DRW Industry Party; 4th Graders Running a Restaurant

LON SYMENSMA WIRE— ChoLon chef and partner Lon Symensma is cooking the James Beard House tonight. Check out his menu at Colorado Table. [CT]

LODO— Cheers to all of the industry folks who survived two weeks of chaos. District Meats is hosting a Denver restaurant week industry wind down party tonight from 8-11 PM. There will be plenty of beer, booze, food and live music. [Eaterwire]

ENGLEWOOD— The Copper Pot, located at 508 E. Hampden Ave., is opening a second location at 2796 S. Broadway. [Westword]

BOULDER— Chances are you'll be greeted by a 4th grader if you walk into Walnut Cafe Tuesday or Wednesday night. Though professionals will be doing the cooking, the restaurant will be converted into Graft's Groovy Grill, a two-night concept operated by 10-year-olds. Cute or terrifying? [DC]