8 Rivers Cafe

In LoDo, where 8 Rivers moved in October 2008, chef/owner Scott Durrah has a decent-sized space — not huge, but maybe three times larger than his old spot in Highland. He has a bar set with bottles of Mount Gay and Appleton Estate rum, and decorated with album covers from reggae and dub bands. He […]

Bang Up to the Elephant

This isn’t a restaurant. It’s an all-day hangout that transports you as far away from Denver as if you had clicked ruby slippers and ended up in the tropics. Brick walls are painted two shades of blue to capture the sky/water palette of Trinidad and Tobago, the islands that inspired owner Kevin Delk, the visionary […]

Canopy Grill

The Canopy Grill has an open and airy tropical theme, including paper lanterns and hanging umbrellas, and wants patrons to feel like they’re eating and drinking on the beach or in their own back yards. The cuisine is tropical, with many variations on both. Lunch and dinner are available daily. The sweet and gooey desserts […]