10:01 pm, Feb 20, 2012
THE VILLAGE CORK, 1300 S. Pearl St., 303-282-8399, www.villagecork.comThe Draw A cozy, inviting space that encourages intimate conversation over glasses of wine, small plates, and comforting seasonal entrées such as beef bourguignonne and mac and cheese.The Drawback Service can be unreliable, especially on busy nights, and some...
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4:58 pm, Jan 24, 2012
I confess: I love the click of concrete under high heels. The thrill of jaywalking in the middle of the block. The silent triumph of finding a parking meter, nearby, with time remaining. I know Coloradans are supposed to love the wood smoke smell of the backcountry—and I do. But I also celebrate whenever a grown-up restaurant like Row 14 opens in...
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4:59 pm, Dec 22, 2011
Satchel’s on 6th 1710 E. Sixth Ave.303-399-2560 www.satchelson6th.com The DrawA laid-back, come-as-you-are neighborhood restaurant with a diverse, seasonally driven menu. The DrawbacksThe kitchen is inconsistent, and the atmosphere is a confusing work in progress. Don’t Miss Goat cheese sticks, butternut squash risotto, venison shank, bread...
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11:22 pm, Nov 23, 2011
Linger 2030 W. 30th Ave. 303-993-3120 lingerdenver.com The Draw A high-energy restaurant with stunning downtown views and an affordable, meant-to-be-shared menu of global street food. The Drawbacks Inconsistency—some dishes are overseasoned, others lack punch. Don’t Miss Mongolian barbecue duck bun, masala dosa, carrot and lentil kofte, Moroccan...
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1:49 pm, Oct 28, 2011
Chinook Tavern 6380 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, 720-266-6000, chinookdenver.com The Draw A well-crafted menu that blends traditional European dishes with lighter, more contemporary cuisine; a welcoming atmosphere. The Drawback Waitstaff struggles with timing and lacks finesse. Don’t Miss Baked wild mushroom strudel, veal jaeger...
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3:30 pm, Sep 30, 2011
Street Kitchen Asian Bistro 10111 Inverness Main St., Suite B, Englewood, 303-799-9800, streetkitchenasianbistro.comThe Draw A playful and inexpensive menu of Asian street food. The Drawback Street Kitchen is located in the Vallagio, a new, mixed-use development in Englewood, which the dinner crowd has yet to discover. Many nights this translates...
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9:22 pm, Aug 26, 2011
Lou’s Food Bar 1851 W. 38th Ave. 303-458-0336 lousfoodbar.com Food: Service: Ambience: The Draw An impressive lineup of country French favorites, including escargot, pâté, house-made sausages, cheese, and charcuterie. The Drawback The scrubbed roadhouse feel of the space is unwelcoming; the menu, which combines country French...
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3:18 pm, Jul 27, 2011
Not long ago, too many cornstalks growing in an urban backyard would raise the neighbors’ eyebrows. Now, thanks to Olav Peterson, we’ve got shiny red tomatoes thriving a short stroll from a stoplight. Peterson, the chef—and avid gardener—behind Bittersweet, clearly recognizes how many urban diners have embraced the farm-to-table movement. He knows...
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3:40 pm, Jun 23, 2011
Every city boasts a signature food item. San Francisco has sourdough. Philadelphia, cheese steaks. Baltimore, blue crabs. In Denver, we claim steak as our own. We grill it over char-coal barbecues, celebrate it at the National Western Stock Show inside a venue happily known as the Beef Palace, and plunk down inordinately large sums of money for it...
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4:06 pm, May 27, 2011
El Diablo Food: Service: Ambience: 101 Broadway, 303-954-0324, eldiablorestaurant.com The Draw A festive cantina that offers authentic Mexican cuisine and one of the largest tequila lists in the city. The Drawback The cavernous space can get too loud for conversation, especially later in the evening. Don’t Miss Made-to-order guacamole...
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7:09 am, Apr 30, 2011
ChoLon Food: Service: Ambience: 1555 Blake St., Suite 101, 303-353-5223, cholon.com The Draw Artfully prepared, Asian-inspired cuisine served in a vibrant downtown space. The Drawback Dishes can arrive too quickly, which makes you feel rushed, or too slowly, which makes you feel forgotten. Don’t Miss Sweet onion and Gruyère soup...
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12:12 pm, Apr 1, 2011
Euclid Hall Food: Service: Ambience: 1317 14th St., 303-595-4255, www.euclidhall.com The Draw Comforting pub food with an upscale twist served in a hip and casual environment. The Drawback Service and execution can be inconsistent. Don’t Miss Roasted duck poutine, oyster shells and shots, marlin crudo, Bavarian weisswurst,...
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5:48 pm, Feb 24, 2011
Food: Service: Ambience: 975 Lincoln St., 303-861-2345, japoix.com The Draw A creative menu that leans heavily on Asian preparations and ingredients. The Drawback The menu’s French and Asian elements are not well integrated, and the noisy adjoining bar detracts from the dining space—especially later in the evening. Don’t Miss Electric French...
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4:42 pm, Jan 21, 2011
Food: Service: Ambience: 3609 W. 32nd Ave., 303-477-0477, venuebistro.com The Draw Upscale bistro fare served in a casual neighborhood environment.The Drawback Seasoning in many of the dishes is timid; service is distracted.Don’t Miss Duck confit, ricotta gnocchi, Kurobuta pork belly, pot de crèmePrice $$$ (average entrée price $16–$25)There’...
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12:34 am, Dec 21, 2010
701 Grant St., 303-860-2929, bonesdenver.com The Draw Steaming—and affordable—bowls of hot noodles served with unexpected gourmet touches; a hip-casual vibe; stellar, there-when-you-need-it service. The Drawback If you don’t plan ahead, tables can be tough to come by in the small space. Don’t Miss Steamed buns with suckling pig; escargot pot...
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