Two of us when to Lucina Eatery & Bar to enjoy an evening of Latin American food. It’s a small and noisy restaurant. The food is based upon the many countries where the co-owners were raised and lived including Mexico, Argentina and many others. We started with n/a margaritas which were just okay. The food … Continue reading Lucina Eatery & Bar →

We enjoyed a new upmarket restaurant in Cherry Creek, Le Colonial. It’s Vietnamese food served in a lovely setting with palms, murals and lights. The restaurant has several other places in the US but new to Denver. The food and wine options cover several pages in the menu. We shared 2 small plates and a … Continue reading Le Colonial →

Mile High Dining visited a steak house in Arvada, The Butchery. It’s a large restaurant with lots of seating and Angus beef options. The five of us enjoyed the evening of talk and food. Three of us limited ourselves to non-alcoholic beer. Additionally, I have limited myself to reducing red meat as it’s recommended by … Continue reading The Butchery →

On a cold morning, Mile High Dining, ventured out to Odell’s Bagel. The bagels are Denver style that are not only hand rolled, but use lots of Colorado ingredients. Even the flour is mainly grown in Colorado. The shop itself is small with a table and a counter. Most orders are to go. I had … Continue reading Odell’s Bagel →

On the trip to the Hudson Valley, NY, we took side trip to state of Massachusetts to eat The Red Lion Inn. It was celebrating 250 years in business. We tried to sit in the little tavern inside but settled for the formal dining room. I had the fish and chips while my son has … Continue reading The Red Lion Inn →

The Holiday Market has about 50 different vendors and a large covered Mistletoe Lounge. The vendors include everything from Ukrainian food to blankets. Also, there is live music! I found several Colorado food items, honey and blazing saddles beef jerky. As for eats I enjoyed the pumpkin spice crepe as it was delicious with a … Continue reading Cherry Creek Holiday Market →

A causal Italian restaurant in East Denver, Cucina Bella, is a good place to try. It’s a small restaurant owned and operated by two brothers. The menu has a very large selection including Antipasta, salads, pastas, pizzas, entrees, and desserts. We each had two dishes which are plenty as the servings are large in size. … Continue reading Cucina Bella →

Mile High Dining went to another new restaurant, Salt Water Social. It’s an upscale place that previously housed a Thirsty Lion Tavern. It’s dull on the outside but big and bright inside. It opened several weeks ago and is operated by the Kona Grill folks. The three of us shared the salad appetizer and each … Continue reading Salt Water Social →

Off to Boulder to dine at Bramble & Hare, recipient of the 2024 Michelin Green Star award. It's the largest farm-to-table operation in the US. The owners not oversee the restaurant but they have a 425 acre farm with over 400 pigs and sheep and 25 varieties of vegetables. As for food, its a three-course … Continue reading Bramble & Hare →