Lola Costal Mexican

We don't celebrate Valentine's Day in our house.  Instead we've decided to celebrate Denver Restaurant Week.  We are confident in our love and our favorite thing to do together is try new restaurants and wine. 

Keith and I really love Mexican food.  We make it at least once a week and it's normally our go-to when we decide to go out for dinner.  We've made some changes in our diet recently and we aren't eating like we used to.

Because of this, we're in love Lola. Lo-lo-lo-Lola.

After a heavy meal the week before, we were looking forward to something lighter, fresher and spicy!

Guacamole wasn't on our 5280 menu but we couldn't resist ordering it.  You see, they bring a cart to your table and make it right in front of you.  This was the best and spiciest guac we've ever had and we loved it!

It went really well with the Shrimp Ceviche that we shared.  Loved how light and tasty this dish was.

Melon salsa....so good!

We each ordered a different dish from the menu, ate half and then traded plates.  I highly recommend doing this because then you get to try so much more.  I'd be tempted to smack you around if you and your date ordered the same dish.  Denver Restaurant Week is all about trying new things.  If you're not into that you should stick with Red Lobster.  I'm serious.

While we were waiting for our dessert, we started talking about Tequila.  We both really like it and normally have a bottle of Patron Silver in our pantry at all times.  It keeps good company with the Vodka, Jamison Whiskey and Baileys Irish Creme.

We asked the waiter about a flight and he helped us pick out a few Tequilas.  A couple that have been aged longer than the silver that we are familiar with and the 1921 Tequila Cream.  OH MY GOSH.  LOVE.  We ended up ordering a second shot of the Cream to go with our Spiced Chocolate Flan which was the smartest thing we've done since getting hitched almost 9 years ago.

Worried about parking in the Highlands?  Worry no more!  Lola has FREE valet parking for dinner every night of the week! 

I'm anxious to return to Lola for Brunch.  There are several choices on the menu that look quite wonderful and I think my kids would really love the cinnamon roll.

Lola Denver
1575 Boulder St.
Denver, CO 80211
720-570-8686 
 http://www.loladenver.com/
@loladenver
Lola Denver on facebook

Big Easy Creole Kitchen

Edited: So sad.  Big Easy has closed.  

Ever since we moved back to Denver, we've wanted to participate in Denver Restaurant Week.  For one reason or another, it never worked out.   This year, I planned ahead and when the menus were announced, I pounced!

We made two reservations.  One at a restaurant that we could take our children to and another for date night.  I couldn't wait for this week to arrive!

Tuesday night, we went to Big Easy Creole Kitchen in Cherry Creek.  You can view the 5280 menu here.  My husband makes his own gumbo and jambalaya so we know good cajun, our expectations were high.

Everything we tried was great but the winning combination that we loved was:

Charbroiled Oysters
Crawfish and Shrimp Etouffee
New Orleans Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

 

Say Hello to my Little Friend

The service was wonderful!  Jim was great with out kids and they have a very reasonable kids menu.  We loved the ambiance and felt like we were in the middle of the french quarter.  We can't wait to go back and try more from the menu.

Jim was also nice enough to tell us that they have free parking behind the restaurant, but we didn't have any trouble finding a meter and parking is free on the street after 7pm.

There are a few days left and reservation are easier to get during the week.

Big Easy Creole Kitchen
250 Steele St, ste 104
Denver, CO 80206
303-954-9398
http://www.bigeasycreolekitchen.com/
Big Easy on Facebook

Denver Restaurant Week 2013

The menus for Denver Restaurant Week have been released and I'm so excited about it.  Every year, I say I'm going to participate and each year it passes me by.   This is a great way to try a restaurant that has been on your list  for $52.80 for 2 people.  One of my Foodie Resolutions is go to at least one participating restaurant.   Here are my favorites!

Trattoria Stella
Red Square Euro Bistro
Euclid Hall Bar and Kitchen
ChoLon Bistro
Osteria Marco
Big Easy Creole Kitchen Reservation made!
Lola  I have a reservation here!
The Bistro in Evergreen
 

This year Denver Restaurant Week is from February 23rd-March 4th.  Don't delay! Make your reservations today.

Denver Restaurant Week 2011

I feel like I've been waiting my WHOLE life for this.

Or at least 4 years....since I moved away to the land of canned and bland food. (Utah)

February 26 - March 11 2011 is Denver Restaurant Week.  Wait a minute.  Isn't that TWO weeks?

Here is the List of Restaurants for Denver Restaurant Week! If you click on the bars at the top of the Denver.org website..you can look for restaurants by neighborhood and by cuisine.  Participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two or $26.40 for just one person.

It's going to be hard for me to choose between:

Argyll Gastro Pub

Le Central French Restaurant

CRU Wine Bar

Euclid Hall Bar and Kitchen

Venue

Strings

D Bar Desserts

Mikuni Japanese Restaurant

 240 Union

I may have to put them all in a hat and pick one....or visit them all!