Cheba Hut

The first Colorado outpost of this stoner-themed sandwich chain opened on Boulder’s University Hill, where, not surprisingly, it caters to the college set. But while the names of the toasted sandwiches might seem a little silly — Panama Red and Acapulco Gold, for example — the food is pretty tasty. Along with unique sandwich combos […]

Chef Zorba’s

Greek-American diners pepper the stretch of Colfax known as Greek Town, but Chef Zorba’s resides just off Denver’s favorite street on a calm and tree-shaded block of Congress Park. Neighbors have been strolling to Chef Zorba’s since 1979. Owner Karen LuKanic bought the spot in 2018, and she kept many of Zorba’s traditional dishes. Among […]

Cheluna Brewing Company

Mexican beer is more than just Corona and Dos Equis, as anyone who’s been lucky enough to taste the increasing number of craft beers made south of the border or to visit the nanocervecer

Cherry Creek Grill

The waits can be very long at the Cherry Creek Grill, part of the Hillstone family of restaurants. The corporate ownership is reflected in the absolute consistency of the offerings here — salads, sandwiches, steaks — served up perfectly every time. The open dining room is convivial, and you’re sure to see at least three […]

The Cherry Cricket

Over nearly eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar into burger institution, even as Cherry Creek has gentrified around it. The Cricket is beloved by chefs, musicians, Creekers, night creatures and neighbors for its smoky, char-grilled patties and the lengthy list of toppings with which you can personalize them, from sauerkraut to […]

The Cherry Cricket

Over its almost eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar to burger institution, consuming adjacent Cherry Creek storefronts along the way. In 2023, the local legend opened its third outpost in Littleton, keeping the vibe of the space similar to the OG and converting the parking lot into a Burger Garden. The […]

The Cherry Cricket

Over its almost eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar to burger institution, consuming adjacent Cherry Creek storefronts along the way. And in 2018, the local legend finally outgrew its birthplace and expanded by opening a second outpost in the Ballpark neighborhood. Luckily, the burgers didn’t suffer in the move; the smoky, […]

Cherry Hills Sushi Co.

The 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 […]

The Cherry Tomato

The Cherry Tomato is a comfortable place with cracked-tile floors and rough brick walls, a bar crowded with locals and a young, eager staff. The cooks work in an open foxhole of a kitchen, preparing a menu that’s simple and ageless: homemade minestrone, caprese salad, pasta marinara, amatriciana and Alfredo, two kinds of lasagna, and […]

Chez Maggy

“Lots of French butter” and “a kickass burger you’ll have to eat with a knife and fork”: That’s what celebrity chef Ludo Lefebrve promised would appear at his first restaurant outside Southern California. And Chez Maggy, which opened inside the Thompson Denver hotel in February 2022, has delivered. The butter is so fancy that it […]