by mike
I just got an email asking if I could spread the word about a new rooftop Terrace opening up.
Of course I will, especially since with this beautiful weather I can think of few things nicer than sitting outside with friends enjoying the weather and having a cocktail.
ROOFTOP TERRACE AT VITA IS OPEN
DENVER, August 30, 2007. Just when it seemed Highland hot spot Vita’s celebrated ambience couldn’t possibly get better, owners Mark Schuwerk and Jay Beckerman took it up a notch with the opening of their new rooftop dining space. Boasting a breathtaking view of downtown Denver, the casual but elegant deck offers diners a new way to enjoy al fresco dining. The rooftop patio features a full bar, cocktail tables, elegant European rope lighting, and an unparalleled panorama that extends from the Flatirons and Long’s Peak to the Ramparts and Pike’s Peak.
“We wanted to create a space that was sophisticated and fully embraced the unobstructed view across downtown,” Schuwerk said. “At the same time, we wanted to provide a secluded place where people could relax and linger over a cocktail as they drink in Denver’s best view.”
Beckerman added, “Not only does our new deck significantly expand our serving capacity, it offers a relaxed atmosphere that’s perfect for a romantic evening on the town. ”
On the new Rooftop Terrace at Vita, guests who tire of the panoramic downtown view (hard to imagine) can simply wrap themselves in the embrace of the sparkling light columns and imagine themselves transported to an Italian grotto or a starlit Amalfi Coast beach.
On Tuesdays, Vita caters to wine enthusiasts and offers ½ price bottles. Vita’s extensive fresh cocktail menu makes it a popular destination with the cocktail crowd. Vita offer 2 happy hour’s daily; 3:00 pm- 6:30 pm and one for the night owl’s starting at 9:00 pm and until close.
Located in the former Olinger building at 1575 Boulder Street in the Lower Highland area, Vita is open 7 days a week from 3:00 pm – Midnight (Sunday through Thursday), and 3:00 pm – 2:00 am (Friday and Saturday). Vita also offers Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm with a happy hour from 3:00pm – 6:30 pm.
For more information about Vita and to make reservations visit the web site at http://www.vitadenver.com/ or call 303-477-4600.
by mike
Mayor Hickenlooper is selling his interest in his restaurant business operations held as Wynkoop Holdings. What does it mean? Could he be looking at higher office down the road? Is it just time to cash out on a great group of businesses that he either started or built on? Maybe it’s just time to slow down and relax with what has been accomplished? Or perhaps the added scrutiny placed on the businesses by his position make this change a win win.
Either way, what a great success story and also the end of an era for our Mayor. I wonder if much will change. Notice how he collected some of the oldest and most historic spots in town, good picks there Mayor.
Just a milestone in the History of Denver. Check out the full story in the Denver Post today and here is the Post highlight story.
Denver mayor sells interest in eateries
Article Last Updated: 08/27/2007 06:55:23 AM MDT
Mayor John Hickenlooper will no longer be the owner of the Wynkoop Brewing Company, the Cherry Cricket or the other restaurants around Denver that established him as an entrepreneur.
Ownership members of Wynkoop Holdings Inc. voted Friday to buy the mayor out of the group, a source close to the deal confirmed Sunday.
Details of the deal were not available Sunday night.
Hickenlooper has kept his ownership in Wynkoop Holdings in a blind trust since he took office in 2003 to avoid conflicts of interest.
Other restaurants owned by the group include Gaetano’s, Goosetown Tavern and the Wazee Supper Club.
by mike
For the past few months the newest green movement has been to stop buying the individual water bottles that are sold by the millions over the counter and ending up in trash cans everywhere. The solution is to reuse higher quality bottles like Nalgene or to just drink out of the tap (Which most water is anyway).
This is old news. But people still don’t listen so it is worth repeating. Go by a Nalgene for Pete’s sake. Buy two or three and keep rotating them in the dishwasher so you never have an excuse. I’ll even think of a fun logo for this site and make my own if it helps…. hmmmmm not a bad idea. But anyway, the point is about the Air Grocery Bag.
The New News (redundant) that I wanted to focus on is about a great environmentally friendly solution to grocery bags. If you thought that water bottles were an issue just think of how many plastic grocery bags walk out of Whole Foods and every other grocery store every day. The answer is FAR TOO MANY.
This past weekend I bought a solution for me. A company called Granite Gear is selling a product called an Air Grocery Bag. Awesome and compact this is a wonderful solution that you can use over, and over, and over, and over. And it fits in my scooter or glove box with almost no space taken up. Cool.
So go buy one. Now. Stop using throw away bags.
Actually, every little bit helps so I just like to share with everyone all the ideas out there. Do what you can, maybe even a bit more. You don’t have to be perfect (I certainly am not) but every little bit does make a difference.
by mike
I heard the most interesting argument on the radio today and wanted to pass it on.
We all are in love with Organics, at least most of us are. Count me as one of them. Not only are organics something I would prefer to put in my body they just taste better.
The question is whether Organics are good for the environment. Of course they don’t have pesticides or other nasty sprays that go on the vegetables and into the ground. But that is not the issue.
The issue is that because organics have gotten so popular they are now being shipped across the country, via big exhaust spewing trucks, from where they are grown to where they are sold. The impact means that there are alot of fossil fuels being thrown into the atmosphere to get those tasty organic melons from Arizona to your local market. Think about that.
