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Mimi Feb 26, 2012 11:59 AM

Looking for a few dinner options near DU

I need to find a restaurant for a group of 7 diners near DU. The diners are 3 fans of fine dining, 2 teenagers, a gourmand who eats anything lots of it, and my 75-old mother who rarely dines out. While I'm not necessarily interested in anything too fancy, I would like a nice sit-down dinner before a musical performance at DU next month. I don't live on that side of town so I would appreciate your recommendations. Thanks!

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    blythe Feb 29, 2012 11:22 AM

    Hmmmm. There are a few options, but to please that crowd - I would say Jordan's is your best bet. (Now that I have written the whole thing - go to Wash Park Grill) Some of the food is really good - and you must put you head in the "Irish Pub" state of mind, although the american dishes are fine. There's Pete's UPC - but that's total diner food. The asian place next to the Border is really good, and that might please the fine diners, but probably not gramma. I have not been into Crimson and Gold yet. If you want something fancier - head to Cherry Creek.
    But to name them off:
    (these first are at Univ and Evans)
    Jordan's
    (That Asian place)
    Crimson & Gold
    Garbanzos - fastish food
    It's Greek to Me - fastish food

    (west on Evans)
    Jerusalems
    (the burger Joint next to it)
    Noodles

    OR - head to Wash Park!
    Wash Park Grill (MY HIGHEST SUGGESTION)
    Max Gill and Grill (NEXT HIGHEST SUGGESTION)
    Wash Park Tavern
    (there are a few other restaurants on old Gaylor there)

    (other side of the park)
    Sushi Den
    Izakaya Den
    Opal
    Some crepe place
    (and there are other restaurants on both those blocks).

    See - now you have plenty to choose from. :)

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      Mimi Feb 29, 2012 02:32 PM

      What's the name of "the Asian place"? Grandma likes Chinese food. Thanks for all your help.

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        blythe Mar 4, 2012 07:55 PM

        I don't know (sorry) but it is right next to "The Border" (and Flloyd Barber Shop) across the street from "Crimson & Gold". It's really good, and fresh.

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