Sahara Restaurant

Morocco isn’t technically within the geographical region we call the Middle East, but there’s a culinary continuum that links the food of northwest Africa with the Levant and points farther east. That continuum encompasses hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel and pita stuffed with grilled meats, all of which Sahara Restaurant on East Arapahoe Road handles with […]

Pho Saigon

There are some restaurants where the world does not intrude — rooms where time does not pass, weather never changes, current events go unnoted. Pho Saigon is one of those places, unaltered by time and circumstance, with service that”s always quick and friendly. Another constant is the excellent pho, but the menu also extends to […]

Saj Mediterranean Grill

This breezy, fast-casual Middle Eastern joint inhabits a prominent corner of the Streets at SouthGlenn, serving up shawarma, kabobs and hummus to patrons passing through its line. Those diners then fill wooden tables in the dining room or, in the warm months, crowd the patio, spilling onto the streets. The spot’s name comes from a […]

Samurai

Bow to Japanese tradition: Reserve a tatami-mat room and settle in for a delightful, multicourse dinner. Or opt for the sushi, which competes with any in town.

Santiago’s Mexican Restaurant

Colorado is lucky to have many homegrown Mexican chains — but none have been as successful as Santiago’s. And with good reason: This chain, which has over twenty locations (and counting), doesn’t just offer great to-go breakfast burritos; it also serves up an absolutely addictive green chile. In mild, medium and hot, it’s tasty enough […]

Sazza

It’s a well-established fact (among a certain subset of pizza lovers, that is) that the best pizza in the world is New York-style thin crust, dripping with orange grease, topped with nothing but double cheese and pepperoni. But if you’re one of those people who simply must have pineapple or Peruvian mountain potatoes on your […]

Scarlet Ranch

Although Scarlet Ranch had somewhat humble beginnings at 424 Broadway, the swingers’ club moved to much bigger digs in 2012: the former Northwoods Inn steakhouse in Littleton. The 18,000-square-foot log-cabin-like retreat bills itself as “a very diverse lifestyle club for ladies, select single men, and classy couples.” Scarlet Ranch, which attracts a clientele whose average […]

Shanghai Kitchen

This southeast suburban eatery’s exterior is strip-mall boring, but it belies a recently remodeled dining room that evokes 1920s Shanghai with its dark wood and brickwork. The menu covers a range of American Chinese favorites, but there’s also a Chinese menu (with English translations) that features other dishes less familiar to typical takeout customers. Traditional […]

Silver Creek Diner

Not all diners were manufactured in the ancient diner forges of New Jersey, feature a faux-’50s muscle car theme, or are draped in neon and polished chrome. Those are just decorating details and, as often as not, serve only to distract attention from the terrible things being done to the food in the back. Silver […]

SkyVenture Colorado

After a quick training session, you can be ready to fly at SkyVenture Colorado — no experience necessary. This controlled skydiving machine, with precise airflow technology, allows you to be in simulated freefall on top of winds reaching up to 160 mph. The facility is great for parties and corporate events, or even just solo […]