Denver GTG - late May ??
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Maybe we can also find a place more scenic than Colorado Blvd, my most avoided thoroughfare. For the sake of the out-of-towners, I think it would be nice to meet in an attractive area. With easy parking.
I didn't know the CC Panera closed. I used to stop in there with DS when he's in town. Boo-hoo.
So, should we start a list of places to consider and then whittle it down?
I didn't know the CC Panera closed. I used to stop in there with DS when he's in town. Boo-hoo.
So, should we start a list of places to consider and then whittle it down?
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I come up with another possibility when I was out and around today and that's Brio's. Its just down from Kona Grill ( 1/2 block) has a great outdoor place and you can easily do drinks, apts and/or dinner. Don't know if it's any better than K.G, although I think it's a tad nicer. Prices about the same. I'll try to get the website for you. But really Kona is a fine spot for your needs and much better than anything on Colorado Blvd.
Hope you all don't mind my suggestions even thought I won't be able to make it.
Hope you all don't mind my suggestions even thought I won't be able to make it.
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Here's the website for Brio's. www.brioitalian.com
You'll need to select Cherry Creek North for location. Sorry I couldn't come up with a picture of the patio or terrace as they call it, but it's nice. They do cater to groups.
You'll need to select Cherry Creek North for location. Sorry I couldn't come up with a picture of the patio or terrace as they call it, but it's nice. They do cater to groups.
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Brio or Kona could work. Both have free parking or valet.
I called both to get a feel for them. Told them May 20, anywhere from 8- 14 people. They each say that 3:00 or 4:00 Sunday afternoon is downtime, so good chances of finding seating on patio. Neither take resies for the patio.
Brio manager told me Kona's patio is better, but Brio's food is better. A biased opinion, for sure. No fire pit at Brio patio, though, so weather could make the final selection, since the restaurants are so close together.
I happen to have 13 'free appetizer' cards for Brio, but the manager is reluctant to honor that many at once, understandably. I asked him, if our choice isi between Kona Grill and Brio, would he honor some of the free app cards for us? He said he'd ask and call me back Wed. I told him people will also be ordering cocktails/wine/beer and lunch.
I called both to get a feel for them. Told them May 20, anywhere from 8- 14 people. They each say that 3:00 or 4:00 Sunday afternoon is downtime, so good chances of finding seating on patio. Neither take resies for the patio.
Brio manager told me Kona's patio is better, but Brio's food is better. A biased opinion, for sure. No fire pit at Brio patio, though, so weather could make the final selection, since the restaurants are so close together.
I happen to have 13 'free appetizer' cards for Brio, but the manager is reluctant to honor that many at once, understandably. I asked him, if our choice isi between Kona Grill and Brio, would he honor some of the free app cards for us? He said he'd ask and call me back Wed. I told him people will also be ordering cocktails/wine/beer and lunch.
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Deb, thanks, but I already contacted editor Amy_D, and she responded right away.
We just need to get a head count and she will send some goodies.
It will be easier for me to receive them, so you don't have to travel with them.
So we need a headcount. Who's in?
Deb
PeaceOut
tekwriter
BetsyG
martym
fmpden
???
We just need to get a head count and she will send some goodies.
It will be easier for me to receive them, so you don't have to travel with them.
So we need a headcount. Who's in?
Deb
PeaceOut
tekwriter
BetsyG
martym
fmpden
???