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Denver, CO
Yelping SinceDecember 2008
Things I Lovebooks, movies, libraries, my kitties, robots, Joss Whedon, trying new things, gardening, a walk in crunchy autumn leaves, tea, Yelp, owls, nachos, snowshoeing, creativity, crayons, my iPhone, trivia, live music, Nerds Geeks and Dorks
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My Hometownthe Corn Fields of Indiana
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm helping people find good books.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm a maven and information dissemination is my game.
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I Read My First ConcertI don't even have a band.
My Favorite MovieDoes not compute. Cannot choose only one.
My Last Meal On EarthNachos
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love my job.
Most Recent DiscoveryBeing a pregnant kitty's foster mom is hard work!
Current CrushMy Dreamboat is http://www.yelp.com/us...
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-2925
Marion's of the Rockies
Category: Restaurants
The atmosphere is warm and friendly and definitely geared toward the whole family. The service is great. They always make sure your coffee is warm and full. They serve up so much food I've never been able to clean my plate.
If you are in the Idaho Springs area and need a good hearty meal, I recommend Marion's.
Denver, CO
Hawt on Yelp Denver
Category: Local Flavor
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Capitol Hill
I knew I was going to great service because I love Mop Factory Salon. I've gotten my hair cut there before but never taken advantage of any of their other talents. Because of the special, I got to be experimental!
I'm purposely being elusive about which deal I took advantage of. You'll just have to wonder and guess next time you see me. ;)
Thanks, Hawt on Yelp and Mop Factory!
This place can be a hotbox so I strongly recommend leaving the heavy coats at home and adding an extra layer of deodorant. The bathroom upstairs tonight was absolutely pristine and line free which made me do a doubletake because that it not what I expect when attending a concert. The bar staff is genial and while the beverages are pricey it could be worse.
The parking is still a bit of a nightmare so I recommend carpooling or checking out the side streets but watch out for the resident only Englewood permit action.
Don't count out the Gothic when looking at concert venues. They still have great shows like They Might Be Giants and can guarantee a great night of music and merriment.
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1/6/2009
An intimate theater with an interesting architectural flair that enhances your enjoyment of the band. Tickets are always reasonably priced. Parking can be a bit of a hassle, so try a side street. I would absolutely like to come here more often, but I'm not so in touch with their lineup of late.
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 761-7063
Hampden Family Pet Hospital
Category: Veterinarians
After the beautiful young cat was rescued and taken to the local veterinarian and her "situation" was discovered, the woman with the heart as big as all outdoors didn't know what to do because her dogs, though kind, could frighten the pregnant waif. And that is where I, your noble narrator joins the story!
With a spare room and a pile of books as high as your head, we embarked on a journey through the mildly traumatic world of cat pregnancy, birthing and infancy. And everyone lived happily ever after.
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I could NOT have done it without the help of Dr. Monica Watterud and the kind people at the Hampden Family Pet Hospital. I was greeted warmly upon each visit (and I was visiting almost weekly for awhile there) and absolutely adored they way they handled the cats and explained everything to me. They even take pictures of the cats to attach to their files. The building is brand new and the equipment all thoroughly modern. Their prices are extremely fair and they were very generous to me and my little cat family.
Up until this experience, I have only ever taken my cats to another vet whom I also like, but where Hampden Family Pet Hospital has them beat hands down are the hours and the availability of emergency services until 10pm. Emergency services are never fun but being able to take your pet someplace close, with excellent service and care and reasonable prices can be an incomparable relief.
I unreservedly recommend these vets as they care for your pets and you like you are family and don't take advantage of that when it's time to pay the bill. It's hard to imagine, but it's almost fun to have a vet visit now almost like a social visit with friends. It's not as important for me to have a good visit as my cat does, but it's certainly a bonus that I enjoy it as well.
Thank your stars there are organizations out there like SpayToday! For only $40 a cat, $70 a dog or $75 a rabbit you can help end the pet overpopulation problem, extend your pet's life and preserve your sanity. Providing low cost ways to care for your pet is something I am very thankful for. In addition to providing surgery, they offer vaccination clinics as well.
