Mile High Dining went hipster and sat at the counter at Uncle- Wash Park. After taking a class at the University of Denver about Japanese food, we were off to Uncle. It’s a lively place and the servers were helpful for selection of the food and drinks. Sitting at the counter and watching the chefs … Continue reading Uncle →

A relatively new restaurant in Denver, Point Easy, is a friendly place. The beautiful large windows paired with the extra large bar make it a good place to hang out. Point Easy features both American and Italian-style dishes. The two of us had a salad, pasta and fish. For a new restaurant the place was … Continue reading Point Easy →

Mile High Dining and two others went to a new upscale French restaurant, Noisette. It’s operated by a husband and wife team and both are graduates of the French Culinary Institute. The restaurant menu is based upon food for the people. It’s also connected to their small bakery. We started with two red wines and … Continue reading Noisette →

Off to one of the largest sports bars in town, View House at Centennial. When we visited both of the two levels were packed. Sports bars have evolved into full-service restaurants. There are 8 different menus. Food covers everything from sushi to burgers. Drinks are a full page of wine and cocktails. Beer has a … Continue reading View House →

Mile High Dining went to the newest burger joint in Denver, Next Level Burger. It's America first 100% plant-based burger shop. It's a small chain with restaurants from Portland, OR to Austin, TX. The owners are a husband and wife team that met at Metro State Univ. in Denver then relocated to Oregon. You order … Continue reading Next Level Burger →

Mile High Dining enjoyed a cold and snowy evening at the Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Lights! When it's only 20 degrees and snowy we enjoyed a coffee and warm spinach and feta cheese croissant at the Offshoots Cafe. Both the coffee and croissant were delicious. The lights were even better! What a great Denver … Continue reading Denver Botanic Gardens light show →

We loved going out for champagne on NY’s Eve. Off to the Toro to enjoy a grilled pear salad and two glasses of champagne. The salad with grilled pears, greens, cheese, and walnuts was a healthy way to bring in the New Year. The champagne was light and sparkling and also good. Enjoy the New … Continue reading Toro on NY’s Eve →

My Neighbor Felix for the best holiday-decorated restaurant and bar Convivo Coffee Shop for the prettiest coffee shop. bb.q chicken /Aurora for service by a robot. El Corn beer at Post Chicken and Beer, a gold medal winner. Golden Mill for the best outdoor seating.

Mile High Dining experienced a traditional Italian/American Christmas Eve meal, Feast of the Seven Fishes. It is based upon Catholics not eating meat on the eve of the Christmas holiday. The number seven aligns with the seven sacraments and the seven days of the week created by God. We ate the Feast at the affordable … Continue reading Feast of the Seven Fishes at Jax →

We dined at one of the traditional red sauce Italian restaurants, the Odyssey. It's housed in an old house and we were ushered up to the third floor which felt like the attic. Odyssey is owned/operated by a father-and-son team. The name Odyssey was selected to designate an ending to the father’s cooking at many … Continue reading Odyssey Restaurant →