La Merise is aptly named for the neighborhood that surrounds it. “Merise” means “wild cherry,” and while you may not find anything even vaguely outlandish in the Cherry Creek ’hood these days, you will find classic French fare at this garden-level restaurant. Menu items include the foie gras and escargots to start; follow up with […]
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This small, cheery eatery sits like an island bordered on all sides by roads; it’s an oasis of clean, authentic Mexican food. Owner Jose Luis Guereca and his sister cook dishes their mama used to make in Durango, Mexico, and they do it all from scratch. This is the real deal.
Down in Texas, right on the border between El Paso and Juarez, there’s a stand – actually, a shack – that sells the best tamales in the known universe. But they’re only slightly better than the green-chile tamales sold every day at La Popular. These fat rolls of masa, pork and whole chunks of fiery […]
With cove lighting illuminating the brushed-steel front and back bars and sweeping color kinetics, La Rumba resembles a liquor-filled laserium. Add to that the award some great club nights – Latin on Fridays and Saturday’s Salsa night — and this Golden Triangle treasure becomes one hot tamale.
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The La Villa Real food trucks don’t do much driving; true loncheras in the old-school tradition, they stick to their regular locations at Federal and Fourth Avenue and Alameda and Raritan. The vehicles don’t need to move to attract customers, though: A consistent clientele patronizes these trucks, with regulars returning sometimes three times a day. […]
Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it. But at least the fern bars and private clubs of the ’70s and ’80s were done up in style, making a little (or a lot of) historical pilfering perfect for a new generation of LoHi bar-goers. Forest green, burnished gold, palm trees and cherrywood finishes can […]
Featuring the world-famous Cyclone coaster, a miniature steam train, kiddies playland, midway, shaded picnic areas and more.
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Where else but the Lancer Lounge could get away with having the Dirty Dancing soundtrack blaring — unironically — over the din of grizzled drinkers circling round the bar and pool balls knocking heads in the next room? This classic dive sticks out like the best kind of sore thumb, with a vibe not unlike […]
Lancer’s Diner opened in spring 2016 as a neighborhood joint for Harvey Park, College View, Ruby Hill and Mar Lee, taking its name from the mascot of Lincoln High School, just across Federal. Big breakfasts are the specialty of the house, and the awe-inspiring breakfast burrito sticks close to that mission. A mountain of scrambled […]
Located in the University Hills Plaza complex in southeast Denver, this three-screen theater specializes in foreign language and independent films. Amenities include concessions, wheelchair-accessible seating, assisted hearing devices and Dolby SR Stereo sound.
Built in 1927 and operated by Landmark since 1980, this twin-screen theater is located in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood and specializes in independent and foreign-language films. Consisting of one large wheelchair-accessible downstairs auditorium and a smaller upstairs theater, the Esquire also features concessions as well as 70mm projection capability and Sony Dynamic Digital Sound.
Built in 1930 and renovated in 1986, the Mayan Theatre is a three-screen art-deco movie palace that specializes in foreign-language and independent films. One of only a few remaining theatres in the country designed in the Mayan Revival style, it features one large downstairs auditorium and two smaller upstairs theaters, along with a cafe and […]
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Originally from Taiwan, Chung-Ming and Tse-Ming Wang opened Lao Wang 25 years ago. Together, the couple ran a tight ship at the small spot that has some well-known ground rules (namely no second orders, no split checks and no seating yourself). In 2021, Tse-Ming passed away at the age of 76, but Chung-Ming hasn’t slowed […]
The Larimer Lounge does one thing better than anyone else in the area: It brings the rock. Sure, the venue has brought in indie-rock progenitors like Sonic Youth’s Thurston Moore and Sebadoh, but it’s also seen acts like Arcade Fire and Bat for Lashes, which have since outgrown the venue. You’ll feel like a member […]