Sam’s no. 3 for Breakfast

When I started my new project I also began my new lifestyle of working in the heart of downtown Denver. The first element to my day was to pick a favorite commute. It’s an easy path, I jump on the 16th street free shuttle while reading the New York Times on my Kindle 2 (I don’t know how many trees I am saving by switching to Amazon’s Kindle.. but my guess is quite a few) and then I always get off at Curtis.

Curtis offers me two very simple things.  A great breakfast spot and the pleasure of the Soundwalk while looking into the artistic entrance of the Denver Performing Arts Center.   Most people have no idea what the Soundwalk is, I certainly didn’t.  I just happened to be wandering around the city searching for those little restaurants and shops that give an Urban village it’s personality.  I found a piece of Art in the form of Sound.  Here is a description of the Soundwalk from Smithsonian America Art Museum Index.

I am telling you it is cool.  I walk to work listening to the running subway underneath (We don’t have a Subway), the sounds of ocean waves crashing against a beach, music, animals, birds, and more.  I never know what I’ll hear on that stretch of Curtis.  But I do know what awaits me at the corner…. Sam’s no. 3.

Sam’s no. 3 is a “reminds me of NYC” corner diner with some incredible work week breakfast specials.  $2.99 for eggs, toast, hasbrowns or a couple dollars more for every combination you can think of.  Chicken Fried Steak, Biscuits and Gravy, Corned Hash, Pancakes and more.  The service is quick, the food is good, and it’s a true diner.  Another little local gem I only found by exploring our downtown.  So much to see, and I encourage you to go check it out.