Things to do Winter 2016 - Denver

Winter Brew Fest
http://www.denverbrewfest.com/winter/

epic sledding @ Ruby Hill 
https://plus.google.com/106750823229874799599/about?gl=us&hl=en

take it old school with..De La Soul 12/12
http://www.westword.com/event/de-la-soul-7214923

Pajama Christmas Carols & Hora-Around-The-Manorah
http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/pajama-christmas-carol-hora-around-the-menorah/

warm up with amazing food & absinthe @ Z À Côté 
http://zcuisineonline.com

Chop Shop - Colfax & Elm

This is one delicious little spot with some seriously good meat. Chop Shop is a small restaurant with the perfect, cozy atmosphere that passes all marks with flying colors. The 48hr Short Ribs were indeed slow cooked to perfection and the Parmesan Fries perfectly seasoned. Their Smoked Chicken Pastrami was the perfect twist on the usually boring chicken sandwich (the slaw is amazing) and the Sesame Green Beans were so good we brought home an extra order. The service was perfection. We can't wait to go back and try some more! BONUS: They have a great cocktail selection all day.

things to do this weekend - 10/23

Friday Night Bazaar
http://thebigwonderful.com/night-bazaar-denver/

The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Esquire
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/denver/esquire-theatre/film-info/the-rocky-horror-picture-show

Pop-up fall market @ The Source
http://www.thesourcedenver.com

Cherry Creek chili cook off
http://www.joywineandspirits.com/chili-cookoff/

Classic Horror Films
https://www.denverlibrary.org/fresh

Things to do this weekend 10/16

Bob Saget
https://www.comedyworks.com/comedians/118

Deschutes Brewery Street Pub
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/events/street-pub-denver/

Midnight movie @ Esquire
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Midnights/Esquire_mid_2015_1016_1205_Web_Color.pdf

RiNo Pub Crawl
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rino-pup-crawl-tickets-18725610806

Cajun Brunch @ Park House
http://parkhousedenver.com

Things to do this weekend - 10/9

Jefferson Park Farm & Flea
http://jpfleamarket.com

Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding
http://www.soileddove.com

EatDenver Harvest Week
http://www.harvestweek.com

13th Floor Haunted House - Opening Night
http://www.13thfloorhauntedhouse.com

Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure
http://www.urbanadventurequest.com

Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
http://www.ticketfly.com/event/908877-halden-wofford-hi-beams-denver/

Things to do this weekend..

Mile High Horror Film Fest
http://drafthouse.com/packages/MHHFF-2015-denver/denver

Midnite Martini's Sexy Circus Side Show
http://lannies.com/events/midnite-martinis-sexy-circus-sideshow-2/

Rocky Mountain Oktoberfest
http://www.rmofest.com/buy-tickets/

Abstract Perfection Exhibit - California St.
http://artsbrookfield.com/event/abstractperfection/

Counting Crows & Citizen Cope
http://orangecounty.eventful.com/events/counting-crows-citizen-cope-and-hollis-brown-/E0-001-082837731-8

Denver Art Museum free day
http://denverartmuseum.org

Nightmare On Elm Street - Esquire Theater
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/denver/esquire-theatre/film-info/a-nightmare-on-elm-street

A (mostly urban) walk in the woods - Denver

It's the perfect time of year in Denver to get your ass outside for a walk..

Montview Blvd - shaded & so lovely
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Montview+Blvd,+Denver,+CO/@39.747456,-104.9105195,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x876c7c75823fdddd:0xee70c27bbd72e5fe

City Park - safer than you think 
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Montview+Blvd,+Denver,+CO/@39.747456,-104.9105195,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x876c7c75823fdddd:0xee70c27bbd72e5fe

Crags Hotel Ruins - amazing hike!
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Crags+Hotel+Ruins/@39.9269134,-105.2948745,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6285e932534e0f3e

Reserve Park/Dog Park- Lowry - gorgeous views
https://www.google.com/maps/search/lowry+hiking+denver/@39.7292326,-104.9354187,13z/data=!3m1!4b1

Beers Made By Walking
http://www.beersmadebywalking.com/2015/04/river-north-arts-district-walk-with-our.html

Colt & Gray - LoDo

We're surprised to have a mixed review for the popular Denver spot Colt & Gray. The service was sub par at best (took forever for the server to greet and for our food to arrive despite an empty restaurant) and the bathrooms were down right scary (filthy sink, smelly and some sort of water pipes issue?) and our apps (Crispy Pig Trotter & Sweet Corn Fritters) were totally under seasoned. HOWEVER,  the cocktails were perfect ( I had a dirty martini and husband a Leopold Old Fashioned, so good) and the Grilled Quail and Duck Confit Salad were delicious. Not sure we'll be back with so many down sides? Disappointed overall.

