Sonoda’s Sushi

Come for the Midwestern Benihana-style decor, stay for the sushi — because Sonoda’s prepares some of the finest, freshest fish in the city. At any of this local mini-chain’s four locations, you can be sure of getting the good stuff, assembled by a kitchen that’s spent years trying to get a virtually changeless menu exactly […]

Spangalang Brewery

Founded by former Great Divide head brewer Taylor Rees and journeyman beer makers Austin Wiley and Darren Boyd, Spangalang Brewery takes its name from a jazz term that refers to a cymbal pattern. Its ten-barrel brewing system is located in what was a former insurance office next to the Five Points DMV, giving passersby on […]

The Squeaky Bean Farm + Table

Owner Johnny Ballen unleashed The Squeaky Bean in Highland in May 2009, and it generated quite the following before shuttering two years later. The current iteration of the Bean, which opened in June 2012 in the historic Saddlery building in LoDo, is everything (and more) that Ballen envisioned, with the same convivial vibrancy, irreverent accents […]

Stella’s on 16th

Forget the fact that Stella’s on 16th looks like a food court, albeit a very sunny one with a cool triangular community table and a patio with couches and fire pits. After all, even in our highly informal era, when chefs are just as likely to run fast-casuals as sit-downs, and when today’s food halls […]

Stem Ciders

The city’s cider scene has grown a lot in recent years, but Stem continues to be a leader in innovation. In December 2022, it celebrated the grand opening of its new RiNo taproom, which boasts more space than its original home and a full food menu. Enjoy a flight of ciders that range from fruity […]

Stiles African American Heritage Center

The Stiles African American Heritage Center is an on-site extension of African American History on Wheels, which got its start in 1992. The center is located in a Victorian frame house in Five Points, in the heart of Denver’s historic African-American community. The museum displays pictures and artifacts that piece together the lives of dozens […]

Stout St. Social

Because of this spacious, eclectic eatery’s location in the heart of downtown’s convention and theater district, the menu offers all things for all people, including sushi, oysters, burgers and bar snacks. The real reason to check out Stout Street Social, though, is its happy hour. Food and drink specials are both are bountiful here, from […]

Sugarmill

The Ballpark neighborhood is experiencing a serious case of sugar shock now that Sugarmill has opened. The charming cafe, dinner joint, dessert bar and lounge – launched by Troy Guard in late 2013 – teases everyone who walks through the door with its extravagant display cases of cookies and cupcakes, French macarons and fat muffins, […]

Summit Music Hall

Summit Music Hall, opened by folks at Soda Jerk Presents and now operated by Live Nation, is a rock anomaly among the usual LoDo fare. Offering a larger, companion spot to the concert promoter’s other downtown location, the Marquis Theater (also operated by Live Nation), the 12,500-

Syrup

As its name suggests, much of the menu at this eatery is devoted to foods that are vessels for syrup – and the kitchen makes several versions of the sticky stuff, including classics and seasonal offerings. The syrup gets poured over pancakes, waffles and French toast in Syrup’s downtown dining room, which serves breakfast, lunch […]

Tamayo

Tamayo’s owner, nationally renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval, grew up working in his family’s Acapulco restaurants, and when he opened his first restaurant in Colorado, in a prime corner space on Larimer Square, he billed his cross of traditional dishes with contemporary techniques as “Modern Mexican.” But a decade and several restaurants later, Tamayo was beginning […]

Tarantula Billiards and Bar

After a long run on the second-floor corner of 15th and Champa streets, Tarantula Billiards moved to street level a block east in early 2012, giving the pool hall much more visibility. The new space has a sleek and classy look, closer to that of sister pool hall ZanZibar Billiards and Grill, which is owned […]