Another visit to the entertainment capital of all restaurants, Casa Bonita. Mile High Dining is a member of the Founders club making it a little easier to make a reservation. But when you arrive, it’s just like the airport you stand in line to check in at the security. Once inside, they escort you to … Continue reading Casa Bonita
Schoolyard Beer Garden
The weather was sunny and warm to enjoy the newly opened Schoolyard Beer Garden. It's in the historic Evans school just south of the Art Museum. The building has been vacant for over 50 years and now it’s been remodeled and it’s good inside and out. There are lots of beer and food options with … Continue reading Schoolyard Beer Garden
Bistro 8
Mile High Dining visited one of the newest upscale Mexican restaurants in Miami, Florida. Bistro 8 is located on the end of a small strip mall but once inside its well decorated. The three of us shared 3 appetizers and 2 main dishes. A complementary petit fours were presented and they were covered by parmesan … Continue reading Bistro 8
Grande Station
Mile HighDining and two friends enjoyed a Mexican lunch in Littleton at Grande Station. A causal style restaurant with a large option of menu items. We had a good view of the outside. Although it was cold outside several customers were sitting in the enclosed patio. We enjoyed the chicken salad, apple and walnut salad, … Continue reading Grande Station
Spring
Mile High Dining was lucky enough to attend the Masters Golf Tournament in Georgia. On my way home, I had supper with my sister at a Michelin Star restaurant, Spring, in Marietta, Ga. It’s a small place for about 40 dinners and located right next door to the railroad tracks. The food is American based … Continue reading Spring
Alteno
Mile High Dining enjoyed an evening meal at the newest upscale Mexican restaurant, Alteno. It opened just weeks ago in Cherry Creek. We were treated well by the server, chefs, and even the bartender. The restaurant is owned and operated by Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina which was awarded a Michelin star! Alteno inside … Continue reading Alteno
Lady Justice
Since I was a judicial officer, I found justice at Lady Justice Brewing. It’s a queer women owned brewery. Most of the customers were women and all were friendly while I was watching the NCAA basketball tournament. Mile High Dining enjoyed a small sized dark stout named “For the Record”. The name was just like … Continue reading Lady Justice
Mikaku Ramen
Served by a robot! Mile High Dining ate at Mikaku Ramen & Temaki in Aurora searching for a bowl of noodles. Although the noodles were good, the highlight of the evening was when the food was delivered by a robot. It’s the second place that I know in Aurora that’s using robots. Mikaku Ramen is … Continue reading Mikaku Ramen
Grist Mill River
After a visit to the Alamo, Mile High Dining and two friends ate at the Grist Mill River restaurant near San Antonio. It’s an 1878 cotton gin building with a large patio and a river view. We enjoyed sitting outside with lots of shade. I enjoyed the non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri since it was warm outside. … Continue reading Grist Mill River
Stellar Jay
Mile High Dining found a new restaurant, Stellar Jay, atop the Populus hotel. The hotel’s outside is designed to resemble an aspen tree but we thought it looked like eyes staring at you. Stellar Jay sits atop the hotel in a charming space with beautiful views of the skyline of Denver. There is an outside … Continue reading Stellar Jay