Cafe Society: Week in review

What you might have missed this week on Cafe Society:Jason Sheehan was stumped for a restaurant suitable for his mom, but came up with a sweet idea.Vesta is putting locavores in high spirits, literally, with a happy hour featuring cocktails made with Colorado liquids.Jason found his favorite single dish in...

By Liz Kellermeyer

June 12, 2009

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What you might have missed this week on Cafe Society:

Jason Sheehan was stumped for a restaurant suitable for his mom, but came up with a sweet idea.

Vesta is putting locavores in high spirits, literally, with a happy hour featuring cocktails made with Colorado liquids.

Jason found his favorite single dish in a tiny leaf at Rioja.

Bonnie Brae Tavern turned 75.

Simms Landing became Simms Steakhouse.

We said goodbye to Stella Cordova, the woman behind Chubby's.

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