New York Super Heroes: This impossibly small sandwich shop in Lakewood makes one of the city’s best BLT’s, with hot crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, and a generous slather of mayo on a fresh sub roll. Bonus: tasty cole slaw. Get a 6-inch sub, a side of slaw, and a 20-ounce drink for about $6.|8807 1/2 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-233-3000.|Tucker Shaw
Las Cazuelas: Variations in texture, flavor, and ingredients make perfect green chile a moving target, and every cook has a unique take. The green chile at Las Cazuelas, refreshing and clear rather than deep and viscous, stands apart, containing extra-large chunks of meat. |6757 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood, 303-935-2043.|Tucker Shaw
The Shack Cafe: Whether your day’s destination is the top of Steamboat mountain or the long drive back to Denver, you need to start with a big breakfast. Get yours at The Shack, a local institution that serves up excellent eggs-and-toast breakfast plates. A cup of coffee and glass of OJ, and you’re on your way. |740 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, 970-879-9975.|Tucker Shaw
