Mile High Dining and son went to the Potager restaurant. Potager is 27 years old and was one of the first farm-to-table restaurants in Denver. In fact, the potatoes on one dish came from the parking lot garden. If you like local summer vegetables head to the Potager and sit outside. We started with a … Continue reading Potager
Inga’s Alpine Tavern
Mile High Dining and 2 friends went to Inga’s Alpine Tavern for live music presenting songs from the 1960s and 1970s. We sat outside to enjoy the music and food. I had the Fried chicken tenders with French fries. Another had fried fish while a turkey pastrami sandwich filled the table. We each had a … Continue reading Inga’s Alpine Tavern
Hive Garden Bistro
Mile High Dining and a friend went to the Hive Garden Bistro at the Denver Botanic Gardens. It was a free day but it was not crowded. We were able to find a table overlooking the water at Monet Pond. Although it was very hot outside the shade from the trees made it pleasant. I … Continue reading Hive Garden Bistro
Beckon
The 3 of us went to Beckon. It is a Michelin Star restaurant temporarily being housed next door in their sister restaurant, Major Tom, thus a moon landing. It's a very small space, especially with the number of servers and chefs working on our 8-course tasting menu. After starting with a taste of lavender and … Continue reading Beckon
Inga’s Alpine Tavern
Mile High Dining had a beer at Inga’s Alpine Tavern. After driving by the place many times I stopped and enjoyed a cold beer and even sat outside on the patio despite the 95-degree temperature. Not only are there about 50 different beer options and many mixed drinks but there is also an extensive food … Continue reading Inga’s Alpine Tavern
Cholon at Sloan’s
Mile High Dining and a neighbor went to the newest Cholon at Sloan’s Lake. It's on the ground floor of a high-rise with a partial view of the lake. The restaurant is bright and airy with lots of windows and a beautiful bar. The server explained the plates were meant to be shared and answered … Continue reading Cholon at Sloan’s
Table 6
Mile High Dining and others went to Table 6, a good neighborhood restaurant. It’s a small place just off of busy 6th Avenue but it’s very friendly. A farm to table cuisine that emphasizes American comfort food. The restaurant is about 20 years old and now is owned and operated by two women. We were … Continue reading Table 6
Rare Bird
Rare Bird We went to the rooftop bar, Rare Bird, at the Halcyon Hotel. It was an early evening and of course, there were some raindrops and wind. We ordered drinks, a chicken sandwich, and a pimento cheese appetizer. The cocktail was the Honey Bee, which is bourbon with lemon juice and honey. It was … Continue reading Rare Bird
The Greek Festival
Mile High Dining and a friend went to the 57th Greek Festival. Again, the place was filled with attendees standing in line for food and drink. It is lots of fun to enjoy food, drink, and Greek music. I had the Sagnaki which is a flaming cheese dish. It’s flour and Kasseri cheese which are … Continue reading The Greek Festival
Fox and the Hen
Mile High Dining enjoyed a Sunday lunch at the Fox and the Hen. The place was filled inside and out as it was summertime weather. The restaurant is operated by the Culinary Creative Group that operates about a dozen restaurants, coffee shops and cocktail bars in Denver. Partner and chef, Carrie Baird runs the Fox … Continue reading Fox and the Hen
