Argyll Gastropub - 2700 E. Third Ave., Denver (Cherry Creek North)

I've been to Argyll twice in the past few weeks - once for dinner with friends, and this morning, with my future inlaws for brunch. It's fast becoming a new favorite - especially for breakfast (the Benedicts are great and the Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes are to die for).

Spicy Cherry Tequila Glaze / Sauce

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Jen's Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are seriously amazing cookies!!

Brussel Sprouts with Black Bean Sauce

This dish is fabulous. It's funky, abrasive and not afraid to get in your face and call your mama ugly.

Luke's - A Steak Place, 4990 Kipling, Denver

Tonight, on the way to our dance class, we grabbed a quick bite at Luke's on Kipling. It's a small steakhouse in the back of a strip mall. Charming right? I'm actually surprised anyone can find the place.

2007 A Mano Primitivo (Puglia, Italy)

Tonight, on our way to a dance class at the Grizzly Rose, we decided to have a quick dinner at a little place called Luke's on Kipling (see Restaurants). We split a steak, salad and side dish and tried the 2007 A Mano Primitivo zin from Puglia, Italy.

Artezin 2007 Zinfandel

Tonight we decided to try a different zin with the Chicken Tortilla Casserole leftovers. The Artezin 2007 Zin from Mendocino County, California was not up to the task. It was flat in comparison. We also tried it with some Stilton cheese and crackers as an appetizer - it was better, but still fell flat.

Four Vines 2007 "Old Vine Cuvee" Zinfandel, California

A few nights ago, I made a spicy Chicken Tortilla Casserole (see Recipes) for dinner. We needed a wine that would stand up to a spicy dish so we stopped by Applejacks. I ran in and spoke to one of the wine guys (turned out to be the wine manager, Shaun, who I had not met previously) to get some recommendations. I told him that we were looking for some very dry reds that would complement a spicy dish. He pointed me to a Field Stone Alexander Valley Cab (review coming soon) and this Four Vines Zin.