Chatfield State Park has a lot to offer for boaters, bicyclists, hikers, campers and dog-walkers alike – and it’s just a few miles southwest of Denver, close enough for a quick visit or a day-long frolic. If you find that there’s just too much to do in a day, it has close to 200 campsites, […]
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Showing 67 - 88 of 419The menu at Cherry Hills Sushi Co. almost seems to be missing a page or two, so short and focused is chef Bradford Kim’s roster of hand-rolled temaki and meticulous sashimi. But therein lies the brilliance of the austere little sushi bar: Perfection is captured through simplicity. A pour of rainwater-clear sake alongside a series […]
Created by guys who have many years of ivory tickling between them, the circus/carnival themed Chez Cirque dueling piano spot is a step above other local piano bars. A typical night will feature at least two pianists (and possibly two more pianists who may double on other instruments) playing requests from the audience, everything from […]
This restaurant has gone through some changes since it opened in 2002 as Venice. For one thing, it’s no longer called Venice – owner Alessandro Carollo renamed it Chianti, did a little redecorating, and changed the menu to match the name. What hasn’t changed are the crowds: Chianti is still packed from open to close.
There’s nothing fancy about this fast-casual joint in the southern suburbs, but that’s exactly the point. Chef/owner Afred Rojas has compiled an edible encyclopedia of street food from Latin America, going from Mexico to Argentina, with stops in Peru, Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela along the way. Sample empanadas from two countries, dig into hefty tortas, […]
Longtime Broadway eatery 4G’s rebranded and changed its name to Chula in early 2023 — only to promptly close after a car accident resulted in severe damage to the building. After a number of permitting delays and the addition of our outside patio, the spot reopened just in time for Cinco de Mayo, with the […]
Soft-serve never tasted so good. CJ’s is a casual mom-and-mom spot run by local neighbors who create three flavors of frozen custard daily, along with sandwiches.
Owner Johnny Ballen, founder of the legendary Squeaky Bean, took a decidedly different path when he opened his second venture in Englewood in 2016. Instead of the progressive, mildly fussy cuisine the Bean was known for, Ballen went for comfort, both in food and decor. The menu focuses on tacos, as you’d expect – nearly […]
Colorado Horse Park in Parker has established itself as a destination for world-class equestrian athletes. It is the largest horse park west of the Mississippi, serving amateurs, juniors and Olympians; the premier boarding facility features over a hundred heated stalls. The park is also dedicated to preserving Colorado open space – and both entertaining and […]