Little Ollie’s
Little Ollie’s is the place to be for Asian atmosphere and cuisine. The dining areas inside and on the patio are always packed, but there is never a long wait to be seated. Outside, diners wrap around the restaurant in close quarters. Over 20 tables line the perimeter of the place, and customers do not have a lot of breathing room.
The menu is varied and prices are high. A single diner can expect to shell out $15-$20. Some of the tastiest meals are not even on the menu. Egg-foo-yung is the best in Denver, but you won’t find it on the menu. Appetizers are fresh and full of traditional flavor.
Little Ollie’s chicken dishes are recommended especially when drenched in the brown sauce that will not disappoint any taste bud.
If you’re looking to spend a lively hour with family or friends, Little Ollie’s is the place to go for prompt service and large appetites. The dinner portions are large enough to take home for later, so make sure your eyes are no bigger than your stomach. Little Ollie’s is located at 2364 E. Third Ave. Cherry Creek.
– Sarah Finley
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Zero7
Zero7 is a new age band from the United Kingdom that uses soft and slow techno beats with mellow lyrics to create a distinctive sound.
The group seems to be large that includes a variety of male and female vocalists as well as a good number of other people playing many types of instruments. A couple of the women vocalists sound similar to Enya.
In their album, When It Falls, the group applies computer and digital sounds to go along with the brasses: flute, trumpet and trombone.
Each song has different elements to it that are produced by the many types of instruments and different vocalists so that the whole album does not sound exactly alike.
“Passing By” has a catchy chorus and beat that picks up and gets louder with the clavinet keyboard and drums.
The title track “When It Falls” utilizes a Hammond organ, a Rhodes and Suzuki sounds that all give the song a unique feel.
“Look Up” has awesome acoustic guitar rhythms as well as a harmonica section.
– Emily Salner
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Ben Kweller
If you’re in the mood for Indie-rock and a collection of songs that are raw and thought-provoking, then you should take a listen to the talented Texan Ben Kweller’s new CD, On My Way.
On My Way is the subsequent CD to his youthful, yet successful Sha-Sha. Both albums cover a broad array of musical styles.
The most moving and idealistic song on the album is perhaps “Believer,” which according to Kweller, is a love song written for his new wife. In this song, Kweller definitely spills his heart.
“Hospital Bed,” track No. 2, is perhaps the most energetic and most liked song on the album. It has a catchy, lighthearted sound with a delightful and distinctive accent on the piano.
To put it simply, give this CD a listen and you will probably find the pleasant and playful tunes perfect for the upcoming carefree summer days. With Kweller’s acoustic guitar and remarkable vocals, this album is a wonderful tale of what it’s like to grow into adulthood and discover who you really are.
– Jessica Von Duerring
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Three Musketeers
This August for their 75th anniversary celebration, Disney will release an all-new musical creation: The Three Musketeers.
Walt Disney Home Entertainment’s new film stars the old favorites: Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy while the plot is based on Alexandre Dumas’s novel, The Three Musketeers.
The three pals, Mickey, Donald and Goofy are low-life janitors with big hopes and dreams.
Through teamwork, friendship and the perseverance, Mickey, Donald and Goofy learn that anything is possible if you work together.
In August, the masterpiece will be available only on DVD and VHS.
Also planned for this summer is a collection of Walt Disney’s greatest wonders “uncut, uncensored, and never assembled or released” before comments Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
The compilation brings together the best of Disney and the two most loved characters.
– Jesse Ambrogi-Yanson
