16th Street Mailing & Shipping Center
Neighborhood: Southeast

1001 16th St
# B180
Denver, CO 80238

Dustin G. writes: This is one of those shipping and mailing center places that also does cards and has the internet, stamps, boxes, etc etc.

Pretty standard.

Nonetheless, what sets this place apart is it has a small business feel, where the people behind the counter…

Blue Silo Studios
Neighborhood: Northwest

4701 National Western Dr
Denver, CO 80238

Dustin G. writes: Damn, talk about way way WAY out there.

The Blue Silo Studios are not so much a public art gallery, as much as an abandoned warehouse found in an abandoned industrial part of town, where hip-young artists go to create their works.

The space is…

Costco
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

Denver, CO 80202

Dustin G. writes: Costco is one of those places where you go because your friend has a membership and is all about the sales, and you are a loser and don't have a car, so you end up there while they are drooling over garlic presses.

Or maybe that is just me....

Hm....…

Big Dog Textbooks
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1331 15th Street
Denver, CO 80238

june m. writes: I recently moved to Arvada and was looking for a place to sell my textbooks.  Big Dog Textbooks has a database that searches and sifts through all of the schools/universities to see if they need the book (s).  This is super helpful because you do not…

Colorado Convention Center
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

700 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202

sherri s. writes: This place is so spacious - if I were throwing a convention, I would definetly have it here. There were two conventions going on simultaneously when I was there. I know car shows bring in tons of people and I was there for a Home Builders convention…

La Casita
Neighborhood: Northwest

4390 W 44th Avenue
Denver, CO 80212

Gitana G. writes: POOF!

Gone.

La Casita Tamales is no more. Demolished.

Hopefully, a new La Casita rise out of the dust. This is one of the those *RARE* scrape-offs in NW Denver that actually makes sense (unlike that classic Craftsman bungalow across the street that is…

Guess
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

3000 E 1st Ave
Space 148
Denver, CO 80206

sherri s. writes: Great fashion... as usual.  What I like least about trendy, hot clothing is that it's usually sized for 12 year old boys.
Guess? is actually fitted for women who have curves and love their bodies. It is what it is - the ads don't lie. And the shoes,…

World Food Bazaar

242 N Havana St
Ste C
Aurora, CO 80010

Riza H. C. writes: Serving Zabihah Halal Meat and poultry for the Muslim Community in Colorado.  They have Middle Eastern, African, Malaysian and Indo-Pak Groceries.  From various type of curries, chutneys, condiments, sauces, basmati rice and snacks.  Frozen poultry…

Next Gallery
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

3659 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211

Bonnie s. writes: There is a funky little group of contemporary galleries stuck in the heart of the old Italian neighborhood in Denver.  The area is called Highland and where Next Gallery is the whole place is pretty ethnic.  Signs are usually in Spanish and low…

Zip 37
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

3644 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211

Bonnie s. writes: Zip's sign sucks.  It totally makes me think that the place is run by amateurs.  But it is surprisingly nice inside.  Apparently, they just have a dumb sign.  
The front room is designated for a solo show and depending on when you go, and who is…

The Salvation Army
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

1901 29th Street
Denver, CO 80216

Alexandra F. writes: No joke, this Salvation Army straight up had a Porsche 911 the last time I visited the store.  It was white, and had about 150,000 miles on the puppy and Salvation was asking $19,000.  There was not a single person who walked in or out of the store…

Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District

3365 W 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221

Alexandra F. writes: According to class gossip, Kyla and I are strippers full time when we are not at silversmithing class.  Not sure how this title got awarded to me by a bunch of strangers in my class, but somehow Buzz (one of the teachers) thinks that Kyla and I…

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

7520 E Progress Pl
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Monique L. writes: Simply just amazing!  Busy yes... but when you are escorted to your table, and your eyes get larger and larger as you pass each table, looking at the wonderful treats that others have ordered, your mouth is watering by the time you sit down.  Now, I…

Hacienda Colorado

10500 Bierstadt Way
Englewood, CO 80112

Dave H. writes: Hacienda Colorado is our standby favorite.  We first discovered Hacienda Colorado back at the Wadsworth/Belleview location in the late '90s, and we've had nothing but fantastic experiences eating there.  Yes, it can be crazy crowded, and the prices…

King Kolor

620 Miller Court
Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80215

Alexandra F. writes: I use King Kolor for all of my work large format digital printing needs, and I have to say that I am always impressed with their work.  

