Strazza [strah-zuh, strazuh, sträzuh]…read more Noun 1. A concatenation of street and plaza "that connects pedestrians and cars in a safe and flexible environment". (Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle, 9/13) 2. A creative developer's term for a surface parking lot ringed with restaurants and drinking establishments which happen to connect said developer's two hotels. Aren't new, made up words illuminating? I came across the completely made up word "strazza" in the 'Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle' when reading about all the new restaurants that have been opening up in Glendale's City Set development. The word strazza sounds vaguely upscale. It's a word which may remind you of a stroll through the Piazza del Duomo while you are devouring biscotti, one after the other. Or perhaps it is a sensual word which, when spoken aloud by the likes of Sophia Loren, will unfurl your flag. Strazza. Where was I? Oh yeah, City Set. Yeah, none of the above dreamy notions will disrupt your visit to City Set. City Set is a very clever way of maximizing the real estate around the parking lot between the Hilton Garden Inn and the Residence Inn by Marriott. The line-up of restaurants and drinking establishments which surround the strazza is indeed impressive and a coup for Glendale: Jax Fish House, Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria, World or Beer, Udi's Cafe Pizza and Bar, and Big Smoke Burger are already bringing in the crowds. And still to open are The Kitchen Next Door and a Native Foods Café. That's a lot of variety which covers not only different tastes but different budgets as well. Smart, very smart. All the restaurants and their patios are adjacent to one other and overlook the parking lot so it kind of feels like you are dining on a public square of sorts, a 21st century commercial vision of an insipid street scene. I guess it's like a food court too, except instead of tables in the middle, one can park a car directly in front of their establishment of choice. If you can't find a parking spot directly on the surface lot, then there is underground parking too which I personally find more convenient than competing for a spot on the strazza. There is a shared valet service available too, but I haven't had the need for it. City Set is A-OK and I'm sure they are going to succeed because they seem to have the right tenant mix, the convenience of parking, are surrounded by the right demographics, and are adjacent to the busiest street in all of Colorado. For me, I'd rather have the real thing, as long as there is valet parking of course. Strazza.

City Set is the latest and greatest piece of the Glendale renaissance. There are two hotels, a…read moregreat mix of sit down and fast casual restaurants, and a Verizon store. Almost everything you need, really. During a recent visit, someone told me that pretty soon this place will be "the next Vegas". Certainly a bit of a stretch, but one day you will be able to stroll with your adult beverage around City Set and over to the Riverwalk that is scheduled to be completed in 2016, I believe. Pretty cool! So why not five stars? Parking. There just aren't enough spaces to accommodate both hotel guests and daily visitors. While complementary valet parking is available (currently the only way to use the parking garage), I'm not going to valet the car just to run in and grab a sandwich or a burger to go. I think even bike racks are limited but perhaps this will be addressed in the future. In any event, City Set is a big boost for Glendale and a fun place to hang out. I'm excited to see what the future holds for this development.

Incredible service. Friendly people helped me with my coffee and food right…read more Coffee was delicious and the food was totally yummy. The ambiance was very welcoming. I'd highly recommend this location for Sunday brunch. Very nice vibe.

Very disappointing experience, especially considering how often we used to come here…read more The menu has changed, and unfortunately not for the better. The portions have become noticeably smaller, including the Lions, which used to be one of the reasons we enjoyed coming here. The value simply isn't what it used to be. But the main reason for this one-star review is what happened with one of the servers. My wife and I were sitting at one table and placed our order. A more attractive table became available, and since the restaurant has open seating, we moved there. Our original table was directly behind me. My wife noticed that our server -- a woman with green hair -- was looking for us with our order. I turned around and tried to get her attention, but she didn't hear me even though she was standing about an arm's length away. I reached out with one finger and briefly touched her side to get her attention and indicate that we were sitting right there and that the order was ours. She brought the food to our table, and at that point everything seemed completely normal. Then, some time later, a manager came over with another employee and told us that we needed to leave the restaurant. We were completely confused and had no idea what was happening. We were then told that the server claimed I had grabbed her from behind. That accusation was absolutely shocking and completely inconsistent with what actually happened. I was sitting at the table with my wife, and the only physical contact was a brief touch on her side with one finger to get her attention because she couldn't hear me. What is especially disappointing is that this apparently wasn't properly addressed afterward. We continued to think about the situation because it was an extremely uncomfortable and humiliating experience. We used to spend approximately $140-$230 per visit here, depending on how many people we came with. We were regular customers and genuinely enjoyed this place. Unfortunately, after this experience, we will not be coming back. One star.

