Elmer's Twomile Blog

OK, I owe you all a few things.

First, an explanation about the month of June: I got married!

It was a busy time. No neighborhood blogging managed. As a result, I’ve missed a few newsy items:

1. Tangerine and Amaro are totally open. Tangerine seems to be quite popular already and Amaro, as of yet, lacks the critical mass of people to justify it becoming the late-night boozy hangout that I am dying for in our neighborhood. We’ve been to both places a couple of times and like ‘em plenty. Dante at Amaro made my new wife and I some celebratory drinks. Mine had dry ice in it and was otherwise mostly Bourbon from what I could tell — and my best man dubbed it the Total Protonic Reversal. Tangerine features big, delicious breakfast — which is one of my favorite things. Alec, owner of both and of Arugula, is doing a fantastic job. Have you been? What do you think?
2. I don’t remember the name of it, but the martial arts/fitness studio that was at the southernmost end of Tebo Plaza is gone and has been replaced by a print shop.
3. The old Flowerama building, which briefly had a sign that said “The Station” (now covered up, presumably until it opens) has been confirmed by loyal reader Andrea to be a dispensary.
4. Rocky Mountain Soccer is moving from Willow Springs Shopping Center to Spruce and 28th on July 15th. Too bad — we really wanted to start watching some soccer games at their parties. I know, they’re not going far, but it’s the principle of the thing. This, of course, is the kickoff for speculation as to what will fill that space — it’s east of Abo’s, near Tangerine, Amaro and Arugula. My wife said Alec should open a bakery there since that’s basically the only thing he doesn’t have yet.
5. And finally, the gossip blockbuster from the Camera: Someone apparently wants to know whether people in north Boulder like Walmart – and whether big-box retail belongs at the site of the aging Diagonal Plaza shopping center. Boulder resident Rick Wills said he received a phone call on Wednesday from a survey taker – with a Pennsylvania area code – who asked just three questions: ’Am I familiar with the city of Boulder’s plans to redevelop the Diagonal Plaza?; would I support a 24-hour Walmart there?; would I support a ban on big-box retailers in the area?’ Wills said, repeating the questions he was asked.” Well, how ’bout that? How do you feel about a 24-hour Walmart at Diagonal Plaza?

In a press release about Arugula‘s Mother’s Day specials (PDF), there were these tantalizing previews of Tangerine and Amaro, scheduled to both go in, oh, in June or something at Willow Springs.

Work is progressing next door. And yes, we have gone over budget and it’s taking longer than expected. But we are 100% refurbishing the spaces and they will be beautiful and modern! They are going to be great additions to North Boulder and complement Arugula very well. They are slated to open in early June of this year. Here’s a brief summary of what to expect.

TANGERINE – Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch

This will be a separate stand-alone restaurant at 2777 Iris Ave., just 2 doors to the north of Arugula. It will be open 7 days a week from 7am to 2:30pm, serving breakfast items all day everyday, with the addition of sandwiches and big salads Monday thru Friday from 11am to close. Also we will use this space for banquets and private parties in the evening. So please consider Arugula/Amaro/Tangerine when you need a fantastic venue for a special event. Check it out on Facebook.

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