Off to West Colfax to enjoy oysters at the Side Pony. The oysters were presented as a pop-up by Oyster Wulff. We have followed the oyster man at different locations around town. The outing at the Side Pony was especially enjoyable. The two of us shared a plate of 12 oysters and a cup of … Continue reading Side Pony & Oysters →

Mile High Dining and 2 friends ate at Margot which was awarded a Michelin Star. It‘s a new restaurant with a different approach to dining. They recommend that the table share the small plates, so we followed with 6 plates and a dessert. We studied the menu which had 16 different options with an emphasis … Continue reading Margot →

On a beautiful evening, Mile High Dining and a friend with her dog, Zoey, ate outside at The Patio at Sloans. It’s one of the few restaurants in Denver that actually encourages and allows dogs to join their owners on the outdoor patio. The majority of the dogs that evening were quiet and sat under … Continue reading The Patio at Sloans →

Mile High Dining enjoyed a golf outing to St Andrews, Scotland. It’s the golf capital of the world with four courses built right around the Old Course. We were lucky and ate at the restaurant 18 overlooking the 18th hole of the Old Course, which is considered the oldest in the world as it opened … Continue reading 18 at St Andrews →

Mile High Dining was lucky to participate in an Art, Cuisine, and Wine cruise in Southern France. Our first tasting was at a small village, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We are in the burgundy area of Southern France and at the Maison Boucheron winery. This winery has grapes covering 6400 acres and they use 13 different varieties of … Continue reading Wine Tastings in France →

Mile High Dining is taking a river cruise up the Rhône river and stopped in Avignon, France. Of course I had to visit a cafe for lunch and found the Le Cid Cafe. I sat outside in a patio area and enjoyed a warm day. For lunch, I had a large tomato with burrata cheese … Continue reading Le Cid Cafe →

Osteria Marco is a causal Italian restaurant. Mile High Dining and a friend loved visiting Larimer Street and checking out all the new stores. Osteria Marco is one of the oldest establishments on Larimer if not the oldest as it’s been there for about 20 years. We sat in the main dining area which is … Continue reading Osteria Marco →

To celebrate the unofficial end of summer, Mile High Dining and friend spend the evening at Kisbee on the Roof. After many evenings of rain and storms, it was finally a warm and rain free evening. We were even lucky enough to sit in a cabana at poolside. The overstuff seating and the pleasant music … Continue reading Kisbee on the Roof →

Mile High Dining attended a tequila and mezcal tasting at Total Wine. It was an education to learn that both tequila and mezcal use similar agave ingredients, but the method of production produces a slightly different blend. Tequila is clear and crisp tasting while mezcal is smoky and more flavorful. Tequila must use a specific … Continue reading Tequila & Mezcal Tasting →

Mile High Dining and two others dined at The Village Pub, a Michelin starred restaurant about 30 miles south of San Francisco. While visiting my grandchildren, the parents and I sneaked out one night without the kids. The restaurant has received a Star for the past 12 consecutive years. It’s an upscale restaurant in a … Continue reading The Village Pub →