Departure

So you’re not going to Cherry Creek for dinner, you say? Well, toss out your notions of hip Denver restaurant neighborhoods and head inside the new Halcyon Hotel for a taste of chef Gregory Gourdet’s pan-Asian menu. The chef perfected his concept at the first Departure in Portland, Oregon, before coming to Denver armed with […]

Dew Drop Inn

This Uptown bar from the women-owned group behind such hits as the Horseshoe Lounge, the Embassy Tavern and more has aesthetically pleasing design details like tiger-print wallpaper. The easy-sipping cocktails are even more pleasing. Stop in for one of two happy hours, or snag a shot and a beer at any time of day for […]

Diana’s Greek Market & Deli

There are people who come to Melita’s to bulk up on Greek feta; others stock up on sumac, a lemony powder that the Greeks use on, well, just about everything. Still others pop in for the aptly named “Hercules” burger, five or six inches of heft favored by those whose only afternoon requirement is a […]

DiFranco’s

When it comes to Italian cuisine, simplicity, craftsmanship and unassailable ingredients are what count – and DiFranco’s, an unassuming, low-key joint in the Golden Triangle that opened in 2012 as an Italian deli, then expanded into a (tiny) restaurant, embraces all of those attributes. It serves a lovely selection of housemade pastas, including a terrific […]

Dikeou Pop-Up: Colfax

Extension of the Dikeou Collection. The Dikeou Collection Pop-Up Space currently features installations by artist Lizzi Bougatsos and Sarah Staton as well as extensive and eclectic collection of vinyl records (15,000+). The space also hosts art related events. Free and open to the public.

DJ’s 9th Ave Cafe

Brothers Devin and Jason Stallings won a lot of fans with DJ’s Berkeley Cafe in northwest Denver, and in early 2013, they brought the same winning concept to the Golden Triangle, where they opened DJ’s 9th Avenue Cafe. Like the original, it opens at 7 a.m. every morning and stays open until early afternoon, serving […]

Domo

Gaku Homma opened his homestyle Japanese restaurant with an unlikely farmhouse setting, complete with a Japanese garden, in an urban neighborhood in 1996. It had a loyal legion of fans for years, but a viral TikTok video nearly led to its demise after crowds descended on the typically quiet space. After taking some time off […]

Dos Santos Taqueria de Mexico

In their first venture together outside of Mexico, brothers Kris and Jason Wallenta have created a hit with Dos Santos, a taqueria in the Uptown neighborhood. The space, formerly the home of D Bar, has been thoroughly transformed, with a rustic, industrial feel that stands in sharp contrast to D Bar’s preciousness. Walls are trimmed […]

Dozens

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 […]

Dulce Vida

In early 2013, Dulce Vida moved into the Golden Triangle space left vacant by the Cherokee Grill, which closed after a 28-year-run. Jason Tietjen, of the Dive Inn, bought the building with partners and transformed it into a place that Tietjen says walks the walks the fine line between bar and restaurant. Although when it […]