For more than twenty years, this very casual, sports-oriented spot has been cooking up credible BBQ, right down to the sweet, hickory-smokey Oklahoma-style sauce. While you’re munching, watch the big game on one of the many TVs; in the summer, hit the huge deck to ogle the babes playing volleyball.
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Cap City Tavern is the kind of neighborhood joint that every neighborhood wishes it had. In this case, though, the lucky beneficiary is the Golden Triangle neighborhood, where Cap City is hopping at lunch, happy hour, dinner and beyond, seven days a week. There are happy-hour deals and food specials, but the standard menu is […]
The Castle Cafe’s been cooking since the 1890s. Under countless owners, this storefront eatery has been a gathering place for miners, ranchers, cowboys, drunks, locals, travelers and everyone in between. Today, it’s also a destination for people who are addicted to authentic, Kansas City-style pan-fried chicken, which was introduced by the folks who bought the […]
As the name might suggest, Challenger’s is a sports bar, featuring TVs liberally adorning the walls so you can cheer on the Broncos, Nuggets, Rockies or Avs — as well as national and international sports teams — from all over the venue. The seating is open, affording unobstructed views of the on-screen action, and there […]
Colorful characters from Denver’s past are rumored to have bellied up to the bar at Charlie Brown’s, which has been open since Prohibition ended. A sprawling spot with nightly piano sing-alongs, it lives up to its slogan: “Something for everyone.” Couples, friends, tourists, young professionals, senior citizens, college kids and even celebrities enjoy the stiff […]
Chautauquas — cultural and self-improvement centers — were hot properties in the nineteenth century, but only three remain in the entire country, including the Boulder Chautauqua, founded in 1898. The 26-acre campus is centered on a grand Victorian dining hall, featuring great views of the Flatirons and a menu of American standards. It sits at […]
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Not only is the Cheeky Monk a destination restaurant for all you European beer snobs looking for unpronounceable brews made by monks who’ve dedicated their lives to Jesus and zymurgy, but it also happens to be a great place to sample the rather unique cuisine of the Benelux — all mussels and frites and sausages […]
The waits can be very long at the Cherry Creek Grill, part of the Hillstone family of restaurants. The corporate ownership is reflected in the absolute consistency of the offerings here — salads, sandwiches, steaks — served up perfectly every time. The open dining room is convivial, and you’re sure to see at least three […]
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 […]
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 original Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery opened in 2014 on a revitalizing stretch of East Colfax Avenue and immediately earned our affections as well as our Best Fast-Casual Restaurant award for 2015. Like its older sibling, this Lowry outpost is not your normal fast-casual joint – at least not if your definition of fast-casual […]
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 […]
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Oskar Blues Brewery calls its newest dining concept “craft-casual,” to emphasize that while Chuburger, which opened in spring 2013 in Longmont, has a fast-casual setup, the food you get when you order at this cool spot is very different. The foundation of the menu is the classic Chuburger, made from cows raised on the fifty-acre […]
If you want a taste of the luxe life and can’t afford a meal at the Palace Arms, what to do? Go to Churchill Bar in the Brown Palace, where you can experience many of the amenities available next door, at a slightly more reasonable price. The menu offers a solid sampling of burgers, upscale […]
Cinebarre is a full-service restaurant/theater located in Thornton near I-25 and 104th. It offers a menu of appetizers, entrees and desserts, as well as beer and wine. Cinebarre screens first-run feature films in both regular-format and 3-D. Note: Cinebarre is an 18-and-up establishment. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
While Fort Collins and Denver each have their share of breweries, it’s slim pickings in Berthoud, which is about halfway between the two cities. The small-town, small-batch City Star Brewing makes award-winning beers with big taste; some of its mainstays include Cowboy’s Golden and All American IPA. The brewery’s tap room, which is open seven […]
A good burger in a great room — that ought to be Citygrille’s slogan. While Citygrille’s burgers might not be the best in town, they are certainly quite nice: a half-pound of ground sirloin on a good bun. The kitchen also does a mean Colorado-style green chile that’s a marvel when paired with fries. The […]
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Soft-serve never tasted so good. CJ’s is a casual mom-and-mom spot run by local neighbors who create three flavors of frozen custard daily, along with sandwiches.
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 […]
Cook’s Fresh Market is a quick stop on the 16th Street Mall shuttle circuit, but you’ll want to get off and stay a while once you get a glimpse of the gourmet bakery, deli, prepared-foods case, cheese counter and shelves stocked with homemade nibbles, European specialty foods and spices. There’s even a small cooler in […]
