Table Talk for March 16

Bar Menu: The Pioneer's Nachos We have favorite spots for nachos all over the state, the best of which was (sniff) the late Iguana's at the base of Aspen Highlands. But in Denver, the nod goes to the Pioneer, near DU. The secret to this stacked platter of corn tortilla chips, black beans, melted asadero cheese, grilled chicken, fresh jalapeños, green onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, and Mexican crema is the stratum of toppings. With most nachos, ingredients mix and mingle only on the top layer. At the Pioneer, however, a surplus of toppings are evenly distributed throughout, so there's nary a chip without cheese or goodies. Tip: Hit happy hour (3 to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight daily) for half-price drafts, house margaritas, and well drinks, as well as $1 off house wine. 2401 S. University Blvd., 720-536-4802 --AMF

posted: February 9, 2011