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
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