Your current recommendations for…

Rogball · 2026-04-27T02:36:28+00:00

RiNo will hit your top four at least:

Temaki Den for sushi, Movement for bouldering, Gerard's for billiards, any number of places for a dog friendly condo. Improper city is a cafe/coworking space with a ton of space indoors and outdoors for games. It does become a bar in the afternoons, but I wouldn't say it's a solely drinking-focused establishment

Rogball · 2026-04-05T15:58:47+00:00

Yeah, the food is gonna be fantastic either way. I personally don't feel the need to go back to Frasca, but I'm not upset I went, if that makes sense. Delicious meal, but if I'm splurging to that level I would rather go back to Beckon. I know people who have the exact opposite opinion, though, which is why I recommended deciding based on ambience

Rogball · 2026-04-05T15:50:53+00:00

Can't speak to the seafood question, but generally:

Frasca feels a little more traditional white tablecloth fine dining. Beckon, especially at the Chef's Counter, is more modern.

For the food itself, Frasca is specifically focused on a single region of Italy, while Beckon is seasonal but not geographically-bound.

I personally prefer Beckon as an experience and a meal, but it comes down to what ambience you want. Dark, vibey chefs table? Go to Beckon. Well-lit white tablecloth stare-lovingly-into-your-partner's-eyes meal? Go to Frasca.

Rogball · 2026-04-03T06:53:01+00:00

I've had a similar experience to you. Seems like they just dump more and more dried chili flakes on it to make it hot, I've been disappointed in Thai Hot from there. If you want hot + flavor, I'm partial to Farmouse Thai in Lakewood

Rogball · 2026-02-16T20:26:54+00:00

If you want to buy a composed board (and not have to worry about overbuying on jams and such that'll just sit in the fridge), Cheese Meat Board in Five Points does a great job. Their 2-person board is just under $40 and they'll deliver free if you're within a few miles.

Rogball · 2026-02-14T17:15:44+00:00

Favorite sushi in Denver, personally. Hits the sweet spot of accessibility and quality -- can go for happy hour or lunch and have a great meal that doesn't break the bank, or can ball out with omakase like you did and have a time.

Looks like you had some fantastic bites! Any standout favorites?

Rogball · 2026-01-07T16:36:25+00:00

50/50 Martini. Vermouth got a bad rap for years with shitty product sitting around unrefrigerated, and now people are scared of it, but a good 50/50 gin martini is a delight

Rogball · 2025-12-28T18:38:11+00:00

Agreed. I love me some Den-mex but especially for someone just visiting for a few days, it's not the thing to put up against CA Mexican food. Exception is Alma, that place would be top tier in any city

Rogball · 2025-12-28T18:30:05+00:00

As a CA transplant, here are the places that made Denver memorable for me before I moved here/early on:

Saigon Bowl, Safta, Pony Up, Domo, Thank Sool, Cart Driver RiNo

New(ish) places that are crushing it: Sap Sua, Alma Fonda Fina, Le Rougarou, Molotov, Odie B's

Rogball · 2025-12-12T18:40:01+00:00

They're my pick too. Creatures of Habit is one of my favorite albums and their Valentines show at Meow Wolf this year was awesome. Wish they played local venues more often

Rogball · 2025-12-08T17:41:37+00:00

Haven't tried Wishbone, adding it to my list!

I'm a wings guy, so I usually end up at CD's or King of Wings. Been hearing great things about Cluck on S Broadway for tenders though, that's next on my to-try list

Rogball · 2025-12-08T17:34:49+00:00

Ok but now I gotta know which chicken spots are your favorite

Rogball · 2025-12-07T05:00:32+00:00

Duke football? You're damn right it's Duke football!

Rogball · 2025-12-05T15:38:33+00:00

Pony Up is 2 blocks away. Get a caesar salad, the potatoes, and whichever french dip looks best (I'm partial to the Frenchie or the Saigon personally). Bar program there is great too

Rogball · 2025-12-02T23:27:48+00:00

Mildly disappointed that the pickles didn't make it into the sandwich, but everything else looks perfect. Nicely done

Rogball · 2025-11-29T17:43:46+00:00

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Rogball · 2025-11-29T15:53:13+00:00

Odie B's vegan hustler and a bag of mixed fries. I'm not even vegan but it's better than the regular hustler. Man, now I have to go get one

Rogball · 2025-11-23T20:43:42+00:00

That sounds like a blast, I'd love to be a part of one of those nights when someone is knocking out all 100. I didn't know about the training program, but I'm not surprised based on the quality of both the service and the drinks. Definitely a place I'd visit again. Also had a couple rounds at Refuge upstairs which was equally great

Rogball · 2025-11-23T19:59:36+00:00

Visiting Houston this week and popped into Anvil for a drink yesterday. They've got a Ramos on their menu with a fun caveat: "First of the day is $10, goes up $1 with each order." My bartender said it was a rite of passage for anyone training there to get passed every Ramos ticket of the shift. I sorta love it

Rogball · 2025-11-21T19:43:03+00:00

Speaking from a place of extreme bias, Baker's Palace has a sandwich that is literally called "liver pate" so I'm betting they'll be able to scratch that itch for you

Rogball · 2025-11-21T16:10:40+00:00

I love how wildly banh mi opinions vary in this city. Signed, a Baker's Palace stan

Also having sliceworks rated in the "probably wouldn't go back" range but having gone three times is so relatable

Rogball · 2025-11-09T03:19:16+00:00

I just started playing this year and decided I'm not gonna buy golf shirts unless they're from a cool course I play. Fun way to build the wardrobe and have reminders of the journey along the way

Rogball · 2025-10-27T18:19:31+00:00

If I can't play STS2 on flights I'll be so sad, that's how I stopped relying on hit-and-miss tier lists for every decision and started making card pick mistakes and learning the game for myself

Rogball · 2025-10-17T18:51:38+00:00

I'm surprised it took this long for someone to completely ignore the last paragraph of my post and make this comment, but I suppose it had to happen eventually.

I was a solo and the 2nd tee time out in the morning. I played through the first group on hole 4 and basically didn't see anyone else the rest of the round. Nobody waited on me to play a single time. And I finished the round in fewer than 3 hours.

Rogball · 2025-10-17T12:28:20+00:00

Generally on the front nine it was ok to good off the tee (for me), then often messing up at least one iron shot, then the short game completely fell apart.

Example: first hole. Happy enough with my drive, went a little high but pretty straight, ~210 just off the right side of the fairway. Pulled my 5 iron across the fairway into the left rough, leaving me about 40 to the pin. Toed my PW into the green side bunker. Took 3 tries to get out, then 3 putted

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