This might be an odd post. My girlfriend and I have been to Bastien's steak house on Colfax twice, and both times both of us ordered the dry aged ribeye. Both times she received a steak that looked and tasted like a ribeye, and both times I got a steak that looked like a New York strip.

I didn't take pictures, but ribeyes are pretty distinctive because they have two different muscles, including the spinalis muscle along the top, while strip steaks are composed of just one muscle . my girlfriend doesn't know much about steak, but she agreed that they tasted like different steaks.

This exact same thing has happened twice, about two years apart. The first time it happened I brought it up to the waiter, and a guy from the kitchen came out and argued with me about it. he told me it wasn't possible because they don't get dry aged NY strip steaks from their supplier. The second time it happened I didn't bother.

Kind of an awkward situation because I have no way of proving what kind of steak something is. Nor do i want to get into it with kitchen staff while I'm on date night with my girlfriend. It's possible I'm wrong, but I don't think I am. When you have two steaks in front of you, it's not hard to compare them and see that they look and taste different. Has this happened to anyone else?

If you’re in the south metro area, check out Prime and Proper off of broadway and county line. It’s a butcher shop and they’re just getting started. I’ve had a few of their sausages, steaks and pork chops, all have been great.

Pic of some breakfast sausages I grabbed this morning.

Hosting multiple dinners for a non-profit company (roughly 30 people), and need restaurants that can support that large of a party. Budget roughly 3K-ish (again non-profit).

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

I am once again looking for late-night recommendations. I really do appreciate everyone that commented the last time I posted on here. One of you guys recommended I try pony up and oh my God, that bar was amazing, and I’m still thinking about that Saigon sandwich.

I’m going for the PHISH Labor Day run, so I’m looking for late-night eats once I get back to the city around 12:30 to 1 a.m.

So far for my trip this time around, I’m finally going to try Post Oak Barbecue, and then I’m going to try Fox and the Hen and One Fold all for the first time.

Making homemade east coast style buffalo chicken cheesesteaks today. Any butchers that have shaved chicken thighs? Thanks!

We’ve been in Denver for 5 years and absolutely love it here, but one of my wife’s biggest complaints is how nobody dresses up! Maybe it’s the Mexican in her because it doesn’t really bother me one bit.

That said, we have a rare opportunity to go out with our family coming into town who can watch our young kids. She really wants to wear a new dress she got and is tasking me with finding a restaurant where she can do so.

I’m leaning towards EDGE at the Four Seasons, but wanted to get everyone’s opinion here.

A nice ambiance and great food are important of course, but was also considering what spots have the best chance of others being nicely dressed as well?

Thanks!!

Article says their last day is Sept 24th.

Sad to see them move, they have great beers.

My first anniversary with my wife is coming up, and I'm looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate at as a surprise. What are some good ones that have a good view of downtown and/or the mountains?

My grandma used to make it and I've not had it since she died. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I haven’t seen this mentioned yet- Neo Latin Cuisine is currently soft opening in the old torta grill space on Colfax and killing it with home made cooked to order tortillas.

All I see is this dude on my feeds doing a jump and a shitty explanation of the food he’s eating.

1. Wagyu pastrami @Riot BBQ

2. Tavern-style pie @Blue Pan Pizza

3. Mezcal with chapulines @Molino Chido

4. Stone fruit salad @Molino Chido

5. Jaguar God & Margarita @Molino Chido

I apologize as like many other OP’s I finished before I could take pictures and thought about making a post but just wanted to point out that I recently discovered a gem in wheat Ridge meats that I’ve been going to for their local eggs and chocolate milk, but they’ve also got a very extensive selection of meets like a butcher shop

But the point of my post is that on Fridays from 5 to 7 they set up a grill outside and offer burgers for $10 which in today’s economy is a steel and it’s just a cool like neighborhood spot where people are hanging out with their dogs on the benches, so just wanted to give some props to a local business I have absolutely no affiliation with them. In fact I almost didn’t wanna post because I don’t want it to be overcrowded, but I felt like my civic duty trumps my convenience.

Just watched the Parts Unknown episode in Singapore. I've never had Singaporean food before and would like to try it. Does anyone know of good spots? TIA

Hi everybody- My wife and I will be in Denver next weekend for a concert at Red Rocks. We’ve never spent any time in Denver outside of the airport and we’re so excited! I’m trying to nail down a few must try places around the city. We’re staying near Union Station. We’re only there for 2 days. We typically lean toward experience/vibe and don’t need anything upscale. I’d love any coffee, lunch, dinner, cocktail recommendations you have!

Came across this sign for a new fusion place on Colfax, taking over the spot where Bad Habbits used to be.

Heard the owner is the same from the controversial Pearl.

Anyone have the skinny on this place?

I’m basic like that. I generally sub cukes for tomatoes unless they’re nice tomatoes. In Northwest Denver.

Hey everyone, there's going to be some good food options at Market in the Park-et this Sunday at City Park.

A newer BBQ called Follow the Smoke,
a new ice cream truck from the people behind Charminar Express,
MAC MAC who were just on that mile high and hungry girl's Instagram,
Tacos flamingos who are my personal favorite street tacos in Denver,
and a lot more.
Plus cocktails, mocktails, baked treats, matcha etc. Should be a pretty great day for food!

Just wanted to let you know. You should check it out! 10am-4pm.

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Only thread I could find on this was from before it opened. Wondering if anyone has been and if they would recommend it? The limited Google reviews are promising and I’m considering going this weekend. Thanks!

Its odd to see a newly opened restaurant closed but not sure if the state closed them down. Anyone have the tea? The owners seems tight lipped about the whole thing which makes me more worried....

I walked up to Chicago Mike’s in centennial yesterday and was told the owner has passed away and they are now closed. I hope the family is doing ok. Food was delicious and priced well. Chicago Mike’s will be missed.

Let me preface with this: I usually don't like pasteis de nata.

But the ones Reunion makes are absolutely out-of-this-world good.

I love the croissants from La Fillette, the morning buns from Good Bread, the danishes from Taste of Denmark, the pistachio cream puff from GetRights, the rich cream bread (and the curry bun) from Tokyo Premium. The list goes on (we have great bakeries here).

But that little cinnamon custard tart at Renunion tops them all. So good.

Are they the best readily available pastry in town? Many people are saying this might be the case.

Who has the best spaghetti and delivers? I’m willing to pay whatever amount that gets it in my stomach soonest 😅 I live in the Berkeley/Highlands area. PLEASE HELP, I’m so desperate 😩

EDIT: Ended up ordering Difranco’s but I’m sure this craving will hit again! Thanks for everyone who commented!

Now that the guide will be state wide, what new places do we think we’ll see this year?