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Restaurant Review – Via Baci

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Via Baci Italian Bistro – Lone Tree Colorado

Open For Delivery & Pickup During Covid-19 Quarantine. See Local Parker Restaurants Serving us here.

Via Baci Italian Bistro Restaurant


This little jewel is tucked up on the hill in the Target Shopping Center at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Yosemite and I just have to share what incredible food and service they have there.

Appetizers & Salads

Try the Caprese Salad with sliced fresh mozzarella (they make it fresh ONSITE every morning by 11:00 a.m.) fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, mixed greens and arugula with balsamic vinaigrette. We’d never had fresh mozzarella before and WOW, it’s like entirely different food than the stuff that comes shredded in a bag.

Next up was the Artichoke Dip. It’s served with your choice of bread and/or veggies and is addictive. They have a weekend happy hour that includes this delicious option at a discounted price

This fig bruschetta is WOW

Wine Specials

Let’s talk Wine! Via Baci has a nice selection of wine to accompany your meals including 4 different Pino Grigio Wine selections, but my personal favorite with the chicken parm is this St. Supery Sav Blanc. Every Tuesday & Thursday enjoy 40% off select wines by the bottle all day served at their nice bar area or at your table.

You can see their entire menu’s, special and wine lists on their website at www.viabaci.com

Pasta & Pizza

All of their pizza is fabulous as well as the pasta. Their Chicken Parmesan is the best I’ve ever tasted. Take a look at this picture below.

Chicken parmesan at Via Baci in Lone Tree

Two other favorites so far are the Lasagna and the Chicken Cavatappi. My husband enjoyed the Pumpkin Ravioli… really interesting flavor combinations.

Pizza

Our favorite pizzas are the Bianco Pizza and the Vesuvius. The Bianco is topped with Oven Roasted Chicken, Fresh Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil and a touch of Red Pepper flakes to give it a little zip. The Vesuvius is topped with San Marzano tomato sauce, house-made mozzarella, spicy sausage, crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions, and fresh oregano. The crust is thin but not hard so you ALMOST feel like you are eating something healthy.. but it tastes too good for that to be true. They also have a gluten-free crust that gets good reviews.

Desserts

Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about Dessert. We haven’t had this deliciousness yet but the Tiramisu and Nutella Pizza are to die for!

They also have a very nice patio with a beautiful view of Denver. We aren’t the only ones who think this place is great. See these Google reviews too.

Executive Chef Mike Shock also teaches cooking classes for kids and adults so be sure to visit their website and sign up for their email blast to learn about the current specials and class offerings at viabaci.com

PHONE
(303) 790-0828

LOCATION
10005 Commons St.
Lone Tree, CO 80124

HOURS
Sun-Thurs: 11am–9pm
Fri-Sat: 11am–10pm
Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 2-6pm
Weekend Happy Hour:
Sat & Sun 11am-3pm

SPECIALS
Every Tuesday & Thursday
enjoy 40% off select wines by the bottle all day

Bambino Sundays
Kids 9 and under eat for just $2. (2 kids per adult, dine in only.)

Covid-19 Parker Restaurants To Go & Delivery Options & Community Resources

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We all want our favorite restaurants both established and new to survive the Corona Virus Covid-19 Pandemic and many of them have gone above and beyond to create to-go menus and use their own staff to deliver food directly to you.

Thank you to our local Parker restaurants who are maintaining sanitation and social distancing protocols. We appreciate you!

Restaurant Delivery in Parker – Covid-19

Indochine Cuisine – Their Chef-Owner Yume Tran is also doing cooking how-to videos LIVE on their Facebook page so be sure to like it to see her latest offerings to keep you entertained while you are doing your part to keep everyone safe by staying home. If you are gluten-free or celiac, almost all of the dishes at Indochine are GF. Call 720-851-8559 to order.

Casa Mariachi – Casa’s entire menu can be ordered for pickup including their amazing Margaritas and their breakfast food truck is open to serve you daily. Call ahead for to-go orders (720) 842-5105.

Casa Mariachi margarita's and authentic mexican food parker co Covid-19 pickup margaritas

Parker Restaurants taking To-Go Orders During Covid-19

The restaurants listed below are open for pickup / to-go service and are available by delivery from the usual suspects, Uber Eats, Grub Hub etc.

