Happy Birthday Gateaux Bakery
There can be no conversation about Denver bakeries that doesn’t include Gateaux, which this month celebrates its 10th year in business. The secret to its success? Beautiful confections, thoughtful consultations, and totally professional customer service. (Plus some of the best breakfast pastries going.) Wonder where they’ll pick up a cake for the party?
Stop by today, Thursday or Friday for Anniversary Week: giveaways, free samples and more. And check out their newly revamped website at gateaux .
Gateaux, 1160 Speer Blvd. (between West 11th and 12th Avenues), 303-376-0070, .
Happy Birthday, Deborah Harry
The tide is high, but Blondie hasn’t moved on — the seminal 1980s New York band is, in some clubs, hotter than ever. Frontwoman Deborah Harry (known as Debbie back in the day) is one of the decade’s most enduring style icons. She’s 64 today. In her honor, we’ll mix up a Platinum Blonde.
Platinum Blonde
Recipe adapted from drinkswap . Makes 1.
Ingredients
1 ounce Grand Marnier
1 ounce light rum
3/4 ounce heavy cream
Directions
Shake with ice until cold, then strain into cocktail glass, and serve.
