Shopping and Services continued from page 30 the same. As an old friend of ours used to say, dropping the needle is the best drug there is. Best Campy Gift Shop Revolte Goods 1225 East 17th Avenue 303-830-7685 revolte-goods.business.site When pioneering boutique retailer Stepha- nie Shearer decided to downsize her grow- ing empire — which began with Soul Haus and Pandora on the Hill and eventually expanded to Trunk Nouveau at Stanley Marketplace — she had just the person to fi ll her EZE Mop space in Uptown. For- mer employee Ina Gasich (who goes by the handle Ina Minx) took over the spot and transformed it into Revolte, a wild and silly shop in the spirit of its predecessors, with a bent toward queer and retro kitsch and a “Keep it weird” motto. Best Adult Store Please, Plants 226 East 13th Avenue 720-485-0202 pleaseplants.com Looking for some lingerie or pleasure toys? Have a thing for cannabis and houseplants? Please, Plants has you covered — or uncov- ered, if that’s what you prefer. Perhaps the most unique adult store in the city (there’s usually a sign out front reading “Bongs & Thongs”), Please, Plants offers sexy lingerie and trendy loungewear, as well as fun stuff like lubricants, massage candles, discreet vibrators and “spiritual” ones made from crystals. And, of course, there’s a selection of plants, along with lighters and bongs that are best described as mid-century modern. The cherry on top: The store has same-day local delivery. Best Store in RiNo Matter 2134 Market Street shopatmatter.com Matter is a book store. Matter is a gift shop. Matter is a poster shop, an art gal- lery, a design-forward graphic-art studio and a stationer. Matter is all about letter- press printing and hand-arranged type. Matter is really, really into typography. Matter is revolutionary. Matter is a lo- cal, BIPOC- and woman-owned business that believes in social justice, cooperative commerce and a post-racial, Afrofuturis- tic world. In a district of boutiques and breweries, what else could even compare? Designer/founder Rick Griffi th not only knows how to make things look good, but also how to do good. Best Liquor Store Sobo Liquors 2035 South Broadway 720-512-4917 soboliquors.com During the pandemic, neighborhood li- quor stores gained new relevance. These were places where you could stock up on very necessary supplies, but also make some needed human contact. From its at the nearby supermarket, including plenty of gluten-free options; there’s also a welcome emphasis on quality spirits and wine, as well as a punch-card for frequent visitors. Drink up, Denver! hoods have lost most of their corner bodegas, too. Entrepreneur Andrea Leo saw an op- portunity and last fall opened Sun Market in City Park West. She offers a combination of affordable kitchen spot on South Broadway by Evans Avenue, Sobo Liquors serves a huge segment of the Denver community, offering both drive- through service for those in a hurry (or not ready to see humans) and very per- sonal attention, with an on-staff som- melier and other staffers ready to make recommendations. The stock includes a huge craft beer selection you won’t fi nd Best Newfangled Bodega Sun Market 2201 Lafayette Street 303-832-7370 sunmarketdenver.com It’s no secret that northeast Denver is close to a food desert, with no major grocery stores; in recent years, the City Park West, Whittier, Cole, San Rafael and Five Points neighbor- continued on page 34 32 APRIL 7-13, 2022 WESTWORD | BACKBEAT | MUSIC & VENUES | FOOD & DRINK | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING & SERVICES | CONTENTS | westword.com GETTY IMAGES
