I love Esters. I've tried a ton of dishes there and honestly nothing has been a disappointment…read more Some of my favorites are Esters nachos, the of the earth pizza, and the chicken Caesar wrap with bbq chicken. Their salads are also always so good. The produce is super fresh and their combos are usually surprising. For example, I just recently had their seasonal green goddess salad and it had farfalle pasta noodles which was so fun. Some of their menu is seasonal, so get what you like before it rotates out! The Oneida park spot is really cute. I love the interior and they have a great covered patio for more all-weather seating. Parking is always fairly easy as you can park in the nearby neighborhoods if needed.

We stopped by Esters Oneida Park on a Friday evening around 6 p.m., and the place was pretty busy…read more There was about a 20-minute wait, but it went by quickly since we were able to grab drinks at the bar and hang out outside while waiting for our table. The whole atmosphere here is very family-friendly. There's a large open outdoor area where kids were running around and playing, and being right next to a soft serve spot makes it even better for families. Inside, it had a great sports bar vibe without feeling overwhelming. They had all the NBA and NHL playoff games on, and I could easily see myself coming back here to catch a game and grab food with friends. The beer selection was also solid, with a nice variety of local breweries and ciders. For food, we started with the roni rolls, which were really good. The portion isn't huge, but it's perfect for sharing between 2-4 people. The menu mentions allowing extra time for them to come out, but ours arrived surprisingly quickly. We also split a half Caesar salad, which was pretty standard but worked well as a lighter course between appetizers and pizza. The highlight was definitely the Catapult pizza -- really flavorful and absolutely worth ordering. Would definitely recommend the pizzas here overall. For dessert, we went with the brownie skillet sundae based on our waiter's recommendation. It's basically like a smaller brownie version of a pizookie. The edges were a little overdone from the hot skillet, but overall it was still really good. If you're a brownie fan or just have a sweet tooth, it's definitely worth trying. Great energy, great setup for families and sports fans alike, and a place I'd happily come back to.

It's hard to believe Cheluna is about to celebrate their 10th birthday next year! They are…read moreincredibly consistent at making great beer and creating a community oriented atmosphere. Cheluna Brewing is located inside of Aurora's crown jewel, Stanley Marketplace. They're situated indoors near the west entrance in between Stanley Beer Hall and Sweet Cow. Owned by a lovely husband and wife duo, this place has become a fixture of Stanley Marketplace over the years. One of the best parts is that you can take your beer outdoors or even roam around the rest of the market with it. In turn, I think this what the only "downside" of Cheluna is; the fact that I've never sat inside the tasting room for a beer. It always feel a bit transactional because we take our beers and run, if you will. My go to's are the kolsch, cold IPA (GABF silver), and Mexican lager. The latter they serve with a lime and it's delightful. I'm really glad Cheluna is still kicking after a damn near decade in operation. They're definitely one of the most consistent options in the entire market. Support family owned spots, especially breweries, they need us right now!

Love this place. Overall love the Stanley Market. Highly recommend coming here if you want a couple…read moredrinks with friends after work or before dinner. Came in and the fine lady over the counter was so nice and welcoming. Couldn't stay long cause they were closing but glad I came in and will come back soon to try all their beers.

Nice four block walk from the renassaince awaits an old fire station with a wide range of fantastic…read morebeers and excellent service. Good music, green bulbs for st paddy's day, and two new beers on the menu: A wheat based peach beer with a hint of sour--fantastic A wheat based witbier with a touch of Meyer's lemon--usually not a fan of witbiers but very thirst quenching on a hot day.

Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Everyone there was so nice. I highly recommend this place!read more

This is a fun place to grab a beer and watch your favorite sports. There are plenty of televisions…read moreand they play the sound for the most relevant and local games. Their happy hour is buy one get one and last until 8 PM. There is also a nice patio space which is great for the warmer weather. The only downside of it is that it is right on Colfax so there can be unwelcome guests as you are enjoying your beverage. Overall though want to support this local gay bar!

