"LoDo" it's Denver's Lower Downtown district … tumbleweeds, abstract art, and 20 blocks of history

Sunset, Nov, 1990

Jointly owned and run, Cafe Giovanni (21, 1515 Market) and Al Fresco (22, 1523) serve Italian fare. The first offers traditional dishes to diners in velvet and mahogany booths; Al Fresco serves lighter pastas and grilled specialties in a more casual setting. Lunch and dinner are served weekdays, only dinner Saturdays; call 534-0404 for either restaurant. Manhattan Cafe (23), at 1620 Market, serves fresh fish and lamb dishes in a romantic setting with soft piano music. Lunch and dinner are served weekdays, only dinner Saturdays; call 893-0951.

If you're over 21 and live for jazz, visit El Chapultepec (24), 1962 Market. This drab-looking building attracts everyone from Ella to the Marsalis brothers. Doors open at 10 A.M. daily, but music doesn't kick in until about 9; call 295-9126.

For more information on LoDo, write or call Lower Downtown District, Inc., Box 17433, Denver 80217; 623-5066.