Phil and Erika Zierke, the owners of Englewood Grand, know how to create a neighborhood staple – and that’s exactly what they did (again) in 2022, when they opened a welcoming watering hole near DU that has everything but a name. You’re likely to find Phil behind the bar at one of his two spots, […]
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Xanthus Be Dell and his wife, Cristy, moved to Denver in May 2021 after years of running large-scale beverage programs for music festivals and other events while based in Los Angeles. With Pretty Neat, which debuted in November 2023, the goal was to offer well-made, classic cocktails – for just $12 each. The formula has […]
Eclectic enough to make sense on South Broadway but more elevated than nearby watering holes, the Goldfinch filled a gap in the Platt Park neighborhood when it debuted in March 2024 – which was intentional. Owner Iain Chisholm lives nearby and designed the place to be a cocktail bar with a solid food program so […]
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What was formerly the Sportsbook Bar & Grill and is now Origins Sports Bar & Grill in Wash Park feels like a hidden oasis, with a door opening to the alleyway and a descent down a flight of stairs. It’s always a great bar for watching any game, thanks to some of the best food […]
Many Americans are stuck in a rut when it comes to Indian food, and if chicken tikka masala and saag paneer are as adventurous as you want to get, Tikka & Grill’s takes are exemplary, full of fragrant spices and depth. But you can also dig further into Indian – and Nepali – cuisine at […]
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A beverage that fell from heaven and by some stroke of luck landed in Denver, the Venetian Cream Coffee at the Molecule Effect is so good, it has to be divine in origin. Buttery-smooth and tooth-achingly sweet, this coffee drink comes straight out of a tap like a swirling caramel ribbon of liquid dessert. Served […]
Independent doughnut shop Baked N Denver officially launched inside an old Winchell’s building in July 2020 (back then, it was called Wake & Bake). The name may have changed , but it still turns out a variety of classic doughnuts along with breakfast sandwiches and burritos, coffee and juice. You’ll find a few nods to […]
Pasta is at the heart of this Italian restaurant that opened in 2020. The dough master is chef Ty Leon, but what really sets Olivia apart is the symphony of teamwork that makes every aspect of dining here sing, from the skilled front-of-house crew led by Heather Morrison to the exceptional beverage program headed by […]
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This brightly hued, plant-based eatery that debuted in 2019 feels casual and lighthearted, but the food is serious business, built on real vegetables, nuts and grains rather than relying on fake meats. Named for a line in a David Bowie song, it opens up a whole new world of light yet satisfying fare, whether you’re […]
Serene Cuisine’s drab University Boulevard facade belies the cute interior brimming with elaborate tile work and bright-orange touches. The lengthy menu includes the standard proteins – chicken, shrimp, lamb, daal – in familiar offerings like korma, vindaloo and tikka masala, but with some more unusual choices like crab and goat, as well.
When you only make one thing, you’d better make it right. Igor and Beckie Panasewicz had compiled more than a decade of experience serving Venezuelan cuisine from their food truck and at the Avanti food hall when they finally opened their own Platt Park brick-and-mortar in 2019. Their experience shows in the restaurant’s succulent meats, […]