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As you walk through the doors to CAVA the first few things you notice are the fresh smell of hummus and falaffel, the cleanliness of the large space, as well as the fact that you aren’t sure where to begin; the doors line up with the register, but you will soon realize an immediate hard left is required to get the process started. Luckily, the confusing entrance is not representative of the rest of your experience. Once you do find your way to the start of the made-to-order Mediterranean service bar, you are greeted by friendly and helpful staff. With so many options and a cuisine unfamiliar to many, the staff make the process easy by offering helpful recommendations and happily answering any questions you may have. When you finish paying, the cashier asks if you’d like utensils or not, which not only proves that they are implementing Covid safe practices by keeping utensils out of public reach, but also limits waste of single use plastic for customers who may be taking their bowls home. I ordered a bowl with a base out of half of their new “right rice” which is a combination of cold rice and a few riced vegetables and half of their mixed greens. Then I added chicken and hummus as well as quite a few of the various toppings and sauces they offer– it was delicious! The best part, though, is the amount of delicious, quality food they give you relative to the price. The bowl ended up costing about $12, and lasted for my next three meals– definitely worth the price. Other than the confusing entrance my expectations of the casual Mediterranean joint were exceeded, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quick, satisfying, and healthy meal!

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Tokio

2907 Huron St #103, Denver, CO 80202

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Walking into Tokio, I knew immediately from the ambiance and the smells cascading the air, I would have an unforgettable meal. The lighting was warm and the decor was welcoming and classy. The walls were decorated with Japenese art pieces and lanterns hovered over a few select tables. The service was exceptional, the waiter we had felt like a friend and had great recommendations for us. When I say their ramen is authentic and delicious, I mean it. They offer tonkatsu, miso, shoyu, and many other wide varieties of ramen. All bowls are under $20, which is a steal considering how much food is piled into each one! Every bowl comes with a heaping amount of noodles, broth, and special toppings depending on your order; from those delicate ramen eggs, pickled bamboo stalks, various veggies, pork, chicken, and fish cakes, and much much more, everyone is sure to find the ramen that satisfies their craving. I know I did! Not only do they have delectable ramen, but Tokio also has a fresh sushi bar (well priced and wide variety, rolls range from $2-$24), and classic Japanese appetizers such as edamame, gyoza, shu mei, and more. To top it all off, they have several flavors of mochi and a Japanese layered cake they get from a local bakery for dessert!

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My boyfriend and I ordered the spicy edamame and gyoza, two bowls of ramen, and green tea and mango mochi the night we went. And we had everything down to the last bite! We had a great time sitting at the sushi bar, we got to watch them make our food which was a fun and unique experience. I enjoyed everything we ordered and I felt comfortable and welcomed in the restaurant itself. I will be suggesting Tokio to friends and family from here on out, I think Tokio is a place everyone should experience!

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Pasta Jay’s 

1001 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

★★★★★ 9/22/2020

The first thing I noticed when I walked into Pasta Jay’s was the beautiful decor to set the mood for an Italian food themed meal. They have beautiful art and so many small details that are very noticeable. They have an abundance of dishes from something healthier to something that can really fulfill your taste buds. The menu is large and has a ton of choices. Many people at my table got the simple dish of spaghetti, which they loved. They also have the option to add meatballs, chicken, or another meat of your choice. The menu is interesting because it shows you the sauce options and then they let you decide which noodles you want.  The problem for a lot of people going to an Italian food restaurant is being gluten free, but luckily Pasta Jay’s offers a gluten free menu. I enjoyed the shrimp giacamo  and I would most definitely get it again. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the shrimp were perfect bite size. Everybody that works there were kind and helpful. They constantly check in on you and make sure everything is exactly how you like it. They served with a smile, and made me feel very welcome. Pasta Jay’s can be extremely busy, so it is always best to get a reservation. Parking on Pearl Street is never very easy, but there is parking to the left side of the restaurant and also in front of the restaurant. But, I would keep in mind that parking here can sometimes take time, so take that into consideration when making your reservation. I would highly recommend going to Pasta Jay’s if you are in Boulder looking for a yummy Italian food restaurant.

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I visited Stowaway Kitchen in the RiNo art district of downtown Denver for a friend’s birthday celebration last Saturday. The indoor-outdoor locale was pet friendly and covid cautious, which we greatly appreciated. We had to wait for out entire party to be present before we were seated, but the staff patiently waited for us as a few stragglers came in late, holding our reservation for over 20 minutes. Stowaway Kitchen has a limited but eclectic menu of creative, plant-based dishes. The breakfast selections were available all day and the sandwiches and salads hovered around the $20 range. While we greatly enjoyed our selections from the unconventional, farm-to-table menu (fresh fruit at muesli, a classic breakfast sandwich with a saucy twist, a Japanese salmon salad, and an eggplant and halloumi sandwich) and the carefully curated cocktails, the most distinctive aspect of our experience at Stowaway was the atmosphere and proximity provided by it’s ideal location. Our party of four was delighted to find that the restaurant was located only a few blocks south of the heart of RiNo, and that the area’s characteristic murals and public art installations permeated the quiet street where Stowaway was tucked away only a stone’s throw from RiNo’s main promenade. Nestled in between an art gallery and an apparently popular brewery, my friends and I enjoyed the vibrant art painted on the surrounding walls and the eclectic meanderers of the district as we were seated on the patio of Stowaway’s indoor-outdoor layout. The outdoor seating provided to us gave us a strong sense of engagement with the environment around us, and our delicious food was only elevated in overall experience by the liveliness that we were included in due to the strong sense of place that Stowaway Kitchen capitalizes upon. As I enjoyed a halloumi and eggplant sandwich, I was able to watch as a mural was being finished across the street from me. The only thing better than the artisanal Bloody Mary was having this libation paired with real-time art creation that took shape over the duration of our meal just across the street. If you are looking for a meal immersed within the genuine RiNo experience, I highly recommend Stowaway Kitchen.

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Mici Downtown 

Restaurant

1531 Stout Street

Denver, Colorado 80202

★★★★★ 09/18/2020

 

As a person who regularly visits 16th Street Mall, I thought I knew about every place there was to find anything from a light snack to a full course meal. However, it wasn’t until all the annoying construction started downtown and was forced to walk a different route that I heard about “Mici” a cute, little, Italian restaurant buried between the big buildings on Stout St. At first glance, Mici does not look like a place many people visit. Mici is one of the only food places found between many office-type buildings. They do have a big neon sign that states they sell gelato, and this is what caught my attention. When I walked in, the yummy smell of pizza made me want to sit down and eat there. Seeing as I was only planning on getting some gelato I started thinking of making a second trip back. It also helped that as soon as I walked in, some guests at the table were eating a delicious-looking slice of lasagna. Although I only tried their caramel and oreo gelato, the amazing flavor of their handcrafted gelato made me excited for a second visit. They had only a few flavors of gelato, but all of them were far from boring. They had birthday cake gelato, caramel and oreo, dark chocolate and so many other flavors that sounded yummy. The oreo and caramel flavor had the perfect mix of crunchy, chocolatey Oreos, and sweet, smooth caramel. It was the perfect snack to have on a hot summer day, and it was super affordable. So, if you are looking for a nice refreshing treat for this heat, I’m certain Mici will satisfy your cravings!! 

 

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