishes are the stuff of dreams!  I didn't think I'd like Peach Cobbler but man is it good.  Makes my mouth…

Opus Restaurant

PO Box 642
Littleton, CO 80160

Cloud W. writes: Not sure why the address listed is a PO Box but I'm assuming this is the one in Littleton. If so...

The food and service here is very good!  We had the opportunity to try the tasting menu and liked everything that was presented to us.  Would return…

Einstein Bros Bagels
Neighborhood: Southeast

2730 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222

Hiker Chicka e. writes: Awesome bagels. Fresh ingredients.  Seriously, Einstein's is better than any other place I've been to around the country.

Einstein Bros Bagels

9392 Sheridan Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031

Hiker Chicka e. writes: Einstein always makes the best bagels.  Yum.

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

1600 Glenarm Place
Suite 130
Denver, CO 80202

Cyn Z. writes: Oh Peet's...

I was an hour and a half early for my appointment in Denver this afternoon, so I killed an hour at Peet's. It's a little slice of Berkeley, in the middle of downtown Denver.

I'm a big fan of their iced tea. It's just the right amount of…