Reviews

Montecito Restaurant and Bar

By Carol W. Maybach
(out of 4)
1120 E. Sixth Ave.
303-777-8222
www.montecitorestaurant.com

The Draw
Chef Adam Mali returns to serve up Mediterranean cuisine with a California twist.
The Drawback
Awkward seating and inadequate lighting in the main dining area.
Don't Miss
The Sicilian white anchovies with roasted red peppers; the handmade agnolotti with roasted beet or butternut squash, Laura Chenel goat cheese, and sage brown butter; the roasted Moroccan-spiced half chicken.
Vegetarian Options
The agnolotti; cauliflower soup with blue cheese, golden raisins, and parsley oil; the "Mac and Cheese" sandwich.

Lime

By Gabrielle Devenish
(out of 4)
1424 Larimer St., 303-893-5463
www.limecantina.com

Must-Try New Dishes
Margarita chicken (marinated in margarita, herbs, and garlic and then grilled).
Old Favorites
Scorpions (jalapeño-shrimp stuffed with chipotle-spiced cheese and fried) served as an appetizer or an entrée.