Habit Carbon - Platte St

Doughnut sandwiches by candle light with a cocktail anyone? We freaking love Habit Carbon. Their sandwiches were top notch (try the Lil' Kim and The King, the Sriracha honey dipping sauce is beyond) and the large batch cocktails were mixed to perfection (I loved the Ginger Hibiscus Mule and husband the Cold Brew Manhattan). The Tricky & Sticky Fritter can't be beat. The atmosphere was lively and dimly lit, our fave. We can't wait to bring our friends to check it out late night. BONUS: Everything on the menu includes tax in its price. 

Best spots to try something different - Denver

Bone marrow  
http://www.bonesdenver.com

Deep-fried Cornbread 
http://sonsofscullery.com
http://www.casselmans.com

Doughnut sandwiches & Cocktails
http://www.habitcarbon.com

Pimento Grilled Cheese
http://www.fourfriendskitchen.com

Duck Quesadilla
http://www.northcountydenver.com

Soup Dumplings
http://www.cholon.com/denver

Reverse Deep Dish Pizza
http://www.denverbarcar.com

Pig Ears & Oxtails
http://www.corafayes.com

Things to do this Fall - Denver

Festival Italiano - Sept 12 & 13
http://www.belmarcolorado.com/events/festival-italiano

Denver Beer Fest - Sept 18-26
http://www.denver.org/denver-beer-fest/

Oktoberfest - Sept 18-20 & 25-27
http://thedenveroktoberfest.com

Vertigo Art Space
http://www.vertigoartspace.com

Nightmare on Elm Street @ Esquire Theater Oct 2 & 3
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/denver/esquire-theatre/film-info/a-nightmare-on-elm-street

Self guided tour of 21 artists - Stapleton
http://www.stapletonarts.com

Gorilla Run - Denver
http://www.denvergorillarun.com

Glacier Denver - S University & Lowry Town Center

A new location just opened near us in Lowry and holy cow this ice cream spot is AMAZING. They have outstanding gelato (try the lemon) and their ice cream flavors are creative and fabulous (Funky Donkey is our new fave). The staff is warm and friendly and their service has been flawless every time we've been in. Hands down one of the top 3 frozen treat spots to hit in Denver when you need a dessert fix.

http://glacierdenver.com

Locanda Del Borgo - 3rd & Holly

In the mood for Italian?? Locanda won't let you down. We had a wonderful evening of perfect service, extensive wine selections and delicious food. The Straccetti was new to us and amazing and it paired perfectly with the Butter Lettuce salad to start us off. I'm a sucker for Branzino and it was everything I hoped it would be. Husband practically licked his plate clean after trying the Short Rib Ravioli. They checked every hospitality box down to a table visit by the Manager without ever being intrusive or hovering. Relaxed perfection! BONUS: They called us when we forgot our to-go dessert on the table.

http://www.locanda-del-borgo.com/index.htm

Things to do - Denver

Mile High kickball league 
http://playmilehigh.com/denver-kickball/?gclid=CN_3se6tj8YCFZEBaQod414Auw

Denver Taco Festival - 6/27 & 6/28
http://denvertacofestival.com

Outdoor movie schedules - Denver
http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/

Sesh Fest - BEER!
http://www.imbibe-events.com/event/sesh-fest-2015/

Sunday Jazz - City Park
http://www.denver.org/includes/calendar-of-events/City-Park-Jazz/21263/

Old school movies - Esquire Theater
Friday/Honey I Shrunk The Kids/The Birds/Rocky Horror/Willy Wonka
http://www.landmarktheatres.com/denver/esquire-theatre#upcoming

La Merise - Cherry Creek

This was our first dinner here (I've met friends for lunch and always loved the food) and it was fantastic. The atmosphere feels like eating at a neighbors house that can cook really well, relaxed and sophisticated. Their mussels and escargot are divine and the Boeuf Bourguignon knocked my socks off. It would hands down rival Julia Child's best Boeuf. Husband couldn't get enough of the Pork Medallions and has demanded that I learn to make a comparable mushroom cream sauce ASAP. BONUS: They shake up a perfect martini.
http://www.frenchrestaurantdenver.com/La-Merise-French-Cuisine-Cherry-Creek-menu.htm