Very disappointing first time experience. Was looking to watch the NBA finals. Sar down at the…read morebar. Bartender came over and I asked if the had a Guinness Zero. They did not but she told me other non alcoholic beers. I ordered a coke. I was given a 12oz paper cup loaded with ice and maybe 4voz of Coke. I finished my drink and slid it forward to let her no I was ready for another drink. Never came back to Mr. This is a tiny bar as well.. Finally I gave up and settled up with another Bartender. Coke was 3.75 and I was given a phone to tip and sign. I tipped 20 percent and left. I get home and there was a 10% charge on my card. I asked for the print receipt option but wasn't given one. Very poor. Don't think I'll be back which is a shame cause I live in the neighborhood.

I always assumed it was a sit down restaurant where a server comes and waits on you, but you order…read moreat the counter and they give you a number then deliver your food! No mess no fuss easy peasy. We went on a Sunday at noon and it wasn't busy at all! All of our food was delicious - kids Mac and cheese, tenders, and OG sandwich. Bonus is that it was BOGO beer all day which we didn't even know about!

I'm still trying to understand the hype on this place. The fries were soggy. The coleslaw was dry…read more The banana pudding seemed old and way too sweet! And 6.99 for onion rings... no thank you. The chicken was good.

Great way to celebrate a win after rec league soccer at dick's sporting fields…read more This spot is as dicey as it gets! We came here after a win at the Volo Soccer League and loved it. It was slightly busy on a Thursday evening, but we were able to find a large table in their large outdoor searing area. The beers are very affordable and a great deal! We also celebrated with some pickle shots. The atmosphere is fun with mostly locals in the bar who are all friendly and dancing to the music.

Although I stopped by in KC CHIEFS GEAR on my way to the victory parade in KC and got a "warm…read morewelcome" by sad 49ers fans.. it's a great spot and I tell you what... Thankfully the bartender David loves the Chiefs almost as much as me and May is just as awesome.

Located inside the DoubleTree hotel. It is a classic old school Sports Bar, with a more modern…read morerefresh on the interior. (The lobby bar is more open and newer, but Characters has lots of charm). The menu is a mix of classic bar food and more elevated farm to table type food. The service is quick and friendly, and after years of coming here, I am impressed by the updates to the menu and the decor, and I will definitely come back.

While staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Denver, we opted to dine at Character's Sports Bar…read moreinstead of going elsewhere. We ordered nachos and blackened salmon, but unfortunately, the nachos became soggy within 10 minutes. However, the blackened salmon was quite delicious. The service was lacking, as our server was difficult to find and only checked on us after 30-40 minutes, despite the restaurant not being very busy. It would have been preferable for the server to be more attentive to our needs. We anticipated a lively ambiance with sports being played on the TVs around the bar, given that it's a sports bar.

What a cool and enjoyable environment. Plenty of different places to sit. Inside at tables, at the…read morebar, large covered outdoor tables, relaxing chairs by fire pit. Entertainment a plenty: live music, lots & lots of TVs, cornhole. Summer was our server. She was infectious with her happy demeanor. Our party of three thought the appetizers were so interesting that we made it a smorgasbord of appetizers and drinks for our dining experience. Wish we had a Culinary Dropout in Kansas City (and the cool evenings of Denver in June!)

After being recommended by a friend, we decided to try this place out. The atmosphere was…read morefantastic--high energy with eclectic decor that gave the place a fun, unique vibe. I especially loved the wall decorated with Converse shoes and the great lighting throughout. The restaurant was spacious, and the open-glass kitchen let you see all the action happening behind the scenes. They offer specialty cocktails, and I tried the Birdie. It was a fun and refreshing vodka based drink perfect for summer. For dinner, I ordered the fried chicken. The menu says, "Be patient, it's worth it," and I couldn't agree more. It was delicious, perfectly moist and paired well with the coleslaw and mashed potatoes on the side. I highly recommend going if you're in the Denver area.