Denver 4-Day, 3-Night Food Diary ๐ฝ๏ธโจ
๐ฎ Alma Fonda Fina Finally got a 2 PM reservation after missing out last time โ and it did not disappoint! โค๏ธ Braised Short Rib: Tender, rich, and balanced with rancho cream and pickled onions. ๐ Lamb Shank: Fall-off-the-bone goodness โ our server kindly refilled our sourdough tortillas! ๐ Sweet Potato: A must-order โ sweet, salty, and spicy, paired with house-made cream. A memorable fine-dining Mexican experience! ๐ฒ Sap Sua A creative, non-traditional Vietnamese fine-dining spot โ perfect for sharing dishes over drinks with friends. ๐ฆ Shrimp Cake & Scrambled Egg: Umami explosion! ๐ Hamachi Collar: Topped with bonito flakes and chimichurri โ savory and rich. ๐ Pork Collar: Classic lemongrass flavor, perfectly charred. ๐ฅ Charred Cabbage: Smoky with a hint of anchovy depth. Every dish stood out โ you canโt go wrong blind-ordering here! ๐ซ Safta My second visit โ and still incredible. ๐ Lamb Ragu: A star dish, especially with freshly baked wood-fired pita. ๐ง Whipped Feta: On the house! Thick, tangy, with a touch of balsamic โ so good. ๐ Branzino: Crispy skin, tender flesh, served with roasted peppers and garlic. Consistently exceptional. ๐ซ The 9th Door A decent tapas spot โ nothing extraordinary, but solid flavors. ๐ฅ Izzio A long-time favorite at Denver Market โ creative pastries, beautiful and tastyโฆ until I saw the price: $15 for a Le Bar! ๐ธ A sweet but costly surprise. ๐ฅจ LoDough Last time, the passionfruit croissant wowed me. This time, it was the Blackberry & Sage limited edition โ absolutely divine! ๐ #Denver #DenverEats #DenverFoodGuide #DenverRestaurants #DenverDining #MexicanFineDining #FoodDiary #TravelEats