Lakewood Colorado - The New Paris?

I drove out to Lakewood, Colorado - a suburb of Denver - last night to have burgers and beers with my friend Stuart (see photograph above). We went to Old Chicago, and the place was packed.  In point of fact, it was more crowded than many bars and restaurants I have been to lately in Denver.  Stuart says this proves that Lakewood is the "New Paris," a gathering place for artists, writers, and everyone else looking to relive that exhilarating 1920s scene.  In my opinion, the entire city gathers together in one place every night to find refuge and a little bit of cheer in a sad, bland, soulless city.  And I mean that with all due respect.