Cherry Creek Neighborhood

Chinook Tavern Leaving Cherry Creek

3rd and Detroit, Yes,  Chinook Tavern they are leaving in the spring an offer they couldn’t refuse in the Tech Center, we will miss them, Christopher Gilbert the bartender probably makes the best margarita in Cherry Creek using all fresh lime and lemon juice, with lots of salt around the rim.  We all had their Wiender Schnitzel it’s  the best I’ve ever had.   We wish you good luck in your new home.

Cucina Calore “Bread Pudding”

Are you looking for something to do on a snowy night like we had Saturday?  Here is a great idea, walk down to Cucina Calore and order an espresso and their Peach “Budino” 6 bread pudding.  It is outstanding!  Peach bread pudding topped with caramel sauce and whipped cream.  I don’t know how many calories it has but remember I told you to walk.   

It’s Not Just About Pumpkin Pie!

This holiday season; don’t just worry about expanding your waistline but also expanding your credit waistline!  There are several traps it is easy to fall into during this spending season.  But there are some tips you can follow that will help you avoid these pitfalls and keep your credit rating in good shape all year long! Read the rest of this entry »

Something wonderfully new in Cherry Creek North

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5 & 1/2 hours no Electricity

163 Homes no electricity in Cherry Creek North this morning, the transformer blew about 5;20 am sounded like a gun shot.  We haven’t had that in quite a while.

Parking at Cherry Creek Grill

If they would just take out 2 spots, we could actually fit in a regular size car and be able to get out the door.  Other than that cocktails and appetizers were superb and service at the bar is always outstanding.

Pooches On Patios

Effective November 1st, Denver restaurant owners can now decide wheter to allow customers to brng their dogs onto outdoor dining areas.  Restaurants will need to register as dog-friendly patios, post signs to notify customers that dogs are allowed, and cannot serve  food or drink on the patios.  Restaurant staff will not be allowed to pet, touch, or care for the dogs.  Dogs will not be allowed inside the restaurant, must be on a leash, have current vaccination tags on their collars, are not allowed on chairs, tables, or other furnishings on the patio.  naturally, owners will need to clean up after their pets and keep their pets from disrupting the patio enjoyment of other customers. 

Mortgages in Cherry Creek

  Many people have asked me if all the mortgage problems we are seeing in the press are going to make it harder to sell a home in Cherry Creek?  The answer is yes and no.  How is that for being politically correct.

     There are two major factors that are going to effect possible buyers in our neighborhood.  The truth is that the mortgage industry made it very simple to buy a home with no money.  Good credit or bad credit we could get it done.  In the past if you were going to be buying a million dollar plus property the thought process is that you were rich.  If you were rich, than having 20-30% to put down was expected and done. 

     In the last five years with the advent of all sorts of very aggressive loan programs we got to where we could offer 100% jumbo financing options at rates that were very competitive.  So that brought a whole lot of new buyers to the table.  The newly promoted individual, the person who just got the raise or just landed the new sales commission job.  They did not save anything yet but their income would cover the payment.  It also allowed the person who made a ton of money and spent a ton of money every month and had no savings to be a buyer.  Read the rest of this entry »

Macy’s Biggest One Day Sale

Saturday November 17, 9:00 am to 11:00 pm…..Great place to buy your kids and grand kids Christmas clothes.

Holiday Shopping!

Where are the best sales going to be, Friday the 23rd of November………biggest shopping day of the year.  If you have any inside scoop for shopping in Cherry Creek.   Post it here…………