Its original dining hub, Larimer Square, remains home to such enduring local favorites as Mediterranean fixture Rioja , cozy Italian haunt Osteria Marco , and subterranean cocktail lounge The Green Russell. Come dinnertime, Ace Eat Serve indeed serves up a plethora of pan-Asian plates with a side of ping pong, while Coperta will spoil you for modern Southern Italian food and wine, from aperitivi and antipasti all the way through to digestivi and dolci. Berkeley : Centered primarily around a roughly eight-block stretch of Tennyson Street, this neighborhood started to trend shortly before Eater Denver published a guide to its dining scene that still holds up well three years later, minus a few closures — and plus a few arrivals.
Area restaurants, bars, and breweries mark the annual occasion with all kinds of clever promotions though it should be noted that THC-infused edibles and potables can only be purchased at dispensaries.
The local area code, , plays a similar role. Though the pickings are slimmer here, there are still some finds to be had: pre-Prohibition-inspired cocktail lounge Union Lodge No.
Denver Steak: This shoulder cut of beef has gained in national popularity in recent years. Good steak is good steak.
Federal Boulevard : A main thoroughfare that doubles as an international Restaurant Row. Absolutely not. The legalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes has brought a large number of tourists and a ton of revenue to Colorado.
Sure, you might smell weed while passing by a dispensary or the occasional downtown alleyway, but partaking in public spaces remains illegal, so rest assured that no widespread odor is about to interfere with your Denver dining and drinking experiences.
But never mind all that: The hotter the chiles themselves get, the less their differences register anyway, dissolving instead into that sweet, sweet burn. Rocky Mountain oysters: Some Denverites sniff that only tourists go to the iconic Buckhorn Exchange to eat fried bull testicles. This is true. Smothered: A smothered burrito is one that comes topped with green chile — as well it should.
Western Slope: Covering roughly the westernmost third of Colorado, this region is the source of much agricultural pride. Have questions not answered here? Crispy rice with tuna is nothing new. Pictures like this one have been plastered across the internet for months now. Another must have dish at Sushi Den is their Japanese Eggplant.
Made out of white cornmeal, water and salt, the little pockets are grilled to perfection and stuffed full of avocado, cheese, beans, chicken, salmon and whatever else you may want. Nobody in Denver does arepas quite as well as this food truck. My personal favorite would have to be the Queso Arepa.
This french toast is the best brunch option in Denver. This is basically a dessert that passes for breakfast, and is the perfect way to indulge after a long night out. Vert is not only housed in the trendy and homey neighborhood of Wash Park, but it has a killer menu that is constantly changing.
Every ingredient they use is local and homemade, and while they always have sandwiches and salads, they switch up their specials and sides so you can try something new every time you go. Simple ingredients and traditional methods make Pizzeria Locale a must. Biju is the greatest recent edition to the Denver food scene.
You get to choose the base, protein, type of curry, veggies and flavorings to create a custom Indian curry bowl that has incredible flavor and spice. The ingredients and options are unbelievably fresh and constantly changing, allowing you to switch it up every time you go, but I highly recommend the coconut curry and chicken.
This really is street food at its finest. They throw on some of their special sauce for the best combination of savory and tangy, and their freshly baked bun is the cherry on top. I would do anything at any give moment to eat these fries… and I mean anything people.
Bonnie Brae is a true Denver establishment. They make their homemade ice cream and cones on site each day, and have a plethora of delicious flavors available. Their cappuccino crunch ice cream is the best coffee ice cream I have ever had, and their cookies n cream flavor comes pretty damn close. Denver Biscuit Co. Their biscuit french toast has the perfect level of sweetness and is deliciously indulgent, while their egg biscuits are the most satisfying way to start the day. But the king of all biscuits here is the BBQ biscuit… it really is out of this world.
This combination will surely turn you into a biscuit snob, and for a good reason. Good ramen is hard to come by, and Uncle somehow blows it out of the park with every menu item they offer. Their spicy chicken ramen is packed with flavor, a soft egg, tons of noodles, tender pieces of chicken and fresh veggies. Berriegood Co. Their Kokomo Bowl, so simple, but so good, is just one of the great combinations they have to offer.
