Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar

David Schneider opened Row 14 in the Spire, a hip condominium high-rise, in March 2011, creating a New American concept well-suited to the upscale theater-district neighborhood. The deep, high-ceilinged dining room isn't ostentatious, but it's richly appointed and luxurious, with dark-wood tables, a massive bar beneath dark-gray walls, and gold curtains that divide more intimate booths from the bar, which has become a community gathering place. The wine list is lengthy, and while the large menu seems all over the place at first glance, with Eastern and Western cuisine listed side by side, it all comes together in how Row 14 interprets New American cuisine, a blend of dishes from many different cultures, with a particular emphasis on the creative use of Colorado ingredients. While this is a good place to grab a bite before or after a show, it's also a fine spot to settle in for a long night's celebration.