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The Little Flower Shop in Larkspur Colorado
Posted by: | CommentsThe recently opened “Little Flower Shop” in Larkspur is concealing some serious treasures.
Inside The Litte Flower Shop is a petite boutique that claims to be a bit like the telephone booth on “Dr. Who.” It’s bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. Seven local Denver area & Larkspur artists and artisans have converged into a splattering of paintings, hand-cut glass, darling little girls clothing, unique Colorado pine log creations (candleholders and more) jewelry and a a touch of home made music. The boutique motto is “Think outside the box”.
For the Kids
• Complimentary Nutritional Treats from our friends at Juice Plus
• Sand Stone Search – $4.00
• Create Your Own Natural Stone Bracelet – $4.00
• Face Painting
See the boutique website www.simplylovedgifts.com for more information or call at 303-507-5380.
Citron Bistro a 5280 Denver Restaurant Week Night on the Town
Posted by: | CommentsCitron Bistro is a Greek inspired Restaurant in South Denver with Executive Chef Andy Martinez in the kitchen creating magic for your palette with his unique take on traditional and Greek cuisine.
Restauranteurs George Karas and Tom Karantounis took the building that formerly housed Marie Calendars and created a beautiful relaxing oasis of a mix of rustic brick, hardwood floors and modern colors for a dining atmosphere to enjoy world foods with Mediterranean, Southwestern and American influences, a glass of wine, or share their amazing signature dessert, a Creme Brulee’ Napoleon. (pictured at left)
Their 5280 menu was quite varied and the quantity of food you received was outstanding.
Slide show of the 5280 Menu here.
Citron Bistro 5280 Restaurant Week menu consisted of:
Your choice of:
- Smoked Trout & Cheese Plate – Trout filet, imported & domestic cheese crostini and fruit
- Spicy Hummus – Drizzled with olive oil, pita wedges
Your choice of:
- Rack of Lamb Chops – Australian lamb with an oregano-walnut lemon pesto, gorgonzola mashed potatoes, veggies Briam
- Sea Bass – Sautéed filet atop wilted baby greens, topped with a Blue Crab Citron sauce, basmati rice, seasonal vegetable
- New York Steak – USDA choice grilled, atop gorgonzola cream sauce, frizzled onions, roasted red potatoes, seasonal vegetables
- Shrimp & Chicken Mozzarella – Sautéed shrimp, roasted chicken, pistachios, roasted red peppers tossed with linguini in a spicy red sauce
Your choice of:
- Crème Brûlée Napoleon – Our Signature Dessert, layer of philo pastry, crème brûlée
- Chocolate Crème Brûlée
The portions served were quite generous, the waitress, Stephanie was a delight, both owners were there to green you at the door and Chef Andy came out to check on our party of four. If you haven’t tried this restaurant you really should!
The following restaurants in and near Douglas County Colorado are also participating in the 5280 Denver Restaurant Week.
Mosaic Restaurant – Parker Colorado
Cool River Steakhouse – DTC
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse – DTC
Earls Restaurant – Park Meadows – Lone Tree CO
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar – Greenwood Village
The Dusty Boot Steakhouse & Saloon – Foxfield
Citron Bistro - South Denver CO
Lodo’s Bar & Grill – Highlands Ranch
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – Park Meadows / Lone Tree
Via Baci Italian Bistro - Lone Tree
Outback Steakhouse – Highlands Ranch
Outback Steakhouse – Castle Rock
Outback Steakhouse – Centennial
Cru Wine Bar – Vistas at Park Meadows
Brio Tuscan Grille - Lone Tree/ Park Meadows
Saltgrass Steak House – Parker
Bonefish Grill – Littleton
Hacienda Colorado – Englewood
Indulge Wine Bar - Highlands Ranch
La Dolce Vita – Castle Pines
La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar – Park Meadows
UNION – An American Bistro Castle Rock Co
Trappers Chophouse Parker Co
The Oven Pizza E Vino – Centennial
Sonoda’s Restaurant – Englewood
Sonoma’z Wine Bar and Grill - Park Meadows / Lone Tree CO
Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza – Highlands Ranch
Hacienda Colorado – Englewood
Vines Wine Bar - Parker Colorado
5280 Denver Restaurant Week in Parker Colorado
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5280 Week in the Denver metro area is one that food lovers wait for all year long. Local area restaurants serve scrumptious, mouth watering cuisine for the outrageously inexpensive price of $52.80 for two.
This often even includes wine and dessert. For those of you that may be new to the Denver Metro area and aren’t familiar with what the significance of 5280 is… Denver is The Mile High City and is 5280 feet above sea level.
