Happy hours indeed at the new, improved Aix

I know we’ve already reported at length about the new vibe (casual) and new concept (not so French) at Aix Restaurant and Wine Bar at 719 East 17th Avenue. I know we’ve talked about alterations made in light of the current economy, talking Aix back to a classic bistro model...

By Patricia Calhoun

November 7, 2008

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I know we’ve already reported at length about the new vibe (casual) and new concept (not so French) at Aix Restaurant and Wine Bar at 719 East 17th Avenue. I know we’ve talked about alterations made in light of the current economy, talking Aix back to a classic bistro model.

But screw all that, because Aix is now getting in on that most American of traditions: the happy hour.

In this case, it’s a whole happy night -- from 3-7 p.m. in the kitchen, 10 p.m. at the bar -- and the menu I just got for tonight’s lineup is awesome. Open-face ham and cheese sandwiches on baguette, crab and lobster ceviche with homemade chips, arugula salad and gazpacho are all on the board, as well as Aix cosmos and Black Light syrah by the glass -- all at just five bucks a pop.

So why are you still sitting around reading this? Get down there now and get a jump on the weekend. -- Jason Sheehan

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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