The three of us found the hidden Secret Garden to enjoy a light summer meal on the patio. The Secret Garden is attached to a beautiful old mansion and hidden from its neighbors. It’s sandwich style dining, and even open for breakfast. My friends each had a sandwich and I had the charcuterie board. After … Continue reading Secret Garden →

On a warm and beautiful summer day, Mile High Dining went to Park Burger on S. Pearl to enjoy outdoor seating and a burger. My neighbor and I sat in the patio area which we had almost to ourselves. Park Burger has several locations around the city, and this was my first visit. We started … Continue reading Park Burger →

Mile High Dining enjoyed an unique experience at Black Cat Farm. I and a friend ate at a real working farm. We were lucky to sit outside on a lovely patio. Black Cat is operated by a husband and wife team that oversee a restaurant in Boulder, Bramble & Hare and a farm stand. Black … Continue reading Black Cat Farm →

Mile High Dining visited North Cherry Creek for the French Bastille Day. Once again, it was disappointing for food options. There were lots of vendors selling merchandise but just a couple with French food options. I had a crepe and a waffle( technically maybe not French). The crepe not only looked good but with lemon … Continue reading French Bastille Day →

Finally, Mile High Dining went out for a brunch with a neighbor to the Blackbird Public House. I have driven by this restaurant many times but never stopped. We went on a Saturday at noon and the place was almost empty, but the service was friendly. The restaurant is focused on its large bar and southern … Continue reading Blackbird Public House →

Another summer afternoon called for oysters. Mile High Dining went to Cerebral Brewing in the Highlands to enjoy fresh oysters. Oyster Wulff had a pop up bar on the front patio and it was packed with people. His oysters are from Maine and shipped overnight which makes them very fresh. Not only there were oysters, … Continue reading Oyster Wulff →

Off to dine at a steakhouse, Mile High Dining and two others ate at Shanahan’s Steakhouse. I had not been to a steakhouse in years, so we picked an upscale one. It starts with valet parking and $6000.00 for a bottle of wine. I’m not kidding as the house has several“ Screaming Eagle” bottles. Shanahan’s … Continue reading Shanahan’s Steakhouse →

Mile High Dining ventured into an Omakase Japanese meal at Kizaki. It consisted of 24 different dishes of which 20 were fish or seafood. We were seated at a chef’s counter which is hidden off the main restaurant. It was expensive but the two of us concluded it was worthwhile. There are just two serving … Continue reading Kizaki →

Another evening in Pittsburgh, we ate next to the political hot potato, the US Steel foundry. The Japanese steel company, Nippon, is trying to buy US Steel. Nevertheless, we ate at the Braddock Public House, which is just across the street from US Steel. Once inside the restaurant, you order at the bar and it’s … Continue reading Braddock Public House →