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