Mile High Dining visited an exciting new restaurant, the Wildflower, located in a small boutique hotel in lower Highlands. They serve breakfast and dinner Tuesday through Saturday’s and it is decorated with beautiful artwork and flowers. The food is Colorado based produce, meats, and even Alamosa bass. The food is many small plates and four … Continue reading Wildflower →

Mile High Dining went to what felt like the center of social life in Denver on Larimer Street this last weekend. Surrounded by lots of people and music, we ate at Tamayo, a long-established upscale Mexican restaurant. Opened in 2003 by chef/owner, Richard Sandoval who also operates the newly opened Toro in Cherry Creek, Tamayo … Continue reading Tamayo →

Mile High Dining found a neighborhood gem at the plimoth. We had one of the few inside tables as the restaurant was at full occupancy and outside seating is a popular option. The owner/chef, Peter Ryan, formerly at Z Cuisine, started about 10 years ago. When you visit, plan ahead and secure reservations. As for … Continue reading the plimoth →

La Merise is a French bistro located in Cherry Creek. Merise translates to a small wild cherry in French, an appropriate name for the neighborhood. Mile High Dining enjoyed the outside patio as the weather forecast predicts three upcoming cold and rainy days. It was Mother’s Day weekend and several moms were celebrated with families … Continue reading La Merise →

Mile High Dining, after a year of takeaway meals, enjoyed sit down dinner at a restaurant. We went to Union Station to watch the Kentucky Derby and enjoy a meal at Ultreia. Operated by chef Jen Jasinski, it features a Spanish and Portuguese inspired menu. Ultreia means “onward” and was shouted at pilgrims making their … Continue reading Ultreia →

To start Denver Restaurant Week, Mile High Dining went to Coperta to enjoy an Italian takeaway meal. Coperta just reopened after months of closure due to Covid rules. With great outdoor seating, you can enjoy a view of the vibrant Uptown neighborhood. We selected from the Denver Restaurant Week menu fried green tomatoes, Bucatini, eggplant … Continue reading Coperta →

Mile High Dining went to a new deli in the Highlands. Dimestore Delibar is a full-service deli with a full-service bar. We ordered online for another takeaway meal. You are old if you remember actual “dime stores”. The Highlands neighborhood was packed this spring day with people at the breweries. We had to walk several … Continue reading Dimestore Delibar →

Perdida is a restaurant serving upscale Mexican food located in Wash Park in the remodeled Tavern location opened in February 2021. First of all, perdida means an immoral woman in Spanish. It’s a very large restaurant seating 225 indoor and outdoors. The owners also operate other restaurants in Denver including Park Burger, Birdcall, and Homegrown … Continue reading Perdida →

Mile High Dining loves grilled artichokes and Hillstone has some of the best. We were not able to order online as they’re not on the menu and in short supply. This is the first appearance of artichokes on the menu. We are also able to enjoy watching the kids play volleyball games in the park. … Continue reading Hillstone →

Mile High Dining latest diner was from the upscale Shanahan’s Steakhouse located in the Denver Tech Center. The former Denver Broncos head coach, Mike Shanahan, is the owner. We ordered by phone for curbside pick up. People were filing into the restaurant at the 5:00 opening but were still doing takeaway. We went overboard and … Continue reading Shanahan’s Steakhouse →