Tried & True

Bar seat on night three: bison short rib ravioli ("really good"), a Caesar that doesn't take over the meal, and both desserts — the Italian lemon cake wins.

Published in DougCo Drop, Sep 10, 2026

Tried the new live Game Show with the DougCo Social squad: "It was a back-and-forth game, but I'm happy to report that my team (the red team?) ended up victorious!"

Published in DougCo Drop, Sep 3, 2026

The final Sunday Funday: $39 GA, tailgates full, Wide Open Saloon pouring, Westernaires between matches. "This event is for anyone and everyone."

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Sep 8, 2026

McAwesome Ranch, 7th year: "Music was amazing, ranch was (mc)awesome." Highlights were Salomé Songbird, Before the Sun, and Tome.

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Sep 1, 2026

Crashed the opening party. "Street corn and the ribeye tacos: 👌."

Published in DougCo Drop, Aug 20, 2026

"It might be heaven on earth." Bumper boats over go-karts (got soaked), the claw-machine arcade, two mini-golf courses, the ropes course.

Published in DougCo Drop, Aug 13, 2026

The Wednesday lawn concerts: hay bales, margaritas shaken on barrels, $8 handheld burritos, Front Range views.

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Aug 11, 2026

Birthday skewers first (Cajun pork the winner), then a year later: "You took my breath away with your butter." All the meats, all the sides.

Published in DougCo Drop, Aug 13, 2025 and Castle Rock Crew, Aug 11, 2026

His Fair go-to two years running — brisket, pulled pork, baked beans. Memphis Sweet + sausage is the combo.

Published in DougCo Drop, Jul 30, 2025 and Castle Rock Crew, Aug 4, 2026

Detroit-style education: Hawaiian and Chicken Bacon Ranch "tasted amazing," but "there's a lot more bread than topping."

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Jul 28, 2026

The new Mainstreet butcher — American Wagyu, a Thor’s Hammer shank, five generations of family story.

Published in DougCo Drop, Jul 9, 2026

Sneak-preview tour with the owner — heated recliners, cuddle chairs, EMX screens, 900° pizza oven.

Published in DougCo Drop, Jul 2, 2026

Trailblazer Panini, Nutella Mascarpone & Strawberry crêpe, and the secret-menu Dulce de Leche Latte.

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Jun 16, 2026 and Jun 23, 2026

The donation-optional community restaurant: Tuesday Tacos from the food truck at Unity on Park. "Add it to the summer bucket list!"

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Sep 16, 2025 and Jun 9, 2026

The breakfast-burrito champion — first stop on the show-friends-around-town list.

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Jun 9, 2026

Wedding-season cut from Cifredo: straight-razor work, clean fades, businessman cuts. "He made me look halfway respectable."

Published in Castle Rock Crew, May 5, 2026

"One of the best rooftop patio views in Parker."

Published in DougCo Drop, Apr 23, 2026

Invited himself to the friends-and-family opening.

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Apr 21, 2026

Pre-opening visit with owners Jake and Tabitha — a six-year location hunt ending on Mainstreet.

Published in DougCo Drop, Apr 2, 2026

The Coco Encanto mocktail: "honestly one of the best drinks I’ve had in a while." Lobster roll "next level."

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Mar 31, 2026

Soft opening with his parents — Strawberry French Toast, Harborcinnos, and a shared cinnamon roll.

Published in DougCo Drop, Mar 19, 2026

Prosciutto & brie tart "hands down the best." There for day one at the Mainstreet location.

Published in DougCo Drop, Jul 9, 2025 and Mar 12, 2026

Grand-opening protein bowl, straight after three Poulette pastries.

Published in DougCo Drop, Mar 12, 2026

The no-WiFi café at The Juniper — "This is the good part. Don’t miss it."

Published in DougCo Drop, Mar 5, 2026

Six golf simulator bays, full bar, lounge and TVs in the Safeway center off S Perry. "A really unique spot with a nice elevated feeling."

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Mar 10, 2026

Checked out the new downtown location after the move from the Outlets.

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Feb 17, 2026

"My life before experiencing Perry’s has now ended." The famous pork chop beat the ribeye.

Published in DougCo Drop, Feb 5, 2026

Breakfast under the new Doug's license: after going back and forth with the breakfast burrito, the huevos rancheros won, "which I really enjoyed."

Published in Castle Rock Crew, Jan 27, 2026

Opening week, before the fire — the otoro stood out; Wagyu ribeye "Champion style" worth trying once.

Published in DougCo Drop, Jan 22, 2026