I am in love with Garbanzo’s Mediterranean Grill.  If you have no idea what I am talking about you need try it ASAP!  Garbanzo’s is basically the Chipotle for Greek food.  It is the same type ordering process and you can taste anything before they slab it on your plate.  The flavors are so fresh and flavorful it seriously makes my tummy gurgle just thinking about it.  They have fresh pitas, falafel, hummus and the best salads ever.  It’s a great alternative to fast food especially if you are watching the calories or even a vegetarian.  I work in the Denver Tech Center and I have slowly become addicted.  I have my frequent customer card and have earned a free side of falafel twice in the last month.  I have never been a frequent enough customer anywhere to ever earn any awards!   In Denver we are lucky enough to nine locations to enjoy.  They are slowly expanding with locations in Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs.  Seriously… Go try it.  You will not be disappointed.
As a marketing/advertising gal and avid fan I obviously took the time to check out their website and see what kind of marketing they were doing.  As a media buyer I have never seen or even heard one of their ads, but every time I go there is a line out the door!  I guess that goes to say how successful you can be with a quality product and word of mouth!  Just imagine what they could do if they did advertise!  They would have to open more locations to handle the crowd!  I think it’s only a matter of time before they expand outside of Colorado.  Hey Garbanzo if you need a marketing/advertising/pr gal – pick me!   www.eatgarbanzo.com

The building itself is LEED certified and is, in my opinion, art by itself. I like the HUGE door at the entrance:)  The museum is at 1485 Delgany St, we’ve briefly written about the museum before here. If you are here, also be sure to check out the bean bag room inside on the same floor as the rooftop.

MCA CAFE Hours
Tuesday–Thursday 11 am–4 pm
Friday 11 am–10 pm
Saturday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm

bean bags!

My favorite thing about the place was the service – Breakfast was actually over when we arrived, but the guy on staff still managed to make us egg sandwiches – and great conversation.  He even let me taste their award winning gelato (try the kind with sea salt!).  Check out their site for a free scoop of gelato coupon. And if you go, try their Novo coffee from the very awesome clover machine. Yum. Not into egg sandwhiches or gelato? Check out their all you can eat cereal bar.

Don’t believe us that it’s yummy? Here’s another little write up, too.

Check out Sheehan from the Westword’s blog post on it here.

Or here’s Hush’s own blurb:

Hush Denver is an underground eatery designed to pay homage to the incredible rising talent in today’s culinary world.  Hush Denver exists to honor the men and women working long, hard, hot days so that foodies like you and I can enjoy countless great memories in the restaurants we know and love.   It is our promise to provide diners with an experience unlike anything they have seen in the past.  We at Hush spend our days dreaming up new ways to enlist some of the countries top rising chefs, then spend our evenings working with those chefs to bring you a night you will never forget.  Hush Denver operates on suggested donations only and proceeds of our events help advance the success of our featured chefs.

Next event is February 20th, featuring Chef Ian Kleinman, formerly with Restaurant O. Phil Armstrong says they have a great line up scheduled for the year, so stay tuned on more Hush events.

This year’s Denver Restaurant Week is February 20 to March 5… err maybe it should be titles Denver Restaurant Two Week Extravaganza. Anyhow, expect over 225 restaurants to be on this year’s list and more info is due out soon. here!

If you’re starved for Denver Restaurant Deals all year round, we recommend checking out Resto Week’s twitter account: @DenverKnowsFood. Or follow us, @EWKADenver and we’ll re-tweet our favorites.

The Lobby
2191 Arapahoe St
Denver, CO 80205
303-997-9911
www.thelobbydenver.com

Also, check it out on Wednesdays: come to primebar and “wine-down” every Wednesday with select half price bottles of wine all day.  primebar restaurant is a unique combination of sophisticated atmosphere and convenient dining. They feature local products including an all-Colorado draft beer list.. The menu features a sophisticated selection of small plates, unique sandwiches, salads, and entrées to suit any taste. Beautiful staff. Stiff drinks. Hip music.

What’s your favorite cookie place in Denver?

HB:

1. Jamaica Juice – Okay, so it’s in Writers Square next to American Apparel.  The name is completely deceiving — they do have fresh smoothies but they have the most de-li-cious sandwiches toasted or not aaaaaand salads … I don’t even like salads, but they have great dressings … go try it!

2. Whole Foods – I love Whole Foods.  I can’t help it — so many choices.

3. The House of Commons – Kay showed me this one.  I am a fan.  The lady is adorable with her English accent and they have real clotted cream and lemon curd for their scones.  But the sandwiches are fresh and light and are a perfect stop-and-go lunch.

Court:

1. Illegal Pete’s – Tasty burritos nearly as big as your head — what’s to explain?

2. Handlebar Grill – The menu offers a variety of tasty sandwiches and burgers

3. Cook’s Fresh Market – While some of the things in this store are fairly overpriced, the folks at Cook’s will throw together a  sandwich with fresh, tasty ingredients.

K:

1. The Creamery – ghetto and delicious. and really quick in and out.

2. Noodles and Company – It’s a reliable quick bite.  You always know what you are going to get, and you know that it will always be fast.

3. Corproate Deli – A surprise to even myself with a name like this, but the Corporate Deli (inside the Denver Club building) has the best service (remember my name after first time I went) and yummy and extremely affordable food!