My Nearly Perfect Strip Mall

Yeah, strip malls are generally hideous and universally worthy of loathing. But while in Lakewood, Colorado for the Thunder Valley National, I came across this one. Beside the visual appeal, it has four items that make it worthwhile.

From left to right, there's a Chipotle Mexican Grill, Peaberry Coffee, Wolf Camera, and Pei Wei Asian Diner.

Chipotle's already the butt of a few jokes around the Vital MX offices, due to the number of lunches I eat there. Yes, I know they're owned by McDonald's but it's about as un-McDonalds-like as you can get. The Peaberry Coffee was where I did most of the Vital Buzz following the Lakewood National. The free wireless there is definitely a bonus, but the extra shot of espresso in my latté was good, as was the cool atmosphere. This could account for most breakfasts.

Obviously the camera shop could come in handy, though I think Wolf is mostly good for point-and-shoot cameras. (That's what drags this one down from perfect to nearly perfect.)

And finally, Pei Wei Asian Diner could account for most of my dinners. 

I already called and told my wife I found my version of heaven...