Mile High Dining went to the Corsica Wine Bar that opened earlier this year. It's related by ownership to the Barcelona Wine Bar just blocks away. Corsica is much larger than it appears outside with indoor seating for 100+ and a patio. The food has lots of small plate options. The wine by glass offers … Continue reading Corsica Wine Bar
Introduction to 5280dining.blog
I am a retired attorney and Magistrate / Judge who enjoys going out to eat in the Denver, Co area. This city has become a mecca for great food. This past week, we went to two restaurants in Denver, Wolf's Tailor and Ivy. Both are new and worth the trip. This Blog is a new … Continue reading Introduction to 5280dining.blog
Cimera
Cimera is located atop the Source Hotel with spectacular views of the city. We will be back this summer as it opens to the balconies in warm weather. As for food, it’s pointed towards a Peruvian theme with a touch of Mexico. There is an indoor parking structure but one must follow a maize to … Continue reading Cimera
Uchiko
Mile High Dining and friend visited Uchiko for lunch. It’s one of the new restaurants in Cherry Creek North. Uchiko has a sister restaurant, Uchi, in RINO. This new restaurant is very large and holds almost 300 diners with even a downstairs and a large private dining area. The restaurant has a beautiful interior. We … Continue reading Uchiko
Molino Chido
At a visit to the Stanley Marketplace, Mile High Dining enjoyed a snack at Molino Chido. It opened last fall and its owners Tommy Lee and Michael Diaz de Leon have a taco house gem. Mr. Lee’s other restaurants include Hop Alley and Uncle. While Diaz de Leon was the chef at Bruto when it … Continue reading Molino Chido
Skull Creek Boathouse
While visiting friends in Hilton Head South Carolina, Mile High Dining ate a late lunch at the Skull Creek Boathouse. The restaurant has a good outdoor patio, which we enjoyed after several colder days. The menu covers six pages of food and drink options, definitely too much. Since we were in the deep south, I … Continue reading Skull Creek Boathouse
Aria
Mile High Dining is in Atlanta visiting my sister to help spring clean and celebrate her birthday. So we went to Aria which has been nominated for both a Michelin and James Beard Foundation award for outstanding hospitality. The menu is focused on American style dishes including salads, seafood, and short ribs. I enjoyed the … Continue reading Aria
The Brinkerhoff
Mile High Dining and friends ventured south to Castle Rock to check out Brinkerhoff. It’s a large and fancy Mexican steakhouse with sushi being available. It’s operated by the family that started the La Loma restaurant on W. 26th Ave. in Denver. The Brinkerhoff is extra large in size with a huge bar coming into … Continue reading The Brinkerhoff
Insee Father Noodles House
Off to a new Thai restaurant in Denver, Insee Father Noodles House, which is located right next-door to the family member’s place, Daughter Thai. Insee Noodles is much smaller and doesn’t even have a bar area, but the food is delicious. After you are seated, you view the QR menu and order on your phone. … Continue reading Insee Father Noodles House
Johnny Bechamel’s
We went out for pizza at Johnny Bechamel’s in the Wash Park area. It’s a pizza shop but with lots of side dish options and even several entrees such as steak. Mile High Dining and my neighbor arrived at our early reservations as the place is booming. After being seated, we each ordered a N/A … Continue reading Johnny Bechamel’s
Devil’s Food & La Fillette
On a very cold morning, Mile High Dining and friend visited two bakeries, Devil’s Food and La Fillette. Our goal was to enjoy a hot coffee and a sweet pastry and not complain about the cold and snowy weather and we succeeded. Our first visit was to the Devil’s Food bakery, located in a remodeled … Continue reading Devil’s Food & La Fillette
Mar Bella Boqueria
On opening week, Mile High Dining and friend visited the newest restaurant in Denver, Mar Bella Boqueria. It’s owned and operated by Johnny and Kasie Curiel whom have two Michelin starred restaurants, Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma. We were lucky to be seated at the chef’s counter and served by Johnny Curiel himself. At … Continue reading Mar Bella Boqueria