Zaidy’s is a classic Jewish deli that was founded in 1985, but in 2020, its Cherry Creek location shuttered, leaving fans hungry for the memories. Thanks to a trio of new owners – Max Appel, his son Joel and Beth Ginsberg, owner of Trompeau Bakery – it was resurrected in August 2021 with the blessing […]
Deli in Denver
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Vince Howard opened Tessa in 2019 and since then, its classic deli offerings of hot and cold sandwiches, salads and sides have become a breakfast and lunch go-to in the neighborhood. Burgers, pasta and specials like Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tacos up the ante in the evenings at this bright and airy spot.
With antiques and oddities strewn throughout, an aisle of pantry staples and fun finds like Pocky sticks and hot sauces, as well as an appealing menu that includes “dimeroll” rolled sandwiches, Dimestore Delibar isn’t just a bar, by any means. But the cocktails alone make it a standout, whether you’re hungry or not. Chef/co-owner Tim […]
Husband and wife Chris and Lindsay Lyons purchased the three-decade-old Deli Italia in 2018 and saw the potential to transform it from an Italian market to a full-service restaurant with an expansive menu that includes subs, appetizers, salads and a retooled version of pizza. In August 2022, the couple rebranded the eatery as Pizzeria Leopold, […]
Leven Deli makes pastrami from scratch, starting with whole beef brisket that’s cured before being smoked in a process that takes a total of twelve days. Then, it’s loaded up on fresh-baked rye or sourdough bread for an eye-rolling combo of homemade goodness. While the Golden Triangle spot doesn’t have the broad range of classic […]
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Curtis Park Deli has a small but thoughtful selection of classic deli sandwiches, and it ups the game with the freshest ingredients and loving touches such as housemade aiolis, the best cheeses and light but chewy ciabatta rolls. These aren’t gut-busters, but rather the perfect size for a lunch break – which is why both […]
In 2018, Rosenberg’s owner Joshua Pollack added this East Coast-style deli in Five Points to his growing collection of New York-inspired concepts, which includes Famous Original J’s. Lou’s has a solid selection of both hot and cold sandwiches, available in full or half sizes – and a full is enough to split or last for […]
Owners Coy and Rachael Webb opened City & Country just two doors down from their popular barbecue joint, Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Cue, in summer 2016. The shop is small and dominated by a deli case stocked with the likes of elk bologna, pastrami, corned beef, slow-roasted eye of round, bacon, molasses ham, pecan-smoked andouille and other […]
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When Josh Pollack moved to Colorado from the East Coast, he lamented the lack of good bagels. Years later, after a short-lived career in the mortgage business and other entrepreneurial ventures, he decided to change that, and opened Rosenberg’s. Pollack is so obsessed with correct bagel-making technique that he reconfigures his water, adjusting the mineral […]
This tiny Wheat Ridge takeout-only spot is primarily a deli, offering both fresh and cured sausages (mostly Italian) as well as imported olives and cheese, frozen lasagna and pizza dough, among other specialty items. But don’t miss the deli sandwiches – monstrous piles of meat, cheese and giardiniera between hefty slices of ciabatta baked fresh […]
Masterpiece Luncheonette is the streamlined version of Masterpiece Deli, relaunching in spring 2017 with a menu of bowls and sandwiches designed for shorter ticket times for the business crowd.
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There are “chef’s choice” salads at Choppers Custom Salads for those who might not be fully on board with the concept of customization – and they’re delicious salads, made with fresh ingredients chopped up with rocking blades into bite-sized pieces that get tossed in dressing before landing in your bowl (and, eventually, your mouth). But […]
Iain Chisholm, chef/owner of Americatus Restaurant & Market, which opened in the summer of 2012 in the Ballpark neighborhood, is the epitome of an entrepreneur. His first food venture was a lemonade stand when he was in elementary school; he went on to earn two degrees from Johnson & Wales and work for local restaurateur […]
No relation to the world’s most brilliant scientist, Einstein Bros. Bagels actually was created by the Boston Market company in 1995 as a way to market breakfast food. It now holds the title of the largest retail bagel store in the nation, with nearly 800 stores. Classic bagel flavors like plain, pumpernickel, and “everything,” plus […]