Point Easy debuted in 2022 in the former Whittier Pub space, and it quickly cemented its place as a favorite in this historic neighborhood. The bright and welcoming space is matched by the bright and friendly service, all of which complement the seasonal menu highlighting local ingredients in ways that are upscale enough to feel […]
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Pony Up’s incredible staff and surprising cocktails make it well worth a trip to LoDo. The neon signs, French bulldog art and references to The Outsiders only add to the ambiance at this bar, which is particularly popular with those in the hospitality industry, thanks to its late-night food menu that includes stellar French dips. […]
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 […]
The original Punch Bowl Social opened on Broadway in 2012 as a premier fun zone for adults. The newer Stapleton location, at 3120 Uinta Street, continues the tradition in a breathtaking space built into the former airport’s control tower. Bowling, karaoke, vintage video games and shuffleboard are just a few of the diversions, but both […]
In 2025, Syd Younggreen and her husband, chef Brian de Souza, transformed their moody fine-dining restaurant into a full-time event center that also hosts monthly guest chef dinners.
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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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” […]
Comfort food isn’t dead; we still want our macaroni and cheese, our corn dogs and our meatloaf. You can find all of those at this cozy Boulder cottage, but the kitchen doesn’t take the easy way out when it comes to evoking food memories. Your mom or grandma probably never presented you with a big […]
DIY decor with industrial elements and roll-up garage windows have become the norm in Denver restaurants, but it was awe-inspiring and new, as was the menu, when chef/restaurateur Justin Cucci opened Root Down in an old garage in 2009. Bold mashups of international influences, along with a commitment to pleasing vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free customers, […]
Over the past few years, Denver International Airport has worked hard to make sure that travelers can get a true taste of the city. And their efforts paid off in 2013 when several excellent hometown restaurants opened at DIA. The best of them? Root Down, which not only offers many of the “field-to-fork” menu items […]
Located in the former Tom’s Tavern space, the iconic Boulder burger joint and bar that occupied the corner at 1047 Pearl Street for fifty years, Salt is chef/owner Bradford Heap’s “Johnny Local” bistro, a pasture-to-plate restaurant that utilizes the bounty from local purveyors. In his exhibition kitchen, Heap turns out flat breads, roasted vegetables and […]
After a major overhaul of the two conjoined Victorian houses that had housed Highland’s Garden Cafe for nearly twenty years, Solitaire opened in April 2015 with a brand-new enclosed wraparound porch and brighter, airier dining rooms. There’s also a full bar and an impressive fire pit in the spruced-up front garden. Mark Ferguson (who owns […]
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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 […]
Longtime pals Jordan Alley and Husk alum Brandon Kerr opened Stone Cellar Bistro in 2022, upping the culinary game in this suburb to a whole new level. Whether serving inventive foie gras preparations or showing off a mastery of fried chicken, the dishes here offer a wide range of flavor combinations that work together to […]
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. […]
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 […]
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Sean Kenyon’s LoHi speakeasy, which opened in 2011, is the OG of Denver’s cocktail scene and remains at the top of the game today. To enter the bar, you go through a bookcase, which you can only access when there’s a seat for you and your party inside. That means no crowding or people trying […]
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 […]