January: Dinner and Cheeses

Jaarlsberg- United States
Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese


Lamb chops
Dino kale
New potatoes

New Belgium Abbey Ale and and New Belgium 2 Below

The cheese was very good, although these were Whole Foods "singles" and were super cheap. I obviously liked the blue the best. The 2 Below went well with the cheese.

The lamb was grilled with mint and thyme and served with kale in a red pepper sherry vingarette. The new potatoes were roasted with garlic and olive oil.

Excellent dinner.

December 26: Beatrice and Woodsley's in Denver

Beatrice and Woodsley is a great small plate restaurant, but it also serves wonderful cocktails like the Sazerac I tried, The Hair of the Frog (with chartreuse), and The Other Woman (campari).

I had an especially memorable artisan cheese plate with a Manchester goat's milk cheese from Vermont that was absolutely amazing.

This place is worth checking out for the spectacular decor alone, not to mention the ambiance (have your server tell you the story behind the place); but the food and cocktails make it truly special.

Thanks to my Dad for taking us there after Christmas!