Jun 21, 2011

The Corner Office

Get Your Int'l Groove On

By Lisa T. Bergren

On the corner of 14^th Street and Curtis, this is a Denver “office” we could settle into and stay a while (especially if we have a room at The Curtis). Specializing in global comfort food, the chef at The Corner Office has created an intriguing menu that truly looks like a trip around the world—printed on a hip, puce-colored paper. Starters are $9-16 and entrees run $16-22. Continue reading

Jun 20, 2011

The Curtis of Denver

Bringing Fun and Fun to Hotels

By Lisa T. Bergren

In Denver, The Curtis, a Doubletree hotel, is a kick in the pants. The door hangars say “Dream On!” (vs. the JW Marriott Cherry Creek’s spa-like “Serenity”). Décor is vaguely retro, but in a classic, palatable sort of way. Think of it as smart and tailored on a budget, like the younger brother who can dress up decently well and attend The Family’s high-brow functions, but then goes out and parties afterward, loosening the tie. Continue reading

Jun 18, 2011

The JW Marriott Cherry Creek

Living in the Lap of Luxury

By Lisa T. Bergren

If downtown Denver’s The Curtis is like the partying younger brother that cleans up nicely for Family Functions, the JW Marriott Cherry Creek is the elegant big bro. He’s definitely highbrow, luxe all the way, but he’s also a gracious, welcoming host that immediately puts you at ease, guiding you to a comfortable but high-end couch and setting a perfect glass of Old Vine Zin in your hand. Continue reading

Nov 9, 2010

Castlewood Canyon Hike

Black Forest, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren

Five miles south of Franktown on Hwy 83, is a gem of a state park, Castlewood Canyon. Castlewood offers several trails perfect for families out for an afternoon of hiking and exploring in 2300 acres of protected Black Forest land. Continue reading

Aug 30, 2010

Mt. Princeton & St. Elmo

A Central Colorado Day Trip

By Lisa T. Bergren

Interested in exploring some of Colorado’s hot springs? After packing a lunch and swimsuits/towels/change of clothes, we set off on this day trip from Colorado Springs to a place that had won high marks from fellow moms—Mt. Princeton. Continue reading

Jul 12, 2010

King Tut Exhibit

Denver, June 29, 2010-January 9, 2011

By Lisa T. Bergren

I was so excited about seeing the King Tut exhibit in Denver, that I planned our out-of-state summer trip around it. The last time I’d seen Tutankhamen’s  (pronounced Toot-in-common) treasures was in Cairo, back in 1990. Even there, in the ramshackle, crowded museum—that I understand has since had a makeover—the exhibit was inspiring, with its amazing gold and piles upon piles of artifacts. Continue reading