Best Of Denver® 2019 Winners
Readers' Choice
http://wundergroundmusicshowcase.com
Buckhorn Exchange
Danielle Lirette
Ironton Distillery
Best New Bar
Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse
- irontondistillery.com
- 3616 Chestnut Pl., Denver, 80216
Molly Martin
Mark Antonation
Stem Ciders
Danielle Lirette
Best Ice Cream/Gelato Shop
Little Man Ice Cream
- www.littlemanicecream.com
- 2620 16th St., Denver, 80211
Danielle Lirette
A selection of loaves from Grateful Bread.
Hunter Stevens
Danielle Lirette
Molly Martin
Danielle Lirette
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que
- www.roamingbuffalobbq.com
- 2387 S. Downing St., Denver, 80210
Danielle Lirette
Molly Martin
Courtesy Uncle
Molly Martin
Molly Martin
Molly Martin
Mark Antonation
Mark Manger
Best Ethiopian Restaurant
Queen of Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant
- queenofshebadenver.cafecityguide.website
- 7225 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80220
Danielle Lirette
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Jerusalem Restaurant
- www.jerusalemrestaurant.com
- 1890 E. Evans Ave., Denver, 80210
Cassandra Kotnik
Best Old-School Italian Restaurant
Gaetano's Restaurant
- www.gaetanositalian.com
- 3760 Tejon St., Denver, 80211
Mark Antonation
Brandon Marshall
Best German/Eastern European Restaurant
Rhein Haus
- rheinhausdenver.com
- 1415 Market St., Denver, 80202
Greg Thow
Best Bottomless Brunch Drink Deal
The Lobby American Grille
- www.thelobbydenver.com
- 2191 Arapahoe St., Denver, 80205
Shannon Salazar
Ironton Distillery
Best Late-Afternoon Happy Hour
Ironton Distillery and Crafthouse
- irontondistillery.com
- 3616 Chestnut Pl., Denver, 80216
Lori Midson
Best Hotel Restaurant
EDGE Restaurant & Bar
- www.edgerestaurantdenver.com
- 1111 14th St., Denver, 80202
Danielle Lirette
Shawn Campbell
Danielle Lirette
Best Patio for Pets
Coal Mine Avenue Brewing Company
- coalmineavebrewing.com
- 9719 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, 80123
http://denverfreefun.com
http://proco360.com
Denver International Airport
Scott Lentz
Best Store on Colfax Avenue
Argonaut Liquors
- www.argonautliquor.com
- 760 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80203
Best Store on the 16th Street Mall
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
- 500 16th St. Mall, Denver, 80202
Orvis Denver Facebook page
Ken Hamblin III
Best Liquor Store — Selection
Argonaut Liquors
- www.argonautliquor.com
- 760 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 80203
http://panacealife.com
http://panacealife.com
Best Selection of Flower in a Dispensary
Diego Pellicer
- www.720dispensary.com
- 2949 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, 80219
Best Selection of Concentrates in a Dispensary
Diego Pellicer
- www.720dispensary.com
- 2949 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, 80219
Keef Brands
http://keefbrands.com
http://dablogic.co
http://leiffa.com
Best Dispensary for a Lightweight
Diego Pellicer
- www.720dispensary.com
- 2949 W. Alameda Ave, Denver, 80219
http://edgeoldtimehockey.com
Best Denver Mountain Park
Red Rocks
- www.redrocksonline.com
- 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 80465
Best Fishing Hole Within Two Hours of Denver
Georgetown Lake
- www.clearcreekcounty.org
- Exit 228, I-70 W., Georgetown, 80444
Best Hot Spring
Strawberry Hot Springs
- 1280 Village Rd., Beaver Creek, 81620
Best New Ski Lift
Winter Park Gondola
- www.winterparkresort.com
- Exit 232 from I-70 onto Highway 40, Winter Park, 80482
http://wepicpass.com/passes/epic-local-pass.aspx
Joel Rekiel
Linnea Covington
Best Arts District
Art District on Santa Fe
- denversartdistrict.org
- 500-1200 blocks of Santa Fe Dr., Denver, 80204
Cerveceria Colorado
Best New Street Art
Jaime Molina and Pedro Barrios at Cerveceria Colorado
- www.cerveceriacolorado.com
- 1635 Platte St., Denver, 80202
Courtesy Denver Art Museum
Best Museum for Locals
Denver Art Museum
- www.denverartmuseum.org
- 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 80204
Courtesy Denver Art Museum
Best Museum for Out-of-Towners
Denver Art Museum
- www.denverartmuseum.org
- 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver, 80204
Best Children’s Theater
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
- 1101 13th St, Denver, 80204
Best Theater for Adults
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
- 1101 13th St, Denver, 80204
Best Escape Room
Denver Escape Room
- www.denverescaperoom.com
- 11674 N Huron St Suite 300, Northglenn, 80234
http://denverfilmfestival.denverfilm.org
Best Comedy Night
Comedy Night at Chain Reaction Brewing
- chainreactionbrewingco.com
- 902 S. Lipan St., Denver, 80223
Keith Garcia
Best All-Ages Venue
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- www.redrocksonline.com
- 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 80465
Aaron Thackeray
Best Outdoor Venue
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- www.redrocksonline.com
- 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, 80465
Best Open-Mic Night — Comedy
Freak Train at the Bug Theatre
- www.bugtheatre.org
- 3654 Navajo St., Denver, 80211
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Courtesy of Nocturne
Courtesy of La Rumba
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