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May 29, 2009

Father, Daddy, Papa, Dear Old Dad, The Old Man—he has a lot of different titles and with those come even more job descriptions. The man who taught you how to line up a free throw shot and the proper way to shake hands deserves to be celebrated. Let us give you a lesson in what to get your favorite teacher this June 21st. Cherry Creek North has something to offer every dad. Is he the kind of guy who wears suits and gets manicures? Does he like fly fishing? Fixing stuff? Cooking? Grilling? We cater to his every hobby.

Fashion

Dapper Dad
The fashion-forward dad that does everything with a little extra style will be right at home in Andrisen Morton at 270 St. Paul Street. Co-founders Craig Andrisen and Dave Morton not only have impeccable taste, but they are dads themselves so they run the men’s department with extra insight of what your Dear Old Dad will want. The chic boutique carries Armani Collezioni, Ermenegildo Zegna, Oxxford and Borrelli, among other designer lines. Tux to tennis shoes, Andrisen Morton has the power to outfit for any occasion. Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for? Andrisen Morton employs expert tailors who specialize in custom made-to-measure apparel that suits the tall dad, the odd-arm-length dad and the thick-necked dad. Try www.andrisenmorton.com for some dad ideas.

Haute Homer
Real men wear khakis. Homer Reed at 303 University Blvd. is the destination in Cherry Creek North for all that is business casual. Homer Reed has been delivering the right combination of professional and preppy since opening its doors in 1951; it’s the kind of store where mannequins sport sweaters tied over their shoulders. You’ll find all the styles dad can take from the golf course to the office and then on to a cocktail party – all with style. The new website www.homerreedltd.com will be launching soon.

Yum!

	True Sweetie Your father has always been your one true sweetie. If you want to reward him with a gift that’s as delightfully sweet as he is, get to Enstrom’s at 201 University Blvd. The toffee is buttery, chocolaty, almondy goodness that has been a classic favorite since 1960. Available in milk chocolate, and our personal favorite dark chocolate, it is dad-licious! If you want to add a little extra crunch to your gift, go for the toffee-covered popcorn. Yummm... Visit www.enstrom.com to explore the variety.
	Grilling Genius Every dad likes to fire up the grill now and again. And again. And again. That means grilling variety, and the Continental Deli at 250 Steele St. has a broad, mouth-watering selection of sausage. This is the retail outlet of Denver’s 40-year-old Continental Sausage, and it’s been feeding appetites in Cherry Creek North since 1986. It is the elite deli in Denver to find smoked sausage, gourmet hot dogs, brats, chicken sausage, wild game sausage, liver sausage, blood sausage and teewurst (okay, we wondered too: teewurst is a spreadable German sausage made of pork, beef and bacon, then smoked with beech wood). Continental Deli also offers a selection of cheeses from all over the world, as well as potatoes, dumplings, noodles, spatzels, sauerkraut, mustards, pickles and salads to complete your meal. We can smell the charcoal from here. Visit the virtual deli at www.continentalsausage.com.
	Java Jonesing Why does he get out of bed every morning? The dad that appreciates a strong brew can find it at Ink! Coffee, 2415 E. 2nd Ave. The menu of gourmet coffees and signature espresso drinks has just what he will love (Pssst: the secret ingredient at Ink! is white chocolate.) Dad introduced you to your first hammer, Three Stooges episode and Dagwood sandwich. It’s time you share this white chocolate experience with your father. Show him how to indulge in the black and white, the avalanche, the white almond or the white coffee. He won’t look back. Visit www.inkcoffee.com for the full menu.

Tools

	Tooling Time There’s nothing dads like more than tooling around Sears: it is, after all, tool central and therefore dad heaven. They like picking out the handy man accessories much more than the labor of actually using them to fix or build things. Right now the Build Your Toolbox Event is going strong and you will receive a $25 gift card after mail-in rebate when you order a tool cabinet for dad. You will find savings on all Craftsman brand mechanic’s tool sets, tool storage, cordless drills, bench and stationary power tools, and air compressors. If that isn’t enough you can receive free shipping from ordering from sears.com, but we recommend you let dad play in the power tools section of Sears at 2375 E. 1st Ave. It’s his turn to light up like a kid in a candy shop.
	Better Dad’s Kitchen Crate & Barrel caters to the culinary dad. If he’s a crepes suzette kind of cook, or if he sticks to quesadillas, you will find everything he needs to serve it up right at Crate and Barrel, 101 Clayton Lane. Get your kitchen improvements from barware to bakeware there, too. Let the kitchen be a place to seek luxury in oversized stemless wine goblets or a bamboo pot rack, or anything that strikes dad’s culinary-prep fancy. Take a look at www.crateandbarrel.com to find everything he needs -- and everything you didn’t know he wants for Father’s Day.
	Something Fishy Didn’t he teach you it always has more to do with casting it out there than reeling it in? Let’s go fly fishing. We’ll be the ones wearing the ventilated canvas Bimini hats (only $29). Come to Orvis at 2701 E. 1st Ave. for your and your dad’s summer needs. The selection of fly rods, reels, lines, boxes and tying gear won’t leave you fishing for supplies anywhere else, and there’s no place quite like Orvis to find waders and wading boots and, of course, for booking your fishing trip. Oh, and Orvis has a wonderful selection of fine men’s outdoor-inspired sportswear, too. Plus, the store is very cool – like a trout stream. Visit www.orvis.com for details.

Pamper

Pamper Pop
Pura Vida at 2955 E. 1st Ave. Suite 200 is recommended by 5280 magazine as the Best Health Club in Denver, and its spa, Nectar, made Conde Nast’s Traveler 2009 hot list. Treat dad to a massage at Nectar or send him to Pura Vida for feel-good fitness. Our recommendation for the guru of the green is the Kinesis for golfers: Dear Old Dad will leave with an increased body awareness that will reduce risk of injury and increase range of motion that is sure to extend his drive. Sign him up for a Charter membership before June 15 and save $15 per month. Dad likes it when you’re thrifty. Visit www.puravidaclub.com for details.

Art

DADA for Dad
Culture and creativity will be explored through a new exhibit June 11th through July 2nd at Pismo Fine Art Glass at 2770 E. 2nd Ave. If fine art is your father’s fancy, take him to a discussion on sustaining creativity led by artists Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina Knowles on June 11th from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a reception with the creative pair. If you are not as close to your Dad in proximity as you are to him in your heart, you may want to send something with love from Pismo. Pismo offers an extensive collection of contemporary glass crafted by a selection of the world’s finest artisans. If you’re still searching for the perfect piece for Pop, also shop Pismo for exquisite chandeliers, designer furniture and fine-art paintings. And take note: on June 7th Pismo and all of the fine 20+ galleries in Cherry Creek North are launching a program called Brunch and Browse, and will be open on Sundays to lend an air of extra culture to leisurely Sunday dining and shopping. Visit www.pismoglass.com for a sneak peak.

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