What A FUN Night Everyone Had At “Savor Estes Park” On Thursday!
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Why was Thursday night, March 5th, 2009 different from all the other Thursdays in January or February? It was because the streets were filled with smiling people enjoying “Savor Estes Park”. If you missed out last Thursday, you have 3 more nights to celebrate “Savor Estes Park” – March 12, March 19 and March 26.
A congratulations goes out to the 23 restaurants and dessert shops who participated and made last night such a terrific night. We did not have the time to go around and talk with all 23 business owners, so to name the business owners that we visited would be unfair to ones we did not visit. We will only report in general at this time. We had the opportunity to visit 2 restaurants and we have to say “We had a GREAT meal and a GREAT time in both places.” It was tough to estimate the amount of people who attended “Savor Estes Park”, but 1,000 punch cards were printed and more have to be printed for next week.
We were able to photograph some of the excitement and good times. Next week we hope to photograph even more (but we also have to take the time to enjoy the evening, too). The Trail Gazette’s photographer (Walt) was seen around town and there probably will be some additional photographs in the Trail Gazette next week.
Complete Savor Estes Park Dining & Map Information.
Some of the restaurants and Estes Park participants commented:
“I hope I have a few minutes to wash our silverware and glasses as we are quickly running out of silverware and glasses” – A Savor Estes Park participating restaurant owner.
“I didn’t even get a chance to relax for a few minutes and enjoy my meals. I was called back to help serve the people desserts as the line was 40 deep into my store.” – A Savor Estes Park participating business owner.
“Do you want us (Mel & Philip) to help you serve food?” – A comment to a restaurant owner when we went to the kitchen after seeing how many people were eating at the restaurant.
“Margaritas? Where do you get a margarita? Fruit Smoothies? Where do you get a fruit smoothie?” – Question to Mel & Philip from a passer by when we were describing where we ate last night.
“What a great time for everyone… and we are having SO MUCH FUN! You guys did a GREAT job with Savor Estes Park! We are going to start even earlier next week. – Ken & Carrie Arnold from Deer Crest Resorts.
“This should be an on going event for the whole winter!” – John Tucker from Fall River Cabins
“I haven’t seen this many people out in the town at this hour… EVER! It is GREAT to see so many happy people Enjoying Estes Park! I bumped into a lot of friends I knew. We ended up sitting together and having a TERRIFIC evening. I have to tell all my other friends that I didn’t seen last night to come out for the next 3 Thursdays.” – Diane Palmer from Estes Park.
“We knew we would make you smile!” – A comment from Mel & Philip to one of the participating restaurant owners after finding out how many people ate at his restaurant last night.
“We need more punch cards for next week!” – A comment from the Savor Park businesses (after 1,000 individual punch cards were already printed).
“We almost couldn’t find a parking space in the Library parking lot!” – A comment from a Savor Estes Park participant.
“People came in at 4:30 and it never stopped until we closed!” – A comment from a Savor Estes Park participating restaurant owner.
“I couldn’t believe a fish dinner, vegetables, rice and wine for $3.00! What a treat!” – A comment from a Savor Estes Park participant.
Complete Savor Estes Park Dining & Map Information.
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Awesome event everyone! We had great participation at the pie shop and we’re looking forward to seeing you all again next week! We’ll always have pie of course, but we will have other goodies next week too! See you then! Val
Philip, can you send me one of your signs to hang in my shop? I can’t wait to attend next week!
What a wonderful event on Thursday. I have already mentioned it to a few of my friends that weren’t aware of the special dining Thursdays. I am very proud of what Estes Park is offering the visitors to their town.
Erik, I will stop by today. I have a Savor Estes Park Map and Savor Estes Park poster for Images Of Rocky Mountain National Park. Thanks for placing the posters in your business.
We visited Cisco’s yesterday and she mentioned to us that a person came to here restaurant and had 7 punches on his Savor Card. He asked for only a small portion as he had hit his limit of eating. He must have started at 4:30 pm and raced around to the 7 restaurants. He probably takes the award for most restaurants visited. :+)
My boyfriend and I went out last Thursday – we made it to Wine and Cheese, and Hunters Chophouse – both were excellent!! Restaurant-hopping made a fun date-night! Can’t wait till Thursday!
What a great time my friends and I had last Thursday. Can’t wait until this Thursday. I even invited a couple more friends for our group. Starting earlier this time.