Restaurant Name
20 Mile Tap House		Phone Number
(303) 841-6782
Antonio’s Pizza Pasta Wings(720) 851-5300
Arbys(303) 841-8048
Artisan Pizza Co(303) 840-0518
August Moon(303) 841-4598
Bagel Stop Cafe(303) 805-0103
Barnett & Son Brewing Co (Beer!)(720) 420-0462
Berry Blendz(303) 841-3801
Black Jack Pizza(303) 840-9100
Black-Eyed Pea720-550-8422
Butterfields Ice Cream(720) 705-6072
Casa Mariachi(720) 842-5105
Celtic House PubNeed info
Cherry Village Asian GrilleNeed info
Chick-Fil-A(303) 805-8575
China CafeNeed info
Chipotle (Both Locations)Need info
Colonna’s Pizzeria(303) 840-5444
Coloradough Pizza(303) 386-3333
Colorado Taproom & Grill
Dairy QueenNeed info
Dancing Noodle(303) 805-3880
Del TacoNeed info
Dough Dreamery(720) 525-7839
Dougs Diner720-476-7162
Downhill Brewing Company (Beer!)(303) 805-2739
Dutch Brothers CoffeeNeed info
English Tealeaves(720) 851-6099
Fika Coffee House (Idyllwilde)(303) 952-9348
Fika Coffee House (Mainstreet)(303) 840-3166
Firehouse Subs(303) 841-7827
Flipping Flapjacks(720) 235-7178
Golden Flame(720) 708-5834
Gque BBQ(303) 729-2506
Hangry Ohana(720) 287-2516
Hickory House Ribs(303) 805-9742
Hilltop Tap House(720) 242-6224
Hokulia Shave Ice (inside Walmart)(303) 805-3919
Hurts Donuts(720) 355-6156
IHOP(720) 851-8121
India Kitchen(720) 851-6830
Indochine Cuisine(720) 851-8559
Inta Juice(720) 328-4494
Jersey Mike’s Subs(720) 851-9740
Johnny’s Asian Bistro(303) 841-8877
Ju’s CoffeeNeed info
Junz(720) 851-1005
Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream(720) 638-0941
Kneader’s Bakery(720) 445-3987
Kunjani World Coffeehouse(720) 249-5594
KurosawaNeed info
La Baguette de Normandy(303) 805-9130
La Casita(720) 842-5181
La Petite Crêperie(720) 638-9722
Las Delicias(303) 840-0325
Lil’ Ricci’s NY Pizza & Pasta(303) 220-7422
Los Dos Potrillos Parker Express(303) 840-6574
Los Volcanes Mexican Restaurant(303) 841-0160
Mici Handcrafted Italian(720) 805-0505
Mod PizzaNeed info
Mr. Ramen(720) 519-0141
Mt Fuji Hibachi & SushiNeed info
Old Sante Fe Mexican Grill(303) 840-0555
Opa Grill303-841-7074
Panda Express(303) 805-5120
Panera Bread(720) 842-1200
Parker Garage(720) 389-8105
Parker Pourhouse(720) 551-7687
Pho Vy – Vietnamese Noodles and Grill(303) 840-7300
Portofino Pizza & Pasta(303) 841-9900
Purgatory Cellars Winery (303) 600-8209
Raising Cains(303) 841-1207
Red Robin(303) 840-1200
Rita’s Italian Ice(720) 549-4059
Rory’s Diner (720) 708-2889
Saltgrass Steakhouse(303) 840-2370
Sonic(720) 851-8879
Spice Kitchen(303) 945-4168
Stone Cold Ice CreamNeed info
Stonegate Cafe303.841.1565
Swirls Frozen Yogurt720-583-0356
Starbucks (All Locations)
Takoda Tavern(720) 851-5302
Taste of PhillyNeed info
Texas Roadhouse – Parker, CO(303) 805-5848
The Douglas Kitchen & Cocktails720-572-1910
The Chicken Shack Parker(720) 504-5044
The Egg & U
The Donut House(303) 954-9198
The Local (food grocery)720-583-0966
The Upper Deck720-572-1910
The Wine Barrel (Wine!)(303) 999-0454
Tokyo Joes(720) 450-3180
Tontis Pizza(303) 627-1739
Trattoria Dionisia(720) 573-4878
Twisters Burgers and Burritos(303) 840-3445
Village Inn(303) 841-2287
Vy – Sushi Bar & Asian Fine Dining(303) 840-7900
WafflehouseNeed info
Welcome Home Brewery (Beer!)(303) 362-1213
What the Pho(720) 851-5109
Yukata Japanese Bistro(303) 841-8831

Effective Friday, 11/20/2020, Douglas County will revert to Level Red.
For restaurants and similar businesses, that means Restaurants: no inside dining allowed — only take-out, curbside, delivery or outdoor dining with those from the same household permitted. Last call for alcohol: Moves from 10 p.m. to 8 p.m.Bars (without licensed retail foodservice): Remain closed for on-premises consumption.

