Mile High Dining and a friend went to Luca, which many diners describe as one of the best Italian restaurants in Denver. We were greeted timely and were offered a complimentary glass of wine or an alcohol-free drink. Both selected a glass to match the Orange Creamsicle cocktail with an orange slice on top. I … Continue reading Luca
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Snack Day
Mile High Dining went out for two snacks on the same afternoon for a different type of dining day. I wanted to try foods I would not even try to make at home, gumbo and aracini. First off to JAX Fish House and Oyster Bar. A cup of gumbo and oyster shooter. The gumbo was … Continue reading Snack Day
Mateo
Mile High Dining went to Boulder to eat casual French food at Mateo. The restaurant has been open for over 20 years. We selected indoor sitting until the server informed us the Happy Hour menu is for the patio only. Therefore, we sat outside. Each had a glass of wine and shared a small bowl … Continue reading Mateo
Oyster Pop Up
Mile High Dining went to Lucy’s Burger Bar to enjoy Maine oysters by Oyster Wulff. I have been following the oyster man at different locations around town and love the oysters. The oysters are always so fresh and tasty compared to others in town. I had six oysters and a lager beer. Since the oysters … Continue reading Oyster Pop Up
Beer and Cheese Pairing
Mile High Denver attended the Beer and Cheese Pairing Class at the Breckenridge Brewery. The class was held after we received a tour of the brewery to learn how beer is made. Of course, we were given a glass of beer for the tour. More than one-half of the class were women and I thought … Continue reading Beer and Cheese Pairing
Lucile’s Creole Cafe
Mile High Dining and two others went to Lucile’s Creole Cafe on a warm Saturday afternoon. Lucile’s has 7 locations from Ft. Collins to Littleton. We ate outside at the Logan St. location. Two of us started with the Cajun Bloody Mary and one had an Upslope lager. I had the Cajun-style grits and red … Continue reading Lucile’s Creole Cafe
A Taste of Ethiopia
Mile High Dining attended the celebration of Ethiopia. It was located in Northwest Denver with live music, clothing and food stalls. We learned that over 35,000 Ethiopians live in the Denver area, making them the second largest group of immigrants. I enjoyed a large plate of lamb, corn, carrots, string beans, and lentils. One uses … Continue reading A Taste of Ethiopia
Sap Sua
Mile High Dining was finally able to make a reservation at the popular restaurant, Sap Sua. It was featured in the Bon Appetit magazine as one of the 8 most anticipated restaurant openings in the summer of 2023. Sap Sua is operated by a husband and wife team who relocated from Los Angeles to Colorado … Continue reading Sap Sua
Birdcall
Mile High Dining went to the newest Birdcall to enjoy a chicken sandwich and a beer. This location has a large and open dining area. You order on a computer screen and the food was delivered to our table. I had the Rancher chicken sandwich which has all-natural crispy chicken with cheddar cheese, bacon and … Continue reading Birdcall
Fancy Cocktails
Mile High Dining enjoyed 2 fancy cocktails in Cherry Creek. The first one, 82 Moons, from Forget Me Not has vodka, vanilla, ginger, lemon, Campari, and lots of ice. It was presented with a beautiful flower and mint. It’s a great summer drink. The second cocktail at the newly opened Ay Papi is a Lulo … Continue reading Fancy Cocktails