Author: By Robin Intemann [email protected]
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Dining review: Scileppi’s draws crowds — and for good reason
Scileppi’s at the Old Stone Church in Castle Rock draws crowds that many pastors — and restauranteurs — might envy. Built in the 1800s, the church’s original stone façade remains in place. The menu and the stained-glass windows pay homage to the building’s past. Although this is not the first restaurant in this once sacred…
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Dining review: Family stories inspire Asian-American cuisine in Colorado
I suggest checking out Zomo’s website before visiting the restaurant, if only because its background is interesting. Otherwise, the staff is happy to fill you in. Family-owned Zomo opened in May 2019, so it had a little time to build a fan base before the pandemic hit less than a year later. It remains a…
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Dining review: Smokin’ good barbecue at AJ’s in Denver
A sure sign of an exceptional barbecue joint is the sweet, smoky aroma that tickles the nose and makes your mouth water in anticipation. Stacks of split wood nearby and the number of people who line up to place an order are other indicators. All of this is at AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Denver. It’s…
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Dining review: More than good views at ViewHouse in Colorado Springs
It’s difficult to say which is better at the ViewHouse restaurant: the vistas or the lunch deals — and the food that comes with them — since all are equally impressive. The only distractions are the numerous TVs, what one friend called “surround visuals.” Once you’re able to ignore the overhead screens, it’s easier to…
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Dining review: Three Little Griddles wakes up the taste buds
Three Little Griddles sounds like it might be the beginning of a nursery rhyme for cooks, but it’s a tasty place for breakfast south of the Denver Tech Center. Nothing about this establishment is what comes to mind when thinking about the first meal of the day. The interior is dark, orders are placed at…
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Dining review: History and hearty meals at Castle Café in Castle Rock
Walking into the Castle Café in Castle Rock is like stepping back in time; the building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and in the 1890s was where ranchers, travelers and miners gathered. According to the cafe’s website, “ … brawls were so common that Douglas County was forced to hire an extra deputy…