Denver TMB'ers

Sorry, just saw this. I have a bunch of points so willing to do something nice close to the stadium since it’s only one night.

 

No idea if the rally hotel is nice or not. I’ve stayed at ramble. Big fan. Oxford is great, as is the cruise room bar inside of it.

 

Underselling the hell outta Cruise Room.

 

Try to keep it on the down low. One of the coolest places in the entire city. Pair that with the renovated union station, and you have a nice little night out with visiting family or friends.

 

If anybody wants 4 day Phish tickets I’ll sell for face. Going to get a couple individual nights instead

 

I will be in Denver next week. Tell me what I should explore downtown.

 

How long will you be in town? With anyone? What do you like to do?

 

Im there for a work trip. I have some time Tuesday to check out the downtown area and then the evenings Wed/Thurs. I’d just like to check out some things Denver specific.

 

Wife going out again next week to hopefully put an offer on a house.

 

go all 4 nights and rage it out

 

I've always wanted to quickly check out the museum of western art but have never done it myself.

for exploring downtown, I'd walk to and around Union, and then up the stairs and over to confluence park. If you don't mind hoofing it around, maybe just walk up to lihi. should be awesome in the mid-evening. I can suggest a place to eat / drink / watch sports if you need.

 

Luchador

Recommend it, especially for happy hour, in Whittier. Just opened. Some chopped winner opened it.

 

Red Rocks announced Lil Jon and T-Pain for Halloween. Pretty elite booking.

 

I told my wife I hope we are moved by then.

 

Tried Little Arthur’s pizza. So good

 

Also Khruangbin last night was amazing

 

They are so solid

 

Seems like there has been some silly drama about their high prices. Glad to hear the pizza slaps

 

Isn’t that the place where the owner came out and said their shit was gonna be expensive and to either buy it or not?

 

Yeah, been meaning to try it and their Philly Cheese

 

The pizzas are absolutely gargantuan at 20”, similar to Cosmo’s. This article has a breakdown and the price really isn’t that bad

https://www.westword.com/restaurants/little-arthurs-opens-most-expensive-pizza-denver-21664912

 

For reference, I ate two slices and I was incredibly full for like 4 hrs

 

Got a bike, trying to level up on this Colorado game

 

Where should I eat in boulder next week? Grabbed an air bnb just off pearl street.

 

I have a commuter that I’ve ridden to work probably 50 times this year. I’m sure one day I’ll get into road cycling

 

What kind of food?

 

Best restaurant in town? Frasca
Fancy steakhouse? Steakhouse 316
Rooftop with views? Corrida or Avanti
Cocktails? Jungle or Bramble and Hare. The bar under the Boulderado is cool but don’t like the drinks as much

Other places I would recommend on Pearl depending on what you’re looking for: Cozi Fonda Fina, Gemini, High Country, Izakaya Amu, Barchetta (best pizza in town), Oak at 14th, Jax (best seafood), Maine Shack (good lobsters rolls, good happy hour)


The Rio is fun with a group.

 

Bitter Bar is my favorite place for cocktails.

 

I like everything, going solo and there for three nights but I’ll likely be fairly wiped out after climbing/hiking so perhaps nothing on the truly fancy side.

 

have had this recommended but haven’t went myself yet

 

Im not helpful with Boulder.

did check out the eater 38 and it has changed quite a bit since I looked it up earlier this year. Bunch of good new restaurants.


I need to set date nights for


Alma Fonda fina

brasserie brixton

sap su

molotov

Kawa ni

Major Tom

Lucina

plus plimoth, potager, benzina, and Tavernetta as blind spots.

 

Sap sua was so fucking good. The soft egg dish is one of the best things I’ve eaten anywhere

 

I got an email to sign up for the Founder Club for free for Casa Bonita but of course the register button does nothing.

 

I signed up right when I got the email and it worked. Maybe they’re bogged down now

 

Offer extended and accepted on a house in Englewood. My little cousin’s family is expanding and they are going to buy our house when theirs sells. We have 15 days for them to get under contract.

Fingers crossed and good vibes appreciated.

 

It finally worked. 9/16am added to the calendar.

 

That’s awesome! Congrats, hope it all works out

 

The people at Spuntino are so fucking awesome

 

Welp, back to the drawing board. We are terminating our contract based on the inspection. Structural damage was the biggest issue but there were more “big” issues that came to light. We were mostly in love with the location, so dealing with all that didn’t make us feel great.

Oh well. We will find something better (hopefully).

 

I often think about the time I had Illegal Pete's 7 years ago. Is it as good as I remember?

 

It is pretty good for what it is. Not sure how "good" you think it is but it is much better than the major chains like Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's, etc

 

I don't think it is, or my tastes changed. Seems like the chain effect is kicking in now that they have more sites. Green chili less spicy.

 

I mean I really like Chipotle and thought it was substantially better and that made me happy. Moe's is straight trash. I haven't had Qdoba.

 

then it will still deliver for ya

 

Sucks but better than having to deal with that shit imo.

 

I moved to Denver when Chipotle just had the one location on Evans at DU. It was so good then, before the franchise effect kicked in. Ate there all the time since I lived in Bonnie Brae. Ate at Qdoba #1 on Logan a lot too when I worked at the Anthem building just off Speer. Crazy how big those chains got.

 

Noodles and Co and Quiznos started in Denver too (RIP to the OG Quiznos location). so odd

 

Quiznos was my first job ever. I used to stack those motherfuckers so high they barely made it through the oven