Four Friends Kitchen - Stapleton

This is one sweet, southern spot. We'll try any restaurant that has fried green tomatoes on their menu and this one is a hit. The Pepper Jelly Grilled Brussels were an amazing twist on the same old sprouts and the Cheese & Chorizo Beignets were perfectly fried. Choosing entrees was almost torturous because everything sounded so delicious. The Peanut Crusted Southern Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwich and the Down South Trio (Green Chili Mac & Chz, collard greens & Peanut Crusted Chicken Tenders) didn't disappoint. Everything was seasoned to perfection. All that awesomeness combined with their super quick service makes this a perfect breakfast, brunch or lunch destination. Be still my GA heart.
http://www.fourfriendskitchen.com

Solitaire - W 32nd/Highlands

This new restaurant is charming as hell and the food was absolutely delicious. This is the place to be this spring and summer. Their outdoor seating is just lovely with endless options (shaded, sunny, upstairs, downstairs, out back, on the side - awesome!). Their rotating beer list is going to get us back in sooner than later for some outdoor dining. The Misticanza & Antipasti Board were perfection only to then be out done by the CO Lamb T-Bone and Acadia Redfish. Husband swooned for their extensive Gin & Tonic list while I fell for the Hot Piece of Ass cocktail (not kidding). We left with a gift card (gotta gift a dinner here to someone we love STAT, it's that good) and plans to return for dinner soon not to mention full resolution that this will be our next dinner party spot. No question.
http://www.solitairerestaurant.com

Cho77 - S Broadway

This spot was opened by the same amazing chef that owns one of our faves, ChoLon (LoDo). We were lucky enough to receive an invitation to a private tasting a week after they opened their doors and I am so glad we did. It gave us the chance to try many of the items on the menu and damn they were delicious. So damn delicious that we decided to stay for dinner afterwards. From the Scallop Ceviche to the Vegetable Samosas and a Tropical Fruit Plate with sriracha dipping salt we were in Asian street food heaven. I adored the Roti Pizza, husband ate every bite of the Wonton noodles & Pork Belly and neither one of us could get enough of the Hanoi Night Train cocktail. The decor with its many authentic and thoughtful touches will charm your socks off. This restaurant is not to be missed. Hurry up, your Buffalo Chicken Buns are waiting.
http://www.cho77.com

Punch Bowl Social - Broadway

I think we've officially found our new favorite hang out. Who can possibly pass up really great food, a giant 360 degree bar, bowling, vintage arcade games, ping pong and karaoke under one roof? Not us! That's not even the full list of things to do at PBS and we had a blast. Husband tried karaoke for the first time ever (move over Cameron Diaz, there's a new tone deaf sherrif in town) and kicked my ass at a few arcade games then we destroyed their apps menu (the spicy cilantro wings and deviled eggs are awesome) and fell in love with their punch (Paper Tiger is my fave). We will definitely commit to dinner next time because awesome apps clearly indicates awesome dinner. I've got shuffle board on the brain and can't wait to get back in to play. Going to round up some friends to bring back with us! BONUS: They're opening a Stapleton location next year.

http://punchbowlsocial.com/denver/

Date Night IN - Denver

We've been known to hire a sitter even when one/both of us is sick and we can't go out. We lock ourselves in our room with delivery or take-out and a movie and have never regretted it a single time. If you're sick, the sitter cancelled or you just can't get out the door, don't skip date night! Here are some ideas..

- Game Night:
board games & gaming systems are totally underrated especially if you add good food & cocktails. 

- Picnic in the backyard:
Easy, awesome, romantic. (especially if you have an outdoor projector for movies)
http://www.amazon.com/Taotaole-Multi-media-Portable-Projection-Projector/dp/B00PNGM8UQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426721585&sr=8-1&keywords=Taotaole+Multi-media+150+Lumens+Portable+LED+Projection+Micro+Projector
Make your backyard picnic even better with a Coolest Cooler! It's seriously the freaking coolest.
http://coolest.com

- Delivery* + candles + that movie you never got to see at the theater:
The best.

- Make some art (wink wink):
http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/love-is-art-kit

- Last minute bottle of wine in the front/side/back yard alone or with the neighbors:
Trust us, it counts.

