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BamaVol May 4, 2011 8:29 pm


Originally Posted by njx9 (Post 16323354)
Wait, 'can' or 'have to'? I had to go back a few months ago for a work thing... The food was still pretty inedible, outside of the sopapillas. The odder thing was trying to match my memories from friends' birthday parties (from all of 20 years ago) to what I was seeing as an adult. Funny how few things matched to what I remembered, even though the place seems to have barely changed.

I don't remember the food at all. We may not eat much, but I want to see if the place matches my memories. Seriously, I don't think we'll recognize much of Denver (where we lived) or Boulder (where I worked) from 35 years ago.

Tanic May 5, 2011 12:02 am


Originally Posted by cblaisd (Post 16314210)
A few minutes south of Denver, the Old Stone Church Restaurant.
In my top 5 restaurant meals.

Yes, I agree with the Old Stone Church in Castle Rock. A very memorable dinner!

njx9 May 5, 2011 7:34 pm


Originally Posted by BamaVol (Post 16330212)
I don't remember the food at all. We may not eat much, but I want to see if the place matches my memories. Seriously, I don't think we'll recognize much of Denver (where we lived) or Boulder (where I worked) from 35 years ago.

I can understand that. I can only imagine how different it'll look after 35 years, my hometown is fairly unrecognizable (up in the foothills) after only about 10 years. Boulder'll be a bit... odd, I'd imagine, with the new mall and the University construction.


Originally Posted by FriendlySkies (Post 16323421)
Personally, I'd go to Chipotle :cool: Started in Denver ^

But Illegal Pete's is so much better!

BUR Regular May 11, 2011 1:09 pm


Originally Posted by FriendlySkies (Post 16323447)
Yes, I am serious. Even though they are around the country, I don't see any advantage to visiting Elway's. IMO, they are overpriced, and the food quality is bit poor.

Apologies, FriendlySkies, no offense intended. Was thinking about something more centric to the Denver area and less chain-like.

rollafan May 14, 2011 10:54 pm

What do you guys think of Rioja in Denver? I think it was a good restaurant for a reasonable price.

Cheers,

HawaiiTrvlr May 16, 2011 10:05 am


Originally Posted by rollafan (Post 16387720)
What do you guys think of Rioja in Denver? I think it was a good restaurant for a reasonable price.

Cheers,

I have heard good things from friends that have been there. I have never tried it myself but it is on my list of places to try.

jneugeba May 16, 2011 10:24 am


Originally Posted by rollafan (Post 16387720)
What do you guys think of Rioja in Denver? I think it was a good restaurant for a reasonable price.

Cheers,

I am a big fan. I have had many very good meals there.

njx9 May 23, 2011 8:49 am


Originally Posted by rollafan (Post 16387720)
What do you guys think of Rioja in Denver? I think it was a good restaurant for a reasonable price.

Cheers,

I've heard good things, but I'm intrigued by the 'reasonable price' comment. Looking over their dinner menu, that seems on the way upper end of what I'd ever pay for a meal in Denver. Granted I don't bother with the steakhouses here (Oliver's or Marcyzk's generally have better meat anyways), so maybe that's the difference?

jneugeba May 23, 2011 1:41 pm


Originally Posted by njx9 (Post 16434098)
I've heard good things, but I'm intrigued by the 'reasonable price' comment. Looking over their dinner menu, that seems on the way upper end of what I'd ever pay for a meal in Denver. Granted I don't bother with the steakhouses here (Oliver's or Marcyzk's generally have better meat anyways), so maybe that's the difference?

I think it is reasonable price for the same quality meal in say NYC but is definitely more expensive than the average Denver restaurant (but well worth it in my opinion.)

BurBunny May 25, 2011 1:43 am


Originally Posted by jneugeba (Post 16395022)
I am a big fan. I have had many very good meals there.

Count me among the fans as well.

njx9 May 25, 2011 8:19 am


Originally Posted by jneugeba (Post 16435943)
I think it is reasonable price for the same quality meal in say NYC but is definitely more expensive than the average Denver restaurant (but well worth it in my opinion.)

Got it, fair enough, I was just thinking relative to Denver itself, but that makes perfect sense.


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