Very cute spot for drinks or a quick bit. Its very bright, light and airy inside. We took some…read morephotos and had to have some cute cocktails for them. Perfect for what we needed. I look forward to coming back and actually sitting down for a meal.

Staying 3 nights at the Jacquard and enjoying my $30 daily credit at the Narrative restaurant…read more First night - chicken avo chop salad (solid) 2nd night - happy hour - pork belly sliders (great portion - too sweet) - whipped burrata (solid, would taste better w pita or something bready and not chips) 3rd night - TBD What I enjoyed most as a hotel guest is how my server, Anthony, made me feel right at home with his attentive service and fun conversation. He clearly knows his job, gave me honest insight on the food and made me feel right at home away from home. Thanks Anthony!

Food, great. Service, great. Atmosphere, great. Great place to unwind, sit at the bar, and be…read moretreated to some of the best bar service in town

Upscale Hillstone sibling with a standout French dip…read more My fiancée and I moved to Denver from the Dallas area earlier this year, and we were huge fans of the Hillstone restaurant group there. We were happy to find out they have a couple of restaurants in Denver: Hillstone itself and Cherry Creek Grill. We've loved both so far. I recently visited Cherry Creek Grill, and the menu has some similarities with Hillstone down the street, but we enjoyed our experience nonetheless. It's upscale inside with several delicious items on the menu. We ordered the cornbread bites to share as a table, and they were great. Definitely order them if you're a fan of cornbread or enjoy bread with your meals. I ordered the French dip, which is elite. It's pretty much the same French dip that's on the Hillstone menu, and I've loved them both. The meat is fantastic, the bread is great, and the dipping sauce is tasty. It's served with fries, but you can sub for a different side. I subbed in the emerald kale salad with a roasted peanut vinaigrette, and I loved it. The only reason I'm not giving this a five is that one of the guys in my party ordered the double-cut pork chop. When it first came out it was a huge, thick cut of meat, which is challenging to cook to the right temperature. When he cut into it, it was quite undercooked in the middle. That's understandable for that cut, but a little disappointing. The staff was very accommodating, though. The waitress took one look and agreed it wasn't cooked, and they quickly brought out a replacement. It was a thinner cut, so easier to cook through, and it came out very well and tasty. They have some desserts on the menu I've had my eye on, but we didn't get to try them this time since we had plans to visit Little Man's Ice Cream down the street.

The burgers are mouth watering and worth it. I find it hard…read moreto find another tasteful burger in the city. The ambiance is good and the service is friendly.

This was the first time I had been out since my hospital stay and the first to this establishment…read morein about a decade my last time, there was hair in my girlfriend's burger. I was really craving a "patty" style burger instead of the oh so trendy (and delicious) smash burgers. The service was mediocre, waiter was solid. I was gravely disappointed by the food. I ask for my burger to be cooked medium, but it was not. Meat also lacked seasoning. I built my own burger, added cheddar cheese and green chile strips. The reasoning mainly being because Colorado is proud of their chile, it is chile season, pissing match with NM over chile, etc. The "green chile strips" was a canned (yes, canned) and the burger was over cooked. Maybe the next restaurant can soften the blow with a proper burger.

Came out for a date night with wifey, and had an amazing experience:…read more Staff was very attentive and caring to all aspects of service. They got us started right away with happy hour drinks that we squeezed in right at the end. Ambience was a nice mid century modern. Comfy seating and dim lighting set the stage for a nice dinn

Stopped here for a late brunch. We got a granola and yogurt bowl and peaches and cream French…read moretoast. Yogurt bowl was beautiful - didn't need all the honey on top - I should have asked for honey on the side. French toast was a bit disappointing - it was served cold which was strange. Beautiful restaurant though - and connected to our hotel so it was practical.

