Tavernetta hosted guest chef, Marc Vetri, and his 5 course dinner. Mile High Dining and 2 friends enjoyed the food and the lively atmosphere. We were seated in the lounge area and were actually introduced to chef Vetri. He operates restaurants in Philadelphia and Las Vegas and has received multiple awards from the James Beard … Continue reading Tavernetta →

El Five hosted the Lunar Dinner with 7 food dishes matched with 7 mocktails. Since Mile High Dining was completing a dry January, we happily participated. The 7 food dishes were: caviar, crab, burrata, cod, ham, Wagyu, and coffee cake. My three favorites were the crab, smoked burrata, and the Turkish coffee cake. The crab … Continue reading El Five →

We were excited to visit the Poulette Bakeshop in Parker as it has received national awards. The New York Times listed it as one of the best 22 bake shops in America. Then, the James Beard Foundation nominated it as one of the best bake shops. Poulette is a take away bakery with only enough … Continue reading Poulette Bakeshop →

Mile High Dining and a golfing buddy had lunch at Saucy’s Southern BBQ. It’s located on a busy street corner next to the University of Denver but only a few customers were present. The menu includes ribs, wings, sausage links with side dishes and lots of different sauces. Even the restaurant’s slogan is “come get … Continue reading Saucy’s Southern BBQ →

After an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum to view the special exhibit, Where the Wild Things Are, we had a lite meal at The Ponti. The restaurant is mainly a lunch place but it is open two evenings per week on Tuesday and Friday to match the Art museum’s schedule. When we entered The … Continue reading The Ponti →

Mile High Dining went to Casa Bonita for another visit. Of course it was packed and finding a parking space is a challenge. Entry is secure and similar to an airport check in. The good news is you are taken to your table and order food table side. Much improved from the cafeteria line in … Continue reading Casa Bonita →

On a very cold evening, Mile High Dining ventured out to Kobe An. It’s a sushi restaurant with several Japanese food options. It’s dry January so I enjoyed the hot tea after walking several blocks away to find a parking space. I enjoyed the karate, Japanese fried chicken. Essentially, it’s bite-size dark meat of the … Continue reading Kobe An →

Mile High Dining went to Parker, CO to enjoy lunch with a friend. We ate pizza at Colonna’s Pizza restaurant. It is a causal place guarded by Jake & Elwood of the Blues Brothers. We had an iced tea or Diet Coke to start a dry January. You order at the counter and it’s delivered … Continue reading Colonna’s Pizza →

A friend and I visited one of the most decorated restaurant for the holidays, My Neighbor Felix. Once again, it was beautifully done. A great way to finish the Christmas spirit. As for food, its Mexican. We shared the guacamole and chips to start. The guacamole was good and flavorful, but it was difficult to … Continue reading My Neighbor Felix →

Mile High Dining enjoyed the annual Feast of the Seven Fishes at Jax Fish House on Christmas Eve. The meal is an Italian tradition to avoid eating meat on holy days. The first course was fritto misto which had shrimp, squid and anchovies. They were lightly breaded and fried with side of chile aioli for … Continue reading Jax Fish House →