- Pizza, wine & Nerf guns:
Enough said.



*http://www.addictedtodenverdatenight.com/2015/02/date-night-delivery-denver.html

Date Night Challenge - Denver

**WE HAVE A WINNER! @Mini_Hussey is taking home the picnic backpack and $100 to ChoLon Bistro! Congratulations!!**

**A HUGE thank you to Chef Lon Symensma of ChoLon Bistro!

**No one participated in the Mini Challenge so we will hold that contest again in the near future for the $50 Masterpiece Deli card.

We challenge you to reconnect and commit to 2 date nights a week for 1 month. Not just staring at each other across a table at the same old place you've always gone to occasionally, but real dates that you both actually want to be on. We have a ton of ideas here on our blog that will help. We guarantee you'll be hooked on dating each other and this amazing city all over again and we'd love to hear how it goes! After one month (8 dates) at home, out on the town or both fill us in on how it went and show us a few pics or tweets and you could be our $100 ChoLon dinner winner! The challenge ends on 5/12 and the winner will be chosen May 13. There are no strings attached here people and no, we don't own a business or sell anything, I promise!

**Accept our challenge on Twitter @DateNightAddict  #DateNightChallenge or by commenting here.

$100 ChoLon Bistro gift card & an All In One backpack picnic basket will go to the couple with our favorite Date Night Challenge update!

https://www.cholon.com/denver/

http://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Travel-Backpack-Plates-Cutlery/dp/B000QT3HOQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426710237&sr=8-2&keywords=picnic+travel+backpack

Can't commit to a whole month?? Take our Mini Date Night Challenge! Go on two dates in one week and let us know how it went for your chance to win a $50 Masterpiece Deli gift card. The challenge ends May 12 and the winner will be chosen on May 13.  #MiniDateNightChallenge

Bubu - Larimer/Lowry

A new BuBu just opened in our neighborhood (they have a Larimer location as well) and it is delicious. A great concept for eating fresh and never boring. Pick your base (rice, salad, noodles) then a protein and top everything with one of their signature Bowl choices. The Hawaiian Bowl was amazing and their miso soup is delicious with lots of unexpected additions in the broth (shitake shrooms, edamame, quinoa, etc). This is a great casual spot for a lunch or dinner date. 
http://www.bubu-denver.com

sit outside a spell - Denver

Want to enjoy the good weather? These spots have great patio seating:

Linger - LoHi
http://lingerdenver.com

Masterpiece Deli - LoHi
http://masterpiecedeli.com

Lowry Beer Garden - Lowry
http://www.lowrybeergarden.com

Izakaya Den - Platt Park
http://www.izakayaden.net

Tamayo - LoDo
http://www.richardsandoval.com/tamayo/

Paramount Cafe - 16th Street Mall
http://www.paramountcafe.com

Four Friends Kitchen - Stapleton
http://www.fourfriendskitchen.com

Union Station - LoDo
http://unionstationindenver.com

Highland's Tap & Burger - LoHi
http://highlandtapdenver.com

Terminal Bar - Union Station

We've been in more than once and love this place. It's a gorgeous spot to grab a drink (or three) with no fuss or frills just damn good drinks and top notch service. Starving? You can order from any of the Union Station restaurants and they'll bring it straight to your table or barstool. YES.
http://unionstationindenver.com/shop-dine/terminal-bar

Milkbox Ice Creamery - Union Station

This is one gorgeous and delicious ice cream shop. Step back in time while you order Little Man Ice Cream from this perfect little spot. You gotta try the Boozy Shakes and a sundae. You'll be so glad you did.
http://milkboxicecream.com

ACME Burgers & Brats - Union Station

We had the enormous pleasure of starting our date weekend with awesome Old Fashioned burgers, fries and a brat w/ kraut at ACME followed by a walk around the station to check everything out during the day (we've only been there at night). The burgers were perfect (love their sauce), the fries were amazing (you gotta try them tossed in malt seasoning) and you can't beat the station atmosphere. We will absolutely be back sooner than later. So good. BONUS: they have a Boylan's soda fountain YUM.
http://www.acmeburgers.com

awesome date spots - Denver

Landmark's Mayan Theater
www.landmarkmayantheater.com

Ace Eat Serve @ Ace Restaurant - ping pong
http://www.aceeatserve.com

Forest Room Five (gorgeous)
http://forestroom5.com

Mercury Cafe
http://www.mercurycafe.com/mercwebcal.htm

Capitol Hill Mansion
http://capitolhillmansion.com

Home Ranch
http://www.homeranch.com

Celebrate the 30th birthday of The Breakfast Club in theaters 3/26 & 3/31
http://www.fathomevents.com/event/the-breakfast-club/buy

our fave lunch/dinner date FOOD TRUCKS - Denver

Civic Center EATS
http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/pdfs/76_2014_civic_center_eats_vendor_listpdf.pdf

