Denver witnessed an average of twenty new restaurants and bars opening every month in 2015 — and we were there for most of them. Add to that nearly fifty restaurant reviews from Gretchen Kurtz, and we amassed quite a catalogue of beautiful dishes from the city's most creative chefs. If it's true that we eat with our eyes, you'll be stuffed after seeing our complete slideshow of the year's best food photos — 75 in all — by Danielle Lirette. Here are just a few to whet your appetite.

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Free-range chicken and seasonal vegetables at Baur's.

Danielle Lirette

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Lobster deviled eggs at Baur's Restaurant and Listening Lounge.

Danielle Lirette

Beautiful beef and banchan at Dae Gee Korean BBQ.

Danielle Lirette

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An artful dessert at Meadowlark Kitchen.

Mark Antonation

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Mussels with accoutrements at Ophelia's.

Danielle Lirette

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A summer octopus dish at Solitaire.

Danielle Lirette