With Health Procedures in Place

The Board of Douglas County Commissioners is thrilled to announce that the variance requests to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for the Park Meadows Mall, restaurants, places of worship, and gyms have been approved effective immediately.

The Board received the letter of approval on May 22, 2020.

“On behalf of our Board I wish to express our thanks to all involved in the preparation and review of these documents including our business community, Tri-County Health Department, our hospitals and the CDPHE. We are especially grateful to the citizens of Douglas County for adhering to the behaviors that led to the favorable public health data that supported this outcome,” said Roger Partridge, Board Chair.

Guidance for businesses can be found in these documents with amendments found in the letter of approval

Courtesy Todd Hendreks – Updated 5/13/20

Digital Educational Resources

Printable K12 lesson plans, classroom activities, games, templates, and more for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers.

Parker Local Facebook Groups to Join

Sew Masks for our Medical Workers at Parker Adventist Hospital

A Facebook group has been set up to sew protection masks for our valuable hospital staff here.

Covid-19 Quarantine Survival Guide

Keep Your Sanity Quarantine List

Things to do during Quarantine for Adults

Virtual Zoo: 

Virtual Tours:

Live education classes

Stories & Music

  • Imagineering In a Box from Disney
  • Music Class with Jason Mesches Music 10 am daily 
  • Josh Gad (voice of Olaf) is doing storytime on his Twitter
  • Mo Willems lunchtime doodle lessons (author of the Pigeon books)
  • Operation Story Time
  • Storytime from space- astronauts reading to us from space!
  • Wow in the world podcast
  • Center for Puppetry Arts- Livestream puppet shows
  • Virtual Dance Party
  • James Dean Pete the cat storytime 12pm Est
  • Draw every day with JJK- drawing lessons daily 12pm (CST)
  • Metropolitan Opera- Daily – 6:30 PM (CST) – recording will remain on the site each day for 20 hours
  • Oliver Jeffers reading his books on Instagram
  • Todd Kessler: kids concert
  • Dazzling Princess Parties: 30-minute Facebook live sessions with your favorite princesses! Its $5 per session but totally worth it, story, songs and questions & answers
  • Tim McCanna’s Music & Storytime

Free Media

Exercise for kids

Exercise for Adults

Education: 

Activity Ideas:

Connect:

  • Marco Polo: app where you can send video messages back and forth
  • Zoom: schedule virtual meetings and play dates

Support

Parker Library Media Resources during Covid-19 Quarantine

Douglas County Libraries closes branches in response to COVID-19

We’re Open For Curbside Pick-Up!
Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is now open for pick-up of holds. If you’ve been notified that your hold items are ready, this service is for you. If you had items on hold before the library closed, you may pick them up through May 17 at your preferred DCL location. All other holds are available for pick-up as you get notified.

Pick-Up Hours:Monday-Thursday 9AM-7PMFriday-Saturday 9AM-5PMSunday 12-5PMLouviers: Tuesday 3-8PM; Saturday 9AM-12PM 
Follow these instructions for picking up your holds:
 
-Look for the flag denoting parking spaces set aside for this service.
-If all marked spots are full, please wait in your car for a space to become available. We will work as quickly as possible to serve you, but there may be a wait during busy times. Please be prepared.
-Keep your phone handy. Once you are parked in a numbered space, call or text the number on the sign with the required information.
-Health regulations prevent us from touching your vehicle. Please be prepared to open and close your own trunk for delivery of held items.

