If we had to pick just one thing to love about New Orleans, it'd be the food. Thankfully, you don't have to wait 'til Mardi Gras to enjoy Louisiana-style grub: Grab your most elaborate mask and a colorful array of beads and head to Cherry Creek for a French Quarter-inspired dinner of Colorado lamb and Veuve Clicquot champagne. Did we mention the romantic 15-foot-long fire pit? Sat, seatings start at 5 p.m.