Danielle Lirette
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A trendsetting neighborhood needs a trendy name – and so RiNo became more than just a moniker for the arts district founded over a decade ago: It’s now one of the top destinations for dining and nightlife in Denver. If you haven’t visited recently, you’re missing out on great seafood, pasta, burgers and beer. But there are still a few old-school joints hanging on to remind newcomers of the city’s history. Here are our ten most recent RiNo food and drink headlines, along with links to the original stories. The original Austin Uchi, which will soon add a RiNo location.
Austin Sensation Uchi Will Soon Sprout in RiNo
Black Shirt Brewing Plans to Open Pizza Restaurant in Taproom
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Ash Mobile Kitchen calls RiNo home every Friday.
Mark Antonation
100 Favorite Dishes: Sardine Toast at Ash Mobile Kitchen Sunchoke mezzaluna with clementines shows Dio Mio’s creative side. Danielle Lirette
Dio Mio Rolls Out Some Superb Pasta Dishes in RiNo

The charcuterie board at Fish N Beer is one of RiNo’s top draws.
Danielle Lirette
You’ll Get Hooked by Fish N Beer, a Real Keeper in RiNo Chuburger is half of the new RiNo offerings from Oskar Blues, along with coffee and doughnuts at Hotbox Roasters. Mark Antonation
Oskar Blues Brings Chuburger and Hotbox Roasters to RiNo

You’ll soon be biting into a Shake Shack burger in RiNo.
Shake Shack Signs for Spot at 30th and Larimer Streets Chefs Alex Figura (left) and Spencer White celebrate the nuance of noodles. Holly Hursley
Alex Figura and Spencer White on Noodles, Fast-Casual Dining and Dio Mio

The traffic-stopping view into Il Posto from Larimer Street.
Mark Antonation
First Look: Il Posto Gets a New RiNo Home Phil’s Place is one of the neighborhood’s last classic dive bars. Mark Antonation
Phil’s Place Is Your Neighborhood Bar on the East Side, Even If You Call It RiNo