These are freshly baked cinnamon rolls with cream and sprinkles on them — what can be better than that? They are flaky on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside, and just small enough so you can justify having two…. The Plimoth is a quaint farm-to-table restaurant that makes the simplest food somehow taste so darn good.
They quite literally do everything right, and while they constantly change the menu to accommodate seasonal availability, do yourself a favor and order at least one dish with chicken because somehow they make it so crispy, yet so tender.
These beignets come out hot and sugary, with a crisp outside and perfectly soft dough interior. They have their own tomato sauce brand, and offer fresh meat, cheese, local produce and prepared meals. As a family-run Italian market, you can imagine just how darn good their Italian sandwiches are on fresh baguette.
This is the ideal place to grab a quick lunch or sit outside and savor these fresh sandwiches with friends. Potager is a Capitol Hill staple. With no reservations and only seasonal specials, Potager promises its customers a unique dining experience every time.
Last time I was there, the mussels with grilled bread were the absolute highlight of my meal. Their genius name is right on par with all of their creative flavors and options, and they only use local and sustainable ingredients for the delicious balls of goodness. No preservatives equals healthy, right? And unlike NYC cronuts, the PuffyNutz comes in a ton of flavors… which is probably why they made the list of top 21 donuts in the country.
There are large communal tables, no reservations, friendly staff, a kick ass bar and even better food. The menu is mostly gluten-free by nature and the dishes are designed to be shared plates. Their blue corn empanadas and sweet potato fries are the best in the game, so go here with a lot of people so you can try the entire menu. Southern fried chicken with smokey maple syrup and sausage gravy, all over a Belgian waffle. But the most indulgent item lives on the drink menu: The Buddy Mary is studded with a parade of skewered accoutrements, including fried chicken kebabs, potato and cheese pierogi, kielbasa sausage, pickled veggies, and cheese curds.
Before you: Head up the hill to hike Get the: Breakfast sandwich at Chicken Rebel in Highland or Westminster Since debuting in Denver as a food truck four years ago, this cult favorite has expanded its chicken sandwich empire into two brick-and-mortar outposts. To give her gargantuan classic fried chicken breast stacker a brunch hour makeover, chef-owner Lydie Lovett adds a fried egg and two thick slices of bacon.
Bonus: The Westminster location has a drive-thru, so you can pick up a delicious distraction from I traffic without leaving your car. This fall, look for flavors like pear cream with cinnamon sugar and raspberry cream with lemon sugar—sustenance that will keep you smiling no matter what feedback Mom has for you. To stimulate your brain cells, pair the knife-and-fork affair with a cup of potent, unfiltered Armenian coffee. Both are delectable options.
His latest venture, which opened in Ballpark in June, is an homage to the mom-and-pop shops across his hometown of Mexico City that specialize in the meat-and-hominy-studded broth. Avila even offers a two-for-the-price-of-one deal on Thursdays, a common practice in the City of Palaces.
But we want to do it the way it should be done. Step one: Choose your caldo. The rojo gets its smoky flavor from dried chiles, including guajillos and pumas, and the verde is bright and fresh, with pepitas and pablano peppers. Their bones help give the caldo its rich flavor. Step three: When your meals arrives, in the mix in the tangle of lettuce, cabbage, radish, and onions on top you can also add avocado and chicharrons or leave it floating, which provides a delightful crunch.
Step four: Use the provided handled plastic juicer to sprinkle the dish with fresh lime juice and amp up the heat level with a squeeze of hot sauce. Step five: Scoop up your first bites with the accompanying crunchy tostada, which is hardened on the flattop grill instead of being fried in oil.
The best part? Each single-serving plate comprises one chewy, painstakingly pulled-to-order noodle slicked with spicy sesame sauce. Get the Original, a stone bowl of pork broth accompanied by a side of noodles and other add-ins—slices of ham, wood ear mushrooms, minced pork—for dunking and slurping.
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