Into the third week of the mandatory stay at home order, Mile High Dining was able to find grilled artichokes in Denver. After several tries, the Hillstone restaurant wasn't sold out and on Easter Sunday we had a take away meal including grilled artichokes. Remember, artichokes are flower buds. One is able to find artichoke … Continue reading Hillstone Restaurant and Artichokes
Barcelona Wine
No basketball, no baseball, and no golf. This week, I would normally be driving from Atlanta to Augusta, Georgia to watch the Masters golf tournament. Since there is no golf, I have no excuses why I can’t go out and enjoy a take away dinner. As the virus shuts down Denver, Mile High Dining enjoyed … Continue reading Barcelona Wine
Call
Call is as close to Denmark as one can find in Denver. Mile High Dining is managing to stay active supporting great local food. This week we had a take away lunch from Call. Remember, it was nominated as one of the best new restaurants in America by Bon Appetit in 2018. We ordered online … Continue reading Call
Briar Common Brewery
Briar Common is open in the day’s and weeks of Coronavirus. On Sunday, we called in a food and beer order for pick up. A friendly voice answered and took our order of Fish and Chips, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a side of fruit, and two growlers(quarts) of Beer. The beer is two for one. … Continue reading Briar Common Brewery
Cattivella
On a snowy evening, 4 of us went to Cattivella for happy hour. Cattivella means “bad girl”. It’s owner/chef, Elise Wiggins, was controlling the open kitchen . She has an ongoing food show on PBS, Roots to Ranches. I really enjoy an open styled kitchen. It inspires you to sit at the food bar and … Continue reading Cattivella
Chicken Rebel
Chicken Rebel has, maybe, the best fried chicken sandwich in Denver. It’s a small restaurant but with great chicken and beer. The owner previously operated out of a food truck but now is in a permanent space in the Highlands. We had lunch the other day and it was warm enough to eat outside on … Continue reading Chicken Rebel
Flower Child Restaurant
Cherry Creek’s newest restaurant, Flower Child, has a slogan, “Healthy Food for a Happy World “. That’s ironic as it is owned by the Cheesecake Factory and their slogan is “Jumbo Plates”. Last year the Cheesecake Factory purchased from Fox Restaurants three chains: North, True Food, and the Flower Child . We visited on a … Continue reading Flower Child Restaurant
Briar Common Brewery & Eatery
The best presentation of a flight of beers found in Denver. Four glasses chosen from the extensive list and nametags are provided to help you remember. We had lunch at Briar Common which is a remodeled 100 year old horse equipment building, pleasantly updated with large windows. The wood on the bar is from a … Continue reading Briar Common Brewery & Eatery
Olivia
One of the newest Italian restaurants in town, Olivia was started by several former Mizuna's employees. The restaurant is a small place in the Wash Park neighborhood. We started with a glass of wine. Of course, I had to have the Nebbiolo, very Italian. On the table was warm rolls with butter. Excellent for a … Continue reading Olivia
5 Best Restaurants of 2019
Announcing Mile High Dining's 5 Best Restaurants of 2019! Each is selected for it's unique addition to the Denver area scene. In alphabetical order: 1. Annette's. The whole fish grilled over the wood burning barbecue is tops. 2. Beckon. The chef's table experience is unique for Denver. 3. Frasca. The best service in town. They … Continue reading 5 Best Restaurants of 2019









