In case you haven't been lately, Uptown's Restaurant Aix [2] has gotten a mini makeover. The polished space is still intimate and inviting, but chef-owner Rachel Woolcott has traded the fine-dining vibe for a more casual bistro feel. Woolcott has also revamped the dinner menu and added lunch and Saturday brunch (Sunday's brunch is already a weekend favorite). The results are superb with reasonably priced American bistro menus: At lunch, prices range from $6 to $14 and include refined eats such as a barbecue pork sandwich on ciabatta topped with crispy shoe-string onions (served with a side salad and pickle) or risotto with pancetta, mushroom, lemon, and mascarpone. Best of all, Aix's reconcept feels like a breath of fresh air at a time when affordable but well-conceived cuisine is in high demand. Bonus: Given the chance, don't miss the heavenly butternut squash soup. 719 E. 17th Ave., 303-831-1296