Shipped in organics may be more harmful to our environment than buying local, regardless of whether it is organic or not. Or simply put, you might be supporting sustainable growth to a greater extent if you just pick up some local Colorado grown items no matter what.
Of course the best case scenario is both locally grown and organic. So ask where items come from, learn about how things arrive. If it is important to you keep in mind that there are many, many, many impacts to our world that happen in every choice we make.
It was a surprising idea to me and something I had not yet thought of. So we need more organic farms spread across the country supporting local communities and neighborhoods. Sounds good to me.
I googled and found an article from Scientific Blogging if you want to learn more.
by mike
By By Crayton Harrison
Bloomberg News
Article Last Updated: 08/21/2007 09:29:35 AM MDT
Apple Inc. may sell more than 800,000 iPhones this quarter, beating the company’s goal of 730,000, as consumer demand for the device stays strong, UBS AG analyst Benjamin Reitzes said today.
Retail outlets of Apple and AT&T Inc., which offer the phone exclusively in the U.S., have reported “solid demand,” Reitzes said today in a research note. His estimate for sales of the device, which combines an iPod music player with a mobile handset, was “conservative,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs said last month he expects to sell 1 million iPhones by the end of this quarter, adding to the company’s sales of iPods and personal computers. Cupertino, California-based Apple reported 270,000 iPhone sales last quarter after the product debuted June 29.
Apple’s shares rose 26 cents to $122.48 at 9:51 a.m. New York time in Nasdaq Stock Market trading. The shares have increased 44 percent this year before today.
Reitzes, based in New York, is ranked second among computer analysts by Institutional Investor magazine.
By the way, this photo is a joke (as far as I know).
The phone is a great move forward. There is always talk of incremental improvement in technology and then there are great leaps forward on a totally new level, or a new idea, or a new perspective on an old idea. Forget figuring out keypads, use the screen as a dynamic keypad and you can change it whenever you want. Make it intuitive, not techie. Make it easy and make it work. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Iphone just kept right on taking over the phone market.
Might want to pick up some stock in this market downturn.
by mike
Just an FYI, the temporary bridge is now open and work should be starting to replace the granite on the old one!
Check out the post from a few days ago to find out what is going on.
by mike
This past Saturday Theorie Restaurant and Martini Lounge opened up on Market street in what I believe is the old Real World spot. Opening night was Saturday, invite only (no.. I don’t rate that) and then Sunday was the first night for open reservations.
I haven’t had a chance to check this out yet, but it looks to be going for a bit upscale with some tasty dinner items and a special late night menu. My guess is that with bottle service and the late night menu this is both a date night restaurant and an “out late clubbin’ spot”.
So will someone please check it out and let the rest of us know. Menus are below if you want to check them out. But they said they are changing the menu’s every 90 days so this post will be dated in a few months. Happy eating!
by mike
Our favorite Irish pub is turning two this Saturday and they will be celebrating in style.
Wish I could be there, but I’ll be out of town. Have a pint (actually two) for me.
by mike
One thing you will learn very quickly about living in the city. You can’t grill out the way you used to. No more big propane tank feeding a gas fired fury of heat to sear up a delicious steak or to toast up a salmon plank. Nope, the fire code for Denver says that you cannot put your mega grill on your balcony.
So if you love the Downtown lifestyle and live in a multi dwelling unit (and don’t think that is a high rise only, that is three or more units) you will not be allowed to grill out unless you work within the rules. So lets cover the rules first [Read more →]
by mike
Grab your cruiser bike, road bike, mountain bike or trick bike and head over to the the Colorado State Capital in Downtown Denver tonight (Saturday) for the Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Bike Ride.
This just sounds fun to me. Cruising through the streets of Denver with the soft glow of the moon showing you the way. And with a “Gonzo” wave of folks taking off in the later start and a costume 
contest element I think half of the event is just about having fun and, as is a common theme for me, being a kid again.
Now my favorite is a snow shoe under a full moon where the light from moon bouncing off the snow literally makes it bright as day. But for city living this sounds like the same great idea. And don’t forget it goes to benefit a good cause…
Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente MOONLIGHT CLASSIC benefit SENIORS INC.
Created in 1969, SENIORS INC. is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting independence and enriching the quality of life as we age.
The organization sponsors programs and services throughout Colorado which help and encourage the elderly to live independently, and support opportunities for older adults to continue to learn, grow and contribute to society.
Contact Seniors Inc. at 303.300.6900 or at www.seniorsinc.org.
Here are the details…
The event will start and finish at the foot of Colorado’s most recognizable landmark - The Colorado State Capitol in downtown Denver. The 15-mile course will tour other landmarks, new and old. A shorter 8-mile course will also be available. Registration and the 180 Energy Drink After Hours Cycling Bash will take place on Saturday night from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.The Family Wave of riders starts at 10:30 p.m. and the “Gonzo Wave” begins at 11:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the Kaiser Permanente Moonlight Classic benefit Seniors Inc., a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting independence and enriching the quality of life as we age.
For more information and to register to participate, visit www.moonlight-classic.com or call 303-282-9020.
Where: Downtown Denver - The event will start and finish at the foot of the Colorado State Capitol
When: 8:30 p.m.
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