NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Denver! has landed at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Now through September 5th, transport yourself to one of television’s most popular shows while walking in the footsteps of Ross, Monica, Rachel, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. Dance in front of the fountain, pose on the iconic orange couch, and explore 12 rooms of set recreations including Joey and Chandler’s apartment, Monica and Rachel’s kitchen, Central Perk, and photo ops with original props and costumes. There’s even an opportunity for private access to the exhibition either before or after regular hours. Could we be any more excited?

Pure Green has arrived in Cherry Creek North. The wellness bar known for its superfood smoothies, cold pressed juices, and acai bowls has settled in at 140 Clayton Lane (next to Hotel Clio). Franchisee Andy Donaldson touts, “Our products are unmatched in nutritional content and flavor, and I am excited to bring our healthy product mix to Denver residents for the very first time.” Popular menu items include the Immunity Shot with raw ginger and lemon, the Avocado Smash Toast with lemon, red pepper flakes, and Himalayan sea salt, and the Coconut Chia Acai Bowl with sliced apples, blueberry and hemp granola.

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Lucid Motors has opened its first Studio location at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. It’s one of 27 locations in North America for the group that’s setting new standards with the longest range, fastest charging electric car on the market. “The state of Colorado’s ambitious plans to support the acceleration of widespread electrification closely align with our mission to inspire the adoption of electric vehicles,” said Zak Edson, Lucid’s Vice President of Sales and Service. Every Lucid Studio offers a digitally oriented luxury experience tailored to each customer’s preferences whether they visit in-person, make inquiries entirely online, or combine the two. Using a 4K VR configurator, Lucid’s Virtual Reality Experience combines the physical and virtual worlds to showcase seamless personalization of everything from interior finishes and materials to exterior color. The company’s first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan and has been named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year® with an official EPA estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower.

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HAPPY HOUR

Colorado Cocktail Cookbook is serving up another round! Volume 2 is due to hit retailers later this year, featuring 54 cocktail recipes from the Centennial State capturing the craft and passion of bartenders in locations such as Denver, Colorado Springs, Leadville, Walsenburg, Vail, Aspen, Golden, Snowmass Village, Aurora and Bayfield. Whether trying your hand at the step-by-step recipes in the book, or heading to the locations where they are served, Colorado Cocktail Cookbook Vol 2 is a vibrant addition to your book collection. Photographed by Denver-based photographer Chad Chisholm, this continuance of the series is sure to delight imbibers of cocktails all over Colorado. Featured in the book are two Cherry Creek recipes: the “Tell Me I’m Pretty” from Local Jones and the “Pancho Borns” at B&GC at the Halcyon Hotel as well as the “Palisade Toddy” from Toro at the Hotel Clio, Cherry Creek.

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Detroit Street is blooming with the addition of Bee & Pollen, the boutique and floral studio recently opened by lifelong pals Kendall Richardson and Ellory Kreidle. Inside, you will find inspiration galore – from the beautifully curated selection of gifts and décor to the stunning fresh arrangements designed by the owners. There’s also a DIY Stem Bar, where guests can create their own bouquets. If that’s not enough, the space itself is worth the trip alone. Bright, airy and perfectly on-trend, the shop’s interior design is gorgeous.

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Denver Agency Turns 90

Denver Agency, located in Cherry Creek, is celebrating its 90th year in business this year. That’s right…NINETY years! Since 1932, the agency has been providing insurance solutions to its Cherry Creek clients. In fact, the company predates the actual neighborhood. President Eric Gordon explains, “Turning 90 is truly an incredible accomplishment. And one that we are very proud of. We believe in challenging the status quo in the insurance space by leading with a hospitality mindset, and I feel this has allowed us to thrive as a company during changing times.” Denver Agency advises clients on a wide array of personal insurance needs - from home and estate, auto, luxury travel (jets and yachts), umbrella liability coverage, personal and cyber security and as well as business and commercial needs. What’s more, the firm has the rare resources to insure highly specialized collections such as wine, museum quality fine art and heirloom jewelry. Turning 90 never looked so good..

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