Hey PB&J
http://www.heypbandj.com

Crock Spot
https://twitter.com/CrockSpot


Cheese Louise
https://twitter.com/cheesefoodtruck


Basic Kneads
http://basickneadspizza.com/index.php/where-are-we/


Steuben's 
http://www.steubens.com/truck


Sunshine Bowls
http://sunshinebowls.com

EVEN MORE Denver date spots

Bingo Brunch at the Squeaky Bean (Sundays 1-3pm)
http://thesqueakybean.net

cheer on the Rocky Mountain Roller Girls
http://rockymountainrollergirls.com

see the winter sky at Chamberlin Observatory (awesome)
http://www.denverastrosociety.org/openhouses.html

have a Supercar driving experience at Oxotic (they now allow a passenger YESSSS)
http://www.oxotic.com

make your own speakeasy tour - hit Williams & Graham, Green Russell, Cruise Room & Prohibition (take an Uber)

http://williamsandgraham.com

http://www.greenrussell.com

http://blog.preservationnation.org/2014/08/14/historic-bars-cruise-room-denver/#.VPJkWylH3Zs

http://www.prohibitiondenver.com

MORE indoor date ideas - Denver

catch a show:
http://www.westword.com/concerts

see a movie at the Sie FilmCenter (they have amazing flick choices, the best snacks and alcohol.)
http://www.denverfilm.org/filmcenter/

get competitive @ 1up Arcade Bar in LoDo:
http://www.the-1up.com/lodo/

shake your thang or take a dance class @ La Rumba:
http://www.larumba-denver.com

see a burlesque show @ Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret:
http://lannies.com

don't mind the cold? outdoor winter date ideas - Denver

Sledding at Ruby Hill Park 
https://plus.google.com/106750823229874799599/about?gl=us&hl=en

Create your own restaurant week walking tour by picking a few spots in the same hood here:
http://www.denver.org/denver-restaurant-week/menus/?listsearch_submit=1&listingGetAll=0&sfilter=ALL&efilter=ALL&regionID=0&listing_keyword=Keywords&sortby=distance#searchBr

Warm up with a scotch tasting:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/co--denver/whiskey-tasting/

Dinner Sleigh Ride:
http://dinnersleighrides.com/dinner-sleigh-ride-reservations/

Biker Jim's for dogs then a walk over to The 1 Up for some head to head arcade action:
http://www.bikerjimsdogs.com
http://www.the-1up.com/lodo/

freezing your butt off? the best indoor date spots - Denver

Beatrice & Woodsley  - outdoor feel with lots of warm cocktail options
http://beatriceandwoodsley.com

Z À Côté - best winter menu items (the brandade & cassoulet are amazing)
http://zcuisineonline.com

Four Seasons Denver - The Edge restaurant & hotel spa
http://www.edgerestaurantdenver.com
http://www.fourseasons.com/denver/spa/

Colt & Gray - great fireplace 
http://www.coltandgray.com

Lowry Beer Garden - indoor fire pit seating (& Jameson shots!)
http://www.lowrybeergarden.com

Station 26 Brewing Co.
http://www.station26brewing.co/#about

out of the ordinary dates - Denver

Indoor Skydiving @ SkyVenture - til 9pm (it's awesome)
https://denver.iflyworld.com

Sushi Den - sushi making class (we loved it!)
http://sushiden.net/2011/10/30/sushi-event/

Tracks monthly roller skating party (with cocktails!)
http://tracksdenver.com/roll.html

Culinary Connectors Tour
http://www.denver.org/listings/Culinary-Connectors/6362/

Punch Bowl Social (bowling, darts, ping pong, billiards, marbles, vintage arcade games, shuffle board)
http://punchbowlsocial.com/denver/

Stir Cooking School - LoHi
http://www.stirtolearn.com

Mystery Dinner Theater
http://www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com

