Uchi is an upscale sushi restaurant that started in Austin Texas. Mile High Dining went on a Sunday evening and sat at the chef’s counter. We love watching the chefs work and for their helpful advice on what fish to select. I enjoyed a saki entitled “ The Way of the Warrior”. For fish, we … Continue reading Uchi
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Ultreia
Mile High Dining went to Ultreia on a windy and cold evening. It's located in a small corner of Union Station but it's a very lively place. Ultreia means “onward” as it was used to encourage worshippers heading to a shrine in Spain. The place reminds you of eating in Europe. The restaurant focuses on … Continue reading Ultreia
Beckon
Mile High Dining and two others went to Beckon to enjoy the 8 course Chef’s menu. Beckon is a foodie’s heaven as you even sit at the Chef’s counter and eat a wide range of food. We had trout, asparagus, octopus, duck, lamb, and strawberry with chocolate and rhubarb for dessert. The small plates can … Continue reading Beckon
Bao Brewhouse
Bao is housed in the former Euclid Hall and serves Chinese snacks and beer downstairs. The upper level features sit down tables and larger plates. Mile High Dining sat in the Tap room downstairs and enjoyed a causal Chinese plate and a drink. The Nuggets were playing that evening and finding parking was a struggle. … Continue reading Bao Brewhouse
Two Favorite Wine Bars
Mile High Dining visited its favorite two wine bars, Noble Riot and Sunday Vinyl. Noble Riot educates you about the wine you drink. They also have wine classes. For instance, when a German wine was selected we were informed it is grown on steep slopes and that climbing equipment is needed to prune and harvest … Continue reading Two Favorite Wine Bars
Bistro Vendome
Bistro Vendome relocated from Larimer St. to Park Hill, so Mile High Dining had to try it out. The three of us loved the remodeled interior. By 6:00 pm it was packed with customers. Once the warm weather arrives you can sit outside on the patio. The menu has many options from small plates to … Continue reading Bistro Vendome
My Neighbor Felix- Centenial
Mile High Dining treated two students that caddied last summer and each was awarded the golf caddie scholarship to attend the University of Colorado. We went to the new My Neighbor Felix - Centennial that just opened on March 3 and were surprised it was packed with customers. It is a very large place with … Continue reading My Neighbor Felix- Centenial
Major Tom
Mile High Dining went to a new restaurant, Major Tom. It's connected to its fancy partner. Beckon. Upon entry, we were greeted by the founder and chef, Duncan Holmes. Later in the evening, he went next door to work. It's a small restaurant but with very good food options. I arrived early for Happy Hour … Continue reading Major Tom
Redeemer Pizza
Mile High Dining and good friends with their young children went to Redeemer Pizza. 5280 Magazine rated it one of the best 25 restaurants in town. It has built its reputation on making pizza using a sourdough crust. It has a very small seating area and since there were 5 of us we were directed … Continue reading Redeemer Pizza
Sushi Den
Mile High Dining went to Denver’s most popular place for sushi at the Sushi Den. The Sushi Den and it's mate, Izakaya Den have been combined together. Check out the beautiful bar upstairs. They informed us they have plans to expand further down South Pearl Street. We had not been to Sushi Den in several … Continue reading Sushi Den