fuzzy Easter chicks and corny Valentines. Visit Kitschy Witch in downtown Engle- wood or catch its Instagram page every Sun- day at 4 p.m. for live sales via the internet. Best Antique Store Garage Antiques 772 Santa Fe Drive 720-275-5212 garagevintage.weebly.com Although Antiques Row is disappearing from South Broadway, help is at hand. If you’re on the hunt for furniture, a unique gift, fun things for your home or a display piece for your of- fi ce, head to the magical place called Garage Antiques. This spot offers an overwhelming array of everything from dressers and coffee tables to vintage kitchen utensils and cloth- ing from over twenty antique dealers. Slavica Slepcevic has been selling reclaimed and re- stored antiques from this spot since 2010; hop across the street to her other store, Garage Vintage, and you’ll fi nd the most beautiful, affordable retro ’50s, ’60s and ’70s pieces. And be sure to say hi to Baby, the Australian Bare-Eyed cockatoo that will greet you at the entrance! Best Place to Find Japanese Drug-Store Products artists. This is where iconic tattooer Kim Schaefer works, and it’s run by Nicholas Pew, a walking encyclopedia on tattoo his- tory in Denver and beyond. Everyone who works here is as friendly as they are talented, with a high level of knowledge about their craft. Although the shop has other offer- ings, this is where to get a traditional tattoo, particularly one steeped in history. Ebisu Japanese Lifestyle Store 2727 South Parker Road, Unit C, Aurora instagram.com/ebisu_colorado When you walk inside Ebisu Japanese Lifestyle Store, you’ll be greeted by life- sized statues of anime characters, and you’re likely to hear a slowed-down, emo- tional cover of a chart-topping pop song. But the unique decor and tunes aren’t the main reason to head to Ebisu. This is the best spot in the area to get your Japanese beauty fi x, since it stocks everything from makeup to hair dye to serums that will re- move the oil from your bangs; you’ll also fi nd such basics as toilet paper and tooth- paste, as well as a few aisles dedicated to irresistible snacks. The store’s right across the parking lot from the H Mart, a Korean- American chain, in case you’re inspired to shop for more Asian products. Best Fashion Infl uencer Judith Boyd stylecrone.com With a following of over 100,000 on Insta- gram and over 20,000 on TikTok, 79-year- old retired psychiatric nurse Judith Boyd, aka The Style Crone, pushes the boundaries of the traditional fashion “infl uencer.” And she doesn’t just have you looking good; she also does good, by using her platform to elevate social justice issues such as climate change, fast fashion, ageism, human rights and animal-rights issues. Follow her to see some seriously beautiful outfi ts, hats and cool Denver locations that could inspire you to take equitable action. Best Tattoo Shop for Traditional Tattoos Denver City Tattoo Club 3451 Larimer Street 303-380-7748 denvercitytattoo.wixsite.com/mysite Denver City Tattoo Club is almost a mu- seum for historic fl ash from legendary tattoo Best Tattoo Shop for Custom Art and Piercing Sol Tribe Tattooing and Piercing 56 Broadway 303-832-1311 soltribetattoo.com If you’ve spotted people around town with piercings in unique patterns with gorgeous jewelry, chances are good they were done by Sol Tribe Tattoo and Piercing’s Casey Dilla Hosch (see for yourself on Instagram @casey. hosch.piercing). Under the mentorship of the late Alicia Cardenas, Dilla Hosch became one of those artists for whom you’re willing to wait to get an appointment. In the wake of the tragedy that took the lives of Cardenas and her friend and colleague team member Alyssa Gunn Maldonado, Dilla Hosch has carried those lessons forward, stepping fully into the leadership role at this beloved shop. With Dilla Hosch at the helm, the incredible team of Sol Tribe artists continue to create a sacred, inclusive and intersectional space for the people they pierce and tattoo. Best New Veterinary Hospital Urban Paw Health and Rehabilitation 501 Lincoln Street 720-500-5855 urbanpawvet.com Dana Novara is a veterinarian who cares deeply about the animals and the hu- mans she serves, and she and her team have created a veterinary clinic unlike any we’ve seen before. From an underwater treadmill (check Urban Paw’s Instagram for pics of dogs in mermaid life jackets) to rehab on Bosu balls to temperature- controlled glass kennels, your pet will be treated to care that many humans only hope for. Novara has a strong commit- ment to community, works to achieve more sustainable practices in an industry that creates a lot of waste, and visits class- rooms around Colorado, inspiring future veterinarians and animal advocates alike. Best Groomer for Grumpy Pets Praise the Paw 433 East 17th Avenue 303- 550-9522 praisethepaw.com If you follow Jennifer Forman on social me- dia, you’ve seen some hilarious videos of her adventures in grooming seriously grumpy- ass little dogs who are less than thrilled to be getting a haircut. All the while, the super- cool, tattooed, roller skating-loving human holding the scissors is laughing herself silly and giving them kisses, while viewers collec- tively hold their breath. With a brand-new location, this is the spot to take your reluc- tant fur baby; Forman will make the outside show what a sweetheart your pet is inside. 35 westword.com | CONTENTS | SHOPPING & SERVICES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | FOOD & DRINK | MUSIC & VENUES | BACKBEAT | WESTWORD APRIL 7-13, 2022
