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March 5, 2013 4:00AM

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With new restaurants popping up left and right, Denver's food scene is as exciting as it's ever been. Over 200 restaurants opened in the metro area in 2012, featuring everything from globally inspired cuisine to American classics. In the Best of Denver 2013, we'll unveil our pick for the Best New Restaurant. In the meantime, here are scenes from the top ten to open in Denver in 2012. For more, read about each restaurant in our full list.
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