The Corner Office 'I Will Survive' Disco Brunch
http://thecornerofficedenver.com/denver-cuisine-restaurant-menus/brunch/

Dinner Lab
https://dinnerlab.com
https://twitter.com/dinnerlab

Unser Racing (I kicked his ass)
http://unserkarting.com

date night DELIVERY - Denver

It can still be date night when you can't get out the door. Our top picks when stuck at home:

Mici
http://www.miciitalian.com

D Dish delivery
http://www.ddish.com/Denver

Eat 24
http://denver.eat24hours.com

Mile High Menus
https://milehighmenus.com/some/denver/delivery/featured

Uber/Restaurant Week
http://blog.uber.com/denver-uberlunch

Doostep D
https://denver.doorstepdelivery.com

more spots to AVOID restaurant week - Denver

Need more options to avoid the restaurant week scene?

The Bar Car
http://www.denverbarcar.com

Hamburger Mary's
http://www.hamburgermarys.com

Sushi Den
http://sushiden.net

Pikkas
http://pikkasdenver.com

The Source
http://thesourcedenver.com

Want to ENJOY restaurant week? - Denver

Our top picks:

Bones - Grant St
http://www.bonesdenver.com

Lola Mexican Fish House - LoHi
http://www.loladenver.com

Indulge French Bistro - W 38th 
http://www.indulgefrenchbistro.com

Root Down- LoHi
http://www.rootdowndenver.com

Spuntino - LoHi
http://www.spuntinodenver.com

Want to AVOID restaurant week?? - Denver

Our top picks:

Bistro Barbès - Park Hill
http://bistrobarbes.com

Neighbors - Park Hill
http://neighborswinebar.com

Pho on 6th - 6th Ave
http://www.phoon6.com

Buchi Café - LoHi
http://buchicafecubano.com

North County - Lowry
http://www.northcountydenver.com

Lower48 Kitchen - Lawrence St

Our favorite part about L48 is their menu changes daily. You'll never have the same thing twice at this place if you don't want to and that is awesome. Their dishes are close to flawless, the Ulysses cocktail is delicious and they have a great by the bottle wine selection. They have an array of $2 and $4 bites making it easy to try a variety before your main meal (we love the hoe cake & corn dog). BONUS: they have great counter seating that lets you watch the chefs in action.
http://www.lower48kitchen.com

Wazee Supper Club - Lodo

We've spent many an afternoon/evening saddled up to the bar at WSC when we're in the mood for quality bar food and a beer (or 3). They always have a solid local & craft beer selection and they make a perfect jalapeño marg. The staff is on point and they have something on the menu to cure every craving. Husband adores their fish & chips and I have a bizarre soft spot for their Mile High Pizza (peanut butter, bacon & pickles) it's so weird and so good. Everybody loves their Frings so make sure to order a round.
http://www.wazeesupperclub.com

UPDATE: Noticed WSC is under new management! Stay tuned for a new review.

Crock Spot - food truck

In the mood for a more laid back date night? Find the Crock Spot food truck and pull up a seat on the curb. They have an awesomely extensive build-your-own bowl menu of delicious slow cooked items and sauces (the cilantro lime rice and jalapeño shredded beef are insane and the balsamic gastrique is heavenly). BONUS: they post their weekly schedule here: 
https://twitter.com/CrockSpot

http://thecrockspot.com

Cebiche - LoHi/32nd Ave

Cebiche seems to get overlooked and that's a crying shame because the food is worth stopping in for. We asked for menu recommendations and loved everything they helped us choose (try the Pescado a la Chorillana, Bistek a lo Pobre & Chilcano de Pescado) and the cebiche is amazing. I wish we could buy a bag of the crunchy corn kernels they leave on the table to munch on, delicious. The indoor atmosphere isn't the greatest but their patio makes up for it.
http://www.cebichehighlands.com

Sassafrass - LoHi & Cap Hill

Southern Belle Secret #48: A good day doesn't begin til you've had a slap your mama good breakfast.. and Sassafrass will make your sun rise. They know their way around a down home kitchen and serve up an amazing breakfast and lunch. They offer everything from beignets to frog legs to deviled eggs and every damn thing in-between. The benedicts will blow your mind (try the Deep South). Get your keester in there to start your day off right or put a smile back on your face at lunch time.
http://www.sassafrasamericaneatery.com