m+m: snooze

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successful after our second attempt, we finally had the timing, patience and appetite to grab a bite at snooze in downtown denver.  this "am eatery" serves a breakfast and lunch menu that has earned quite an incredible reputation for delicious food, evident by the long line regardless of what day of the week it is, or the time.  but at least while you linger on the sidewalk or lounge under heat lamps (they are flipping hot), sometimes for up to hours, you can sip on a fresh cup of coffee or enjoy one of their many adult beverages.  we chose fresh squeezed grapefruit drinks, including the hound dog (like a greyhound) with citrus vodka, grapefruit juice and a touch of raspberry liqueur.  the restaurant, which has 5 locations in colorado and 1 in california (san diego, hillcrest, 3940 5th avenue), has an energetic atmosphere that is pumped with loud music, a mid-century modern interior with bright colors, and lots of movement.  they deliver big tasty belly fillers, and with everything looking incredible, it's hard to choose just one.  on this occasion, i picked the bella!bella!benny.  if trying to recreate, it included: thin slices of prosciutto, taleggio cheese and poached eggs on toasted ciabatta, topped with cream cheese hollandaise, balsamic glaze and arugula.  as a side, they served perfectly crisped hash.  salty, shredded and browned on all edges, i wish i had enough room to devour the sweet and spicy potato mound.... but at least i got to share it.

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