7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Shazz 4262 Lowell Blvd., 303-477-1407 (out of 4) The Draw An ever-changing menu committed to seasonal and organic ingredients, served in a casual, come-as-you-are environment. The Drawback The noise level can make conversation difficult, and prices are high for the in-transition northwest Denver neighborhood. Don't Miss The creative cocktails,...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Bistro One out of 4 1294 S. Broadway, 720-974-0602The Draw Friendly atmosphere, attentive servers, and a menu that goes above and beyond traditional bistro fare. The Drawback Some dishes reach too far and overwhelm with their richness.Don't Miss Black mussels, smoked elk carpaccio, smoked salmon frisée, steak frites.Vegeterian Options Sweet...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Gaia Bistro (out of 4 stars) 1551 S. Pearl St., 303-777-5699 The Draw A cozy neighborhood bistro serving up farm-to-table comfort food. The Drawback Tables are tiny, and waits can be long on the weekends. Don't Miss The savory buckwheat and dessert crêpes, eggs in a basket, cinnamon rolls, French-press Kaladi Brothers coffee, quiche of the day,...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
8 Rivers Modern Caribbean (out of 4 stars) 1550 Blake St., 303-623-3422 The Draw Complex Caribbean flavors. The Drawback Inconsistent service. Don't Miss The jerk chicken, jerk steak, stewed oxtail, Dirty Mojito, and Estate and Captain's Collection rum flights. Vegetarian Options Jerk tofu and callaloo, veggie Ital (veggies in Jamaican curry). It...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Toast Fine Food and Coffee (2.5 out of four stars) 2700 W. Bowles Ave., Unit B, Littleton, 303-797-9543 The Draw Fun-filled breakfast menu serves over-the-top pancakes and French toast combinations. The Drawback Service is erratic; egg dishes lack consistency and flavor. Don't Miss The pancake flight, bananas Foster pancakes, Oreo pancakes...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Second Home Kitchen and Bar (out of 4) JW Marriott, 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000 The Draw A cozy, sleek dining room; comfort food. The Drawback The menu is still a work in progress; inconsistent service. Don't Miss The backward float, Second Home burger, French dip, and rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian Options Menu varies but may include 150...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Bimbamboo (out of 4) 1710 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-4575 The Draw Light Asian dishes served at reasonable prices. The Drawback Lackluster combos are heavy on veggies and light on proteins. Don’t Miss Crispy chicken wings, pot stickers, red curry and green-lipped mussel soup, roasted pineapple and vanilla pound cake kebabs Vegetarian Options...
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7:09 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4) 1400 Arapahoe St., 303-991-2277, www.theoceanaire.comThe Draw An elegant seafood restaurant set in Denver's theater district. The Drawback Prices are high and inelegantly large portions often border on wasteful. Don't Miss Grilled Hawaiian ono with lobster beurre blanc, Chesapeake Bay-style jumbo lump crab cakes, grand shellfish...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4 stars) The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1881 Curtis St., 303-312-3107, www.elways.com The Draw An elegant dining room, well-seasoned steaks, chicken, and fish, and a deep wine list The Drawback Soups, salads, and sides are underwhelming, and the prices are steep Don't Miss Bone-in filet, rack of lamb, roasted chicken, and the brownie lollipop...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4 stars) 226 Union Blvd., Lakewood, 303-985-4151, www.cafebisque.com Must-try New Dishes Pork tostada, Kobe beef burger Old Favorites Lemon poppy seed pancakes, sesame-seared scallop saladThen In the summer of 2003, when 5280 restaurant critic K. Courtney DeWinter dropped into Lakewood's Café Bisque for bistro breakfasts and lunches,...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4) 2267 Kearney St., 303-388-0299, www.tablesonkearney.com The Draw Innovative and seasonal New American cuisine in Park Hill. The Drawback Service is exceptionally slow. Don't Miss Crispy sweetbreads, lobster-mango risotto, Colorado lamb loin, homemade fruit pies. Vegetarian Options Goat cheese and summer beet salad, heirloom tomato...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4) 3489 W. 32nd Ave., 303-433-2535, www.coralroom.com Must-Try New Dishes Chocolate cake Old Favorites Coconut tempura prawns, filet mignon Then When they stepped into Coral Room in the spring of 2003, 5280 critics Rachael Graves and Matthew Leary were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant, tucked between a laundry and a pizza parlor,...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
Most people will visit D Bar looking for something sweet. This Uptown spot is a dessert bar, after all, and chef-owner Keegan Gerhard is a famous pastry chef for a reason. The offerings—like ethereal tropical Pavlova and sinful molten chocolate cake—will beguile you with delicious possibilities, and likely cause you to overlook the rest of the...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4) 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855, www.osteriamarco.com The Draw Rustic Italian specialties and boutique wines in a relaxed, tavernlike setting. The Drawback The space can be incredibly noisy and service slow. Don't Miss The Sunday-night slow-roasted suckling pig, Burrata and ricotta cheeses, imported and house-made charcuterie,...
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7:08 pm, Aug 28, 2010
(out of 4) 30 S. Broadway, 303-722-1550, www.deluxedenver.com Must-Try New Dishes Pan-roasted halibut Old Favorites Chinese slow-roasted baby back ribs Then One night, in late 2004, 5280 critic Elisabeth True dropped into Deluxe for dinner. The urban eatery stood as a lighthouse among the secondhand stores and smoky bars on South Broadway. Over...
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