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