The Lunch Time Showdown

Qdoba or Chipotle? Which one takes the TJ Crown?
by Sam Thomas
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Diet Drinks: The Good, the Bad, the Meh

If life gives you zero calories, low fat lemons, make diet lemonade.
by Manny Perez

    Ask yourself one question before purchasing a bottle of water: are you paying $1.25 for the bottle, or the water? Read more

Oh Duffy Roll, Thank You!

"They rise and they shine, they wake and they bake."
by Sarah Heath

    There are many traditions that are local to the great state of Colorado, but none perhaps as delicious as Duffy Rolls. With the original location within walking distance of Thomas Jefferson, I think we can all consider ourselves pretty darn lucky. Duffy Rolls offer a mouth-watering array of baked goods. And remember, free mini Duffy roll with every purchase of a Latte.
    When I imagine a place that would offer friendly service, coffee, and tempting bakery fare, the Happy Cannon Road and Hampden Ave. location is the poster child. The set-up reminds me of a café that might be found in an old Victorian house’s first floor. But Duffy’s is camouflaged in this nondescript brick building, which can easily be scanned right over. The front entrance and patio, in the winter, is covered in a big, dark, maroon tent.
    I can absolutely recommend Duffy’s to the starving teenager. I ordered a pecan sticky bun and a latte; I was absolutely thrilled when I got to pick out any mini roll free with coffee bar drink. My to-go bag was packed and I barely broke the bank, not even going into the double digits. Duffy Roll is a treat as a breakfast, dessert or “just cuz”; this place is euphoric. Read more

Visit the Friendly Confines of Lollicup

Local tea-house offers relaxed atmosphere and free Internet.

by Sarah Heath

    When I was about 11 years old my parents were shoe shopping at a particularly boring shoe store. I wandered across the street with not more than two dollars to my name and ended up with a hot peach dark tea. I had stumbled into Lollicup, and personally, I feel like my life’s better for it.

    Walking into Lollicup brightens my day; the drinks are fun and new, the atmosphere is comfortable, playful and hip, and I can hang out there for hours. There’s a stupendous selection of drinks and add-ins ranging from $2-$5. Read more

Adventures of a Burrito Eater

A view from a burrito noob.

by Manny Perez

There is a formula when going to Chipotle. It consists of several straightforward steps:

- Step One: Locate and enter line.
- Step Two: When reaching counter, ask for a burrito: chicken, black beans, cheese and sour cream, no salsa.
- Step Three: Pay, take food, and fill soda.
- Step Four: Eat!

    This has been my setup for the burrito joint since the time my father took me to the first Denver Chipotle on Colorado Blvd when I was nine years old. I can remember thinking,  “This thing is huge!” and “Mucho Bueno” as I inhaled the tortilla wrapped gem. Since then I have never diverged from the same routine. So, never having touched any of the other meats, vegetables, or salsas, I went on a journey (to E. Hampden) to finally take the leap. Read more