Los Dos Potrillos

I'm not sure exactly what a "potrillo" is, but my work friends and I just call this place "The Two Ponies". This is by far my favorite Mexican food restaurant in the Denver area. There are at least two locations that I know of, but for some reason I find the food tastes a little better at the location on Holly and County Line in Highlands Ranch.
I have never had a bad meal here, but my favorite dish, which is actually an appetizer, is their Chili Rellanos Nachos. If you are with someone who doesn't like spice, or by yourself, this dish alone is enough to fill you up. I have had similar dishes elsewhere, but this one is absolute heaven! You can see in the picture that it is so good I had already dug in before I remembered to take a picture!
My second favorite dish is their Carnitas platter, which is fried pork served with rice, beans, and tortillas. This dish is only served Friday through Sunday however.
If you find yourself on the South-Western part of Denver, this restaurant is a must.
Web site: http://www.los2potrillos.com/

South Philly Cheese Steaks

Oh let me tell you about this place! I'm not from Philly but I know these cheese-steaks aren't what Philly natives would call "authentic". I wouldn't call these sandwiches the best "authentic" cheese-steaks I have had, but this is, hands down, the best cheese-steak I have ever had. Specifically, they have what they call the "Chubby". Laugh as you may, that's it's name. It is a cheese-steak with slices of Italian sausage added, as well as sweet peppers and jalapenos. All their sandwiches come in 8" or 12" sizes, and are reasonably priced. I have sampled some of their other sandwiches pictured below, such as the "Gobbler" which is like a Thanksgiving dinner all on one sandwich, and the "Kandy Steak", which is a cheese-steak with cream cheese added. That one was a but too intense for me. I also tried the "Santa Fe" which had green chili on it. I wasn't a big fan of that one. My favorite all time is the Chubby. I always add mustard to mine (as I do with all cheese-steaks). I also like a side of their onion rings, but beware, the only drawback of this (Englewood) location is that you should smell the ketchup before eating it. The manager seems to think that ketchup never goes rancid (he even told me so), which it does. If it smells like vinegar, try another bottle.
Website: http://yosouthphillycheesesteaks.com/

Arthur Bryant's - Kansas City

Just before moving back from Dayton, Ohio to Denver, Colorado in late 2009 I was watching the Travel Channel one night in the hotel after closing on selling our home. The special on the Travel Channel was about what the "Best BBQ in America" was. I don't remember who the judges were, but at the end, they decided that Arthur Bryant's BBQ in Kansas City was the best barbeque in the country.
Knowing that I was about to drive through Kansas City on my way to Denver, and that I was going to stay overnight with my sister in Kansas City, I called her and asked if we could go to this Arthur Bryant's place for dinner the night I was to be there.
We went to the one on Village West Parkway on the Kansas side of Kansas City. It was good, but nowhere near what I would call the "best" I have ever had. Granted we didn't go to the original one that was featured on the Travel Channel, but I assume the taste is the same. I was impressed with their pit, but the ribs were too dry for my tastes. I also had the pulled pork, which was good but again, not the "best".
Perhaps I am just not partial to the  Kansas City style BBQ. If I were to go for BBQ in KC again though, I would try a different place. My personal opinion is that Arthur Bryant's paid off the Travel Channel to do a special on them.
Web site: http://www.arthurbryantsbbq.com/index.htm

Two years ago... Dayton, Ohio (White Castle)

I had to re-locate to Dayton, Ohio for a job in early 2008 from Colorado. I have many food experiences to share from the Dayton area, but those will have to wait.
Almost two years ago in late 2009, I was able to transfer back to the Denver, Colorado area, where I have lived since. I just wanted to share that the last meal I ate before leaving Ohio was the drive-through at White Castle. I know... if you've ever had White Castle, you either loved it or hated it. I found that most of the time men love it, women hate it. It's sort-of an acquired taste. I for one loved their sliders, but they haunt you the rest of the day. Very greasy. That's all I will say about that. Don't let this review turn you from further reading... the food will get better I promise!
Wed site: http://www.whitecastle.com/ 

Intro

Hi everyone!
I have a lot of catching up to do, so most of these first reviews will be older. I hope you enjoy them!