Food - excellent Service - excellent…read more Ambiance- loud when busy (always) 1st time here on 7/4/26, a great experience overall! N/a fake margarita, at first spicy, got smoother after a few sips though. Got the: Farmers Market Scramble (brunch menu ). Vital Farms pasture-raised scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potato, charred onions, roasted red peppers, and aged white cheddar. Really good ingredients, filling, and satisfying! Also got a medium Cafe Latte, one of the best latte's I've had! Will be back in soon, gotta try the sourdough pizzas...

I've wanted to try this place for a long time. My girlfriend often prefers vegan/vegetarian so this…read moreseemed like a perfect choice after her Pilates class down the street. There's a long, shaded patio, unfortunately not usable today because of construction on the adjacent street. The restaurant is large and beautiful with a variety of seating areas, a well-staffed open kitchen, and an unusually spacious prep area. The menu is interesting with a variety of creative dishes. Too bad the execution is so uneven. We arrived toward the end of lunch hour. The place was packed and very noisy. The patio is usually full when I walk by, so being unable to use it that day didn't help. Our server was very pleasant and seemed competent, but service was slow and she disappeared for long periods. It looked like they were understaffed. I ordered an Arnold Palmer. This arrived as a completely full glass of strong iced tea and a separate carafe of lemonade. A nice idea, but how was I supposed to mix the lemonade into a full glass of tea? I asked for a glass of ice. This took a very long time to arrive and required a separate runner to deliver it, even though the service station was just a few steps away. Very annoying and awkward. A good example of the many problems here with execution. We both tried the seasonal butternut squash soup. This was flavorful and delicious. My girlfriend got her cup of soup as a side to her sandwich, but I ordered mine as an appetizer. Nevertheless, my soup and entrée arrived simultaneously. I hate this. The server should at least have asked how I wanted them served. Execution, again. My girlfriend had the Vegan Double Cheeseburger, a house-made portobello, beet, and walnut burger with lettuce, pickled onions, tomatoes, vegan "cheese," and jalapeño remoulade. She thought the first bite was good, but as she ate it the sweetness became cloying and overwhelming. It was also very bland with none of the promised spice. She felt ill by the time we got home. I tried the Jambalaya Pasta, penne with chicken and pork andouille sausage, shrimp, chicken, and the holy trinity (onion, celery, and green bell peppers). This sounded like a great item and looked tempting when the plate finally arrived, but it was awful. The unappetizing cubes of chicken were dry as the Sahara, tough, and tasteless. The sausage was tender, but had none of the savory depth you expect from andouille. The shrimp was OK. The worst part of the dish was the pasta sauce. Apparently the chef tripped while carrying a can of chili powder and dumped it all into the sauce which was so hot that it was barely edible. This drowned out any other flavor in the dish and is completely antithetical to authentic Cajun/Creole cooking which builds complex flavors with subtle technique. Disgusting and very disappointing. I don't understand why this place is so popular. It desperately needs a better manager and a new kitchen staff. Sad. We will not be back. There are many far less expensive, healthy food choices in the area.

The service is always prompt and good. We enjoyed the crab bisque. The burger was perfectly cooked…read moreand the aioli is delicious. The lime tacos were also very tasty. We oiled go back

Lately I have not been impressed with Bazille. It used to be so delicious. I preferred when it was…read moreNordstrom Cafe many years ago. Since it has been rebranded it is not that good anymore in my opinion. I have had the Chicken Alfredo on the kids menu. The French onion soup, and the crab bisque. I really enjoyed when the crab was the lobster bisque, the restaurant would give you quite a few chunks of lobster. Now the crab bisque is all right and is light on the crab. In the past I would eat lunch with friends and colleagues. Now I order to-go. The quality just isn't there anymore. I was recently surprised to find out that the restaurant serves desert. They have crème brûlée on the menu and that is my favorite dessert of all time. The service is good. The restaurant is nice and clean. I like that it looks over first Avenue, but the quality just isn't there anymore and I'm not impressed. If you are hungry and want someone to-go be my guest.

