Revival Denver Public House

Revival Denver Public House debuted in the former Avenue Grill space on East 17th in 2021. Despite a name that sounds a bit generic, this spot owned by chef Dan Vizzard and his wife, Emily, is bursting with personality, from the hodgepodge of art and knickknacks to the Southern-inspired menu and the killer happy hour […]

Rhein Haus

Seattle import Rhein Haus took over the former Old Chicago space in LoDo in late 2015, adding a second floor, beautiful Teutonic bars in dark, ornate woods and indoor bocce for those who can’t sit down with their stein of German lager. But you should sit down, whether at the bar or a booth, for […]

Rhinoceropolis

Rhinoceropolis has it all — even if some of that is do-it-yourself. The venue is part show space, part home, and all living homage to every underground hangout in American teenage music history. There’s no sign on the building, never any set cover charge for any show, and no question that whether Nu Sensae, Monotonix […]

Rich Spirit Bagels

Rich Spirit, which debuted in March 2024, makes sourdough bagels in five flavors: classic, sesame sea salt, poppy, salt and everything (which is generously coated in a custom seasoning blend). Customers can nab the downright delicious, chewy Os by stopping by the bakery, but if you want to guarantee your bagel bounty, check out the […]

Right Cream

This business got started during the pandemic, when David Right began making and delivering ice cream via Instagram with his business partner, Josh Siegel. The idea quickly gained popularity thanks to Right’s creative flavors and commitment to quality: He makes his own ice cream base and load up his pints with mix-ins, all of which […]

Rincon Argentino

Christian Saber, a native of Buenos Aires and now chef-owner of Rincon Argentino in Boulder, was working in Breckenridge when he realized he’d fallen in love with more than Colorado powder: He met his future wife on the slopes, and when he later moved with her to her home town of Boulder, he realized there […]

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

The Rio Grande got its start in 1986 in Fort Collins, where college students came to rely on the incredibly strong margaritas – limit three per customer, and no revealing the secret recipe – and big plates of gringo Mexican fare. Today, inspired by owner Pat McGaughran’s early trips to the Yucatan peninsula, the menu […]

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

The Rio Grande got its start in 1986 in Fort Collins, where college students came to rely on the incredibly strong margaritas — limit three per customer, and no revealing the secret recipe — and big plates of gringo Mexican fare. Today, inspired by owner Pat McGaughran’s early trips to the Yucatan peninsula, the menu […]

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

The Rio Grande got its start in 1986 in Fort Collins, where college students came to rely on the incredibly strong margaritas — limit three per customer, and no revealing the secret recipe — and big plates of gringo Mexican fare. Today, inspired by owner Pat McGaughran’s early trips to the Yucatan peninsula, the menu […]

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

The Rio Grande got its start in 1986 in Fort Collins, where college students came to rely on the incredibly strong margaritas — limit three per customer, and no revealing the secret recipe — and big plates of gringo Mexican fare. Today, inspired by owner Pat McGaughran’s early trips to the Yucatan peninsula, the menu […]

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

The Rio Grande got its start in 1986 in Fort Collins, where college students came to rely on the incredibly strong margaritas — limit three per customer, and no revealing the secret recipe — and big plates of gringo Mexican fare. Today, inspired by owner Pat McGaughran’s early trips to the Yucatan peninsula, the menu […]

Rioja

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” […]

Rise & Shine Biscuit Kitchen and Cafe

This pioneering little enterprise shares space with Basil Doc’s Pizza and buzzes each morning with toddler-toting moms, java guzzlers and bread heads who show up bright and early for the flaky, fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits — warm in the center and delicious on their own or slathered with butter, jam or honey. Owner Seth Rubin always […]

Ritual Social House

Ritual Social House opened in 2019 with a relaxed ambiance and a menu filled with pizza, shared plates, sandwiches, salads, pastas and grains, and desserts. It’s a crowd-pleasing option in the Cheeseman Park neighborhood.

River and Woods

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 […]

The Roadhouse Bar & Grill

While the Roadhouse gets its share of bikers, it’s one of the most friendly joints in the neighborhood. It’s particularly fun on the weekends with a lively group of regulars taking part in karaoke or listening to live music.