Bang! - Denver, CO

7/12/12 - Lunch
This was another pick from Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.  Guy Fieri had the gumbo at Bang! with the jalapeno cornbread.  It looked so good, I had to try it myself.
Gumbo
Jalapeno cornbread
Gumbo - This gumbo had a little kick to it, but the flavors melded together well.  My peer commented that it was not overly salted, which allowed her to taste all of the complex flavors.
Jalapeno cornbread - So imagine a moist loaf of jalapeno cornbread being baked in a loaf pan and then sliced.  Then take the slice and grill both sides on a buttered griddle.  This was the heaven that I got to experience.  I wanted to get seconds and thirds of just the cornbread!
Thanks for the recommendation, Guy!
P.S. - If you don't like seafood, try the meatloaf...I hear it's excellent!
www.bangdenver.com/

Shrimp and sausage gumbo 

Jalapeno cornbread



Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Denver, CO

7/8/12 dinner


Andouille sausage and seafood gumbo
Shrimp Creole and grits


Gumbo - while the gumbo had good flavor, each major ingredient had its own flavor.  I was looking for a gumbo that incorporated all the flavors together.  Its almost like seafood and sausage are added to the gumbo base right before they bring it out.
As a caviat, there is plenty of delicious seafood in the gumbo.  The bread that they bring out is a traditional


New Orleans Poboy bread...light and flaky.
Shrimp and grits - the shrimp n grits was a nice follow-up to.the gumbo.  It had a mild tomato base, but light.  The cajun flavors were present and calmed by the gentle grits.  If you try to eat the grits by themself, you will probably say that theres not enough flavor.  They are made to go with the creole base.  They did not skimp on the shrimp.  Would have been great with a pale ale.


www.pappadeaux.com/

 Seafood Gumbo

Creole Shrimp and Grits

Highland Tap and Burger - Denver, CO

7/8 lunch


Shroom Luva burger w/ fries


The burger was everything a burger needs to be.  The sauteed mushrooms bring out the flavor of the beef.  The chargrilled flavor comes through with each bite.  Atop the side of fries is are a few pickle chips that are marinated in a mixture of ingredients.  It was the best pickles ive ever had.  The fries were perfectly seasoned, and did not need any ketchup.  Great atmosphere and good price.


$10.26 before tip


highlandtapdenver.com/

 Shroom Luva Burger and fries