Where's the doggy door?

Over the last few weeks Dylan has developed a keen knack for finding beautiful streets in the neighborhood. (Okay, it's not that hard, but I like to make him feel like he has a job besides chasing his ball.) He likes to take us up to around Meade or Newton and 32nd and show me the gardens and gorgeous front doors. Yup, front doors. I have a thing for them. Growing up I never gave much thought to doors because I lived in a house that couldn't be seen from the street. For years I lived in apartments or condos so didn't have much choice. Now that I have my own front door I am obsessed with them. Red ones, black ones, stained wood, stained glass, giant doors, gnome doors, double doors, opened and you are welcomed, closed and you are safe inside.
Perhaps that's why I enjoy marching up and down the streets of our neighborhood putting bright green flyer's on everyone's door. Haven't got one yet? Don't worry, you will. We wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to introduce ourselves (Dylan is very photogenic) and offer a coupon for some of our favorite local businesses. This month we are featuring Seafood Landing owned by Bruce Johnson. This is a fish market, not a restaurant. Bruce is always there offering expert prepping advice and the freshest seafood at fantastic prices. Seriously, go meet Bruce and help support local businesses!
Speaking of local businesses, I have to catch you all up on three restaurants we just tried. All of them are on 32nd and almost right next to each other. First is Stella. It's Italian and bursting with flavor. The sauces are unusual (I'm not a huge fan of traditional) and the pastas are fresh! There is also a nice wine list. My favorite part though is dessert. They make the best bread pudding I have ever had, made with chocolate and a Kahlua sauce (I normally don't like Kahlua either). Sunday offers brunch including a brunch only cocktail menu.
Next is Bang! Enter in the rear of the building. Quiet outside patio serving up comfort food better than mama makes it. The Jalapeno corn bread was amazing. We had wine and I'm not sure that they have a full bar??? Anyway for dinner I had the chicken, Brandi had the pork. For dessert we split a slice of coconut cream pie. Very nice overall and are definitely coming back.
Finally we visited BOA and sat on the patio in the back. We were delighted with the menu. First, I'm not Miss Fusion so I didn't know what to expect. But the menu was laid out easily for me. On one side are the Asian choices, on the other are the Mexican choices, and in the middle are suggested fusions in case you feel inclined. I had an Asian chicken taco dish which I loved, Brandi had a Korean bowl that was fabulous. We drank Sapporo's and had the trio appetizer (three dips including guacamole) and chips. BOA was a delightful surprise!
All are worth a visit or re-visit and are pretty easy on the wallet.
Well that about wraps up this edition: If you see us out and about, don't be shy! Come say "Hello." We are very chit-chatty (yes, even Dylan) and will be very helpful in answering any of your real estate questions.

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A dog's life

Ahh... it is a lovely day here in sunny Denver Colorado. The grass is greening and my little friends the squirrels are out. As the weather gets warmer I enjoy getting out more and working the neighborhoods. Lately I have spent a lot of time in the Upper Larimer Arts District, which is a gritty urban neighborhood. You wouldn't think spring time would make much difference amongst all of those warehouse buildings- but there are unexpected little pleasures. I see the trees beginning to leaf out which should beckon my squirrel friends to join me and I see small patches of green with unexpected plots of flowers here and there. They are worth stopping for a quick sniff and sometimes I enjoy a quick roll in them, too. I don't know why my colleagues don't indulge in these fantastic rites of Spring time. I also note many of my breathern walking around the hood, making it a challenge to keep my own territory marked.

Actually, you wouldn't believe how many people are out in this neighborhood. They bike, they walk their dogs, they chase the "lucky ones" who have made their escape from the yard and they talk a great deal about art, and beer at the Walnut Room and eating at the Blake Street Tavern. Clearly eating and drinking is as important to humans as it is to dogs despite all the fuss they make over the dogs. My colleagues often engage the people in conversation about the lovely townhomes we have for sale, their stunning views, and of course those gourmet kitchens and rooftop grills where of course we dogs will want to spend a great deal of time offering our assistance. I myself have rarely been up to those rooftop decks as I am a little small to take chances; however, they held me up to see the dizzying view of downtown and the mountains. I don't mind saying that I am glad the walls around the deck are as high as they are.

Well I should invite all of you- dogs and humans alike to a beer tasting event at thees townhomes on May 22nd from 6pm to 10pm. My human colleagues are going to a great deal of trouble to provide some local beers and some tasty snax for their guests. I will provide some treats for any of my breathern that wish to attend and perhaps we can swipe a nibble from the humans as well. So join us at 3403 Larimer for some fun times. I smell some good deals happening there. OKay-
ADios amigos until the next time.
Max

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