When Rock N Lobster Roll founder Andrew Harris and bar maven Alisha Taylor opened the Devil’s Drink in a small space below the 25-room Kasa Comma hotel in LoHi, they described it as an “underworld speakeasy” with dark, moody vibes, red lighting and devilish design touches. If you’re ready to dance with the devil in […]
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In late 2023, the owners of a favorite Berkeley watering hole, Crow Bar, pulled off something that takes a certain type of expertise: They opened a new dive bar. The Scapegoat may be less than a year old, but the camaraderie among regulars who belly up for cheap drinks and friendly banter among the eclectic […]
Denver’s bagel game has gotten far more diverse in 2024, and in October, Odell’s Bagel opened in the Highland neighborhood. The bagels themselves come in options such as furikake and rosemary, along with the standards: plain, sesame, everything, poppy and cinnamon raisin. But the real stars at Odell’s are the fishy toppings, particularly the pastrami-spiced […]
This Lyons-based distillery has raked in national and international awards since opening over a decade ago. In 2023, Denver imbibers were the winners when Spirit Hound took over the former Mythology Distillery space in LoHi, debuting a tasting room with Colorado-inspired decor, regular events including cocktail classes, and libations that show off the skills of […]
Chef-owner Johnny Curiel’s first solo venture, the highly anticipated Alma Fonda Fina, opened in December 2023, and less than a year later, it earned one Michelin star. The menu is a love letter to the home-cooked traditions of the chef’s childhood and the comfort food found at traditional fondas across Mexico. Snag a spot at […]
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Inspired by Japanese izakayas, chef/restaurateur Bill Taibe founded the original Kawa Ni in Westport, Connecticut, in 2014. Nearly a decade – and many dumplings, bao buns and inventive plates – later, he debuted the second Kawa Ni in LoHi after falling in love with the neighborhood, which has embraced it right back. The buzzy dining […]
Corey Baker has had a two-decade-long career in some of Denver’s most renowned sushi spots, so when he teamed up with chef Max MacKissock and the Culinary Creative Group in 2023 to open a new spot in LoHi, the bar was high. What this team has delivered is a place that should be on every […]
Denver’s currently on a hot dumpling streak, and Nana’s has stood out among the new options since opening in the former longtime home of Old Major in LoHi in October 2023. It’s since added offshoots in Boulder and Aurora, but we love the bustling energy of the Tejon Street spot. You may have to wait […]
In September 2023, Brasserie Brixton co-founder chef Nick Dalton and friends William Steck and Simon Rochez debuted their take on a neighborhood French bistro in LoHi. The space is decked out with luxurious deep-green booths, marble-topped tables and plenty of gold accents. While Jacques feels upscale enough for a special occasion, any reason is a […]
In 2019, Thuc-Nhu “Nhu” Hoang and her husband, Huy Pham, signed a lease for a space near Sloan’s Lake that they dreamed of turning into a coffee and sandwich shop. When delays pushed back the construction of the kitchen for four years, the couple ran the shop as a convenience store. In 2023, though, they […]
Former Safta chef David Schloss opened Sonny’s in 2023 after what seemed like an interminable wait (but was actually two years after he signed the lease for the former music store). With a simple menu built around three main categories – giant pita sandwiches heaped with toppings, salads and mains centered on falafel, mezze and […]
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Named for family patriarch Enrique Silva Figueroa (aka Kiké), who spent much of his life working in restaurants and managing kitchens in Jalisco, Mexico, this business started as a food truck in 2021, just as birria tacos were taking hold all over social media and restaurant menus. In 2023, it moved into a brick-and-mortar location, […]
Since opening in November 2022, this cafe has quickly become a force in the vibrant Denver coffee scene. Owners Kristin Lacy and Vivi Lemus channeled their love for Guatemala and community into creating Convivio, named for the tradition of get-togethers centered around food and drink. Lemus focuses on her roots for Latin-inspired eats, while Lacy […]
Until The Post came along, it was almost as if the Front Range had no fried chicken at all, so quickly did fans flock here. Quaffable beers and a supporting cast of other countrified fare bolstered the Post’s reputation, and devotees in need of a fix had no trouble trekking to the bedroom community of […]
Noisette opened in 2022 in a revamped restaurant space that’s distractingly elegant – though not in a stiff, white-tablecloth kind of way. The white decor with pops of pastel and a mix of modern and vintage is inviting and transportive. Small vases of flowers on each table add a romantic touch, as do the mismatched […]
After a head-on motorcycle accident derailed his career in finance, Blaine Baggao re-evaluated his professional path, ultimately launching Adobo in 2016 as a food truck that combines his New Mexican and Filipino roots. Its first brick-and-mortar is an expansive space that hosts live music and serves food into the late-night hours, with a menu of […]
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The 2014 opening of Cart-Driver ushered in a wave of Neapolitan pizza in Denver. These perfectly charred wood-fired pies shine whether you opt for a simple margherita (called the Daisy here) or a seasonal creation. A meal in the tiny, original shipping-container location in RiNo is an intimate yet lively experience, while the newer outpost […]
This wing joint with a jam-band soul opened in West Highland in 2012 and added a Wash Park outpost in 2019. Yes, the wings are on the small side; that’s because FOTM uses only cage-free, antibiotic-free chicken, along with making other environmentally conscious moves like composting all of its food scraps and recycling its cooking […]
The original outpost of Spice Room is located in a strip mall in the Highland neighborhood; since its opening it has spawned two other locations in the metro area. All three offer Indian dishes with a hearty hit of heat and rich, creamy sauces. Try the lamb rogan josh with garlic naan or chicken tikka […]