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Shish Kabob Grill, a modest spot that opened almost a decade ago, is across the street from the State Capitol – and a million miles from Syria. The exterior of the storefront is peppered with bossy signs, but one bite of the hummus, and your tastebuds will override your brain. The hummus is not the […]
After overcoming some zoning challenges, Sliceworks – the pizza joint that occupies a two-story structure built on the former Argonaut parking lot – joined the lineup of Colfax eateries in January 2012. The emphasis is on unusual pies, including a Buffalo chicken version, as well as other Italian dishes that you can take out or […]
Snarf’s Sub Shop, the beloved sandwich spot with a hippie vibe, got its start when Jim Seidel opened his first sub shack in Boulder in 1996. Then, as now, Snarf’s knew to do a few things really right: It has a good filling-to-bread ratio, uses high-quality meats and vegetables, and relies on a broiler to […]
When Orrapan Botthaisong moved to Denver from Thailand a decade ago, she had just $300 to her name. Ten years later, she’s the owner of two Thai restaurants: the more casual La Mai Thai near Sloan’s Lake, which is named for her mother, and Som Dee, which opened in December and is named for her […]
Owner Kal Pent opened the original outpost of Spice Room in a strip mall in the Highland neighborhood in 2017. Since then, it’s expanded twice, adding a location in the former Steuben’s in Arvada and another in the former Annie’s Cafe in the Bluebird district, which is three times larger than the OG spot. We’re […]
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An army of hip, coffee-drinking twenty- and thirty-somethings sets up camp at the tables of St. Mark’s every day, sipping hot drinks while hacking away furiously on their laptops. No matter what time of day you show up at this spacious shop for a cup of joe, you might be hard-pressed to find a seat […]
Steuben’s is named after a Boston diner once run by founder Josh Wolkon’s family. Since 2006, this retro joint has paid tribute to regional American favorites, from well-made lobster rolls to juicy green chile cheeseburgers. Steuben’s was also a pioneer in large-format cocktails, so the bar has years of experience batching booze – which you […]
The sandwiches at Sub-Culture bring in a lot of pick-up business on their own merit: Everyone knows that when it comes to sandwiches, it’s the little things that count, and this shop nails them. The bread is the perfect blend of chewy and crusty; the ingredients are fresh, high-quality and plentiful, with plenty of vegetarian […]
When Sullivan Scrap Kitchen launched in 2020, its menu was built around casual, familiar food. The next year, its zero-waste approach earned it a spot on Bon Appétit’s “Heads of the Table” list, and its burger nabbed our Best of Denver award for Best Hamburger. As of fall 2024, it offers brunch and lunch four […]
This Capitol Hill incarnation of the 9th Door – and the only surviving one – opened at the end of 2013, featuring the same menu of Spanish tapas created by veteran chef-consultant Michael Wahaltere at the Lodo location. The new space is cozier than the cavernous original but is decorated in similar coppery hues, dark […]
The Thin Man emanates a strong gravitational pull from its location on a darkened string of blocks between Colfax, Uptown and City Park, drawing in drinkers from near and far. Owner Eric Alstad, who is Greek Orthodox, got his priest’s blessing before opening the joint in 2001 and covered walls of the narrow space with […]
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At Denver’s first gay sports bar, you can watch the game on nine televisions or sip a boozy beverage on the sound-equipped patio…and enjoy a safe space to take in all sports. The drink list has all your sports-bar favorites, such as beer – lots of beer – shots of liquor and simple mixed drinks. […]
Tom and Marna Sumners have doubled the fun with two locations of Trattoria Stella, their hip neighborhood bistro – one on the west side, one on the east. Both are comfortable spots, with eclectic menus that aren’t afraid to take chances and regulars who appreciate the results. Sunday brunch is particularly popular, and in a […]
Urban Cafe & Restaurant got its start in 2020 serving food under a tent in a parking lot on Santa Fe Drive, but luckily for Denver Health employees (as well as the dining public), it now has a brick-and-mortar home in a space connected to the hospital. The line moves quickly, with customers ordering smoothies […]
WaterCourse Foods opened in 1998, and over the years, its name has become synonymous in Denver with meat-free cooking; it even became a completely vegan kitchen in 2015. During that long run, WaterCourse has also become something of a community center – not just for vegetarians and vegans, but for gluten-free diners and others with […]
Everything about the Weathervane Cafe is as cute as can be. Situated in the bottom floor of a small house on Seventeenth Avenue, the interior seats a mere nineteen people; there are eye-catching flower arrangements, vases and ornamental items (some of them for sale) artfully placed on assorted surfaces, and pictures drawn by local schoolkids […]
At White Pie, brothers Kris and Jason Wallenta dish up wood-fired pizzas inspired by their childhood in New Haven, Connecticut. But even though their pizzas were inspired by an East Coast classic, they aren’t chained to tradition – just as their tacos at Dos Santos, the Mexican restaurant they run around the corner, aren’t bound […]
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Wakano’s menu offers a broad spread of traditional Asian dishes on a board bulked up with a generous serving of Americanized Chinese favorites. It’s a solid neighborhood spot for those craving Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese all together in one place.
There’s something for everyone along Colfax Avenue, and X Bar marks the spot for a very diverse cross-section of the population. This clubby, dance-
The highly anticipated Xiquita opened in August 2024, helmed by the team from Park Hill favorite Lucina. Its menu features familiar Mexican classics like ceviche and carne asada, but the kitchen dives deeper with its focus on the nixtamalized corn used to make masa, one of the foundational ingredients of the country’s cuisine. Xiquita’s tetelas, […]