Curtis Park Delicatessen

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 […]

D Note

The D Note celebrated its tenth anniversary and a change of ownership in 2012, but this live-music venue and full-service restaurant and bar in Olde Town Arvada is still a favorite local hangout and a tourist attraction for out-of-town visitors. Originally envisioned as a performance space/art gallery, it was expanded to include hot eats and […]

D’Corazon Mexican Restaurant

There are a few sure bets at this downtown Mexican eatery: The joint will always be packed; the green chile will always be rich, hearty and satisfying; and dinner is the best time to show up. Let’s start with the chile: D’Corazon makes it the way God intended, at least here in Colorado – brownish-orange, […]

Dae Gee

If Dae Gee chef/owner Joseph Kim has his way, Denver diners will soon develop a nuanced appreciation for bulgogi, kimchi and gochugaru, the red-chile powder that stains everything from soups to side dishes at his four restaurants. “We’re letting them know what Korean food is about,” says Kim. “We’re reaching the masses.” The first place […]

Dae Gee

If Dae Gee chef/owner Joseph Kim has his way, Denver diners will soon develop a nuanced appreciation for bulgogi, kimchi and gochugaru, the red-chile powder that stains everything from soups to side dishes at his four restaurants. “We’re letting them know what Korean food is about,” says Kim. “We’re reaching the masses.” The first place […]

Dae Gee

If Dae Gee chef/owner Joseph Kim has his way, Denver diners will soon develop a nuanced appreciation for bulgogi, kimchi and gochugaru, the red-chile powder that stains everything from soups to side dishes at his four restaurants. “We’re letting them know what Korean food is about,” says Kim. “We’re reaching the masses.” The first place […]

Dae Gee

If Dae Gee chef/owner Joseph Kim has his way, Denver diners will soon develop a nuanced appreciation for bulgogi, kimchi and gochugaru, the red-chile powder that stains everything from soups to side dishes at his four restaurants. “We’re letting them know what Korean food is about,” says Kim. “We’re reaching the masses.” The first place […]

DaGabi Cucina

Tucked behind Lucky’s Market in a north Boulder parking lot, this typically quiet casual dinner spot has a warm dining room that invokes the Mediterranean, the region that also inspired the menu. There are dishes rooted in Spain — including tapas such as Spanish tortilla, pancetta-wrapped shrimp and steamed clams — and in Italy, with […]

Dalat Vietnamese Cuisine

The kitchen at DaLat Vietnamese Cuisine is run by Ha Tran, a mother of five who infuses a home-cooked feel in every dish listed on the behemoth menu — make that menus. This embarrassment of riches can make ordering a challenge, if only because there are so many dishes that beg for your attention. Still, […]

The Dam Grille

Situated in a strip mall not far from Cherry Creek Reservoir, the Dam Grille is pretty damn serious about sports, boasting more than a dozen HD TVs and a 100-inch projector screen within its confines. There’s a horseshoe-shaped bar in the good-sized room, along with plenty of seating for those watching a game. That bar […]

Dan Da

Dân Dã has deep roots in Denver’s Vietnamese restaurant scene: Chef-owner An Nguyen is the sister of Thoa Nguyen, who owns next-door sandwich shop and bakery Banh & Butter; their parents were the original owners of the late, lamented New Saigon restaurant. Now An, who shuttered her last restaurant, Savory Vietnam, in late 2023, is […]

Dancing Noodle Thai Cuisine

At noon on a Friday afternoon, Dancing Noodle Thai Cuisine, a tiny storefront restaurant in an unassuming strip mall, is anything but dancing. It deserves to be packed, though, because the Thai dishes turned out here shimmy, spin and sway with penetrating, provocative flavors that don’t just dance, but sing, too — loud and proud. […]

Dandy Lion Coffee

Once located inside Zeppelin Station, Dandy Lion made a move to Park Hill in September 2021. With the move, owners Duc Huynh (the man behind banh mi favorite Vinh Xuong Bakery) and his wife, Dominique, added a unique spin: The latest iteration of Dandy Lion is part coffee shop, part plant store. Lush with greenery, […]

Dang

The hungry weirdo who was the first person to dip fries into soft-serve ice cream turned out to be a genius, and the team behind Little Man Ice Cream is a close second, since fries and ice cream are the specialty at Dang. A pint of piping hot fries will cost you $4 – well […]

Danico Brewing

Nikki Harwood and Dave Lotierzo made lemonade out of lemons, so to speak, when they ran into COVID-related delays in opening their new brewery. The additional planning time allowed them to find their ideal builder, and after a smooth construction process, Danico Brewing opened in late 2022. The pair brought on veteran brewmaster, launching Danico […]

Daniel’s of Paris

Since 1992, Daniel’s of Paris has turned authentic French pastries and a host of other European bakery favorites in a modestly sized shop in a fairly obscure Aurora strip mall. The croissants here are flaky, light and baked fresh with or without a dark-chocolate-filled center for a pain au chocolat, and the signature cinnamon rolls […]

Danny Ray’s

In March 2023, diner staple Danny’s Carnation closed after more than forty years in business. But owner Danny Hopkins kept its legacy going in a big way, moving into an expansive space three times the size of the original and introducing an updated version of the diner. The menu remains the same, and all the […]

Darcy’s Bistro & Pub

Located in an upscale DTC strip mall, Darcy’s Irish Pub and Bistro is a chic eatery/Irish-pub hybrid that caters to an after-work crowd. Three seating areas complement the social atmosphere: a dark wood bar (with the requisite Irish ales and whiskeys on tap), a dining area with tables and booths, and a cozy library in […]

Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar

The menu at Daughter Thai, which opened on rapidly changing Platte Street in 2019, reads as a little more upscale than the average neighborhood Thai restaurant, but it doesn’t give up on the bold flavors and fresh ingredients typical of the Southeast Asian country. So you’ll find beef panang curry in the style of Kanchanaburi, […]

Dave & Buster’s

While Dave & Buster’s has been at 2000 South Colorado Boulevard for fourteen years, the spot became the first of 56 locations nationwide to get a full-on facelift in November 2011, as part of the company’s rebranding process. With this update, the original oak-and-brass accoutrements spread throughout the 65,000-square-foot venue have been phased out in […]

Dave & Buster’s

You have to admit it: Dave & Buster’s has fun nailed down. Yes, it’s a chain (with fifty locations across the country). But, come on, where else can you drink and play video games besides in your mom’s basement? What’s more, you can eat here: burgers, pasta, steaks, ribs, “big salads” and a laundry list […]