The tag line at Relish — “Colorado Inspired Cuisine” — is a three-word summation of the trend starting to break through with some of the area’s more forward-thinking chefs. At Relish, Matt Fackler has created both a restaurant and a menu that showcases Colorado at its best. The food here is not dogmatic, Colorado-only cuisine, […]
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The Wine Experience Cafe concept is a perfect fit for Southlands: It’s a wine shop with a restaurant attached (or, in the foodie world, a restaurant with a wine shop next door.) All of the bottles and glasses served in the restaurant are available for sale in the shop; most of the bottles in the […]
Although the second Elway’s lacks the fun factor of the original in Cherry Creek, it’s still a good bet for a business dinner — especially if your group is large enough to fill the League of Evil-like private seating area. And despite its hoity-toity location (it’s in the Ritz-Carlton), this Elway’s also works for a […]
The decor is extraordinarily kitschy-hip: half ultra-modern diner, half rumpus room. Like everything else at the Corner Office, the menu is heavy on style and designed to catch the eye first, dragging the rest of the sensorium along behind: individual scalloped casserole dishes of lobster mac-and-cheese, flat plates of cheeseburger sliders arrayed around a squiggled […]
Drinking champagne is often compared to drinking stars, and with its dangling chandeliers and European-style furnishings, Corridor 44 is sufficiently sparkly to support that analogy. While the tiny Larimer Square spot has a full bar, the bubbly is what makes this place rise above the rest. Corridor 44 serves a seasonal selection of true Champagne […]
It’s been seventeen years since James Beard Award-winning chef/restaurateur Alex Seidel opened Fruition, and if you think this spot is only for fancy nights out, it’s time to visit again. Despite its reputation as a celebration spot, Fruition has always aimed to be more of a neighborhood bistro. Its current chef, Jarred Russell, came from […]
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Highland has become Denver’s hottest restaurant neighborhood, and from the stunning rooftop of Vita, with its view of the Platte Valley and downtown beyond, you’ll feel on top of the world. And you’ll definitely feel above the LoDo fray; this is just the spot for those who enjoy drinking outdoors without having to fight plastic-cup-carrying […]
The lower floor of the old Auditorium Theatre has been turned into the elegant Chambers Grant Salon, a beautiful space with romantic lighting — no small feat in such a big room — and stone-lined walls filled with colorful artwork and historic costumes. And on days when there are shows in the Buell or at […]
A lot of buzzy new places have opened in LoHi in recent years, but Duo, one of the city’s pioneering farm-to-table restaurants, has been holding down its corner of the neighborhood for nearly two decades. In 2023, longtime owners Keith Arnold and Stephanie Bonin passed the reins to longtime chef Tyler Skrivanek, who is excited […]
When it opened its doors on the west end of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall in 2004, the Kitchen had ambitions. Kimbal Musk and Hugo Matheson envisioned creating a gathering place that would draw from local farms to give diners well-executed but simple dishes – comfort food, but lighter, healthier and better sourced. Musk and Matheson […]
It’s been two decades since Beth Gruitch and chef Jennifer Jasinski opened Rioja, which has remained a staple in Larimer Square even as the area has gone through some big changes. In 2024, ahead of the anniversary of their flagship eatery, the two reorganized their Crafted Concepts restaurant group to focus on their beloved “baby” […]
There have been many changes at Table 6 since the cozy eatery opened in 2004, and the latest came in 2023, when owner Aaron Forman passed away. The neighborhood favorite is now in the very capable hands of general manager Amanda Davis and chef Aniedra Nichols, who became its owners in June of that year. […]
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Corn dogs, vegan eats and cheap drinks have made this bar with mid-century vibes a Baker neighborhood favorite since 2003. Located next door to one of the area’s best places for live local music, the hi-dive, it’s the ideal spot to soak up the raucous punk vibes of Broadway – and it will remain just […]
Forget any image you may have had about the place being stuffy. The Greenbriar serves contemporary fare in an elegant and charming old inn. Yeah, you can get beef Wellington and escargots, but there’s also truffle-whipped potatoes, pork chops smoked in corn husks and local lamb meatballs. Service is efficient and gracious, and the award-winning […]
Radek Cerny, the man behind legendary hot spots Papillon Cafe and Radex, has returned with French-inspired L’Atelier. The place is almost ludicrous in its excesses, with giant plates, fawning service, bright, spartan decor, and a nine-course tasting menu. But what saves it from going totally over the edge is the firm hand with which Cerny […]
Mizuna was the first restaurant from chef Frank Bonanno, whose empire now includes restaurants, bars and even a food hall. The flagship, which specializes in French cooking techniques, has served as a training ground for some of the city’s best chefs, and is a much-loved neighborhood spot. Without Mizuna, Denver’s culinary landscape would be far […]
Started by Teri Rippeto in 1997, this Capitol Hill eatery ushered in Denver’s obsession with farm-to-table eating. In early 2019, Potager was sold to Paul and Eileen Warthen and Nik Brand, who have stayed true to its spirit, carrying Rippeto’s commitment to connecting with local farmers and the community. From the cozy dining room to […]
In business for more than fifteen years, Dazzle has secured its spot as the premier place for jazz in Denver. But it’s not just here that the club’s been praised: DownBeat magazine listed it as one of the top 100 jazz clubs in the world, and with good reason. The level of talent that’s brought […]
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Gene Tang is the consummate host. For close to two decades, he’s overseen every aspect of 1515 Restaurant, which occupies a Victorian storefront in LoDo — greeting guests, checking on table settings, asking diners if everything is to their liking (it usually is). While the first floor is home to a comfortable bar whose crowds […]
Old-world elegance, attention to detail, an award-winning wine cellar and a great view from its perch above Boulder have all contributed to the staying power of the Flagstaff House, opened in 1971 by the Monette family, which still runs the place. Not content to rest on its laurels, the Flagstaff House keeps its menu updated […]