One time I went and visited the shop, which is honestly nothing special, but these guys are really into the…

Austin Karaoke

10031 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80247

Will C. writes: The rooms in this place are super clean, and service is just as spotless.  They serve a wide variety of food and alcohol so its easy to spend the whole night here.  The one thing lacking of this place is the price, so make sure each person in the…

Ro Sham Beaux
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

500 16th St, Ste 124
The Pavillions Mall
Denver, CO 80202

Amanda B. writes: Ro Sham Beau is one of the best places to find unique cards that I have ever found.  No matter what the occassion, I am always pleased at the selection and the categories they offer.
The people working there are really nice and helpful and seem to…

Carlton Card
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1201 16th Street Unit 324
Denver, CO 80202

Shiho F. writes: Decent selection of prepackaged cards (Thank Yous, Party Invites, Blanks what have you...) and good deals on greeting cards.  Yeah, I know I can't believe these cards are averaging 3 bucks a pop these days and the irregular ones starting at $4.99 are…

Gates Sculpture Triangle Park

Near Union Station
Denver, CO 80202

Dustin G. writes: Located slightly south of Union Station, this park is fairly small and innocent and has small strips of concrete walkways running through it like serendipitous veins. The sculptures that dot the park are of the typical modern-art variety: one is a…

Riverfront
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1610 Little Raven St
Denver, CO 80202

Dustin G. writes: The Riverfront area is newly renovated and....nice. With new upscale lofts right next to Riverfront park, trails, and the Platte river, Riverfront is the place to be....if you can afford it. With lots of small shops, this seems like a yuppie…

Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Student Clinic
Neighborhood: City Park, Southeast, Congress Park

1441 York Street
Suite 202
Denver, CO 80206

susie b. writes: I love that I got to try accupuncture for such a great price and it felt awesome. I think massage is overrated, physical therapy never helped with my IT band issues so I thought I'd give acupuncture a try. I think I am hooked and I can't wait to go…

East Side Kosher Deli
Neighborhood: Southeast

449 S Elm Street
Denver, CO 80246

Alexandra F. writes: Mazol Tov to Denver for not only having a Jewish Kosher deli/restaurant, but a pretty well stocked mini Kosher supermarket.  You can nosh (eat a little something) or eat like a khazer (pig) at this deli and never feel farklempt (bummed out).

My…

APT Service, Inc.
Neighborhood: Northwest

4400 Delaware St
Denver, CO 80216

Bonnie s. writes: For a tow company, these guys are the best.  Not only do they actually care about their customers but they will make sure you have a ride home.    If you need a tow give them a call, they are a good local place and deserve your service.

The only bad…

Neighborly Thrift Shop

3360 S Broadway
Englewood, CO 80113

Bonnie s. writes: Again I have managed to find a totally funky place.  The Neighborly Thrift Shop is a tiny shop right on Broadway.  The prices are unbelievable and really, it is just an ARC that doesn't help retarded citizens.  Or maybe it does....hmmmm.

