Off to the southern suburbs to the Sierra restaurant. It's a very large restaurant featuring both American and Mexican dishes, from steaks to tacos. The owners started with the small original Mexican restaurant, La Loma, on 26th Ave, and now operate Sierra which seats almost 300! Disappointingly we were seated on the enclosed patio and … Continue reading Sierra
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Fortune Wok To Table
To celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit ( 新年快乐), Mile High Dining went to Fortune Wok To Table. It’s a small restaurant decorated very plainly. We had dumplings and noodles as both are food for the New Year. Dumplings are for wealth and noodles are for happiness and longevity. Of course, we had … Continue reading Fortune Wok To Table
Uncle
Mile High Dining went hipster and sat at the counter at Uncle- Wash Park. After taking a class at the University of Denver about Japanese food, we were off to Uncle. It’s a lively place and the servers were helpful for selection of the food and drinks. Sitting at the counter and watching the chefs … Continue reading Uncle
Point Easy
A relatively new restaurant in Denver, Point Easy, is a friendly place. The beautiful large windows paired with the extra large bar make it a good place to hang out. Point Easy features both American and Italian-style dishes. The two of us had a salad, pasta and fish. For a new restaurant the place was … Continue reading Point Easy
Noisette
Mile High Dining and two others went to a new upscale French restaurant, Noisette. It’s operated by a husband and wife team and both are graduates of the French Culinary Institute. The restaurant menu is based upon food for the people. It’s also connected to their small bakery. We started with two red wines and … Continue reading Noisette
View House
Off to one of the largest sports bars in town, View House at Centennial. When we visited both of the two levels were packed. Sports bars have evolved into full-service restaurants. There are 8 different menus. Food covers everything from sushi to burgers. Drinks are a full page of wine and cocktails. Beer has a … Continue reading View House
Next Level Burger
Mile High Dining went to the newest burger joint in Denver, Next Level Burger. It's America first 100% plant-based burger shop. It's a small chain with restaurants from Portland, OR to Austin, TX. The owners are a husband and wife team that met at Metro State Univ. in Denver then relocated to Oregon. You order … Continue reading Next Level Burger
Denver Botanic Gardens light show
Mile High Dining enjoyed a cold and snowy evening at the Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Lights! When it's only 20 degrees and snowy we enjoyed a coffee and warm spinach and feta cheese croissant at the Offshoots Cafe. Both the coffee and croissant were delicious. The lights were even better! What a great Denver … Continue reading Denver Botanic Gardens light show
Toro on NY’s Eve
We loved going out for champagne on NY’s Eve. Off to the Toro to enjoy a grilled pear salad and two glasses of champagne. The salad with grilled pears, greens, cheese, and walnuts was a healthy way to bring in the New Year. The champagne was light and sparkling and also good. Enjoy the New … Continue reading Toro on NY’s Eve
5 Fun Places of 2022
My Neighbor Felix for the best holiday-decorated restaurant and bar Convivo Coffee Shop for the prettiest coffee shop. bb.q chicken /Aurora for service by a robot. El Corn beer at Post Chicken and Beer, a gold medal winner. Golden Mill for the best outdoor seating.