Eating in the dark
Here comes the return of the Blind Cafe, a pop-up Boulder restaurant fundraiser (for the Boulder Guide Dog Puppy Raisers). Guests eat a family-style dinner in complete darkness, served by blind waiters. July 14-16, 6:30 p.m. Info: , click on “Boulder.”
Chinook Tavern is back
Whatever happened to Chinook Tavern? The longtime Cherry Creek favorite reopens this week in the Denver Tech Center. You’ll find plenty of favorites from the previous menu, plus some additions. 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle in Englewood, a short walk from the Arapahoe Station light-rail stop. Info: 720-266-6000, .
Happy birthday, Billy Wilder
Name your top five classic movies of all time: Chances are at least one of them was directed by Billy Wilder. His resume includes “Sunset Boulevard,” “Some Like It Hot” and “The Seven Year Itch.” Wilder, who died in 2002, would be 105 today. Anyone for a Seven Year Itch?
Seven Year Itch
Makes 1 drink.
Ingredients
2 ounces bourbon
Ginger ale
Lemon wedge for garnish
Directions
Pour bourbon over crushed ice. Top with ginger ale, and garnish with a lemon wedge.
