Americatus Restaurant and Market

Iain Chisholm, chef/owner of Americatus Restaurant & Market, which opened in the summer of 2012 in the Ballpark neighborhood, is the epitome of an entrepreneur. His first food venture was a lemonade stand when he was in elementary school; he went on to earn two degrees from Johnson & Wales and work for local restaurateur […]

Amore Gelato

The line can be long at Amore Gelato, which opened on the 16th Street Mall in summer 2010. But for those who prefer Italian-style gelato and sorbet to ice cream, its more calorie-rich American counterpart, the wait is well worth it. Styled as a modern European sweet shop, Amore Gelato draws tourists walking off big […]

Andenken Gallery

Andenken Gallery is home to a a handful of important, emerging Denver artists. Partnered with Battalion Boutique, this is one of the few galleries where you can indulge in some ping pong while enjoying the art.

Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta

Anthony’s is a homegrown pizza empire, and it got its start in this space on California Street that was previously home to another New York-style slice purveyor. Perhaps for that reason, it has more of a vintage feel than most of the other locations that have come since. Inside the small storefront, you might actually […]

Apothecary of Colorado

Owners: Wanda James and Scott Durrah Owners’ statement: “We want to provide the best dispensary model for an emerging industry.” Opened: December 2009 Raw marijuana price range: $20 to $25 per gram, $50 to $60 per eighth (plus tax, of course). Other types of medicine: Teas, hash, kief, pre-rolled joints, plants at all stages (clones, […]

Appaloosa Grill

When you stumble off the 16th Street Mall and into the Appaloosa, a cheerful, independently owned spot, odds are good that you’ll hit a happy hour, because the Appaloosa’s happy-hour schedule is expansive — almost as expansive as the drinks are inexpensive. And you can down those drinks while listening to live music every night […]

The Armoury

Named for the Arsenal soccer team’s fan store, the Armoury opened in early 2013 as an Old World pub that focused on soccer, spirits heavy on beer and browns, and a live-music lineup featuring punk, post-punk and indie-rock acts. But within a year of opening, the bar was focusing less on soccer, and the live […]

The Armstrong Center for Dance

The 30,000 square foot Armstrong Center for Dance has eight, state-of-the-art professional dance studios and amenities for the professional Company including locker rooms and showers as well as a physical therapy room. Colorado Ballet’s home also has its own Black Box Theater performance space featuring 135 seats for a performance and up to 177 seats […]

Asada Rico

When you’re hoofin’ it to work on a brisk morning downtown, you don’t have time for a sit-down breakfast. Asada Rico, one of many street-food kiosks on the 16th Street Mall, has just what you need: express breakfast burritos stuffed with scrambled eggs, potatoes, green chile, cheese and a choice of meats. They’re a speedy […]

Attimo | Urban Winery

Snooze founder Jon Schlegel opened this Ballpark winery in January 2020 after spending time living in Italy. Italian for “a moment,” Attimo offers a peaceful reprieve from the bustle of downtown with wines made from grapes shipped directly from Italy and aged on site.

Backcountry Delicatessen

Started in Steamboat in 1999, Backcountry Delicatessen has since set up shop in Jackson, Fort Collins and now LoDo, where the restaurant isn’t so much a pre-hike stop as a workday destination. It’s open for breakfast and lunch, cranking out morning specials and salads and sandwiches galore, broken down into simple categories like “beef” and […]

Backcountry Delicatessen

Started in Steamboat in 1999, Backcountry Delicatessen has since set up shops along the Front Range, where the restaurant isn’t so much a pre-hike stop as a workday destination. It’s open for breakfast and lunch, cranking out morning specials and salads and sandwiches galore, broken down into simple categories like “beef” and “ham” as well […]