Nostalgic/Homesick for Colorado

 

I just submitted my votes for 5280 "best of" restaurants. I thought I'd share them here for those who are fortunate enough to be in Colorado (can you tell I'm feeling homesick?). AND it's nearly Restaurant Week, February 20-March 5. Get out there and enjoy!

BBQ:
Hoke's BBQ, Arvada
Moe's BBQ and BOWLING, Denver 

Bargain Bite:
El Amigo, Golden

Brunch:
Westin, Westminster 

Burger:
Pump House, Longmont

Chinese: 

Heaven Dragon, Arvada

Chocolate Dessert:
The Market, Denver

Cookie:
The Market, Denver

Cupcakes:
Shamane's Bake Shoppe, Boulder

Deli: 
The Market, Denver

Fine Dining:
Flagstaff House, Boulder
Hot dog:
Coors Field

Ice Cream/Gelato:
Glacier, Various

Italian:
Tied! Cucina Roma Roma, Arvada and Patsy's, Denver

Kid-Friendly Restaurant:
The Aquarium, Denver

Meatball Sandwich:
Amici's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, Wheatridge

Mexican:
El Amigo, Golden

Patio Dining:
Julia Blackbird, The Highlands

Pizza:
Edgewater Inn, Edgewater

Ramen/Noodle Bowls :
Chez Thuy, Boulder (but the service SUCKS!)

Soup:
The Boulder Cafe, Boulder (3 words, white chicken chili)

Steak:
The Keg, Lakewood (I tried to stay local but I couldn't think of anything that can compete. Might I recommend the bleu cheese encrusted filet mignon?)

Street Vendor:
Gyro Man, Fort Collins (is he still there?)

Tacos:
The Rio Grande, Various (you have to have something in your stomach for their margaritas (OMG!) but that category wasn't included so I'm putting it here)

Tapas:
The Med, Boulder (is there anywhere else, is there?)

Wine List:
Brassiere Ten Ten, Boulder

Tick, tock, tick, tock

Oh goodness! Where does the time go?

I guess the new job is taking more out of me than I thought!

It has also meant more time working and less time traveling.  While February won't be nearly as fun in terms of travel it looks like I'll get to escape the OC to head out to Seattle and maybe San Diego!

In the mean time B has been traveling far and wide.  He's traveled 30,000 miles since the first of the year.  Let's just say Hulu and I see each other more often.  Thank goodness for Skype and his company paying for the international calls.

I've got some planning/day dreaming to do...Seattle, San Diego and FRANCE at the beginning of March for my birthday!