14er Brewing Company

14er Brewing Company is the brainchild, passion, and dedication of Andrew Kaczmarek and Nato Francescato. The brand brings innovative Uniquely Crushable craft beer to the most competitive beer market in the world through an iconic Colorado brand, and a unique portfolio of beers.

1515 Restaurant

Gene Tang is the consummate host. For close to two decades, he’s overseen every aspect of 1515 Restaurant, which occupies a Victorian storefront in LoDo — greeting guests, checking on table settings, asking diners if everything is to their liking (it usually is). While the first floor is home to a comfortable bar whose crowds […]

The 1UP Arcade Bar – LoDo

Opened in March 2011, the 1UP LoDo is an arcade, bar and restaurant. Located just half a block from Coors Field, the place features more than thirty vintage arcade games, all from 1985 and earlier, including Pac-Man, Tetris, Galaga, Mortal Kombat and Tron. Named after the green mushroom that you earn in Mario Brothers when […]

20th Street Recreation Center

The 20th Street Recreation Center, a city facility in the heart of downtown Denver, may not have the newest and fanciest equipment, but it has character and history that would give any other gym a real workout. Originally a boxing gym, it has an old-school feel, few crowds and helpful staffers and regulars alike. And […]

5280 Burger Bar

The guys behind 5280 Burger Bar, which debuted in the Denver Pavilions in early 2014, really like burgers, so their casual spot features burgers made from Colorado beef and other locally sourced ingredients, as well as homemade buns, sauces and other toppings (including the American cheese). They like beer, too, so there are a dozen […]

8 Rivers Cafe

In LoDo, where 8 Rivers moved in October 2008, chef/owner Scott Durrah has a decent-sized space — not huge, but maybe three times larger than his old spot in Highland. He has a bar set with bottles of Mount Gay and Appleton Estate rum, and decorated with album covers from reggae and dub bands. He […]

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 […]