Itenerary: Denver

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While I was back in Denver.., in between giving the new parents some time alone and smothering them (and their precious baby boy with love!) I visited some of my very favorite haunts in the Mile High City.


1.) El Amigo: "The friend!" indeed.  You won't find a better or cheaper hole in the wall, delicious Mexican restaurant in Colorado.  Might I recommend the chile rellanos? I mean really, how can you not love that they are "wi-fi-red up?" Also, if you have the tolerance for some serious heat, ask them for the habanero sauce (its not on the menu...probably for legal reasons).


2.) My Brother's Bar: a - its the oldest bar in Denver, b - Jack Kerouac hung out here with his buddy (Neal Cassady/Dean Moriarty - for all you beatniks out there), c - the burgers are fantastic, d- and in the end, if you are inspired to go and take your own cross-country journey, the REI Denver Flagship store is right next door so you can stock up before you head out 'on the road' again.


3.) The Denver Aquarium: While this isn't the Monterrey Bay Aquarium it is a pretty interesting site to see salt water dwellers in a land locked state. There are incredible exhibits featuring fish, turtles, sharks, lobsters, seahorses and even tigers! The restaurant here actually has pretty decent food and prices. Of course you are eating primarily amongst families with young kiddos - so be prepared for some running around, screaming and crying - but also for some great views of the giant shark tank.


Oh, believe me! There are many more to come. But I thought's I'd keep it short and sweet for the time being :)


Bon voyage!