Today, I got to meet Parker at Ambrosian Pantry! He is delightful and incredibly helpful, and…read moreknowledgeable. He spends plenty of time with you selecting the perfect gift or the most delicious items to take home. Parker opened the chocolates and allowed tasting before buying. Who does that?!?! I felt like I was in a speciality food shop in NYC, but was in the heart of Cherry Creek. You can stop in Whole Foods for the staples and perishables for your dinner party or holiday celebration, then go to Ambrosian Pantry for the items that will put your entertaining over the top. So glad we have this exceptional shop in our neighborhood. Thanks for all your help, Parker!

Nice to see this sort of speciality items here in the neighborhood…read more Quality all around. From pasta, to olive oil, to seasonings, tea, bitters, chocolate, liquor free, sauces, spreads, you name it. Exotic choices in every fashion. Oh by the way get their Swedish fish - thank me later! Owner was super cool and the big pups was nice as well. Definitely coming back. So many cool items to try.

3.5 Stars. Went here…read moreper some recommendations on Reddit. I went with 2 sandwiches, The Brooklyn (Pastrami and Swiss cheese with pickles and a red sauce (thousand island ish), on a pretzel bun) and a Parisian (Ham, pickles and butter) on a baguette. The sandwiches were pretty tasty. A bit skimp on the meat though. The bread was great! Best part of the sandwich, for sure. They weren't super expensive either, $14.00 and $11.00. Not bad. I would come back and try other sandwiches if I lived nearby.

MAINLY REVIEWING SANDWICH EXPERIENCE:…read more I'm not sure what's happening to me at these fancy places close to where I live, but this sandwich at Goudy's Deli SUCKED. Yes, I get it, you have fancy bread and meats, but when you serve customers a sandwich with A VERY-HARD-TO-BITE BREAD it makes you never want to order there again. Maybe the Lord did me a favor by making me realize how pointless it is to eat out nowadays. Ordered the Club sandwich and realized I make a WAY BETTER one at home. Hey, at least I don't serve myself a sandwich with hard ass bread. Maybe I should be thankful? Note to self: don't waste money on food that hurts your teeth and roof of your mouth. Ambience? Definitely for rich, lazy people who don't know good food. Too quiet inside. Definitely NOT for cool people who have personality and are loud. Like Italians.

Stopped in here for a late dinner with a friend as the kitchen serves until 11:30 pm most nights…read more The space is the one that once held Departures and some other interim restaurant. I'd imagine based on the folks involved and the quality of the meal I had that this concept should stick in the space. As is customary for me when I eat late, I ate at the bar; service from the bar staff was excellent, and the Somm stopped by to help with wines. I'd be remiss if I also did not mention that the people watching was spectacular. Food-wise, the Ostiones and Carne Apache were excellent, as was the corn bread and the Carne Asada. Honestly, the only thing that was kind of a miss is no longer on the menu, which was an al pastor dish that was too big and very muddled.

I want to give this a great overall, but some of the dishes were amazing, while some were…read moreforgettable, hence the good. I've been in this space a few times before, so it's the same. Nice ambiance. Service was fine. The boys loved all the cocktails, and I loved the wine list. We started with the tostada and the carne. Both amazing, but truly not shareable. We each got like ah fork full. We got the stuffed mushroom, though a friend had recommended the stuffed avocado, which I would have rather tried. The mushroom was completely flattened, so I guess if you consider that stuffed, it was... It was forgettable otherwise. I know we got two of the bigger dishes, chicken was definitely one, and maybe the lamb shank? The chicken was good as were the abundance of fries, but it was SUPER salty. I'm sure we got dessert but I can't remember what it was now. I would go back for sure and just get the tostada and a main, all to myself haha.

Cioccolatier was amazing!!!…read more We had everyone from our party choose one piece of chocolate. Everyone had high marks for the quality of the chocolate and the taste. The service was also amazing. We ran into the owner while he was having conversation with a friend and he was extremely nice as well. Definitely a great stop to make in the cherry creek mall!

I stumbled upon this gem of a chocolate store and can't say enough about the yummy, elegant…read morechocolates available. Troy couldn't have been more gracious while I perused all the indulgent options. I wanted something special for my son's girlfriend's 25th birthday and Cioccolatier delivered! If you love chocolate, this is a must-see, must-buy place!

I went again but this time for dinner. It was only one other friend and myself and we were…read moreunfortunately sat at the corner back end of the restaurant. It wouldn't have been an issue except there was zero ventilation in that spot and it was so hot! I'm not taking this against the establishment as we were more than able to request another table, BUT, they were packed on this Friday evening---rightly so. The food was spectacular! I got the filet mignon, as a recommendation from my friend. Beautifully tender. We also got the brussel sprouts at his behest. The star of that night wwas the octopus though. $16 for this beautiful dish. I'm kicking myself the day after for not listening to my gut and just ordering a second serving. We got the whipped ricotta with Colorado honey and some bread on the side. It was hard not to look at other table's dishes. I'm coming back to try their cacio a pepe. When I went here for brunch, the servers would usually clean our table in between courses. This was not the case last night. I'm, once again, not taking this against this establishment because they reported being understaffed today and had apologized profusely. I would come here again and again.