Last year to help out the local economy the organizers of Denver Restaurant Week decided to hold it over for an additional week with only a small portion of the restaurants participating in the second week. In 2010, Denver Restaurant Week will be held for two weeks, from February 20 – March 5, 2010.
You can search the Denver Restaurant website by cuisine, location or name here.
An example of what restaurant offer is here for the Summit in South Aurora Colorado 
The Summit is a locally owned & operated, award-winning USDA Prime steak & seafood house.
First Course
Your choice of:
- Our House Specialty Wedge Salad
- Caesar Salad Topped with a Homemade Crostini
- The Best French Onion Soup in Denver
- Our Made Fresh Daily Soup du Jour
Your choice of:
- Chateaubriand – (one to share) Center cut filet mignon, sliced for 2, with burgundy & bearnaise sauces, fresh vegetables, yukon gold mashers & stuffed tomatoes
- Grilled Salmon – (one each) Fresh Atlantic Salmon, marinated in a house soy ginger, steamed vegetables,wild rice, with a dill cream sauce
- Asparagus Chicken – (one each) Baked Chicken with fresh asparagus & white cheddar atop rice pilaf with a mushroom dijon cream sauce
Your choice of:
- Crème Brûlée
- Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream
The following restaurants in and near Douglas County Colorado are participating.
Mosaic Restaurant – Parker Colorado (pictured here)
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Earls Restaurant – Park Meadows – Lone Tree CO
Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar – Greenwood Village
The Dusty Boot Steakhouse & Saloon – Foxfield
The Summit - Aurora CO
Citron Bistro - South Denver CO
Lodo’s Bar & Grill – Highlands Ranch
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro – Park Meadows / Lone Tree
Via Baci Italian Bistro - Lone Tree
Outback Steakhouse – Highlands Ranch
Outback Steakhouse – Castle Rock
Outback Steakhouse – Centennial
Cru Wine Bar – Vistas at Park Meadows
Brio Tuscan Grille - Lone Tree/ Park Meadows
Saltgrass Steak House – Parker
Indulge Wine Bar - Highlands Ranch
La Dolce Vita – Castle Pines
La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar – Park Meadows
UNION – An American Bistro Castle Rock Co
Trappers Chophouse Parker Co
The Oven Pizza E Vino – Centennial
Sonoda’s Restaurant – Englewood
Sonoma’z Wine Bar and Grill - Park Meadows / Lone Tree CO
Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza – Highlands Ranch
Parker Colorado Restaurant Reviews 2010
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Nomelie Cupcakes on Mainstreet
Looks like it’s time to start up a new thread for restaurant reviews for the new year. The 2009 edition was the single most visited link on this whole site so lets see if 2010 can beat it’s numbers. Please list your reviews of Parker’s restaurants here. Please remember to be civil and use PG rated language in your review.
So lets hear it Parker neighbors? What’s your favorite coffee shop, Mexican restaurant? Italian restaurant? Best Happy Hour… Favorite Cupcakes? Share your thoughts and discoveries.. Also feel free to include other Douglas County area restaurants here.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.
Douglas County Diva’s Kickoff Event Wednesday Jan 20, 2010
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The labor of love by three “go getters” in the Douglas County area, Douglas County Diva’s is having it’s kickoff networking event this Wednesday, January 20th 2010 at the Siena Restaurant in Castle Rock CO. Pam Anderson of Larkspur Colorado has been a successful business owner for years and hadn’t been able to find many resources for networking for women in the South Denver area, so she along with Heidi Mendoza and her daughter Theresa Buckley decided to start a women’s networking group. Douglas County Diva’s is meant to serve as a networking and mentoring resource for all women, mom’s, teachers, wives, daughters, sisters along with women business owners. The group will also be a place for women that are interested in starting a business to get support and resources from other women that have “walked the mile” and can share their wisdom and creativity that is uniquely for women.
Douglas County Divas – A free fun networking event providing a positive atmosphere for women to connect and gain exposure for their business and create relationships for the future.
- January 20th 2010 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Siena at the Courtyard in historic downtown Castle Rock
- 333 Perry Street – Castle Rock Co – 303-688-2622
Join the ladies of Douglas County for a DivaTina… or two! Reportedly the preferred diva drink. All are welcome and please bring a friend. If you would like to contribute a free giveaway for the event, please contact Pam Anderson.
Mark your calendars for the future as the DCD events will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at different locations in Douglas County Colorado.
February’s event is scheduled for February 17th, 2010 at Carlos Miguels 3982 W Limelght in Castle Rock CO.
