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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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My name is Chaynee Kingsbury. I am from a small town in Colorado called Windsor. I am a psychology major, and just transferred from the University of Colorado Boulder to the University of Denver. I played soccer there and am continuing to do so at DU. I love my family, and have four younger siblings the youngest one being 7. An interesting fact about me is that all of the names in my family start with C, and all of our names are unusual. Chaynee (me), Carty and Cason (17 and twins), Creed (9), and Chaylis (7).

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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