$240 after tip for 4 Negroni's and one shared Chicken Parm Pizza. NO appetizers. NO dessert…read more The worst part was being charged $12 for bottled water after I specifically said we wanted tap water. We didn't even drink it. This isn't Disneyland. Don't bring people a $12 bottle they didn't order and quietly add it to the bill. I'm a bartender. A Negroni uses an ounce each of gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Even using Monkey 47, the ingredient cost is only $3 per drink, yet these were $25 each, plus a 20% tip. That's a 900% increase!!!! 900% An $88 pizza, $25 cocktails, and a forced $12 water is absurd. Restaurants can charge what they want, but customers deserve transparency. This is exactly why people are eating out less.

Just a awesome market making it worth going to! Great stuff and great service. Lots to pick from…read morelarge verities. It's a must go,

Salmon!! They have a…read morewonderful selection of meats, from traditional, buffalo, duck, and salmon! I'm so tired of farm-raised salmon from the grocery store. Get the real deal here!

I met up with a friend for lunch here today. Such a great concept. It's split into three sections:…read moreone you can order ready to go food, one you can shop for items to take home and the other is the ice cream where you can get some Little Man Ice Cream. We each ordered and sat down at the outdoor seating in the center. I got the mile high club which was delicious and had the most amazing bread which really is what makes or breaks a sandwich. My friend got the rodeo bowl and had only good things to say. Overall can't wait to come back. The location makes it great for meeting up with friends.

We only went into the Bodega store because the other part of the shop was closed. It was very cute…read more Lots of fun specialty items. Would be a fun place to pop in and buy a few snacks or essentials if visiting from out of town. The sign outside said the Bodega store is open until 9PM.

We stopped here for lunch on my birthday, and it was great! Service was attentive and kind. Perfect…read morebalance of checking in but also leaving us to chat. Beautiful interior, moody and peaceful. Smattering of people hanging at the bar and a few seated at tables around 2 PM. Food was amazing! I liked everything! Egg rolls were recommended to be wrapped in the lettuce, add the pickled onion and carrot, jalepeño, and dipped in the fish sauce. Beef ravioli is not what I expected, but it was super flavorful, especially the greens that it was resting on. The chicken stirfry also was very flavorful, and I loved the onions and bell peppers on it. We also got a side of greens with cabbage and bok choy, which was a nice addition to the stirfry. I think it's hard to mess up a lychee martini, and they were delicious. We finished with the tapioca pudding, which I have never had before. You're able to pour the crema on top yourself. It was a great size because we were stuffed after the lunch, and I really enjoyed it. Can't wait to return.

The minute you walk in you feel like you step into a different country. From the staff to the…read morelayout of the restaurant, it really doesn't feel like you're in Denver. Staff are very friendly and take care of their customers. Always refilling water and tiding up your table. They provided my partner with a hook for her purse which I have never seen before. We dined on the patio which I HIGHLY recommend. Definitely made a difference with the ambiance. Green beans and beef ravioli for starters were delicious. Chicken curry was flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. Salmon came out a little undercooked which was disappointing, but the atmosphere is worth the price you're going to pay! Lychee Martini is also a very good choice for picky drinkers like my spouse.

Friendly Service, and the funniest breakfast... like ever! The Lyon Tartine was the showstopper!read more

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.

I love a Farmers Market! While visiting Cherry Creek, we were so happy our trip aligned to the…read moreFresh Market. Opened on Saturdays during the summer months, the Fresh Market is set up in the parking lot of the mall. The Fresh Market is small but packed with great options. They have booths with produce, clothes and dainty goods, but what stands out here are the food options. We got a scone from one of the bakeries and some thick cut Belgian fries. The stand out was the matcha though. The line for Mako Matcha was noticeably long, but worth it. I got the strawberry matcha, although they did have a summer seasonal peach matcha. The matcha was outstanding. After reading their story, they source their matcha from Japan and wanted a really high quality option for Denver. So great and delicious!

Happened to be going by so we decided to stop in. Lovely small businesses that needed a place to go…read moreduring the pandemic. There was a honey stand with dark chocolate covered honey comb. A homemade dog treat stand, CBD for dogs, an organic tomato stand, a plant stand, a kimchi stand, lobster bliss catering truck, CBD iced tea, a fitness trainer, organic cloth with towels and robes, African wicker baskets, and much more. So many wonderful shops to peruse. I'm excited to go back!