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Shake Shack @ Rino

Shake Shack @ Rino

Travel writers were in Denver the other week. a group of writers & bloggers together all at one time. Most of them have written of wondrous stories and places afar. A wondrous transformation is taking place in River North Denver (The Rino District).  It is […]

Shake Shack opens in RiNo

Shake Shack opens in RiNo

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 […]

A delightful midday Cupp a’ Coffee

A delightful midday Cupp a’ Coffee

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 […]

Lox

Lox

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 […]

Blue Moon

Blue Moon

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 […]

Santiago “Consistency” Benchmark for a great restaurant

Santiago “Consistency” Benchmark for a great restaurant

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 […]

food threads

food threads

Culinary threads I often find the most interesting are ones that are found while not looking for them. These threads tie together thoughts that for me – return unexpectedly. This mornings foodie movie thread is from a scene in the “Runaway Bride” with Julia Roberts. […]