East Denver in Denver
Showing 111 - 132 of 213The first Modmarket opened in 2009 in Boulder; the town seemed ideally suited to the eatery’s seasonal ingredients and farm-to-table philosophy set off by a sleek, fast-casual setting. Now those behind the Modmarket concept are setting their sights on anywhere in the nation that people crave quick, fresh food. Salads, pizzas, sandwiches, platters and even […]
The Udi’s Bakery Cafes scattered around town underwent a somewhat confusing name change in 2014, becoming Etai’s Bakery Cafes. What hasn’t changed is the comfortable neighborhood vibe and the great food. The DIA location is one of only a couple that are open all day, serving up sandwiches for breakfast, lunch and dinner, salads and […]
Denver clearly has a love for tiny neighborhood eateries that turn out meals on par with those served by the big boys downtown. Under chef/owner Peter Ryan, the Plimoth has captured the hearts of both City Park residents and those willing to take a drive into unfamiliar territory. Classic European technique, local ingredients and regional […]
The huge garage doors still go up and down every day at the former Station 26 firehouse in northeast Park Hill, but the only emergencies now are when someone’s glass gets low on double IPA. Station 26 Brewing opened last December inside this renovated fire station (the Denver Fire Department’s new Station 26 facility is […]
Cutting it close is the way to go when traveling by air; time wasted while wedged into an uncomfortable airport chair is time you’ll never get back – unless you choose to while away your extra travel time at Elway’s. If it’s your first day on vacation, you won’t mind splurging on steak and eggs, […]
Call it the luck of the Irish: With the Abbey Tavern, Glen Eastwood has managed to create a pub that’s better than the sum of its parts. The former general manager of a couple of Irish bars around town, Eastwood turned an old florist’s shop on East Colfax into a true hangout for Park Hill, […]
Over the past few years, Denver International Airport has worked hard to make sure that travelers can get a true taste of the city. And their efforts paid off in 2013 when several excellent hometown restaurants opened at DIA. The best of them? Root Down, which not only offers many of the “field-to-fork” menu items […]
Passing time at the airport isn’t so bad when you can sit back and relax at Cru Food and Wine Bar, located on the B concourse. Enjoy a selection of appetizers, gourmet pizza, panini and desserts at Cru, or choose from an extensive list of wines available by the bottle, by the glass, or in […]
Gaia PlantBased Medicine is in a decent East Colfax location, with a sidewalk storefront situated between a salon and one of the best low-key lunch spots in Denver, La Guarida Cubana. Prepare to be buzzed back through the steel-plated wall and security door for the patient lounge. It’s a clean, cozy place that feels more […]
Mici Handcrafted Italian’s Stapleton outpost is a quick-service eatery, especially popular during the lunch hour, when shoppers and professionals with offices in the area stop by for carry-out or to enjoy one of the weekday specials. The menu features such classic Italian dishes as pizza on housemade crusts, pastas loaded with hand-rolled meatballs, and a […]
Leopold Bros. was born in 1999, when Todd and Scott, the brothers in question, opened a brewery in Michigan. They soon expanded their operations to distilling and relocated to Colorado in 2008. It seems like they’ve been here much longer, though, because both the breadth and the depth of their product lines are truly impressive. […]