Mile High Dining went to Matsuhisa Denver, a foodie’s Japanese restaurant. It's owned by Nobu Matsuhisa and his empire has over 40 restaurants from Tokyo to Paris and 13 hotels. He also has written 7 books and has even appeared in a James Bond movie. We started with the Yellowtail sushi with jalapenos. One of … Continue reading Matsuhisa Denver →

Mile High Dining went to the newest food hall in Denver, the Grange Hall. There are 6 food stalls and a brewery. The Hall is operated by the TAG Group that operates about a dozen restaurants in Denver headed by Troy Guard. Grange Hall has pizza, burgers, coffee, bowls, gyros, and chicken options. A sushi … Continue reading Grange Hall →

Mile High Dining says goodbye to 4 favorite restaurants that have closed their doors. The last two years have been very difficult on the restaurant business. We will miss Acorn, Euclid Hall, 12@Madison, and Max’s Wine Dive. Acorn was located inside the Source Foundry and it was the child of Oak and Fourteenth from Boulder. … Continue reading 4 Favorites that have closed their doors! →

After comparing three different wine shops, Mondo, Vineyard, and Total, we tried a new wine bar, Noble Riot, for a light meal and several wines. The outside seating is an alley way and once again, we were the oldest customers by years. We sat outside on an unstable high top but it was such great … Continue reading Noble Riot Wine Bar →

Mile High Dining was wondering how our two local wine shops compared to a national chain. We setup an evaluation based on service, selection, price, and delivery options. Our local wine shops are Mondo and the Vineyard. The national shop was Total Wine. We then used Food and Wine magazine’s article recommending red and white … Continue reading Wine shops: local stores versus a national chains →

Off for a Labor Day holiday brunch at Cafe Terracotta. Mile High Dining enjoyed a sunny and almost smoke-free morning on the outside patio of Cafe Terracotta. It’s a converted house with lots of outside seating some of which will be winterized. It is suggested to eat outside as it’s too dark inside. It was … Continue reading Cafe Terracotta →

The call of French-style cooking took us out to the suburbs. Mile High Dining went halfway to Boulder to eat at a new restaurant, Famille. It’s located in a hotel just off of Sheridan but there was no signage for either the hotel or the restaurant. It was a search to find it. We had … Continue reading Famille →

Zaidy’s Deli reopened under new ownership and location after 30 years in Cherry Creek. Mile High Dining arrived at lunch time and had to wait with many others. It’s located in a strip mall but once inside it is inviting. We ate out on the small patio as a table opened up. It’s similar in … Continue reading Zaidy’s Deli →

Mile High Dining recently visited Mister Oso, part of the Culinary Creative Group that operates almost a dozen restaurants around Denver. Once again, we were the two old folks in a young person’s neighborhood. The restaurant was packed, so reservations are highly recommended. It's a smaller-sized Upscale Mexican-inspired restaurant and has an outdoor patio and … Continue reading Mister Oso →

Mile High Dining enjoyed a causal supper at Angelo’s Taverna. Angelo’s has been in business almost 50 years, originally as a pizza and bar hang out, then remodeled about 10 years ago to include Italian pasta dishes, oysters, and an outside patio. It still has the classic stained glass windows. The three of us arrived … Continue reading Angelo’s Taverna →