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Words. Words are in everything. John Lennon is one of the greatest songwriters. Over 300 postcards and letters have been collected and threaded together into a delightful journey. A journey into John’s words, thoughts and processes over time. It is an unlikely culinary thread. The thread is […]
Pizza Friday took us to Cart-Driver in Rhino (Denver – River North ). We were instantly greeted by Alec who warmly explained the layout. We took the bar seat and had dinner and the show. the wood-fired pizza made quickly and consistently perfect. well organized […]
To hot for Pizza Friday as out side temperature rises to 95F? perhaps. at least I will blame the comedy of errors on the weather.
Slice works pizza ordered for delivery. the kind phone receptions states it is an 1hour and 45minute wait ( not fast take away at that point. The location is 3 blocks away)… pick up 35 minutes. well that is easy – it is pizza Friday and I will collect.
The experience.
The ball park location only has a few orders in the queue. Fortunately – I verify the order has been received. The order had been misplaced. “Order in and fire!”
Time to read the book I brought and review the architectural aesthetics. The restaurant flow feels disorientating. The flow is through the seating area to where you are not greeted. One walks back to the kitchen and you feel that you are entering the order station or the prep area. The space wraps around the center brick wall back to the seating area. Hmm.
Sit, listen ready to read. The ambient noise is very low, not an urgent mad kitchen sound that warrants a 1 hour 45 minute wait. Niceties are exchanged when the pie is ready.
The confused pie.
The Pie is ordered as half Hawaiian, half sausage mushroom. the order actually came through confused. Order, ready, fire, aim. Must be the heat.
The redeeming recovery factor is the pizzeria manager walked a non confused pie over as a replacement. It did take an hour + 45minutes. the Pizzeria may get a second time at bat.
Rates 1 out of 3, 1 for attempted recovery
Farmers Almanac came to life in America Farm to Table. Culinary threads are blurred between kitchens and in the fields . Local farmers share their recipes that the farmers show their passion of their product. The saying “Farm to Table” has become an over used cliché. however elevating cooking as stated in American Farm to […]
12 of America’s Best Food Halls is the title of July’s 2018 Delta’s Sky Magazine. It’s review of food halls exemplifies the essence of great food experience. The title states …”loose your self in the diversity of food vendors and flavors” in America’s 12 best food halls. The best 12 […]
12 of America’s Best Food Halls is the title of July’s 2018 Delta’s Sky Magazine. It’s review of food halls exemplifies the essence of great food experience. For me – a “Best” rating is hard to decipher. Unique environment, consistency, customer service all hard to rate as travelers, neighbors and visitors all have different optics and experiences.
Denver Milk Market opened in the historic Dairy Block. It is an all-local dine in and take away food market with 16 venues. If it had opened prior to the publication of Delta’s Sky magazine, and discovered by the author Mr. Zimmerman – it also would in the running for best food halls.
Our first stop is for Gelato. Cornicello serves Gelato, sundaes, soft serve floats and shakes. The flavor I typically try as a base line to judge craft of making ice cream (or gelato) is vanilla. If Cornicello can make a good vanilla – they verify to me that they have ice cream base perfected. Madagascar Vanilla is spot on. The quandary is what flavor to try next.
My 3 dining criteria remains as key elements for a perfect rating. Architectural aesthetics, background noise, and the food on the plate. the dairy block has kept its architectural integrity. Kiosks are set at every turn that guide you to continue to explore. Each kiosk has a different food venue. Back ground noise is a little high, however retro 80’s music was playing and the chefs, cooks and food service personnel were delighted and I enjoyed watching them enjoying the music. It added appropriate back ground to the hall. First try at Cornicello was perfect and will bring me back to try other venues.
Dessert board posted at Cornicello
Denver’s Milk Market is a diamond that can be found by travelers, neighbors and visitors in our own back yard. Rated 3 out of 3.
“Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner” cook book caught my eye today. A delightful collection of Sunday recipes by Lisa Caponigri presented in the Italian tradition. Primo, Secondo (main dish) served with single Contorno (side) and desserts. Lisa’s inspiration the family that eats together stays together comes through the […]
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 […]
Simple truth from Kroger sent Free samples to try.
The Organic Roasted Organic sea salted almonds are delightful. Crisp smoky and toasted. travel size perfect of one serving. The other simple truth free sample is the Organic Strawberry Fruit and Grain Bars. The Organic whole grain bars (8g of whole wheat) are moist, strawberry subtle and packaging travels well.
these samples are now snack staples in the pantry.
Safety First. Culinary tool box has intrinsic safety issues that need will be identified. As the tool box opener I have vending machine – distributing construction PPE safety gear. Gloves, Safety glasses, ear plugs. I like the safety thread connecting the two different trades, construction […]