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New Shake Shack location opens in RiNo. The Denver Post’s Dylan Owens states in Life and Culture (2018.03.22) “ushering Denver into what some would consider a new area of burger-hood.” Hmm. according to one shake representative they moved 200 burgers in the first hour. First hand experience is […]
Food associated to a holiday is an intriguing culinary thread. The month of March, I have read or seen several “Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Soda Bread”. Celebrate with Soda Bread is a bit of a stretch for I don’t have an connection to […]
mid day break – a good cup of coffee. More specifically a good cappuccino.
the criteria for a good cappuccino is a warmed ceramic cup, double shot espresso, floating frothy milk – not to dry and the simple swirling finish.
the traveling criteria is the same. Hospitality, on the plate and ambience.
15th and Larimer Starbucks ….
Sunday – the barista is engaging . “the standard Cappuccino – try the blonde Cappuccino?”
it was good to try – however I like my coffee to taste like coffee. The Blonde Cappuccino was more frothy fun (blonds have more fun) than the standard cappuccino … regardless was a delightful mid day break.
Last night I picked up the Kroger new sample at the “first Friday” kiosk. It is the Luna Rica bar. Luna – thank you wikipedia – is the Latin name for the Moon. It may also refer to: Luna (goddess), the ancient Roman divine personification […]
Looking for new items – a visit to Marczyk Fine Foods for locally produced products – you can always find a culinary pearl. Todays pearl is Merfs hot sauce. the Kiosk had 4 flavors to sample. Approaching the kiosk the my 3 restaurant factors (Architectural aesthetics, […]
Lox, smoked salmon, gravlax are part of my salmon quest. Today is Einstein’s Lox and Bagel. My 3 factors rule still apply that ultimately affect perfect rating. Architectural aesthetics, background noise, and the food on the plate. Architectural aesthetic included way finding and ease of […]
If you are a true fan of fruit breads – then the marzipan stollen from Traders Joe’s is a must. Traditionally holiday breads have candied fruit. This yeast bread forgoes candied fruit. Trader Joe’s stollen is delightfully balanced with raisins and marzipan in the sponge. […]
Blue Moon Brewery:
My quest for a delicious Pulled Pork Sandwich has lead to the Blue Moon Brewery in The RiNo district in Denver Colorado.
There are 3 outside factors that affect the dining experience and ultimately the perfect pork sandwich:
Architectural aesthetics, background mood noise, and the food on the plate.
The RiNo District’s Blue Moon interior is architecturally concentric circles. The circles are noticeable and they fit well into the restaurant theme. The circles pull from the Blue Moon logo into murals, lights, and seating. It works very well. The back ground mood is urban and there is electronic music. It is subtle and also works well into the experience.
All in all rating: 5 out of 5 RiNo’s. Just perfect. (The restaurant is in River North Denver = RiNo)
On the plate rating: 3 out of 5 RiNo’s.
The sandwich is good with no surprises on this staple.
The Carolina BBQ sauce is flavorful and blended in as subtle as the urban electric music playing in the backround. The Blue Moon pulled pork is traditional and good, but I think that the bun could have been toasted longer – to assure that it would not be soggy. This did not take away from the ‘food on the plate’ rating as the pickles and coleslaw are flavorful accompaniments. The hand cut fries arrived seasoned, however cold. These, unfortunately were the miss.
Consistency. Consistency does not mean boring. To me – it means that the kitchen is well organized and the staff follows recipes. From day to day the plan is followed and who ever is working that day – picks up where that following day left […]