La Chiva

La Chiva got its start as a food truck in 2015 and moved into its original brick-and-mortar location on South Broadway in 2017. In November 2020, when the space across the street became available, owner and native Colombian Jorge Aguirre relocated his operation, gaining double the seating, an upstairs area and a large back patio. […]

Larkburger

Back in 2006, Thomas Salamunovich started a little stand-alone restaurant designed to feature the burger that, through experimentation and long practice, he’d come up with at the Larkspur Restaurant in Vail and had proved wildly popular at that fancy-pants place. In his words, it was “my vision for the perfect burger experience.” And Larkburger comes […]

Li’l Devils

After a long run at 255 South Broadway, the Barker Lounge relocated near the Santa Fe Arts District, and Li’l Devils took over the Broadway spot in late 2012. The building was spruced up inside and out, giving it a classier feel, but Lil’ Devils is still a low-key, comfortable lounge that caters to both […]

Lincoln’s Roadhouse

The rowdy blues and rock at the Roadhouse fit the rough-and-ready crowds looking for beer and a band on the weekends, when the smallish joint can get packed. Big booths keep colleagues comfy and close for conversation, and the stage is right by the window, so prospective patrons can get an earful before they even […]

Little Carmine’s Italian Sandwiches

After a pandemic pause of more than three years, Little Carmine’s, the fast-casual sandwich shop and little sister to Carmine’s on Penn, reopened in October 2023. The newest iteration of the eatery, which originally opened in 2013, is mostly unchanged, serving sandwich classics like Chicago beef, eggplant or chicken parm, and a Jersey hoagie on […]

Little Green Pharmacy

The green neon lights and metal bars on Little Green Pharmacy’s windows and doors hardly resemble the exterior decor of a health-care provider. In fact, the place might look a little shady to some. Once inside, though, patients will find more than just flower, hash, edibles and fluorescent lights. On top of super-cheap ounces for […]

Little India

Little India’s take on Indian food is an odd mix of regional specialties, all cooked in the tradition of northern Indian cuisine by a Punjabi chef. The menu is long and dignified, showcasing the curries and masalas that even casual Indian-food eaters would recognize, as well as five kinds of saag, specialties of Madras, Danshak, […]

Little Shanghai

The Rolling Stones ate at this Denver institution decades ago, and faithful fans continue to find satisfaction at Little Shanghai. From classics such as lo mein and sesame chicken to more exotic fare like the Rich Man Fried Rice and Szechuan green beans with pork, everything coming out of this kitchen features fresh, well-handled ingredients. […]

Los Chingones DTC

Troy Guard made the 2400 block of Larimer Street the taco the town with Los Chingones, a stylish taqueria he opened there at the end of 2013, ten blocks and a world away from his flagship restaurant, TAG. The second outpost of his “bad-ass” eatery opened in November 2015 in the Belleview Station development, offering […]

Lucile’s Creole Cafe

Open daily for breakfast and lunch only, this Louisiana-inspired favorite got its start in Boulder in 1980 and now has six locations in Colorado. Your experience here comes with a dash of Creole country kitsch, with knickknacks hanging from the walls and silverware wrapped in brightly colored fabric. Start with powdered sugar-covered beignets and your […]

Lucile’s Creole Cafe

Open daily for breakfast and lunch only, this Louisiana-inspired favorite got its start in Boulder in 1980 and now has six locations in Colorado. Your experience here comes with a dash of Creole country kitsch, with knickknacks hanging from the walls and silverware wrapped in brightly colored fabric. Start with powdered sugar-covered beignets and your […]

Maddie’s

Gayor Geller opened the first Maddie’s in 2013, naming the tiny breakfast eatery after his daughter. Maddie was just a toddler at the time, but both she and her namesake restaurant have grown up. In November 2016, Geller unveiled a brand-new version of Maddie’s – right next door to the original – that seats more […]

Magness Arena

Magness Arena — the 7,200-seat, multi-purpose sports arena at the University of Denver — hosts DU’s teams, first and foremost, but the Pioneers basketball and ice-hockey players are far from the only people to grace the floors of this venue. Completed in 1999 as part of the university’s new Ritchie Center sports complex, the arena […]