American Samurai: While it’s hard to imagine a better lunch than a plate of fresh-cut sushi, raw fish just isn’t for everyone. Good thing there’s more on the menu at American Samurai in the Brighton Pavilions, including a savory yakitori bowl (marinated grilled chicken breast over noodles) and fried pot stickers stuffed with beef and vegetables. And for picky pint-sized eaters (and their parents), addictive popcorn shrimp.|245 Pavilions Place, Brighton, 303-659-2230.|Tucker Shaw
Shady Springs Ranch: Turkey farmer Dave Queen called to let us know he has 700 turkeys running around 10 acres near Franktown this year. His free-rangers are cross-bred heritage birds that eat grasses, insects and grain. Queen does not give them hormones or use insecticides. They are $3 per pound, and you can order directly from the ranch. |Shady Springs Ranch, 303-660-5569. More turkey sources at slowfood boulder.org.|Kristen Browning-Blas
Le Bakery Sensual: The clever bakers at the adult-themed bakery put their cake-sculpting skills to work with this doozy – a spice-cake turkey with carrot-cake stuffing. The cakes are available in any flavor starting at $49.95 for a four- to six-serving cake.|300 E. Sixth Ave., 303-777-5151 |Kristen Browning-Blas
