Colorado AvidGolfer Those fortunate enough to hold tickets either or both of this month’s U.S. Opens will savor both championship golf and championship cuisine. The equivalent holds true at Denver’s Pinehurst Country Club. Its Press Maxwell-designed golf course, which for years served as the office of World Golf Hall of Famer Paul Runyan, has welcomed … Read more
Gary James KEYS ON THE GREEN AT EVERGREEN GOLF COURSE Nearly 35 years ago, Evergreen Golf Course’s original clubhouse, overlooking Evergreen Lake on Upper Bear Creek Road, was converted into a restaurant, with its name—Keys on the Green—a nod to Denver Broncos fullback Jon “Make Those Miracles Happen” Keyworth. I rooted hard for that Orange … Read more
Gary James WILLOW CREEK After working in restaurants all over the country, Curtis and Kristopher Lincoln returned to Evergreen (and Curtis’ family ranch), and the couple’s wide range of skills is on full display at Willow Creek. During a recent lunch hour, people at surrounding tables were going bananas for the food. One nice lady … Read more
Gary James The wife and I were running late to see Chris Daniels & the Kings hold court at the Little Bear in Evergreen, but we needed to grab a quick bite. The resulting stop was the Tuscany Tavern, a family-owned taste of Italy. Tucked away on the lower level of a small shopping center, … Read more
Gary James The biggest stereotype of clubhouse restaurants is that they aspire to the trappings of fine dining without the resources—which usually translates to nice atmosphere, decent food and uneven service. But Three Tomatoes, open year round at Fossil Trace Golf Club, breaks down that idea—as evidenced with its strong showing in this magazine’s annual … Read more
Gary James Here’s a great way to experience historic downtown Golden. The brick Loveland building was the first capitol building of the Colorado Territory, when Golden and Denver were vying to be the capital city. By 1971 it had been turned into a restaurant (the Mercantile) and has been home of the Old Capitol Grill … Read more
Gary James Teller’s self-described goal is to be your “third place”—that is, where you want to go when you’re not at the other two places (where you live and where you work). It’s the type of spot that you’d expect in, say, Highlands instead of Applewood, and it gives the area a heretofore unseen level … Read more
The official poolside drink of summer Ali Canyon | Red Rocks Country Club While the golf world eagerly awaits the winner of the green jacket at Augusta this month, members of Morrison’s Red Rocks Country Club are also counting down the days to swim season and the poolside specialty, On the Green. Most popular during … Read more
Gary James You’re in the hands of a savvy veteran at The Ridge Bar & Grill— Bill Goers, Director of Food and Beverage, has worked at The Ridge at Castle Pines for 17 years. The Ridge used to close on Halloween, but for the last decade it has maintained winter hours. The restaurant is open … Read more
Gary James The highest compliment I can pay Lake Valley Golf Club is that the 50-year-old private course puts on no airs, and that ethos carries over into the Persimmon Grill, which serves the public as well as members. The output of some previous kitchen regimes might have ranged from lousy to over-the-top, but now … Read more