Through a series of happy accidents I became a cat foster mommy for a nine month old pregnant kitty. I had a great time checking out books from the library and learning all I could about cat pregnancy, birth and nutrition along with anything else I could. Along the way, I learned about the importance of spaying and neutering your pets and swore to support places that could keep this from happening to other cats. Many cats are put to sleep each year because there is no one to adopt them. SpayToday has a great deal for people in situations like mine because if you spay the mom for $40, you can get the babies fixed for only $10 each!
The pet store Quality Paws, told me about SpayToday. Being recommended by another great place that assists in controlling the feral cat population told me that I was in good hands. When I arrived, I was pleased to see how clean and open the office and surgical area was. Being able to see through the glass to the surgical area comforted me and told me they knew what they were doing. The staff was welcoming and kind. I felt absolutely comfortable leaving my pet in their care for her operation and will be taking her babies there to be fixed too!
I left with a happy cat, a goody bag full of candy and catnip toys, instructions on her care and pain medication for her for the next three days. They went over the instructions with me to make sure I understood. This is no slap-dash spay factory, they really care about your pet.
It's not very often you can do the right thing, get good service and not spend a lot of money; SpayToday truly deserves a Woohoo! As good as it gets!
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 736-6200
Snooze
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Southeast
The mimosas are made with pomegranate liquer and have a big ole berry floating in it. The Bloody Mary's can be made with this spicy vodka they have on the counter just ooozing with peppery goodness. The coffee is also amazing and imported special from Guatemala. I recommend reading the insert on the tables about how special this coffee really is.
I love their hashbrowns. They are mouth-watering muffin sized circles of perfect potato goodness, crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. I've had the omelet and the scramble and love their fresh ingredients. I also had a bite of Todd's Surf and Turf and was impressed with how good steak and shrimp for breakfast really is.
The pancakes... oh, God, The pancakes are amazing. I don't know what it is, but they are unbelievable. Fluffy like baby kittens, these pancakes are otherworldly. I love that they have a special flavor every day. I've had the Strawberry and the Apple Pie ones.
The perfect day? Spend a few hours drinking and eating at Snooze, then sleep it off in your car for a few more hours then grab a few slices of Anthony's pizza right next door and head off to a movie or the park. Enjoy.
Broomfield, CO 80020
(720) 887-2300
Mamie Doud Eisenhower Library
Category: Libraries
One stop shopping for research, databases, events, wireless and leisure reading! It's a beautiful building humming with activity. Despite the large lot, parking was still a challenge which I find to be a testament to it's usefulness. If you are in Broomfield, it's worth a visit!
Denver, CO 80202
Biker Jim's Gourmet Hot Dog Stand
Categories: Fast Food, Food Stands
Neighborhoods: Northwest, CBD
It does feel a little weird to eat reindeer or elk, especially for someone who was vegetarian for awhile. But they don't taste weird. The spices that they must add are what you actually taste. They are of such high quality that I don't care what animal I am eating, it just tastes damn good.
The toppings are phenomenal too! Yummy Yummy cream cheese and onions cooked until perfect. I usually HATE cooked onions too, but something about the combo here knocks my socks off! They have other more traditional toppings including diced jalapenos!
Even with all these fabulous things going for them, what I love the most is talking to Biker Jim himself. He always has some hilarious quip, story or anecdote to share that makes me smile. Since coming to the South Pearl Street Farmer's Market, I've made quite a nuisance of myself... and I love every minute of it. But don't tell anyone I ate a "hot dog." Ewwww.....
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 744-2665
Broadway Book Mall
Category: Bookstores
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Speer
Though they don't have their new sign up outside yet, and their Grand Opening is just around the corner over Labor Day, they are open for business. With many of the great booksellers you loved from the former location, this location has MUCH BETTER parking and is close to another love of mine, Fahrenheit's Books!
Be sure to ask about their author events as these are stunning occasions and a rare opportunity to hob-nob with local authors!
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They set aside my treasures when I called and I was overjoyed to have a choice between multiple covers. They went above and beyond to make sure I had what I needed. I also bought a few more comic books while there, but was greatly impressed by their graphic novel collection.
I don't get out to Westminster often, but when I do I visit this comic book store.