Kolache Factory

A staple in Eastern Europe, the kolache stuffs a doughy, slightly sweet, freshly baked bun with everything from eggs and bacon to ham and cheese to chocolate cream cheese. The Kolache Factory, part of a Houston-based chain, offers a couple dozen varieties to choose from — and they’re all cheap. But get there early if […]

Little Bear Saloon

After more than 45 years of rockin’ and rollin’, the Little Bear still represents the best of Colorado’s wild, dusty past and its rebellious, independent spirit. The rough-hewn interior and memorabilia-cluttered bars add to the atmosphere, which is best enjoyed with a big pour of Coors and a burger that lives up to its reputation. […]

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, […]

Los Carboncitos

This small, family-friendly neighborhood cafe is warm and crowded during the day and loud and crowded after dark. The big kitchen is constantly at work banging out food that may not yet be ubiquitous in Denver, but certainly should be. The house specialty is huaraches: long, open-faced slabs of corn masa topped with whatever is […]

Mariscos El Picudo

This Mexican seafood joint isn’t much to look at – it’s in the former home of the notorious Hart’s Corner – but keep an eye out for the distinctive heart-shaped sign all the same, because you’re in for a treat once you get inside. The menu is solid and well-executed, but the real reason we […]

Mayan Manjar Yucateco

While we were waiting for our food at Mayan Manjar Yucateco, we glanced at the single television screen in this tiny Lakewood spot. It was playing a Spanish version of Rocky: an underdog movie in an underdog restaurant. And like Rocky Balboa, Mayan Manjar Yucateco, which moved into the former home of Maria Empanada in […]

Morrison Holiday Bar

Known by townies as “the local cure,” the Holiday Bar is a relatively undiscovered treasure in downtown Morrison. Bikers know about it — you’ll often find them packing the bar on weekends to indulge in the cheap beer, strong drinks and live music the Holiday has to offer. The venue includes an expansive smoker-friendly patio […]