Is it a dive? Absolutely. But we mean that in only the sweetest, most endearing way. If you’re looking for wasabi mashed potatoes and tenderloins with mango chutney, this is not the place for you. But if your idea of atmosphere is cheap beers at 10 a.m., 365-days-a-year Christmas lights and a seasoned waitress who […]
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Frank Bonanno doesn’t cook anything that’s not memorable. What’s more, he’s fearless. And Luca’s menu is designed for gluttonous abandon, arranged for wild flights of pairing and sharing, set up in an attempt to make people eat the way the Italians do – with several courses of small plates leading up to the entrees. The […]
The most obvious thing you’ll notice about Brooklyn’s is the location: Situated immediately across from the Pepsi Center, its proximity to the game is a big draw on its own. But Brooklyn’s is also a great sports bar — spacious and full of so many high-definition TVs, you’ll never miss a second of any event. […]
Anthony’s got its start in 1984, when Henry Mann opened his first slice shop on the 16th Street Mall. As at any stereotypical pizza shop, the service has always been gruff, though not unfriendly. Know what you want when you get to the counter, order it, and you’ll have no problems. In addition to quality […]
Tommy’s Thai straddles the border between real Thai cuisine and what those who’ve never had the real thing expect it to be. As a result, some of the offerings can come off tame by traditionalists’ standards – but that just means the kitchen has the freedom to experiment more. The dumplings, the curries and the […]
Noel Cunningham, who founded Strings in 1986, passed away on December 1, 2011. He was more than a cook; he was Denver’s culinary conscience. For well over two decades, he made very good food at Strings, his new-American restaurant and a true community institution. But he also funneled much of his energy into good works […]
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Despite the restaurant’s name, the giant salads and innovative pastas are the better choices at this appealing spot located at the front of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center — which makes it a good option for a mid-shopping meal (and also makes for great people-watching). If you do go for the pizza, you’ll find an […]
Little India’s take on Indian food is an odd mix of regional specialties, all cooked in the tradition of northern Indian cuisine by a Punjabi chef. The menu is long and dignified, showcasing the curries and masalas that even casual Indian-food eaters would recognize, as well as five kinds of saag, specialties of Madras, Danshak, […]
Angelo’s Taverna bills itself as Denver’s original pizza and oyster bar – and since it’s been serving central Denver since the Nixon administration, it’s safe to say that it’s the longest-running restaurant of its ilk, though it’s now on its second owners (who opened a second outpost in Littleton). Even if you love oysters raw, […]
The venerable Moe’s is everything you’d expect from a bagel shop born and bred in Boulder: The menu is drawn (somewhat haphazardly) on a chalkboard, the staff is always in a good mood, and the place maintains a collegial, slightly hippie-dippie vibe. But the bagels – pulled out of the oven fresh each morning and […]
Once owned by an investment group that included vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, the posh Burnsley Hotel has long been home to a first-rate jazz club; local vocalists, pianists and other swingers perform in the lobby bar Thursday through Saturday nights. The upscale, candlelit atmosphere and mellow sounds make this a great date spot. The dining room […]
New owners have brought a new menu along with a new cleanliness regimen to the former dark, divey Hoffbrau, now renamed 1301 Santa Fe Bar & Grill. The rooftop smoking deck and wooden floor of the dining room got a good scrubbing, and the kitchen and interior underwent several much-needed repairs. The result is a […]
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Colorado is the brewpub capital of the world, and Breckenridge Brewery was one of the early pioneers that helped the state claim that crown. The main attraction at the Ballpark location is the brewery’s extensive selection of handcrafted beers, which can best be sampled during daily happy hour, but there’s also a good selection of […]
This dark, subterranean enclave has seen decades of diners come and go in Cherry Creek North. The kitchen cooks up nostalgic American classics for the regulars who fill the plush, high chairs and wooden booths, and the bar mixes stiff cocktails for the regulars who belly up to a bar that still shows the burn […]
Le Central has been giving Denver a sit-down history lesson on the breadth of French cuisine — from the haute to the basse — since 1981. Over the years, chefs and cooks from far-flung locales have passed through this kitchen, but owner Robert Tournier has always kept a close eye on the proceedings. At dinner, […]
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.
The Hornet took over a Denver institution, Mary & Lou’s Cafe, in 1995. Now the nearly thirty-year-old Baker spot with a secluded patio is an icon in its own right. The menu is casual and heavy on comfort food, including lots of gluten-free options like the Honey Stung Fried Chicken; the beer list is approachable; […]
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All of the northern Indian classics are represented on Bombay Clay Oven’s menu, but you’ll also find dishes from all over the subcontinent, including a tangy, tamarind-laden Goan seafood curry. The chef-owner is also a tandoor specialist who has a particularly deft hand with chicken. You’ll find a couple of standout mango treats here, as […]
Benny’s is a Colorado classic, a Den-Mex restaurant that serves fat-ass burritos, enormous nacho platters, free chips and salsa, and (allegedly) 350 gallons of margaritas every weekend. This is a favorite go-to place for a side of chicharrones (crisp and hot and greasy as hell) and a bowl of green chile (indubitably Coloradan – thick […]
After occupying a sunny yellow space on 13th Street for over 25 years, a kitchen fire forced breakfast spot Dozens to shutter in 2022. Two years later, it’s been resurrected just a few blocks away, with its previous menu and many of its former staff returning. Whether you’re after an omelet, a sandwich, rancheros, a […]