Business

Paul Sim believes in the food he serves.

“Every single dish on this menu — it’s not a lot — but every single dish is the most traditional, the most representing,” Sim says. “The most flavorful, colorful parts of Armenian cuisine are ee on that menu.”

The Armenian Grill, Sim’s month-old restaurant in South Jeffco, offers more than a compilation of what he considers the finest traditional dishes from his home country. It is also an introduction to Armenian culture.

The glass case is filled with treats that any furry elf would be happy to see on Christmas morning.

There are cookies shaped like Santa hats, complete with red-and-white frosting and a paw print on the tassel, or the soft mini-cupcakes that come in red or green with sprinkles on top.

But, appetizing as they are, the holiday goodies are not for people. They’re for our four-legged friends.

“And they smell good, too,” said Dawn Olson, owner of Laund-Ur-Mutt. “They’re carob coated.”

Sometimes it’s the simplest — or most basic — needs that go overlooked.

A group of eighth-grade yearbook students at Falcon Bluffs Middle School sought to help others during the holidays. While they could have done a canned food or clothing drive, the students settled on something often overlooked in the spirit of giving: diapers.

The end result was about $1,000 in diapers donated to mothers through Catholic Charities.

“We got the idea on a Friday, and we had all the posters and everything up on Tuesday,” said Samantha Tilson.

Rising like a cathedral at the base of the Dakota Ridge, Tipsy’s Liquor World will soon be a destination for those who seek blessing from a different type of spirit.

Billed as Colorado’s largest single liquor store, Tipsy’s is impossible to miss at West Bowles Avenue and South Alkire Street. The retailer stands to become a landmark in the still-developing C-470 Corridor.