While DCL’s physical libraries are closed, customers can take advantage of the following digital resources and accommodations:

Borrowing, Holds & Fines Updates

  • All returned items are quarantined for the safety of our staff and community. Expect returned items to remain on your account for several days before they are checked in. No fines are being assessed.
  • All DCL book drops are open and accepting returns of checked-out items, except for our Louviers location. Due to DCL’s quarantine protocols, Louviers residents may return items to any other DCL location for proper quarantine of materials. Items borrowed before the library closure are due July 1. Due dates on new checkouts have been extended: 3-week checkouts now have 5-week due dates, and 1-week checkouts have 3-week due dates. No fines are being assessed.
  • Our Park & Pick-Up curbside service is available for pick-up of holds at all DCL locations. If you’ve been notified that your holds are ready, this service is for you. See the Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Prospector and Interlibrary Loan will be unavailable as most other library systems are also closed.
  • Materials Request will be unavailable. Current items that are checked out will not come due or accrue fines during the closure.
  • Book Club Express kits may be picked up using our Park & Pick-Up service. See Park & Pick-Up instructions above.
  • Book donations will not be accepted during the closure.
  • We have increased cleaning and disinfection throughout our libraries, which will continue until we are advised that COVID-19 is no longer a potential threat.

DCL will post ongoing updates to its Community Safety Notice online and through its social media channels. See the library’s online Events Calendar to check the status of rescheduled events.

The closure of DCL libraries is based on guidance from health officials about limiting gatherings and employing social distancing. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment or call (303) 389-1687.

Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery and connection.

Have you found a new favorite spot in Parker for Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner or Happy Hour?

sushi restaurant suchine parker co delivery & pickup during covid-19 quarantine

Feel free to talk about spots close to Parker as well…. after all we have to leave the 80134 – 80138 zip code every once in awhile.

Have you had a wonderful or horrible experience with a local restaurant?

Feel free to share your discoveries good and bad with your Douglas County neighbors.

Please remember to be civil and use PG-rated language in your review.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.

Let’s hear it Parker neighbors?

Review your favorite or warn us about your least favorite in the comments below.

Parker Colorado Restaurant Reviews for 2012

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Have you discovered a restaurant in the area that deserves a visit? 

parker buzz parker co restaurant reviews 2012

Feel free to talk about spots close to Parker as well…. after all, we have to leave the 80134 – 80138 zip code every once in a while.

Have you had a horrible experience with a local restaurant?

Feel free to share your discoveries good and bad with your Douglas County neighbors.

Please remember to be civil and use PG-rated language in your review.
If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.

Let’s hear it, neighbors?

  • What’s your favorite coffee shop?
  • Mexican restaurant?
  • Italian restaurant?
  • Best Happy Hour?
  • Favorite Bakery?

Share your thoughts and discoveries.

2011 Parker CO Restaurant Reviews

2009 Restaurant Reviews

Review your favorite or warn us about your least favorite in the comments below.

Restaurant Reviews for Parker, Castle Rock, Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch 2011

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Douglas County Colorado Restaurant Reviews

 Have you discovered a restaurant that deserves a visit?

Where's this cozy fireplace?

Have you had a horrible experience with a local restaurant?

Feel free to share your discoveries good and bad with your Douglas County neighbors.

Please remember to be civil and use PG-rated language in your review.

Let’s hear it, neighbors?

  • What’s your favorite coffee shop?
  • Mexican restaurant?
  • Italian restaurant?
  • Best Happy Hour?
  • Favorite Cupcakes?

Share your thoughts and discoveries.

If it’s too inflammatory in nature I reserve the right to not publish your review.

Where is this cozy fireplace located? If you don’t know you need to find out as it’s my favorite spot to spend  a few hours with friends.

Takoda Tavern – A Sports Bar in Parker CO

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I have been waiting for this sports bar to open for about 18 months and in fact, signed the petition that went around so that they could get their liquor license and I wasn’t disappointed.

It is located on the Corner of Hess and Parker Road up on the hill with a KILLER view of our gorgeous Rocky Mountains and   I bet the night lights are just as fabulous as sunset was. 12311 Pine Bluffs Way. It has your typical sports bar menu with a few surprises like Sweet potato fries as an option for only $1.00 more with any sandwich.  Happy hour runs to 6:30 p.m. and is changing on a daily basis right now, so stay tuned!  That night it was $1 off well drinks and tap beer for $2.50.  Tap choices include Coors, Shock Top, Guiness and Stella.

We sampled the chicken burrito which was HUGE, came smothered with yummy green chili.. not too spicy, but very flavorful and sides of salsa, chips and sour cream for $7.95, and the Hot Shot Burger (it was HOT… ) Jalapenos on top, Pepper Jack cheese and that same good green chili that the burrito was smothered in with onion rings for $1 buck more.

