Addicted to Denver Date Night: March 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015

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/

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

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

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

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

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

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

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

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

Sunday, March 8, 2015

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

Saturday, March 7, 2015

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