Well, Gene, thank you for reminding us how much work there is to be done. Just when we think people are really understanding the issues, someone like you lets us know how much ignorance there still is.
Oh -- one last thing -- regarding wanting to snuggle up to you. Dream on!
Editor's note: For the next installment in David Holthouse's story, see Arrested Development.
Share the love:Thanks very much to Jason Sheehan for giving Dario's some ink ("Send in the Crowds," July 1). It's a great little restaurant and definitely deserves more attention. My wife and I used to live within walking distance of Dario's and Cafe Berlin, and we enjoyed splitting our dining dollars between them. We've since moved away from that neighborhood, and we usually stop in at Cafe Berlin when we're in the area (it's simply a preference for Deutschlander food when given the choice); reading this review made me realize that we still should make an effort to share the love.
On a related note, this is the first time I've written about Jason Sheehan, but I've read his stuff ever since he started writing for Westword. In a paper with more than its share of excellent writers, his is the first column I read each week. If Westword weren't free, I'd still buy a subscription -- just to read Sheehan, more than anything else.
Ken Goering
Denver
From blabby to blah:I frequently agree with Jason Sheehan's assessments of restaurants, even if I often find his reviews incredibly self-indulgent and verbose (more review and less Jason, please). But never have I agreed with Sheehan more than with his review of Julia Blackbird's ("Bland of Enchantment," June 24). It's blah to the max, with an obnoxious Sedona, new-age attitude, to boot -- not to mention ridiculous prices. As a New Mexican transplant, I fear that former favorite Jack-n-Grill is headed in the same direction since it expanded and jacked up the prices. I guess it's Little Anita's or a trip down I-25.
Give me Pasqual's, Tia Sophia's, Tomasita's, even the Shed or Los Cuates in Albuquerque. Come on, Denver -- it's not that hard.
Dave Tyner
Denver
Chicanery row: What a joy it is to read Jason's restaurant reviews. His writing style closely parallels Steinbeck's. If Shakespeare were alive today and writing food reviews, I don't think he could do any better.
Jon Smith
Denver
Pop Psychology
Swimming up mainstream:Westword is too one-dimensional. Although I pick up a copy every week, I may stop due to the narrow-minded music selections I have seen lately. The only articles are on mainstream music, punk and indie rock, which doesn't make much sense for a metro paper. I'm disappointed in Westword for only giving publicity to acts that are either already known or to musicians who only appeal to the music editor's taste. The editors should consider the fact that Colorado is currently a mecca for touring and improvisational artists, and help new bands get an advantage by giving them the publicity they deserve. I hope that Westword editors can open their eyes and minds and realize that there are way more music genres out there that need to be recognized and appreciated.
Laura Lieff
via the Internet
That Tears It!
I would like to correct some information in Michael Paglia's "In Stitches," in the July 1 issue. The show at Core, New Directions in Fiber, while it does include work by local artists, is in fact a national open show. We are exhibiting work by artists representing thirteen states. And the artists mentioned as showing at Core -- Theresa Ducayet Clowes, Kim Knauer, Jennifer Pettus and Gail Wagner -- are currently showing at Edge Gallery.
Jim Caldwell, coordinator
Core New Art Space
Michael Paglia responds: Oops! With 28 shows, I had a lot on my plate. My apologies that some of the fibers got tangled.