There are about 6 nice big screen TVs and lots of Bronco Fan paraphernalia.  The owner BOB.. (he wanted to make sure I spelled his name right) is a Parker local for about 20 years and came to introduce himself right after we sat down and got our drinks.

There is also a stage where he is having live music this Friday and Saturday night.

Takoda is an Indian word which means “A Friend to All” And you will feel that atmosphere the minute you walk in the door.

BEST of the BEST Restaurants in Parker Rewind

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Which restaurants are your favorites in Parker Colorado?

OK.. so lots of the readers of this site totally disagreed with the best of the best from the Parker Chronicle that I posted a few weeks ago.. so lets see what you all have to say.. Copy and paste the list of categories into your comment and we’ll tally and see what we get! If you want to say WHY and WHAT you love about your favorite.. feel free!

  • Best Bakery in Parker: (they said Panera) I say:
  • Best Barbecue Restaurant in Parker: (Hickory House Ribs) I say
  • Best Breakfast Spot in Parker: The Egg and I. I  say
  • Best Café/Coffee House in Parker: Starbucks. I say
  • Best Chinese Restaurant in Parker: Mark Pi’s Wok and Grill. I say
  • Best Ice Cream Parlor in Parker: Coldstone Creamery. I say
  • Best Italian Restaurant in Parker: Johnny Carino’s. I say
  • Best Lunch Spot in Parker: Otto’s American Grill.  I say
  • Best Margarita in Parker: Salt Grass Steak House. I say
  • Best Mexican Restaurant in Parker: Las Delicias. I say
  • Best Pizzeria in Parker: Pudge Bros. I say
  • Best Sandwich Shop in Parker: Subway. I say
  • Best Seafood Restaurant in Parker: Joe’s Crab Shack. I say
  • Best Steak House in Parker: Texas Roadhouse.I say
  • Best Asian Food: Indochine
  • Best Delivery Restaurant:

Best of the Best Restaurants of Parker 2009

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best of the best of Parker Colorado Restaurants

Once again our favorite local newspaper The Parker Chronicle has awarded local businesses with the coveted
“BEST of the BEST” in Parker

  • Best Bakery in Parker: Panera Bread. This is one of my very favorites spots to work with their free wifi and this summer I’ve been addicted to the strawberry Salad.. YUM.
  • Best Barbecue Restaurant in Parker: Hickory House Ribs. Hickory House is located in the Old Parker Steak  House location but with a BUNCh of improvements.  They have great specials and coupons too.
  • Best Breakfast Spot in Parker: The Egg and I. Another Parker favorite, I especially enjoy their sunny patio on Mainstreet just west of the Library. The Egg and I.
  • Best Café/Coffee House in Parker: Starbucks. Not surprising, although I’d have to put a plugin for the non-chains as well, the Starbucks stores in Parker are outstanding. There are now 3 free-standing locations Parker & Lincoln, 20 Mile Shopping Center & Lincoln & Jordan along with the Safeway and Target locations. You can get free wifi for 2 hours a day with a registered card. Follow them @starbucks on twitter 2 ask questions and enter their contests.
  • Best Chinese Restaurant in Parker:  Mark Pi’s Wok and Grill. My daughters really enjoy their sushi Mark Pi’s
  • Best Ice Cream Parlor in Parker: Coldstone Creamery. Always fun to create your own custom flavors.
  • Best Italian Restaurant in Parker: Johnny Carino’s. They have a great lunch and dinner specials and a super waitstaff Johnny Carino’s.
  • Best Lunch Spot in Parker: Otto’s American Grill.  Otto’s has enjoyed great success with its fast service and low prices Otto’s American Grill Menu info
  • Best Margarita in Parker:  Salt Grass Steak House. Sadly I’ve not tried a margarita at Salt Grass, I guess I will put that on my list of  To Do’s in Parker!
  • Best Mexican Restaurant in Parker:  Las Delicias. Las Delicias has been a two staple for over 20 years and continues to be a favorite.
  • Best Pizzeria in Parker:  Pudge Bros. I have never been to Pudge Bros for a pizza either, another one for the list
  • Best Sandwich Shop in Parker: Subway. 
  • Best Seafood Restaurant in Parker: Joe’s Crab Shack. Joe’s Crab Shack is just a lot of fun and did you know they also have Karaoke there? Check it out  Joe’s Crab Shack
  • Best Steak House in Parker: Texas Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse is located in the Walmart parking lot and has great specials for families.

What are some of your favorites that aren’t listed here? Agree or Disagree?