These Ten Reviews Show What Being a Restaurant Critic Is All About

Housemade pastas are a specialty at Coperta. Danielle Lirette

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Restaurant critic Gretchen Kurtz takes restaurant reviewing seriously, so she always follows three important rules before pen ever hits paper (or fingers hit keyboard): She works anonymously, she eats at the restaurant she's reviewing several times, and she waits at least three months after a place opens before going public with her critique. The result? Fair, accurate and informed reviews that share with readers the full experience of eating and drinking at each establishment. Here's a compilation of Kurtz's last ten restaurant reviews, with photos by Danielle Lirette.

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Colorado bass with romanesco, carrot and ramps at Il Posto.

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Il Posto at Ten Is a Real Reason to Celebrate

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The black and blue elk plate at Arcana.

Danielle Lirette

Arcana Needs to Pare Back Its Mission and Keep Focusing on Its Menu

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12@Madison shows off its skills with vegetables.

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Here's Why 12@MADISON Is Denver's Best New Restaurant

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Pulpo a la Parrilla at Que Bueno Suerte.

Danielle Lirette

Por Qué? Que Bueno Suerte! Brings Modern Mexican to Old South Pearl

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Sunchoke mezzaluna at Dio Mio.

Danielle Lirette

Dio Mio Rolls Out Some Superb Pasta Dishes in RiNo

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An assortment of grilled oysters at Fish N Beer.

Danielle Lirette

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

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A message from Clyde: #eatthesepolentafries.

Danielle Lirette

Can Wine Make a Comeback at Clyde? So Far, the Glass Is Half Full...

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Avelina's slow-cooked short rib.

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Smart, Sophisticated Dining Makes a Welcome Return at Avelina

A Second Steuben's Lets the Good Times Roll in Arvada

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Enjoy a Roman holiday at Coperta.

Danielle Lirette

Coperta Could Be the Start of a Lovely Roman Holiday