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Mexican inspired coffee and pastries? Ole!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:50 -0400

Tenoch Mexican Coffee House adds a twist on coffee drinks (think Mexican chocolate mocha and dulce de leche latte). When coupled with a perfectly flaky and delicate empanada or creamy flan, you might feel that you have stumbled across Aztlán.

(8450 E. Iliff Ave, Unite 4 Denver, CO 80231)

It's all about the brew... and other things.

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:33 -0400

- A mix of both classic and new/interesting baked goods is essential. Cake Crumbs in Park Hill is solid for its basic and dependable selection, but it rarely has anything that is out of the ordinary and that keeps it from being great. For example, I always enjoy a great chocolate chip cookie, but I also like to try new things. A rotating menu of experimental baked goods always draws me in. - Good coffee! Mediocre coffee is everywhere. Great coffee is not. My favorite local coffee roast is Draco from Luna(http://stores.lunaroasters.com/Detail.bok?no=33). - This one may be only for me, but I like it to be personal / to feel like the place is MY neighborhood haunt. I like it when places post pictures of their customers, etc. I don’t want to feel like I am hanging out in a Starbucks. - Interesting/informative descriptions for each item in the bakery case to entice me into trying them. So many places put out a huge selection of goods, but I have no idea what they are and, sometimes, it is difficult to get help figuring it out.

Mixology

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:15:10 -0400

Williams & Graham in the Lower Highlands neighborhood of Denver, CO isn’t yet known for it’s amazing eats, but maybe soon. In the meantime, one of the most noteworthy attributes of this speakeasy styled bar is the array of fresh fruits, veggies and unique old-timey spirits and bitters set out along the bar. The mixologists here use these ingredients to — almost magically — construct amazing cocktails worthy of center stage.

Local love

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:14:49 -0400

Lovely confections in Denver, CO does a great job of sourcing locally. Ask the owner Porche Lovely (that’s seriously her name) where any of her ingredients come from and watch her bask in the joys of sharing every detail behind her whole, organic building blocks.

She’s also a nerd who knows everything there is to know about high altitude baking and offers to answer questions on all things baking on her website.

Oh, and try the Bees Knees cupcake. Mmmm!

Holy Guacamole!

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:14:25 -0400

At Lola in Denver, CO the guac is made table side just the way you like it. Extra lime and garlic, please!

The “Lola” signature is a nice, decorative touch to remind you where to come back for more.

Photo courtesy of thedenverfoodstory.blogspot.com

Une Surprise

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:09:00 -0400

At Craft in West Los Angeles, you’re sent home with a delectable goodie bag prepared by the resident pastry chef. Perfect morning reminder of this great restaurant.

A logo you can eat! At St. Peter’s Bakery in St. Peters, PA....

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:52:29 -0400

A logo you can eat!

At St. Peter’s Bakery in St. Peters, PA. Courtesy ofserotoninrain.wordpress.com.