Just when Regas Christou thought he was out, the call of the club pulled him back in.

The godfather of Denver’s late-night scene, who has been opening spots like The Church, Deadbeat Club and Milk for four decades, is rolling out what he says could be the final opening of his career.

He is set to open Parea, which means “friendship” in Greek, at 40 E. 11th Ave. within the next several weeks, pending liquor license and permitting approval. Despite a three-year process in getting things straightened out with the city, the Cyprus-born Denverite wanted to see it through.

“This is the place I want to hang out,” he said.

The 2,500-square-foot lounge, as Christou calls it, will serve alcohol alongside such light bites as french fries and shish kabobs. He said the spot’s “bumping” sound system

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