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Jack’s Bar and Grill: Eats, Drinks and Fun in Arvada, Colorado

I’d heard good things about Arvada’s Jack’s Bar & Grill, located in a northwest Denver metro neighborhood of Five Parks. Jack’s opened it March of 2007, but I finally stopped by to check it out last week. And the verdict is in: Jack’s offers a great west Arvada casual dining option, affordable pricing, great food,...

Come For The Hops, Stay For The Pie

It’s still rare these days to find a craft beer restaurant that takes the right approach with the beer they serve and the food they create. Often times the food is okay and the beer selection not much better than the typical bar around the corner. One establishment that has successfully combined a good beer...

Old-Fashioned Home Cooking at Wishbone Family Restaurant, North Denver

Few old-fashioned Home Cooking restaurants remain, but that’s exactly what you get at the Wishbone Family Restaurant in North Denver. Wishbone Family Restaurant is a kitschy, old-fashioned, Sunday after-church, Denver restaurant, where you’d take the whole family including the grandparents and everyone is happy. The walls are hung with pictures of young Elvis and old...

The Keg Steakhouse and Bar, An Affordable Denver Steakhouse

When my group of friends wanted an upscale yet casual Denver steakhouse option for New Year’s Eve, the Keg Steakhouse & Bar in Lakewood, Colorado was our first choice. Tender, juicy steaks, fresh seafood, salads and dessert – and of course, a full-service bar made for a happy New Year! Our reservation was at 7:00...

Chef Sandoval Dishes Latin Fusion at Denver’s La Sandia Tequila Cantina

Located in north Denver’s exciting new shopping, dining and entertainment complex, Northfield Stapleton, La Sandia Tequila Cantina is a sexy Denver Mexican restaurant serving south-of-the-border Latin fusion with style, refined by owner-chef Richard Sandoval. Chef Richard Sandoval has gained an international reputation for his contemporary Latino Cuisine (Tamayo and Zengo fame), and Sandoval continues to...

Denver’s Family Owned Jack-n-Grill New Mexican Restaurant in Westminster

With three Denver metro locations, chances are a Jack-n-Grill Mexican restaurant is just around the corner, such as their new location in Westminster. You might recognize the Jack-n-Grill’s name as the home of the infamous 7-lb.burrito from the Travel Channel’s Man Vs Food” episode. Located at 92nd & Wadsworth, Jack-n-Grill is a kitschy cantina serving...

Denver Highlands Hole-in-the-Wall Tex Mex at El Bronquito Mexican Restaurant

Located at 39th and Tennyson in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, El Bronquito serves tasty and affordable Tex Mex in a clean, hole-in-the-wall storefront. Northwest Denver’s Highlands neighborhood has a distinctive Hispanic heritage which makes a perfect home for El Bronquito Mexican Restaurant. There’s no better time to hit the off-the-beaten path Denver’s Mexican restaurants than during...

Great Ski Vacations from Coast to Coast

‘Tis the season! No, I’m not talking about turkey – or even tinsel or mistletoe. It’s the season for embracing the cold and strapping on your skis (or snowboard, if you prefer) to hit the slopes. Grab the kids and head to one of these winter wonderlands. Keystone, Colorado Known as a slightly less glamorous...

Bed and Breakfasts Rich in History are Honoring Veterans with a Free Stay

Hundreds of B&Bs in the US and Canada are offering veterans a free night stay for two this Thursday, Nov. 10. Several are still available. Browse through a Better Way to Stay for options.

Cosmo with a View at Peak’s Lounge, Hyatt Regency Denver

A view of the purple mountain majesties while sipping a Cosmo is the perfect day any time at Peak’s Lounge. Hands down, the best place in Denver to mix in a specialty drink, like a Sex in the City Cosmo, with a view of the Colorado Rockies is at Peak’s Lounge, located on the top...

Murphy’s Food and Spirits, Summit County, Colorado’s Favorite Irish Pub

If you’re heading west on I-70 to enjoy the Rocky Mountains, chances are you’ll make a stop in Silverthorne at Murphy’s Food & Spirits. Located 10 minutes from Keystone and on the way to Steamboat Springs, Murphy’s Food & Spirits is a convenient stop for travelers. Bonus for shoppers — it’s also minutes from the...

Malone’s Clubhouse Grill, Arvada Neighborhood Favorite

Since 2002, Malone’s Clubhouse Grill has become a favorite Arvada restaurant of many locals.   Located in a strip mall in west metro Denver, Malone’s is an Arvada casual dining option. Malone’s serves a wide variety of menu items ranging from bar favorites like pizza, burgers and wings to sandwiches and steaks. For a more private Arvada...