The Magic of Manicotti

So it is a very well known fact that cheese is one of the most delicious substances known to mankind. Because of this, I try to find as many ways to consume it as possible. One of the most efficient ways to get cheese inside of your stomach as deliciously as possible is via manicotti. [...]

The Other Side Restaurant in Estes Park, CO

Sometimes, when I start writing one of these, I have a hard time figuring out a good lead-in to the subject at hand. This is particularly hard with restaurants. With other things, I can discuss how a giant salmon leapt out from the freezer at me, longing to be cooked. Or how, after desperately craving [...]

Whereupon We Eat Salad, Fries & Pizza at Udi’s in Old Towne

Udi’s is a food-making entity in the Denver area. I say “Entity” as they seem to do a giant glob of things, including catering, pre-made food in grocery stores, and restaurants. Up until recently, my only experience with them was making pizzas on their gluten-free crust for a co-worker of Drew’s. Didn’t actually try the [...]

Lodo’s Bar & Grill, plus Happy Salami Day!

While it’s not quite that time here yet, for all you people on the East Coast and in the Central time zone, it’s September 7th, meaning….it’s Salami Day! Hope you’ve got exciting salami-related plans for the day. I’ll be enjoying a relaxing evening in with some salami and cheese. The laziest way to celebrate Salami [...]

Excite your burger with roasted chili peppers!

There are roasted chili stands everywhere. Well, not “everywhere”, but it’s hard to go on any decent length of drive without seeing someone selling roasted chilis*. Not too long ago, we were at the Mile High Market where roasted chili stands were even more abundant. So I caved and bought some. Only $1! Being the [...]