You can buy…

Mercer Place
Neighborhood: Southwest

1388 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210

Polly K. writes: Mercer Place is by far the best consignment shop in Denver!  The selection of clothing is always current, clean, and priced fairly.  In addition to clothing, there is a variety of accessories to choose from (fabulous jewelry, purses, shoes, etc). Oh…

Flossy McGrew's
Neighborhood: Southwest

1824 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80210

Tiffany C. writes: Are you looking for a blue tuxedo with a ruffled shirt like in Floyd's in Dumb and Dumber? A pair Flamenco outfits? A cow suit? Any other type of costume for any situation whatsoever? I'll bet you Flossy's has it. Trust me, there are so many times…

Blue Sky Grill
Neighborhood: Northwest, Auraria

1000 Chopper Cir
Denver, CO 80204

Alexandra F. writes: Wow, I feel like I am in a chalet of a rich rancher, and oh dear, oh my, what is that, it is a giant stuffed bear... grrrrrrrr

Welcome to The blue sky grill... This bar/restaurant resides right inside the Pepsi Center on the bottom floor, and is only…

Orange Cat Studios
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

2625 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80205

Bonnie s. writes: Orange Cat works as a place for artistic community get-togethers.  Racy art shows are often up.  On opening nights the place is filled eccentric arty types, and there is lots of FREE BOOZE!

The unfinished walls and wire door make you feel super-swanky…

Bonsai Nursery Inc.

3750 S Federal Blvd
Englewood, CO 80110

Alexandra F. writes: I surprised my boyfriend two years ago with a trip to a Bonsai nursery so he could pick out his very own Bonsai!  Ok, it wasn't a puppy or not even something as creative as a weasel, but he likes Bonsai's, so what am I going to do, tell him no? Plus…

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Superstore

Yosemite Park Mall
9090 East Phillips Place
Centennial, CO 80112

Carrie R. writes: Here you have a different breed of Jo-Ann stores, the SUPERstore!! For most of us, this means two things: custom framing, and CU, their Creative University, where you or your kids can sign up for any number of classes ranging from sewing to knitting,…

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance
Neighborhood: Southeast

2780 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222

Jessica H. writes: I'm a huge fan of Ulta 3 for shopping for products that I would get at my drugstore. It's like a Walgreens, but clean, and with that extra "oomph". Wonder Walgreens, if you will. And, I will! Ladies, we've got items that our general drugstore does…

Sears Outlet Store
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

701 Osage St
Denver, CO 80204

Amanda W. writes: Here's your plan: Do your appliance homework with Consumer Reports, check out Costco, and then come here. This orphanage of slightly damaged, one-of-a-kind, last years model and appliance returns is the place to shop! You can find everything here…

Bradford Real Estate
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

2550 15th Street
Denver, CO 80211

Bonnie s. writes: Bradford is kind of stuck up, but somehow they manage to find the most awesome places on the market.  Don't be surprised if they treat you like you're gutter poor if you are buying a place for under $150,000.

But man, the sweetest places are on their…

Fazoli's Restaurant

8260 S Quebec Street
Centennial, CO 80112

C C. writes: I really like this place!  I can get good cheap pasta (baked ziti, lasagna, etc.) and awesome breadsticks at a good price - either in the restaurant or through the drive-through.  During the winter - what better way to have a warm meal fast!  Nothing…

Le Peep Restaurants

990 W Hampden Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110

Michael S. writes: Le Peep, are you french? No, she certainly aint.

I felt like Le Peep might be a French place, but you walk into this place it feels you're at a monster truck rally. They've got more flags and American colors pretty on every inch of this place then a…

Tans To Go

1842 30th St
Boulder, CO 80301

Alexandra F. writes: So, I take my 15-minute break, skedaddle over to the salon, get naked, tan, get dressed, and be out again in less than 10 minutes. I might have that "Just tanned smell," but nobody will have the guts to say anything.

Tans to Go is a bit hard to find…

Tokyo Joes

901 W Hampden Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110

Kendra M. writes: My tiger shrimp was a kissed a bit too long long by the flame, yet still yummy.  It's great that they offer brown rice.  Nice modern decor, you sort of forget that you're in a quasi fast food chain establishment.  Some of the bowl options on the menu…