Briar Common is open in the day’s and weeks of Coronavirus. On Sunday, we called in a food and beer order for pick up. A friendly voice answered and took our order of Fish and Chips, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a side of fruit, and two growlers(quarts) of Beer. The beer is two for one. … Continue reading Briar Common Brewery
On a snowy evening, 4 of us went to Cattivella for happy hour. Cattivella means “bad girl”. It’s owner/chef, Elise Wiggins, was controlling the open kitchen . She has an ongoing food show on PBS, Roots to Ranches. I really enjoy an open styled kitchen. It inspires you to sit at the food bar and … Continue reading Cattivella
Chicken Rebel has, maybe, the best fried chicken sandwich in Denver. It’s a small restaurant but with great chicken and beer. The owner previously operated out of a food truck but now is in a permanent space in the Highlands. We had lunch the other day and it was warm enough to eat outside on … Continue reading Chicken Rebel
Cherry Creek’s newest restaurant, Flower Child, has a slogan, “Healthy Food for a Happy World “. That’s ironic as it is owned by the Cheesecake Factory and their slogan is “Jumbo Plates”. Last year the Cheesecake Factory purchased from Fox Restaurants three chains: North, True Food, and the Flower Child . We visited on a … Continue reading Flower Child Restaurant
The best presentation of a flight of beers found in Denver. Four glasses chosen from the extensive list and nametags are provided to help you remember. We had lunch at Briar Common which is a remodeled 100 year old horse equipment building, pleasantly updated with large windows. The wood on the bar is from a … Continue reading Briar Common Brewery & Eatery
One of the newest Italian restaurants in town, Olivia was started by several former Mizuna's employees. The restaurant is a small place in the Wash Park neighborhood. We started with a glass of wine. Of course, I had to have the Nebbiolo, very Italian. On the table was warm rolls with butter. Excellent for a … Continue reading Olivia
Announcing Mile High Dining's 5 Best Restaurants of 2019! Each is selected for it's unique addition to the Denver area scene. In alphabetical order: 1. Annette's. The whole fish grilled over the wood burning barbecue is tops. 2. Beckon. The chef's table experience is unique for Denver. 3. Frasca. The best service in town. They … Continue reading 5 Best Restaurants of 2019
Annette's Restaurant is located in the Stanley Marketplace, Aurora, CO. Chef/owner, Caroline Glover, was just named one of the best new chefs in America by Food and Wine. The restaurant has also been honored by the James Beard Foundation as one of the best new restaurants and her waffles are on the cover of the … Continue reading Annette’s Restaurant
It's my first review of a coffee shop. Frank & Roze is a new and stylish shop open all day long. It serves coffee and pastries in the morning and converts to a wine bar with sandwiches and charcuterie boards in the evening. Remember, Starbucks failed at this business plan several years ago. The name … Continue reading Frank & Roze Coffee
The best wine bar in Colorado is located in the Broadmoor complex at the Summit Restaurant! The wine rack rotates behind the bar in a temperature controlled glass enclosure. One will enjoy watching the many wine bottles rotate while you enjoy your glass of wine. The Summit Restaurant is located in the remodeled ice skating … Continue reading Summit Restaurant at the Broadmoor
