Highland Tavern

After visiting the Highland Tavern for a while for late night drinks and ping pong matches they informed me they would now be serving food. So I went back to give it a try. I know what your thinking, quit picking on the little guys. Well, to stay true to form I'll give it to you straight.

I sampled a few snack plates to gauge what they had to offer. The Beef Shank Perogie was good and reminiscent of my friend's grandma's perogies she used to make. The cheese tots seemed to be breaded in Penko. Interesting. The Little Fatties are their own version of the popular slider burger but are nothing like the typical frozen version served at most pubs. These guys are the real deal and taste great.

Overall the food is not bad for a tavern and I would eat there again while spinning ping pong balls and beers.

Mary Jane’s Pizza

Mary Jane’s Pizza located on 32nd & Tejon seems like a good idea when you read the hours its open, 11pm - 4:20. That is until you have a slice of pizza. You will be better off going to the grocery store and buying a frozen pizza yourself. That's what they make their pizzas from, frozen ingredients, and it tastes like it. Even under the influence of the implied name of the joint it would still not taste acceptable.

Hutch and Spoon

Trying a new spot for lunch on Larimer Street, Hutch and Spoon, on the second day it opened may have been a mistake. Perhaps they did not have it all together but needless to say here's how it went.
I waited a good amount of time for some sandwiches and once opened and eaten I was thoroughly disappointed. The grilled cheese sandwich was a mere half inch thick after being pressed for melting. The curry chicken salad sandwich was in the words of a fellow co-worker "My 8 year old daughter could do better than this. Its bland.".

The sandwiches were small and expensive and there are far better options in the neighborhood.
Maybe another visit once established will be in order but my first experience is not going to make me want to go back in a hurry.