I’ve been thinking about lately how much I love going out on the town in Denver. These pictures were taken on my last trip home for Christmas, and I just have such fond memories with great company in these lovely places.
I’m currently preparing a Denver Guide for the blog, which will have a list of all of my favorite Denver spots: from sweets to tapas to a damn good brew.
Stay tuned, folks.
Sometimes all you need is a damn good taco smothered with queso and green chili and a variety of so many other delicious things. Luckily in Denver we have a lot of options… but nothing is quite like Pinches.
Pinche Tacos was originally a taco truck, and now they’ve got a taqueria as well. Located in City Park West, Pinche Tacos (where you can eat sitting down, as they say) has got a full bar with great music and a fab atmosphere.
Liz and I went one night when Happy Hour was all night. Why? More like why not?! While sipping our delicious creatively crafted tequila cocktails, we balled at the menu of tacos trying to figure out which ones to get.
Although every taco looked delicious, we went with queso a la plancha, camaron a la parilla and asada. Since they are served à la carte, you can just choose whichever mix you want. I think it’s the best way to order tacos! (Tacos are priced between $2.95 and $4.50 each).
This particular night we were sitting at the bar, so we could watch the dudes make the tacos, which was so exciting. How they melt the cheese was so intriguing…
Meanwhile, I’m dreaming of green chili back here in Paris. Next time I’m in the mile high city, I plan to pop by their taco truck to eat standing up.
Do you know what the name of the restaurant actually means in Spanish? Hehe.
Pinche Tacos
1514 York Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
Tél: 720-475-1337
One night in Denver, Liz took me to one of her favorite restaurants: Linger, which ever so cleverly was transformed from the Olinger Mortuaries. This place is the cat’s pajamas and was absolutely delicious. They serve tapas from all different cultures, delicious cocktails and some of the best local beers on tap.
After dinner we stopped by Little Man Ice Cream for a scoop.
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Come back soon for a post on all of my favorite places in the Highlands.
Don’t forget to support the first documentary all about Cachaça!
So much cuteness. Paint the town. {via Oh Happy Day}
I’m taking a cupcake class at Beauty Cakes tonight. {Have you been?}
Who’da thunk it? Tea eggs! {via More Charm Than Good}
Drooling over the Madewell line…
I officially have TWO reasons to go to Kansas City.…
So many beautiful white dresses. {via Modcloth Blog}
South Broadway has always been one of my favorite places to drive around in Denver. The street goes clear from downtown Denver’s Capital Hill all the way to the ‘burbs of Littleton. Liz and Rachel caught me up on what I had missed as new places and eateries are popping up left and right, and of course some of my favorite old places to stop by are still there and were in need of a visit. Gosh this part of town is just so wonderful. All of the signs are divine and the colors are perfection. It’s spunky, fun and filled with adorable shops. Complete candy for the whimsical eyes.
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Some of my favorite parts of South Broadway:
Beatrice & Woodsley – Bar/Restaurant
El Diablo – Mexican Restaurant/Bar
Fancy Tiger – Fabric Shop + Vintage Shop
The Hornet – Bar/Restaurant
The Mayan – Movie Theatre
Sputnik – Bar/Restaurant/Photobooth
Starlet – Women’s Whimsicle Fashion Boutique
Sweet Action – Ice Cream Parlour
Happy Birthday, Liz. (And Happy Canada Day to the world!)
It is the celebration of her 21st year on earth with the rest of us crazies.
Liz is the Ying to my Yang. She’s the elegantly cynical gal that always can make me smile. And damn is she classy. (Don’t forget to take a peek at her eyes – the bluest that I’ve every bloody seen!) Despite the fact that I’m always in Franceland, Liz will always be my gal. Distance makes the heart grow fonder [insert accent of choice].
Liz and I have been pals for almost half of our lives. We’ve grown and traveled and done our thing, and always seem to come back obsessing over people watching, gossip, and clothes and elegant trifty accessories and antique and decor thingamagigs. I guess the only way to put it is that she is the Ying to my Yang. We are so different, yet so alike. And even though she doesn’t like musicals as much as I do (or at all), I still love her with all of my huge coeur ‘cuz she is my boo. But back to the whole birthday thing—- this gal can throw a killer party. So, in honor of all of her crazily clever party ideas and the corky themed parties she has thrown in the past, I would like to cordially wish her a happy 21st birthday. You go girl.
Going back through old birthday party pictures is such a riot. Do you ever find some keepers? Here are a few great shots I found of our good times in Colorado over the years, and a few snippets from our initial trip to the Big Apple.
Pictures from New Years ’10 , our NYC trip in ’10, Liz’s Gender Bender party and her Mustashio Bashio Fiesta.
Happy Birthday, Liz. I love you. There isn’t anything more that I could ask for aside from spending this summer and discovering New York City with you.