My husband had a vendor lunch here and my son and I got to tag along. The vendor swore by their…read moreFrench dip and described it as "life changing." Naturally we ordered 3 French dips and they didn't have a kids menu, but they made grilled cheese for my son. I can confirm the French dip is delicious. The meat was so moist and tender. The horseradish was phenomenal. I usually dip just a little bit of horseradish because it slaps you in your sinuses. However, Hillstones had the perfect consistency and flavor. I smothered my whole sandwich with it before dipping it in the au jus. I was also a huge fan of their fries. It's slightly seasoned, thin and crispy. The grilled cheese was also a hit. The bread was perfectly toasted with a ton of cheese inside. Our server was very attentive and gave me fresh au jus and horseradish for my leftovers. They also have their own little parking lot north of the restaurant and I was surprised we were all able to grab a spot during lunch hour. It was bustling, but not too crowded. The interior had a warm, old school ambiance. I will absolutely be back for that French dip when I'm in the area.

I love Hillstone restaurants. In my experience, they consistently overdeliver, and this location…read morewas no exception. It was packed on a Monday afternoon, which says a lot. The staff was friendly, very accommodating, and the overall experience feels much more like fine dining than a casual lunch spot. I was sorry to miss grilled artichoke season because I've had them before and they're fantastic. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad and it was excellent. The chicken was shredded from roasted chicken, the croutons were amazing, and the whole salad felt much more elevated than the basic chicken Caesar you get at so many places. They also have a great wine-by-the-glass selection. One thing to note: my husband was wearing a cap because we were running late. After we had already been seated and ordered drinks and appetizers, a young manager came over and told him he needed to remove it. I completely understand and respect a dress code, but I do think that should have been mentioned when we entered the restaurant, not after we were seated and had already ordered. Interestingly, our friend was wearing cargo shorts, which were apparently fine, so the policy felt a little inconsistent. That said, the food, service, and overall atmosphere were excellent, and I'd absolutely return.

What a delicious experience. I have seen Flower Child many times as I drive through Cherry Creek,…read morebut finally got it to try it as my bestie was craving vegetables and this popped up for us to try. An absolute treat! While yes, you do have to get a parking voucher, Flower Child will validate your parking for up to two hours, so no issue there. Upon entering, the place is completely themed to make you feel like you're in a European cafe with the decor and green clawed foot tables - so cute. The menu covers just about every need or want you might have. Vegetarian, vegan, diary-free, protein, meat, dairy, it's all there for everyone. You order at the counter and are given a number for your food to be delivered. There is no service perse and you do not have to bus your table when done. Also, Flower Child seems pretty conscientious about reducing waste so all their silverware is actual silverware as are their plates. I appreciate this. I ordered the black bean falafel wrap for my meal. It was incredible. The black bean falafel was perfectly cooked, the wrap/pita was delicious as it was perfectly warmed, the avocado hummus was to die for, and the taziki was freshly made to perfection. This came with a side salad, but I wanted to try one of their sides, so went with their red chilli sweet potatoes. OMG! So, so good. I could eat those for every meal! Flower Child is a wonderful find in the Cherry Creek area. It has great food and is very reasonably priced. I will definitely be making more visits to Flower Child!

Really big in service here... been to this location three times and experienced an underwhelming…read moreexperience. My first visit here, I had asked for utensils and was told to get it myself. Totally OK, but the condescending tone is unnecessary. Again, first visit here and I was in a rush- it should be standard at the register to share that information; where to go, what to get. Second visit, I brought my colleagues and manager. Again, this information was not shared but luckily I was there to just get them what they needed. No big deal! But the food came out at different times and most of us felt uncomfortable eating food unless the entire table had theirs. Third time and here I am writing a review. I waited for my food as multiple people got served prior to me. I tried smiling and waving to someone who was delivering the food, and she was clearly avoiding me. She even checked in on everyone around me... On top of that, they seem well trained at removing the table number once the food has been served. My table number remained up for 25 minutes. I purchased an entree, drink, and a cookie- really trying to support the business here despite the lack of mind for the consumer. Not until another woman who seemed to have the outside coverage passed by was I able to get to share my issue. The manager came and offered me an additional side or dessert but my meal came with two sides and I had already purchased a cookie. He explained that the issue was because my order was pushed as completed but that does not cover the fact my table number was up the entire time and the other service members completely ignoring me. I am at Cherry Creek for work every other week and wanted this place to be my go-to for meals but 3/3 visits of service being subpar- I've got to move on! I audit service for work and understand I can't make judgment from the first two visits. This third one solidified it! I am not comfortable at Flower Child. 3 stars for 3 underwhelming experiences.