Well the first leg of the hot wing tour is complete and I thought it was a success! It took place…read morein the Southeast area of town and included Wingin' It, Grillin' Wings and Things (Park Meadows), Wing Hut (Hampden and Chambers), and Woody's (Buckley Road). We started with 50 wings and 5 sauces at Wingin' It for 9 people (thanks for joining us Dan N) . All the sauces we tried were pretty good (Honey Mustard 5/10) and I thought the good sized wings were cooked nicely with a good crisp. Next up was Grillin' Wings and Things. Since Dan N continued on his journey to Home Depot we were at 8 people. We ordered 2 dozen wings with three different sauces. (Asian Bite unanimous). Wings here are fried, then sauced, and then grilled to caramelize the sauce. These are the wings pictured in the first photo. Grilling these good sized wings is definitely a great idea. A little bit of char, a nice crunch and the added flavor of the flame. We did notice that the sugar in the sweeter sauces lended itself better to grilling because of the caramelization while the savory ones lose some of their flavor? We were served small cups of the sauce with the wings though so more sauce could be added. We were also comped a 6-piece order of their pork shank "Pig Wings" which everyone loved! Thanks GW&T! Wing Hut was our third stop. This was Dale Z's rec and Wing Hut was the only spot out of the 4 that I had had before and i did enjoy them previously. They have a decent selection of craft beers and they also have Jones brand soda on their dispenser. We ordered three pounds of wings (6-8 pieces per) with three sauces. (Inferno Ranch 6-8) The smallish wings were cooked well but rather heavily sauced. With such a large and interesting selection of sauces (not nearly the 50 that Wingin' it boasts though), there are other sauces we would probably try on any subsequent visits. (They are caddy-corner from Dry Dock Brewing which is def. an advantage for them). Last stop Woody's Wings Aurora. Now down to 6 people we ordered 3 of their 6-piece wing orders with three sauces. A much shorter list of sauces AND a 99 cent upcharge for their Honey Sriracha sauce? Is the HS sauce that good? Is it the only sauce they put name brand ingredients in? Was the 5-gallon bucket the cock sauce came in blessed by David Tran? WTH, we'll bite. (Honey Sriracha 6-6 I'm gonna have to come up with a recipe at home!) I think there was a consensus that the good sized wings were slightly underdone and hence not very crispy and the meat closest to the bone had that slightly slimy mouth feel like a frog leg. A big thanks to the crew that came out to join us on this inception tour and to Cyn C for hauling us around. Always great to see you all! Yeah, I'm slightly winged out so it might be a bit before the next one and I think we'll take Cyn C's suggestion and maybe only do three spots next time so we can sample more sauces at each place. But, stay tuned because it is going to happen!

Expertly guided tour of all things Wings on the South east side of the Denver Metro area! Doug Y,…read moreand his co-captain Shea S, helped those of us with a bit less wing experience delineate the nuances of a good wing. We toured four wing places, and via a democratic process, decided on how many wings and how many flavors/sauces to try at each spot. We all worked well together, taking turns paying the bill and dividing up the cost per person (at some point, it felt like we just kept passing money around to each other, but hey! I ended up with a bunch of cash in my pocket, so no complaints here). If you like wings, you should join us for the next tour (which hopefully isn't super soon, b/c my cholesterol level needs to recover).

For our honeymoon, my husband and I really wanted to visit Italy, so we did some research on the…read moreplaces we wanted to visit and explore. We narrowed it down to Rome and Tuscany, and then began pricing the different hotels, tours, rental cars, etc. By happenstance I heard a radio ad for Che Bella Tours and realized that they offered exactly what we were looking for in Italy -without any of the hassle! Che Bella's inclusive tours provide accommodations in a very nice Rome hotel, a gorgeous villa in Tuscany and a combination of meals at great restaurants throughout. We could not have been more pleased with our experience. Sandy Gregory our tour operator was really helpful, responsive and enthusiastic from the very beginning. She gave us good advice about choosing flights, and sent us a packing guide, too. In Italy, Sandy proved to be just as knowledgeable about the history, art and customs as the professional guides who led us on our private tours of the Vatican and the famous cathedrals and duomas in Tuscany. Each day, as we headed towards another beautiful medieval town, Sandy would give us a break-down of the day ahead, and give us options for exploring, shopping and dining with a scale of being totally on our own or having her along as a guide and/or lunch dinner companion. It was great to be able to wander around by ourselves, trying our Italian out and discovering the magic of each place on our own, and also to have Sandy meet up with us at certain times to check in and give us more insights or advice about places to see. The guides that Sandy arranged for our private tours were art history experts and they really opened up the experience of each place for us. It can be a bit overwhelming to be surrounded by so much Renaissance art, so a knowledgeable guide is really important. Plus, we were whisked to the front of the very long lines to see the Vatican museum in Rome and The David in Florence! The hotels where we stayed were wonderful, especially the villa in San Gimignano. I still dream about it! The surrounding vineyards and olive tree groves, the beautiful pool, the wonderful breakfasts and elegant dining. I fell in love with that place. Che Bella Tours gives you a couple of days to be on your own and do nothing if you want, and we spent a very enjoyable afternoon lounging beside the hotel pool, drinking Rose' and taking in the spectacularly beautiful views. One of the highlights of our trip was the cooking class in Certaldo that Sandy arranged for us. We learned to make fresh pasta, osso bucco and a dessert, and we had so much fun in the process then enjoyed a delicious meal at the end that we had prepared ourselves! As soon as I returned home I ordered a pasta maker as we are forever spoiled by the amazing pasta that was our daily staple in Italy. If you have an opportunity to take a Che Bella Tour - do it! The experience offered is so rich. It is not just a tour, but a true appreciation and immersion in the culture and art and lifestyle of the country you are visiting.

