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