Liquid: From 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday through Monday, the bar staff at Olivea, John Broening's fantastic restaurant at 719 East 17th Avenue, pours 14 wines -- reds, whites and prosecco -- for $5. My favorite is the Le Preuire deMontezarguel Tavel, a lovely rose that usually goes for ten bucks a pop. Pair one of the wines with Broening's duck
Dinner: Black Pearl, 1529 South Pearl Street, is in my 'hood, which is one reason why I frequent the place, but even if I couldn't stumble there and back, I'd still go for the weekly-changing, three course tasting menus, which are always priced at $33 per person. This week, the board includes a poached apricot and goat cheese salad; roasted pork tenderloin with a grilled peach and blackberry compote; and mixed fruit pudding with berries. Call 303-777-0500 to book.