By J. ADRIAN STANLEY - THE GAZETTE
As far as we know, there is no oceanfront property in Colorado. But don’t tell that to the new owners of Caribbeanthemed The Thirsty Parrot, which is moving in just a jog away from tropically-inspired Rum Bay.
It seems an island getaway will soon require no more than a drive to Tejon Street.
The latest business to occupy 32 S. Tejon St. will not host the regular tour of national music acts that 32 Bleu (once housed in the building) did. Instead, co-owner Dale Myers envisions a fun place to see local bands, enjoy Caribbean cuisine or watch a sports game.
Myers says he’s scheduling lighter, acoustic artists for the small, downstairs restaurant stage and slightly rowdier fare — mostly in the classic-rock vein — for the upstairs sports bar. “All the local bands are just ecstatic about playing here,” Myers said.
“I think the market’s probably expanding, and I think downtown probably is going to get busier and busier,” he said, pointing out the new multistory office building that’s moving in across the street. “It kind of reminds me of Denver 10 years ago.”
Myers worked as a bar manager in the 1970s, went on to own a collectibles business and most recently was involved in custom home building.
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The idea for the Caribbean and sports-themed complex came from Myers’ passions. He’s a self-described “sports junkie,” and he loves to travel, especially to tropical places.
Although the club’s upper and lower levels target different audiences, Myers doesn’t want to cut off the connection between them. He’s opened the inside staircase — which was closed by the owners of 32 Bleu to reduce noise pollution between the two floors. The bands on the upper level won’t take the stage — even for a sound check — until after the dinner crowd has been mostly cleared, Myers says.
Still, he isn’t worried about a little noise in his laid-back, jovial restaurant. “It’s not going to be a quiet dinner place,” he said. “If you want to have a quiet dinner, go somewhere else.”
Painted in fresh citrus tones and encircled by a shade awning of dried grass, the restaurant has a lush tropical feel. The open room is decorated with murals of parrots and ocean scenes, bamboo hangings, rope, vintage signs, a model airplane and a large portrait of Jimmy Buffett. This is definitely the best place downtown for a piña colada.
They hope the cuisine will be equally enticing. He’s putting together a menu that features plenty of fresh seafood and local meats — each prepared with island flare and plenty of fresh, tropical fruit. Prices will range from $6.95 to $16.95.