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The road to Eleven Mile Canyon along Highway 24 is on of those quiet Colorado passages where the journey matters as much as the destination. We are chasing for a spot on the Dream Stream – its bends, its promise – bu found an unexpected […]
Started the winter break week at the City park Grill – a stop that never disappoints. the view alone is worth the visit, with city park stretching out and the Denver skyline framed beyond. it is the place that makes one slow down during the […]
The stop along this travelers culinary adventure brings me to Jack Quinn’s and Alehouse and Pub that fits perfectly into the rhythm of midwestern travel.
There inherent comfort about these places along the way – where I find my self comparing the pour, the hospitality and the ambience as much as the food itself.
the Fire house ambience, paired with warm holiday decor adds to the sense of welcome, making it easy to settle in and stay awhile.
At Quinn’s, the pour is good and well kept, the Reuben- spot on
The only thing missing? My California nephew who just passed fire house probation. He – with a good bit of Irish story telling – says that he is off shift in 3 hours and is on his way, and when he does, this table will be complete.
During the holiday bustle, we mad a stop at Famous Dave’s, leaning into the comfort of sweet southern – style barbeque. The restaurant air is busy and lively, but the flavors delivered exactly what the moment called for – familiar, satisfying and indulgent.
As the culinary journey continues, there is comfort in returning to the familiar. In Denver, that place is Thirsty Lion near Union Station. During the holidays, the area glows with festive lights, creating an atmosphere that feels both celebratory and welcoming.
A recent venture took me to Colorado Springs, and just aside the airport sits a charming landmark. The Airplane Restaurant. It is a local eatery perfectly suited to its surroundings, where aviation history meets dine- style comfort. Antique photos line the wall, festive holiday decorations are tastefully tucked into every corner, and seasonal music fills the space. if you arrive at the right moment, you might be invited to help hang a wreath of place an ornament.
The ambience is warm and whimsical where hospitality feels easy. My Buffalo Rubén sandwich arrived piping hot: toasted rye, clove spiced depth, kiss of sauerkraut – simple, bold and xcellent. It set the bar higher for the classic.
As the sign at the entrance reminds “Don’t bring food into the cockpit” . Given the sandwich ordered, that’s probably for the best – one bite and the captain would request an emergency landing to get his own.
Zaidy’s. One of those places where the clatter of plates and smell of coffee makes you feel at home – at the diner. the corned beef sand is as it should be: Tender, stacked high enough to make the conversation stop. On the quest for […]
Wheels Roll, Knives Whisper, Grill Sizzles -art meets the street, Wagyu finds the flame.
Collage of travelers made its way to The Golden Bee at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs — a place where time seems to linger a little longer, wrapped in brass, wood, and the low hum of conversation. From the moment we arrived, the reception was gracious, the kind of welcome The Broadmoor has perfected — warm, polished, and unhurried.
Lunch carried that same quiet elegance. Yet amid the formality, there was also fun — how to eat the oversized pretzel, grand enough to share, arrived with ceremony as a centerpiece, soft and golden with just the right salt crunch. Then came a parade entrees and flavors: Osso Bucco, rich and tender; chicken tikka skewers, spiced and bright with color; and the timeless comfort of a perfectly cooked hamburger.
After three water polo matches successfully done and two to go – days of competition, the varsity legacy team was running on adrenaline and empty stomachs — that blend of exhaustion and hunger that makes any good meal taste even better. Parked on the front […]