Restaurants

Two chefs and one husband-and-wife restaurateur team have landed on the short list for this year’s awards.

The James Beard-nominated owners of Lucina will open a second restaurant in Uptown in June.

Since its 2014 debut, Owner Clint Wangsnes has added locations in Lowry and Englewood, and soon he’ll open another in Broomfield.

From cocktail bars and coffee shops to the best new restaurant of the year so far.

Hot-Chick-A-Latte was a longtime neighborhood staple before closing in 2022 and now, a new business has reopened the drive-thru.

It’s a month-long showdown between Rioja, Stoic & Genuine, Ultreia and Bistro Vendôme.

Seven new bars and restaurants joined the scene, while two spots have made a comeback.

Owner Chris Heredia and his family currently operate two trucks that cater to the late-night bar crowd on Broadway.

Located less than fifteen minutes from the iconic venue, this charming spot was revived by new owners in 2022.

Saturday, March 31, is its last day in the space it had shared with Novel Strand Brewery since 2018, but it’s making a comeback nearby on April 5.

Even a place with hot green chile can’t fight off a cold snap.

From upscale favorites like Olivia and Tavernetta to the family-style servings at Carmine’s, these are the top places for Italian fare in the Mile High.

Sushi Den, which turns forty this year, is known for getting fresh fish shipped directly from Japan, but some of it sits for days – on purpose – before hitting plates.

“We ask all of you to come out and support us and our neighbors to help us cover the cost of lost damages that we may never get back.”

It’s easy to spend hours at this Colfax classic that was revived by the creators of South Park last year.

Three restaurant owners break down their take on fees, tipping and transparency.

La Plaza has been in development for nearly four years and the space includes 24 food hall kitchens, a bar, market stalls, a grocery store and more.

The original was a staple in Congress Park for over a decade before closing in 2021.

This fruit-filled zucchini cake was a favorite at the Larimer Square staple that closed in 2020 after 42 years in business.

Buc-ee’s isn’t the only new place to grab a bite – and you don’t have to drive to Johnstown to visit these spots.

It’s been a hit in LoHi since debuting there last October.

Owner Brandon Becker will also soon launch a new pop-up series called the Turkey Club.