American in Denver
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A red awning over a strip mall space in south Denver marks the entrance to Poppie’s, where those in the know have been heading for classic American favorites and high-quality bar banter since 1985. Step inside and let the staff – many of whom have worked there for years – do what they do best: […]
Known for its clean, minimalist atmosphere and hefty foil-wrapped burritos the size (and weight) of a small infant, Chipotle pioneered the fast-casual, assembly line Mexican food genre that’s since grown to encompass chains like Qdoba and Baja Fresh. The protocol in Denver / Boulder and elsewhere? Diners proceed single-file down the line and orchestrate the […]
The moniker of this Greenwood Village bar pretty much sums up the place. The Sportsbook prides itself on showing just about every sporting event on its multiple flat-screen TVs (and projection screen), whether it’s football, hockey, basketball, baseball, rugby or UFC fights, and it’s one of the few spots in the Denver Tech Center area […]
First opened in an old goat shed by two University of Colorado professors in 1979, the Boulder Beer Company is the oldest microbrewery in Colorado. At their Pub — a full-service restaurant — you can choose from a long list of menu items accompanied by suggested beer pairings. Try the half-pound Buff burger (all natural; […]
Pho Fusion covers four countries with a thirty-dish menu that includes pho, hot-and-sour and wonton soups, simple shrimp-lettuce-and-noodle spring rolls and deep-fried Vietnamese pork egg rolls. The food is fast, filling and good. Owner Tom Bird is deeply rooted in Denver’s Vietnamese community, and he’s onto something here — maybe the formula for a fast-food […]
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Rhinoceropolis has it all — even if some of that is do-it-yourself. The venue is part show space, part home, and all living homage to every underground hangout in American teenage music history. There’s no sign on the building, never any set cover charge for any show, and no question that whether Nu Sensae, Monotonix […]
Mark Tarbell, owner of the Oven, is one of those great chefs who understands that he’s cooking dinner for friends every night. And when you’re cooking for friends, you want to take care of them. At the Oven, this translates to handmade pizza dough, organic ingredients and locally sourced stock, artisan sauces, housemade mozzarella that […]
One of Edgewater’s great neighborhood bars, Sloan’s Bar & Grill has attracted a steady stream of friendly locals since it opened in 2004. But with its reclaimed furniture, historic photos of Edgewater and warm, sepia-toned decor, the newish Sloan’s feels like a modern take on an old-time saloon. The grill’s offerings are a step above […]
From the great outside patio, Emerald Isle has a biker bar/roadhouse vibe — but inside, there’s a total role reversal, with a pleasant dining room and bar, caricatures of regulars on the walls and friendly service. The music is good (if Metallica and ’90s alterna-metal is your thing), and the food can be great: Americanized […]
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The College, as it’s affectionately known, has been in business since the Eisenhower administration and proudly wears such hard-earned longevity on its beer-stained sleeve. As the area around Eighth Avenue and Colorado Boulevard keeps getting shinier, the College Inn’s mom’s-basement-but-maybe-somebody-got-stabbed-there vibe stands out all the more. It’s got many characteristics of a dive, yes, but […]
Hanson’s is the sort of place you find one night when every other table in the neighborhood is booked, then return to whenever you have an open Friday and no reservations. For families out for a fast, easy dinner; for big, rowdy gangs of college kids looking for their own rathskeller; for solo drinkers seeking […]
Hot bartenders and waitresses wearing ass-less chaps with their panties: It seems like a gimmick. But it’s just one of the things that keep guys coming back to this Westminster sports bar. Well, that and live music on the weekends, a decent-sized checkered dance floor, cheep beer, pool, karaoke and a large patio. A working-class […]
After a long run on the second-floor corner of 15th and Champa streets, Tarantula Billiards moved to street level a block east in early 2012, giving the pool hall much more visibility. The new space has a sleek and classy look, closer to that of sister pool hall ZanZibar Billiards and Grill, which is owned […]
Paramount Cafe is a longtime institution on the 16th Street Mall, with a huge patio (with a modest smoking section) perfect for people-watching and an inside ambience that’s equal parts trendy diner (lots of wood, brass and black-and-white tile) and sports bar (pool table, plenty of TV screens for big events). The menu is familiar […]
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Named for Bob “Chopper” Travaglini, the late beloved Denver Nuggets trainer, Chopper’s is a holdout from the Cherry Creek neighborhood’s less tony times. Sports memorabilia and TVs hang in every nook and cranny – bathrooms included – and the grub keeps sports fans fed with bites slightly above standard bar fare. The Tavern Hospitality Group […]
The Pioneer Inn has made a lot of history — and music — since it opened in Nederland four decades ago. During the heyday of the Caribou Ranch, a recording studio that ran from the early ’70s until it was damaged by fire in 1985, musicians stopping in Colorado for recording sessions would take breaks […]
One of the few sports bars in the heart of Cherry Creek North, the Milwaukee Street Tavern seems a bit out of place among the chic stores and restaurants in the area. Like the nearby Cherry Cricket, the place feels very un-Creek – a good thing if you’re looking to get away from the neighborhood’s […]
Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins could be described as offbeat and off the beaten track. The venue’s warmly lit stage area is painted with a stunning mural that circles the room with people, stars and planets, and the crowd reflects the folksy, friendly vibe of the music calendar: lots of bluegrass, country and rock acts, […]