The good life in Lakewood, Colorado

GO

The Market at Belmar. Chef demos, gardening lessons, farmers hawking fresh produce, and booths featuring everything from fluffy pancakes to pommes frites. Every Sun. Alaska Dr.; 303/742-1500.

A Paris Street Market. A shabby-chic antique flea market à la Paree. Every third Sat of the month through Sep. Alaska Dr.; 303/742-1580.

SHOP

Kamala. Emporium gleaming floor-to-ceiling with handcrafted pieces for your neck, wrists, and hands, plus art from around the world. Open daily. 7240 W. Alaska Dr.; 303/935-3337.

EAT

Chama. Snappy south-of-the-border sustenance including zingy ceviches, roasted chicken moles, and citrus-splashed margaritas. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. $$. 425 S. Teller St.; 303/935-5170.

The Oven Pizza e Vino. Go for the cheesy, thin, blistered crusts, topped with locally farmed ingredients or for the sugar-kissed doughnuts dunked in chocolate-espresso mascarpone. Lunch and dinner daily. $$. 7167 W. Alaska Dr.; 303/934-7600.

DRINK

Baker Street Pub & Grill. Fifty-plus well-poured pints and a slew of creative summer cocktails, enjoyed in a Sherlock Holmes-themed tavern. Open daily. $. 7260 W. Alaska Dr.; 303/953-5510.