Mile High Dining enjoyed the evening meal with my two former golf caddies that were awarded the full college scholarship. We ate at My Neighbor Felix- Centennial. The restaurant is extra large with lots of areas to enjoy Mexican food. We shared the three Salas with chips and each ordered a main dish which were … Continue reading My Neighbor Felix →

Mile High Dining went out for dumplings at Linglon. It’s a small place but with good dumplings. I only knew about the restaurant as my friend visits it quite often. Since it’s located in a strip mall, there is plenty of parking. One orders at the counter and pre-pays in advance. Adding a gratuity even … Continue reading Linglon →

After a modest remodel and change of ownership, the Mercantile reopened at Union Station. Mile High Dining and a friend visited on opening weekend. The new majority owner is the Sage Hospitality group while the original owner/chef, Alex Seidel is stepping back but not out. We shared three dishes and a side of bread. The … Continue reading Mercantile →

Mile High Dining enjoyed eating at the chef’s counter at Magna Kainan. It’s a Filipino restaurant which is a first for me. The restaurant is on the ground floor of a new high rise apartment building. The space is bright and lively. We started with a dark beer from the Philippines but it was an … Continue reading Magna Kainan →

Tavernetta hosted guest chef, Marc Vetri, and his 5 course dinner. Mile High Dining and 2 friends enjoyed the food and the lively atmosphere. We were seated in the lounge area and were actually introduced to chef Vetri. He operates restaurants in Philadelphia and Las Vegas and has received multiple awards from the James Beard … Continue reading Tavernetta →

El Five hosted the Lunar Dinner with 7 food dishes matched with 7 mocktails. Since Mile High Dining was completing a dry January, we happily participated. The 7 food dishes were: caviar, crab, burrata, cod, ham, Wagyu, and coffee cake. My three favorites were the crab, smoked burrata, and the Turkish coffee cake. The crab … Continue reading El Five →

We were excited to visit the Poulette Bakeshop in Parker as it has received national awards. The New York Times listed it as one of the best 22 bake shops in America. Then, the James Beard Foundation nominated it as one of the best bake shops. Poulette is a take away bakery with only enough … Continue reading Poulette Bakeshop →

Mile High Dining and a golfing buddy had lunch at Saucy’s Southern BBQ. It’s located on a busy street corner next to the University of Denver but only a few customers were present. The menu includes ribs, wings, sausage links with side dishes and lots of different sauces. Even the restaurant’s slogan is “come get … Continue reading Saucy’s Southern BBQ →

After an afternoon at the Denver Art Museum to view the special exhibit, Where the Wild Things Are, we had a lite meal at The Ponti. The restaurant is mainly a lunch place but it is open two evenings per week on Tuesday and Friday to match the Art museum’s schedule. When we entered The … Continue reading The Ponti →

Mile High Dining went to Casa Bonita for another visit. Of course it was packed and finding a parking space is a challenge. Entry is secure and similar to an airport check in. The good news is you are taken to your table and order food table side. Much improved from the cafeteria line in … Continue reading Casa Bonita →