Highlands Mommies pick the best restaurants in northwest Denver; do you agree with them?

Every year, Westword publishes a little guide called the "Best Of Denver," wherein our writers rank the city's best stuff, including food. Last year, the Highlands Mommies -- the formidable northwest Denver parents group profiled in our cover story, "The Mommies" -- did their own "Best Of" for the Highlands...

By Melanie Asmar

December 22, 2010

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Every year, Westword publishes a little guide called the "Best Of Denver," wherein our writers rank the city's best stuff, including food. Last year, the Highlands Mommies -- the formidable northwest Denver parents group profiled in our cover story, "The Mommies" -- did their own "Best Of" for the Highlands.

Many of their picks are restaurants. Take a look and tell us what you think. Do the Mommies have good taste? Or should they stick to using rolling pins solely for crackin' skulls?

Favorite Mexican Restaurant Tacos Jalisco

Most Authentic Mexican Restaurant Taqueria Patzcuaro

Favorite Italian Restaurant Parisi

Favorite Asian Restaurant Thai Basil

Favorite Delivery Pasquini's Pizzeria

Most Kid-Friendly Restaurant Pasquini's Pizzeria

Favorite Date-Night Restaurant Duo Restaurant

Favorite Dessert Happy Cakes

Coolest Bar Root Down

Best Patio Cafe Caliente (renamed Highlands Cork and Coffee)

Favorite Cafe Common Grounds

Favorite Breakfast DJ's Berkeley Cafe

Favorite Ice Cream Red Trolley

Favorite BBQ Big Hoss BBQ

Favorite Burger Billy's Inn

Most Addictive Pizza Parisi

Favorite New Restaurant Ernie's Bar & Pizza

So, do you agree with their picks? Tell us in the comments!

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