Jack’s – Lone Tree is a new modern steakhouse featuring steaks and seafood dishes. The original Jack’s on South Pearl is open as usual. The Lone Tree location is beautiful except you use a flight of steps to reach the dining room located on the second floor. Mile High Dining and two friends had a Friday … Continue reading Jack’s – Lone Tree
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Silk Road (Pittsburgh)
Mile High Dining attended a family reunion in Pennsylvania and made a side trip to Pittsburgh. My sister selected a Chinese restaurant, Silk Road. It’s an American-style Chinese restaurant with a friendly staff. Two of us had an entrée while my sister had two appetizers. The steamed dumplings appetizer looked great, but was too tough. … Continue reading Silk Road (Pittsburgh)
Milpero
Mile High Dining and a friend ate at Milpero which is a small chef‘s counter restaurant featuring 18 Mexican tasting dishes. It’s part of the Michelin star restaurant group, Alma Fonda Fina, and Mezcaleria. Only 16 people eat per night in shifts of eight. You start at the cold food counter, and then move to … Continue reading Milpero
Midsummer Night’s Dinner
Midsummer Night’s Farm Dinner was hosted by several restaurants and their chefs to celebrate the food culture of herbs and vegetables! When I arrived at Esoterra Culinary Garden in Boulder County, I enjoyed walking throughout the rows of herbs and vegetables. Later, we received a guided tour explaining many of the veggies and herbs! These … Continue reading Midsummer Night’s Dinner
Waldos Chicken and Beer
At Waldos newest location just off Cherry Creek, Mile High Dining and neighbor enjoyed a casual dinner. One orders at the counter and your chicken is delivered to the table. My friend had the three chicken tenders basket with honey mustard sauce, and a side order of french fries. The tenders were delicious, especially with … Continue reading Waldos Chicken and Beer
Silvia
Mile High Dining and family visited the Catskill Mountains in New York and ate at Sylvia in Woodstock. It wasn’t the location of the famous concert but close. The three of us enjoyed the outing, especially after a lengthy drive on narrow mountain roads. Sylvia has a large selection of foods. We shared four starters, … Continue reading Silvia
Via Cassia
Mile High Dining and family ate at Via Cassia in Hudson, New York. It’s one of the friendliest restaurants where I have ever eaten. One of the owners even greeted us at the Front door upon entry. The three of us shared a kale salad and a cheese plate. We were allowed to taste three … Continue reading Via Cassia
Denver Greek Festival
Mile High Dining spent part of an afternoon at the Denver Greek Festival. Since it was 90+ degrees and lots of black asphalt, time was limited. This year, the festival improved by having several food stations. I selected the gyros and baklava. The gyros were fairly priced and were delicious. The pork was lightly seasoned … Continue reading Denver Greek Festival
Madeline
Eating at Madeline is like going home for dinner. It’s located in the building that housed the Fruition restaurant which Mile High Dining always loved and now we love Madeline. A friend and I enjoyed dinner on a busy Friday evening. It’s a cozy but very comfortable setting. As for food, we shared the beet carpaccio … Continue reading Madeline
Spice Room
It was a rainy evening, so Mile High Dining and friend went to the Spice Room to enjoy spicy Indian food. Spice Room has three restaurant locations and we chose the Colfax spot as it’s extra large and bright. The menu is overwhelming as there are over 100 dishes listed, especially for an Indian food … Continue reading Spice Room