Troy Guard's James Beard Menu; Syrup Uptown Opening

LODO— In wine dinner news, chef Lon Symensma of ChoLon is teaming up with Denver wine maker Infinite Monkey Theorem to host a four-course meal on May 31st. Reservations can be made through ChoLon. [Eaterwire]

LARIMER SQUARE— Chef Troy Guard of TAG, TAG RAW bar and Madison Street is headed to the James Beard House next month, and it looks like he'll be serving kangaroo, among other exotic things. [JBF]

UPTOWN— Syrup, a Cherry Creek breakfast staple, is gearing up to open it's second location at 999 18th Ave., Suite 105. If anyone is looking for a breakfast/lunch gig, now's the chance to apply. The uptown Syrup will open the first week of May. [Eaterwire]