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April 15, 2009

All we’ve heard in the last few months is recession talk and that we’ve kissed our 401ks goodbye -- and now it’s the time of the year when the government wants their slice of our pie (which has been reduced to the size of a mostly-eaten petit four in all this). If this season is particularly taxing for you, we’ll show you the best buys and feel-good treats. After all, it is your patriotic duty to invest your tax return back into the economy, right?

Spa

Purge your taxes, er, toxins
April is National Stress Awareness Month. Geez; we wonder why? So anyway, now that you are at least aware, thanks to the IRS, this would be a great time to visit Cherry Creek North and relieve the tension. When it rains it pours, and a good April shower is a good excuse to make mud pies. Get down in it -- Dead Sea Mud -- at Rain Spa Bodyworks. The mud treatment is composed of more than 400 medical herbs and will purge your toxins (or is that tax-ins) for only $55. Rain Spa Bodyworks is located at 310 St. Paul St. Details: www.rainspabodyworks.com

Dine

In the arms of a Mother
After all your taxing problems, who do you seek out for comfort? Momma, of course. The menu at Milwaukee Tavern at 201 Milwaukee St. offers the ultimate comfort food: Momma’s Macaroni & Cheese. Your woes will melt away with the three-cheese blend over penne pasta, baked to a warm glow. If you’re feeling salty, add bacon, ham or chicken for only $2. Other menu options that won’t leave you feeling half-full are the Cheese Steak Sandwich with jalapeno cream cheese and jack cheese, Cajun-style JG’s Spicy Shrimp Salad, or the classic Milwaukee burger. At least there’s something this Tax Day that we can still sink our teeth into. Details: www.milwaukee-st-tavern.com

Drink

Are you blue?
Misery loves company, so if tax season has you singing the blues, commiserate at the Second Home Kitchen and Bar at 150 Clayton Lane. The martini selection will bring you recession-proof relaxation. They’ve got the blues too—bleu cheese and blue Curacao: The Dirty Bird grey goose martini with olive juice and garnished with bleu cheese-stuffed olives, and the Bombay Sapphire gin martini with a splash of blue Curacao. Go ahead, have two—they’re tini. Details: www.secondhomedenver.com

Start your wine-ing
When life gives you sour grapes, make wine. Or at least drink it. The Vineyard Wine Shop, the vintage vintner in Cherry Creek North since 1971 at 261 Fillmore, hosts wine tastings every Friday and Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. so you can buy based on flavor, not label or price point. The savvy staff will guide you to what you may like, and your taste buds can do the rest. You may sample up to four selections, and the featured wines come with a special price. How very du vin. Uncork the details: http://www.vineyardwineshop.com/tastethisweek.htm.

Shop

A new dress – and a fresh face
A visit to Tax Court may require wearing an old frock. When that’s over it’s time for something new to wear. Celebrate tax season’s passing at Cherry Creek North’s hip and fun contemporary store Roxy, 2628 E. 3rd Ave. You’ve earned a 15% discount on all dresses all April long. Choose from dress designs from such popular contemporary labels as Michael Stars, Ella Moss, Chaudry, Love Shop, Odd Mary and Bobi. Plus, spend $250 this April and receive a coupon for one free microdermbrasion treatment at American Laser Centers of Cherry Creek, valued at $160, as well as $250 off your next treatment. A new dress, a fresh face – life Springs eternal. Check out Roxy style at www.roxyvail.com.

Bite

Taxes straight? How ‘bout your teeth?
Maybe it’s time that you straighten up…and we don’t me your tax act. In practice in Cherry Creek North for decades, Dr. Frank A. Perlov, DDS, MSD announces a new association with Dr. Nicole E. Eberle, DDS, MS, combining the skills and expertise of both of these trusted orthodontists into one location treating children and adults. The doctors offer traditional braces as well as specializing in the popular Invisalign treatment, invisible braces that are the fav of the post-teenage set. Doctors Perlov and Eberle stress their priority is all about maintaining a good relationship with the patient over the course of treatment, sometimes years. Isn’t that a refreshing thought after what you’ve just been through with taxes? Their office is located at 240 St. Paul St., Ste. 201, 303-320-0307.

Play

Can’t hide? Then run
No need to go on the lam after filing your taxes; instead head for The Sneak. This year’s 27th Annual Cherry Creek Sneak is set for Sunday, April 26th. Known as the gold standard of Denver runs, you can choose to walk the route through Cherry Creek North if that’s the pace you prefer. The 5k (3.1 miles) Run Walk kicks off at 8 a.m., followed by the ½ mile Sneak Fun Run 8:20 a.m., the 1 Mile Student Sprint at 8:55 a.m., and the 5 Mile Run/Walk starts promptly at 9:15 a.m. After the race, stick around for the Post-Race Block Party on 1st Avenue from Steele to Monroe for food, festivities and the celebratory beer garden. Enroll in this year’s “green” Sneak at www.ccsneak.com.

Little sneakers
For those little tax deductions, there’s no better place than at Little Feet, the family-owned shoe store since 1993 catering exclusively to the footwear needs of children. Located at 201 University #103 in the Plaza at Cherry Creek, Little Feet has boy’s and girl’s dress shoes, sandals, hiking shoes, first-walking shoes and, of course -- in homage to the Cherry Creek Sneak – sneakers! Check out styles for the kids for the iconic Run/Walk event of the season from such labels as New Balance, Nike, Adidas, Converse, Puma and Keds. Details: www.littlefeetandmore.com.

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