Mile High Dining went to the Centennial Gala for the Colorado Symphony as a fundraiser with dancing, music, meals, and festivities. About 400 guests attended the Gala at the Mission Ballroom. Our sit-down meal was combined with lots of music performed by the Symphony. As for food, we enjoyed delicious hors d’eouvres, salad, steak, and … Continue reading Centennial Gala →

On another snowy Saturday evening, two of us ventured to the classic Fort restaurant. It celebrates its 61st birthday this year. The restaurant is modeled after the historic Fort Bent in southern Colorado. The food selection focuses on steak and potatoes. Besides the food, we were entertained by a flute player and another selling abalone … Continue reading The Fort →

Off to a French/North African restaurant with snow on the ground. Mile High Dining went to an intimate place, Bistro Barbes. It's small with about 20 seats and currently offers only a 4-course chef’s tasting menu at $90. Jon is the owner and a one-man team as he is the only chef and server! It's … Continue reading Bistro Barbes →

Mile High Dining was lucky enough to attend the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA. It's the pinnacle of golf events and one of the prettiest golf courses not located oceanside. We went to several restaurants and enjoyed two, Luigi’s and Frog Hollow. Luigi’s is an old-school Italian operated by a Greek family. Nothing fancy … Continue reading Masters Golf Tournament →

Two of us on a windy Saturday afternoon went to the Leven Deli. It’s a deli, bakery, and wine bar. The place was filled with customers and everyone loved getting out of the wind. The deli has traditional deli items while the wine bar has a wall of wine bottles. The pastrami is both cured … Continue reading Leven Deli →

Mile High Dining went to Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings on Tejon. I was joined by two others. The restaurant does not take reservations so we went early at 4:30 and we were seated promptly. Our server helped with selections as there are many options. We shared 5 different plates from green beans to chili … Continue reading Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings →

Hey Kiddo is part of the restaurant group that operates 2 Michelin-starred restaurants, BRUTO and Wolf’s Tailor. It's a casual restaurant known for local grains and a near-zero waste kitchen. They received a “Recommended” award from Michelin. As for food, the server recommended we share plates. The three of us shared bread rolls, salad, Waygu … Continue reading Hey Kiddo →

Needing extra coffee to watch the NCAA basketball games, Mile High Dining went to Ink Coffee inside the Cherry Creek Mall. Ink may be one of the busiest coffee shops in town as the two Starbucks coffee bars in the mall are closed. Ink Coffee started in Aspen 30 years ago and now has 12 … Continue reading Ink Coffee →

Mile High Dining and friends went out for soul food. Mississippi Boy is a soul food restaurant that specializes in catfish and ribs. The restaurant is very plain looking outside but inside it has a good appearance with lots of art work. Since I have not eaten catfish in years I ordered the catfish and … Continue reading Mississippi Boy →

Mile High Dining and friends went out for soul food. Mississippi Boy is a soul food restaurant that specializes in catfish and ribs. The restaurant is very plain looking outside but inside it has a good appearance with lots of art work. Since I have not eaten catfish in years I ordered the catfish and … Continue reading Mississippi Boy →