Mile High Dining enjoyed a Sunday lunch at the Fox and the Hen. The place was filled inside and out as it was summertime weather. The restaurant is operated by the Culinary Creative Group that operates about a dozen restaurants, coffee shops and cocktail bars in Denver. Partner and chef, Carrie Baird runs the Fox … Continue reading Fox and the Hen
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African Grill and Bar
Mile High Dining and others went to the African Grill and Bar. It’s owned and operated by a husband and wife team from Ghana, Africa. They started the restaurant in northeast Denver but recently moved it to the west side of town. The menu features many pictures of the African dishes but it’s a little … Continue reading African Grill and Bar
Grilled Artichokes at Hillstone
Mile High Dining and a friend went on a springtime search for the best grilled artichokes. We found them at Hillstone. We have tried several restaurants in the past but these large springtime artichokes were tops. They are prepared by boiling them, then grilled and seasoned with olive oil and mild spices. The dish consists … Continue reading Grilled Artichokes at Hillstone
Oysters at the Yacht Club
Mile High Dining enjoyed a pop up oyster bar at the Yacht Club. The oysters were from Rhode Island. Also there were fresh clams from Prince Edward Island. Both were very tender and even sweet tasting. The Yacht Club is a neighborhood bar that was packed for the oysters pop up. The oysters were a … Continue reading Oysters at the Yacht Club
Comal Heritage Food Incubator
Mile High Dining and 3 others went to a fundraiser for the Comal Heritage Food Incubator. It is a restaurant training program for immigrant women. Currently, it operates a lunch counter serving Latin American dishes Tuesday through Friday. But on a prior visit it was Syrian food. About 150 folks attended the fundraiser on Saturday … Continue reading Comal Heritage Food Incubator
Green Collective Eatery
Mile High Dining went to the Green Collective Eatery and it was sunny and warm enough to eat outside. Green Collective believes in the power of healthy food and drinks. It serves orangic and sugar-free food. I had the 3 toast flight paired with Sunshine juice. The juice had apple, carrot, orange, and a touch … Continue reading Green Collective Eatery
Alma Fonda Fina
Mile High Dining and two others went to Alma Fonda Fina, an upscale Mexican restaurant for Cinco De Maya. The restaurant was in the news as the owners were sued by a competing restaurant claiming they violated a non-compete contract. Good news for Alma Fonda Fina as the lawsuit was settled and they are open … Continue reading Alma Fonda Fina
Centennial Gala
Mile High Dining went to the Centennial Gala for the Colorado Symphony as a fundraiser with dancing, music, meals, and festivities. About 400 guests attended the Gala at the Mission Ballroom. Our sit-down meal was combined with lots of music performed by the Symphony. As for food, we enjoyed delicious hors d’eouvres, salad, steak, and … Continue reading Centennial Gala
The Fort
On another snowy Saturday evening, two of us ventured to the classic Fort restaurant. It celebrates its 61st birthday this year. The restaurant is modeled after the historic Fort Bent in southern Colorado. The food selection focuses on steak and potatoes. Besides the food, we were entertained by a flute player and another selling abalone … Continue reading The Fort
Bistro Barbes
Off to a French/North African restaurant with snow on the ground. Mile High Dining went to an intimate place, Bistro Barbes. It's small with about 20 seats and currently offers only a 4-course chef’s tasting menu at $90. Jon is the owner and a one-man team as he is the only chef and server! It's … Continue reading Bistro Barbes