The Ten Best Dishes in Photos So Far This Year

Westword Staff February 25, 2017 6:55AM

Whole fish can be a tough sell, but Fish N Beer flies through its wood-grilled seafood. Danielle Lirette

We eat first with our eyes, so food photos can make us drool in anticipation of a juicy burger, crisp-skinned fish or sandwiches stacked high with deli meats on fresh-baked bread. Feast your eyes on these ten delicious photos from the first two months of 2017, taken for everything from restaurant reviews to stories on new openings to lists of hard-to-find hidden treasures — along with links to our full coverage of each sweet or savory bite.

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Trust us on this one: Get the buffalo blowfish tails at Fish N Beer.

Danielle Lirette

You'll Get Hooked by Fish N Beer, a Real Keeper in RiNo

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A cotton-candy cone loaded with Sweet Cooie's ice cream.

Mark Antonation

First Look: The Scoop on Sweet Cooie's Ice Cream & Confectionary

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Hand-pulled noodles with braised beef is one of many rare dishes at Little Chengdu.

Mark Antonation

For Hot Pot, Noodles and Sichuan Dumplings, Head to Little Chengdu

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These Departure brunch bites may look like mushrooms, but they're really steamed buns in disguise.

Mark Antonation

Say Good Morning to These Three New Denver Brunches

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Quality Italian will serve dry-aged steaks and Italian fare.

Mark Antonation

What to Expect When Quality Italian Opens in the Halcyon Hotel on March 2

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Three-cheese polenta topped with 140-degree eggs makes for a hearty breakfast or comforting dinner.

Mark Antonation

First Look: The New Cherry Creek Olive & Finch Is Now Open

Now there are two places in town to get this delicious onion soup.

Mark Antonation

Chop Shop Casual Urban Eatery Opens Lowry Location

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The housemade pastrami on marble rye at Stella's on 16th hit the right deli note.

Danielle Lirette

First Look: Stella's on 16th Brings All-Day Market and Eatery to Union Station North

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The Mongolian burger at Sizzle Grill relies on classic diner technique to achieve perfection.

Mark Antonation

Three Asian-Fusion Adaptations of the All-American Hamburger

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Crab and pork soup at Pho Belmarasia comes in bold colors and flavors.

Mark Antonation

Pho Belmarasia Serves Vietnamese Dishes Beyond Pho by the Numbers

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