We absolutely LOVE this place!!!…read more Lucinda, Jimmy, Ryan, the Trash Panda, literally everyone who works here puts a little love into every dish they serve from the best garlic knots on the planet to the Diablo with chicken, you can't go wrong with this Italian gem... Better get reservations and park across the street if you have to for a night to remember. They even have half orders if you're on a budget. Keep up the excellent work, Cranelli's. Can't wait to be back!

Yummy! Upside Down Pineapple Panna Cota! If I ate nothing else, it would still be a perfect…read moredinner. The Fettuccine Alfredo was ok. Needed some salt and more Parmesan, but the pasta was cooked perfectly. Finished off with an Orange Creamsicle martini. Had to limit myself to just one. Our server, Maria, was very attentive and refilled drinks quickly.

Yuuuuuuuuum! I've been looking for coal fired pizza and so glad I was able to find Marcos. It's…read moreeasy to find, plenty of parking and even gluten free options. Would recommend for great pizza.

Came here with a group of friends on a Friday night - we were 8 of us! Excellent service and…read moreoutstanding pizzas. Highly recommend any pizza with the fennel sausage or Italian sausage. Can't wait to try other options. As a group we ordered the Nutella dessert and it was amazing! I will be back to try other pizzas

A group of us did the 2 hour LoDo tour and had a great time! Will was very knowledgeable about the…read morearea and was a great storyteller. I really enjoyed learning about the area's history and recent revitalization. I love it when cities can repurpose old buildings rather than tear them down. The tour started and ended at the train station which is an impressive building and is nicely air conditioned which helped us cool down at the end of the tour. The earbuds made it easy to hear throughout the tour even when there was traffic noise. Definitely bring plenty of water if it's hot out; there is shade which helps, but it is a walking tour so be prepared to be outside for the majority of the time. I was very happy I was wearing my sun hat. This was a fun activity and it was great to learn about the area of Denver where we were staying.

Will led us on an engaging LoDo tour, where we learned a lot about the area's local figures,…read morehistoric events, and notable buildings. A great intro the area for the first-time visitor!

The food was very good and large portions. We sat at the bar and while the service from the…read morebartender started off good- she drifted out of sight about half way through our meal and we were left waiting for quite a long time for our food then for our dessert and then finally had to ask the bar back for our check since we had been waiting so long. athe bartender seemed more interested in sticking the bar. This definitely changed the mood of our experience which was unfortunate.

Isaiah 100% got you the fifth star. Thank you for making our dinner better, Isaiah!…read more Noise Level: When we arrived, we couldn't hear each other from opposite sides of our square 4-top table. Woah. Crowded: With folks at both tables, there really wasn't a walkway for folks to get past, lots of chair bumping and scooting, so I moved, thus clearing the walkway and we could hear each other better. Food: I remember really loving Maggiano's, but perhaps something changed in the recipe for your alfredo, because it seemed thin and runny. It ran right off the noodles, but as it got colder, it started sticking to the noodles more. It was good, but not wonderful. Service: Isaiah was amazing and totally made our night! Thank you!

FANTASTIC! Food was delicious. Service was amazing! I just wish they served gnocchi! We will be…read moreback soon!

I wish I could give this place more stars! It's hands down the best Italian spot in Colorado! We…read morehad a birthday celebration here and they took such good care of our group. Everyone ordered different items at the table and we all got to taste a bit of everyone's food. There wasn't a single dish that wasn't out of this world delicious. Cream sauces, marinara sauces, seafood, pizza, it was all amazing! The service was phenomenal too. This place was jam packed and I never had to wait for a drink refill or to have plates cleared from the table. Can't wait to go back to this place soon!

Me and The Hubs do 'date night' most weeks on Tuesday and, interestingly enough, Olivers has half…read moreoff all bottles of wine on Tuesdays! We ate at Olivers for the first time about two or three months ago and have been back twice since. The first time, we shared the Calamari Fritti (very crispy and tasty). I had the Pasta Limone for an entree and The Hubs had the Potato Gnocchi. We also shared an order of broccolini. Everything was prepared nicely, visually appealing, and delicious. The second time, we shared the calamari again (still delicious). We both ordered the Signature Veal Chop 'Milanese Style with Salsa Verde and Arugula Salad'. Amazing. And most recently, we (again) shared an order of calamari. For my main, I had the Cacio e Pepe with salmon added. The Hubs had the Pasta Limone with shrimp added and we shared an order of the Sauteed Greens. And, again, everything was delicious and the pasta was perfectly al dente. The restaurant itself is very nice, but casually comfortable. It's a great spot for date night (make a reservation, even mid-week). While it seems to be a neighborhood type restaurant, I've seen very few children in here (maybe we were just lucky!). Service has always been friendly and professional. No complaints other than I wish Olivers was closer to our house!

All went well. Meal was delicious, bread plate was good, service was excellent. Always nice to…read moresee the restaurant busy, well coordinated and staff all appears happy. Watch out for 3.50% surcharge. Im sure there is a sign somewhere that states this but always surprised to see this. I said tjis on my review too. Ha ha! Couldn't they just lowered the posted menu by 100% so we think it is super affordable and then, fine print to 100% surcharge? Just my humble opinion!