Hapa has 4 locations in the Denver area and Mile High Dining chose Cherry Creek. About 2 years ago it was moved to this better street-level location with lots of outdoor and indoor seating. It's not as expensive as the Sushi Den but just as good. Mile High Dining went overboard and ordered 9 dishes … Continue reading Hapa Sushi Grill & Sake Bar →

Mile High Dining enjoyed the warm summer weather at Officers Club in The Lowry community. The restaurant is open to the patio and has added outdoor seating. This small corner of Lowery has four different restaurants, parking is at a premium. We enjoyed a margarita, a fancy cocktail, and a local beer to start. The … Continue reading Officers Club →

Mile High Dining went to one of the newest restaurants in Denver at the Clayton Hotel in Cherry Creek. Of A Kind is located in the remodeled Inn at Cherry Creek. It has an open kitchen and a large bar surrounded by dining tables- very pretty. It's open for dining from Tuesday to Saturday. We … Continue reading Of A Kind →

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 →