Mel's $6 Lunch Special

Monday—Pan Roasted Salmon Cakes
Tuesday—Cobb Salad or House-Made Reuben Sandwich
Wednesday—Grilled Angus Burger
Thursday—Mel’s Grilled Salmon
Friday—Beer-Battered Fish and Chips
Saturday—Achiote Braised Kurobuta Pork Tacos

This was my first time visiting Mel's. I have to admit, at first glance when I walked in I was a bit unsure. The Lunch crowd was a bit older than I had expected and the decor matched it's patrons. I opted to sit at the empty bar. I ordered Friday's special - The Fish and Chips, along with a glass of water. Interesting side note, they give you filtered bottled water and you can get sparkling water for free - you just have to ask for it.

The wait for the food seemed a bit long, but I guess the slower service may be more fitting for the clientele. The food was definitely worth the wait. I received a generous potion of crispy fish and seasoned fries. It was really good, not at all soggy on the outside or mushy on the inside. Cooked and seasoned perfectly! The fries were pretty darn good themselves.

The service was very friendly. The chef even came out and my friend asked him about a soup he had made a year ago. Even though they no longer offered that soup, he remembered every detail about it and offered to supply a hard to find ingredient on his next shipment.

I am excited to go back and try some of their other lunch specials. They also have a $5 Happy Hour food menu from 4 - 6:30 pm daily. If it's as good as their lunch then it's probably worth checking out. For more info on Mel's click here.

$1 Taco Tuesday @ Lime

Lime is a great little local chain with locations spread out all over town. Great, fun atmosphere - and it's almost always busy. Their chips are a little different than your average tortilla chip, but I like them a lot. They are a bit thicker and flakier than most. Salsa is pretty average - but the chips really make up for it and they're free! Their Margaritas are pretty darn good too.

Most $1 Taco nights only offer their hard shell tacos for a buck. However, Lime is the exception - giving you the option of hard or soft for just $1! They don't hold back either, these tacos are stuffed full of toppings and your choice of meat. Definitely one of my favorite tacos in town. If you've never been to Lime, be sure to check it out on Tuesdays - you wont be disappointed.

Be sure to get there early or be prepared to wait a few minutes for a table, don't worry it's worth the wait and you can always get a marg at the bar while you wait.

I like to go to Lime XS, but they have many throughout the Denver Metro.

Eat Out Without Breaking The Bank Thanks To DineMine.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eat Out Without Breaking The Bank Thanks To DineMine.com

DENVER, Colorado (February 1, 2010) – DineMine.com recently introduced their new website making it easier for restaurant goers to find food and drink specials at local eateries. The site, containing nearly every restaurant and bar, allows users to search their area for a place to grab a cheap bite or drink. Most of the deals listed are daily specials you might see posted on a blackboard inside a restaurant or bar. With over a thousand specials posted in the Denver area, users should have no problem finding a nearby deal. Users can even post their favorite specials on the website for everyone to enjoy.

Specials aren’t the only thing DineMine offers; each listing provides detailed information including links to reviews, websites, menus, and reservations. Users can create a list of their favorite spots, save frequently visited maps, and even share specials via email or social networking sites. Travelers can take advantage of the ‘Near My Hotel’ feature, allowing them to select their hotel from a list to obtain specific information, including one-click directions to any restaurant.

“We’re trying to help the community answer the timeless question – Where should we go to eat today?” said Susan Aird, creator of DineMine. The use of the site is free, making this website the go-to resource for Denverites hungry for good food and even better deals.

Dinemine, founded in 2008, is an online resource for the community to search restaurant and bar information. DineMine is based in Denver, CO and plans to launch in major cities across the US. Please visit http://www.dinemine.com for more information.

Contact: Yousef Maree, Marketing & Sales Manager
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Phone: 360-450-5920 / 720-346-3997

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$2 Breakfast Burrito at the Pub on Pearl on Sundays

This is deal should be a regular staple for everyone. First of all the Pub on Pearl is amazing, if you haven't been, go! They have great deals all week, friendly service, good food / drinks, and a very fun atmosphere. While you're there you can grab a beer, watch a game or shoot a game of pool. The crowd is always fun and the location is great (wash park, behind the whole foods).

Now back to the breakfast burritos. Every Sunday, anytime during their kitchen hours you can pick up one of these bad boys for only two bucks! These are not your standard run of the mill type burritos either. The burritos are huge! You can choose either sausage or bacon, either option is delicious. They are packed with eggs, meat, cheese and tator tots... that's right, tator tots! Wrapped up in a flour tortilla and smothered with cheese and green chili. Delicious! And all this for just $2, what a deal!

See more info and get directions on DineMine here.