Author: Robin Intemann

Pamela’s at Hotel Polaris has the distinction of providing, if not a literal bird’s-eye view of the Air Force Academy, an inspiring vista of its grounds and the Front Range. At first glance the prices might seem sky high, but dining here is worth it thanks to the excellent service, food and above-mentioned landscape, which…

There was nothing terribly inviting about the exterior of Saigon House, but once inside, we were made to feel at home. We could have easily driven past the unassuming restaurant at the end of a very small strip mall. I’m glad we stopped because we enjoyed a well-prepared Vietnamese meal augmented by excellent service. Once…

The location has changed through the years, but Wade’s Cafe has been part of the dining scene since the early 1950s. Frankly, though, its longevity is baffling to me. There were a few positives, including engaging service and a bright, welcoming color scheme. Nonetheless, the food didn’t quite meet expectations. To its credit, Wade’s draws…

The plain exterior of Prime Kitchen belies the inspired fare produced in this food truck boasting hand-crafted hamburgers. This is a mostly burger-centric enterprise that’s the opposite of the fast-food, drive-thru variety. So, don’t expect anything speedy or ordinary. It takes time to prepare culinary works of art, which is what Prime Kitchen produces. The…

CASTLE ROCK • It’s probably not something most people have given much thought to, but it is possible for a hamburger to be much more than a beef patty in a bun. Crave Real Burgers proves it with an exclamation point. Talk about inventive toppings and combinations — Crave has this down to a culinary…

The welcoming aroma of freshly baked goods when entering La Concha Bakery and Coffee is only the beginning of what proved to be a positive dining experience. Admittedly, when I think of bakeries, it’s all about the sweets, but La Concha has several well-prepared sandwiches that demonstrate a quality kitchen can do it all. Part…

The name suggests a friendly environment, but the kind reception we received at 105 Social House in Palmer Lake was, nonetheless, surprising. Staff, especially our server David, and even a few customers not only gave us a warm welcome, but boasted about the menu. Favorites included the cheeseburger, described as being “not like any cheeseburger…

Sizzling sounds and enticing aromas account for positive first impressions about Kura Japanese Restaurant, but there’s much more to appreciate here than hibachi-prepared foods. The eatery is divided into two sections depending on whether you come for the hibachi show — after all, there’s an element of showmanship associated with the knife- and spatula-wielding chef…

There’s nothing like dealing with inner conflict when faced with the array of pies that greets diners when walking into 3.14 Pi Bar: to begin a meal with dessert or resist temptation and start with the savory. After all, on display are whole sweet pies, mini pies (called cutie) and slices, often as many as…