5 Star HH at Bistro Al Vino

Bistro Al Vino
Centennial, CO

Most recent date visited: 31 March 2010
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.
Drink Specials: $2 off wines by the glass and wine flights, $3 beers, $3 cocktails, and $5 martini menu
Food Specials: 1/2 price bar appetizers
Merry's Rating: 5 stars
Merry's Comments: Bistro Al Vino is a great find, tucked in the middle of a strip of shops near Orchard and Parker Rd. Al, the proprietor, is a world class wine sommelier and the wine list reflects that, including some great wines at reasonable prices. Al made us feel very welcome and we enjoyed trying different wine flights like Pinot Envy, Zin City, and Like Buttah Chards. For food we tried the baked calamari, white bean hummus, and fish tacos, all were generous portions and very tasty. The only thing that would make this a better HH would be additional hours on the weekends, but we can't have everything!

Everyday HH at the Dusty Boot

The Dusty Boot
16270 East Arapahoe Rd
Aurora, CO

Most recent date visited: 4 December 2009
Happy Hour: Everyday 3-6 p.m. and 9 p.m. - close
Drink Specials: $3 house wine, draft pints $2-3, single shot well drinks $3, house margarita's starting at $4/pint
Food Specials: 1/2 price appetizers
Merry's Rating: 4 stars
Merry's Comments: Happy hour is available throughout the establishment not just at the bar. The appetizer menu is pretty extensive and the drink prices were exceptional. It was a little noisy though, but it was a busy night and the wait staff was hustling! Service was quick as was the food delivery, but don't get your hopes up on the food -- it was just average in taste/quality.