Five Points - Clarkson and 26th Ave.
There are some places that make it so inconvenient to get their food that you wonder if it's worth it. Wonder no more about Tom's Home Cookin'. Tom's is open on weekdays only, and even then they only serve lunch. On top of that the line can get a little long, and the dining room is tiny (most people take out). Teri, Isabel and I went when I took a day off recently.
Teri got BBQ pork for her main dish, with broccoli casserole and mac and cheese as her sides. The sides weren't the best, but the pork was incredibly flavorful and tender. Teri would have liked a bun or something to put the meat on, though. I got the fried chicken (Tom's specialty), and was not disappointed. Juicy on the inside, crispy and golden brown on the outside, it was perfect. My mashed potatoes side was okay, but when I got to my second side I almost squealed with delight, embarrassing all around me. The peach cobbler had a flaky, sugar-coated crust that was the perfect compliment to the impossibly sweet peaches. Insane.
Depending on the day, you might also find on the menu pot roast, meat loaf, pork chops, collard greens, creamed corn, and other Southern-style fare.
The standard deal at Tom's is an entree, two sides, choice of bread and a drink for $9.25. Maybe a tad pricey, but when you're in the mood to stuff your face with the creamy, starchy and meaty, this will hit the spot.
Rating: lll
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Snooze
2262 Larimer Street Denver - Close to Coors Field
From delicious upside-down pineapple pancakes (as big as your face) to mouthwatering almond coated french toast (as thick as your forearm), this is the best breakfast place, dare I say, ever. Hands down, this is my favorite. They like to change the menu so you might not be able to get the same thing twice but everything will knock your socks off, so that just doesn't matter. They have even been known to give samples, samples people, this is no Texas Roadhouse or Costco, this is real deliciousness.
There is a bar for the drinkers out there, I assume they serve up some mimosas and spiked oj. The booths are super comfy and the decor is in vogue, described as Jetsons meet Happy Days.
The only drawback is that this place is always bumpin' so you need to get there by 8:15 or you will have to wait in a crowded standing room only waiting area. Oh, and not only do they change the menu, they change the mural on the outside wall.
Prices range from 5 to 10 dollars, very affordable.
Rating: lllll
From delicious upside-down pineapple pancakes (as big as your face) to mouthwatering almond coated french toast (as thick as your forearm), this is the best breakfast place, dare I say, ever. Hands down, this is my favorite. They like to change the menu so you might not be able to get the same thing twice but everything will knock your socks off, so that just doesn't matter. They have even been known to give samples, samples people, this is no Texas Roadhouse or Costco, this is real deliciousness.
There is a bar for the drinkers out there, I assume they serve up some mimosas and spiked oj. The booths are super comfy and the decor is in vogue, described as Jetsons meet Happy Days.
The only drawback is that this place is always bumpin' so you need to get there by 8:15 or you will have to wait in a crowded standing room only waiting area. Oh, and not only do they change the menu, they change the mural on the outside wall.
Prices range from 5 to 10 dollars, very affordable.
Rating: lllll
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Proto's Pizzeria
2401 Platte St. Denver (also in Boulder and northern suburbs)
Let's start by saying we eat a lot of pizza. A lot. of pizza. We've got dozens of pizza places in our little black book. Pizza is kind of like scrambled eggs: Anyone can make it, and generally it tastes okay. But it takes real talent to create a pizza that actually distinguishes itself from every other pie out there. That's why we like Proto's.
Proto's is located just down the road from the big REI downtown, right on Platte St. It's a small place, with a big hot brick oven in the back. They start you out with a hot pillowy piece of bread to share. It's looks huge, but it weighs like an ounce.
The pizza here is Neapolitan style, so the crust is pretty thin, and the sauce a little light. Teri's favorite pizza ever, the White Pie, is made with olive oil, mozzarella and oregano. That's it. They also frequently top the pizza with stuff that's "infused" with other stuff, which I'm generally not a fan of. But the results are excellent. It's a kind of pizza that you actually feel good after eating it.
The service isn't always awesome at this place, so be prepared to calculate 11% of your bill for the tip.
Rating: lllll
For delicious, unique pizza, good atmosphere, and located in a cool neighborhood.
Let's start by saying we eat a lot of pizza. A lot. of pizza. We've got dozens of pizza places in our little black book. Pizza is kind of like scrambled eggs: Anyone can make it, and generally it tastes okay. But it takes real talent to create a pizza that actually distinguishes itself from every other pie out there. That's why we like Proto's.
Proto's is located just down the road from the big REI downtown, right on Platte St. It's a small place, with a big hot brick oven in the back. They start you out with a hot pillowy piece of bread to share. It's looks huge, but it weighs like an ounce.
The pizza here is Neapolitan style, so the crust is pretty thin, and the sauce a little light. Teri's favorite pizza ever, the White Pie, is made with olive oil, mozzarella and oregano. That's it. They also frequently top the pizza with stuff that's "infused" with other stuff, which I'm generally not a fan of. But the results are excellent. It's a kind of pizza that you actually feel good after eating it.
The service isn't always awesome at this place, so be prepared to calculate 11% of your bill for the tip.
Rating: lllll
For delicious, unique pizza, good atmosphere, and located in a cool neighborhood.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Jack 'n Grill
2524 Federal Blvd. Denver
New Mexican food at it's finest. This family owned place serves up insanely good red and green chili (although I always prefer the green - I'm an honorary Mexican). We've taken friends and family here and they can't help but agree that it is the most delicioso New Mexican food around. For a hole-in-the-wall it is a bit pricey ($8-$11/entree), but well worth it. In the summer, you can sit on the patio and take in the Federal Boulevard action, Mexican flags waving and all.
Rating: llll
We will rank restaurants based on a five star system. Criteria include: food, environment, service, location, price, and overall how we feel when we walk the door (bloated and irritable or fat and happy).
New Mexican food at it's finest. This family owned place serves up insanely good red and green chili (although I always prefer the green - I'm an honorary Mexican). We've taken friends and family here and they can't help but agree that it is the most delicioso New Mexican food around. For a hole-in-the-wall it is a bit pricey ($8-$11/entree), but well worth it. In the summer, you can sit on the patio and take in the Federal Boulevard action, Mexican flags waving and all.
Rating: llll
We will rank restaurants based on a five star system. Criteria include: food, environment, service, location, price, and overall how we feel when we walk the door (bloated and irritable or fat and happy).
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Devouring Denver
This is Teri and Ryan's blog about Denver restaurants. Even though we don't eat out as much as we used to, we've still got our little black book full of our favorite places to gorge ourselves. And we want to share it with you. One caveat: We don't exactly have the most refined palates in the world (I didn't even eat a tomato willingly until I was 27), nor are we terribly adventurous (Ethiopian is gross). But who cares, this is our blog.
We'll post one restaurant review every week. Sometimes it will be a recent find, and other times an old favorite.
Feel free to leave comments if you've visited these places, whether you liked 'em or not. And for those of you, good readers, who do not live in Denver, well this will give you a headstart for when you come out to visit.
We'll post one restaurant review every week. Sometimes it will be a recent find, and other times an old favorite.
Feel free to leave comments if you've visited these places, whether you liked 'em or not. And for those of you, good readers, who do not live in Denver, well this will give you a headstart for when you come out to visit.
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