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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 […]
Sweet taffy stretches, Mountains rise beyond the glass – we are kids again. There’s something transporting about a sweet shop — and The Taffy Shoppe captures that magic perfectly. From the moment you look through the window, one sees the rhythmic pull of taffy and […]
The Armadillo in Ladle, Colorado — a place where the welcome feels genuine and the pace unhurried. The staff greeted us with easy smiles, the kind that make you feel like this is where you were meant to end up for the evening.
For the family, this stop held a bit of nostalgia. It’s a place remembered for its fried ice cream, a dessert that seems to carry its own kind of joy. Bringing new family members along gave the night an upbeat spark — though, quietly, there was a touch of melancholy that not everyone could be there to share it.
The table chatter soon gave way to contented silence as plates arrived. The chicken quesadilla drew the evening’s highest praise — “the best I’ve ever had,” declared, and no one disagreed. Crisp edges, tender chicken, and a balance of cheese that hit just right.
At The Armadillo, it wasn’t just dinner; it was a moment of comfort, connection, and continuity — a reminder that hospitality can taste like memory.
We partook in the amenities of Denver’s River North — better known as RiNo, a neighborhood where music is alive, art spills from the walls and flavor fills the air. It’s a place where creativity hums from murals to menus. we are drawn into Mister […]