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 →

Somebody People is a vegan restaurant, meaning no meat, fish, or dairy products. The two of us enjoyed the Sunday supper which is a 7 course chef’s menu served family style. We arrived at our reservation time but no tables were available and were asked to wait in the small bar area. At least we … Continue reading Somebody People →

The Buckhorn Exchange is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Denver since 1893. It’s filled with stuffed heads of animals and birds. Many famous people have visited and eaten as we were sitting at the table where Princess Anne ate. It’s a unique dining experience while the food was so-so. The three of us had … Continue reading Buckhorn Exchange →

After a take away meal 5 years ago due to COVID , Mile High Dining visited Blue Island Oyster Bar in Cherry Creek North. I and my neighbor enjoyed walking to the restaurant from our condo to enjoy a summer evening. There are several outside tables along the front sidewalk but we preferred indoors. You … Continue reading Blue Island Oyster Bar and Seafood →

In need of a rooftop bar when the temperature hits 97°, we went to Sorry Gorgeous. It has a spectacular view of downtown Denver and all the way to Pikes Peak. It’s a place for the younger generation that enjoys music turned to extra loud. We were disappointed with the few food options while the … Continue reading Sorry Gorgeous →

After playing and walking 18 holes of golf at the Foothills golf course, Mile High Dining and a friend enjoyed the newly built Foothills Restaurant. It is one of the best looking bar and restaurants at any public golf course in the Denver area. It’s almost too big! We enjoyed the All-American hamburger, tater tots … Continue reading Foothills Restaurant →