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 › Zi South

Contemporary Mexican food made in-house daily. Try the house specialty: the gigantic quesorito made with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheddar, tomatoes, and Colorado red chile.  

 › Wasabi Sushi Bar

Enjoy sushi and Japanese cuisine with all fish flown in daily from the West Coast and Japan. Try the shrimp tempura and spicy tuna roll topped with salmon, avocado, special mayo and teriyaki sauce with a side of miso soup.

 › Chili Verde

Serving delicious food straight from the heart of Mexico City. Try the mole verde made with chicken thigh or the fire-roasted seafood chile relleno. 

 › Organic Pizza Company (Downtown)

Specializing in pizza and calzones made from gourmet, local, and all-natural ingredients. Try the Sicilian calzone made with pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, red onions, and black olives.

 › Cebiche

Peruvian food with influences from Italy, France, and Asia serving six different types of ceviche. Also try the aji de gallina—a shredded chicken dish with Parmesan and walnut sauce.

 › Spuntino

Italian inspired dining with a seasonal and locally sourced menu. Try the cavatelli pasta, made with ricotta cheese and served with spicy sausage. Don't miss the house-made gelato for dessert. 

 › Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Tex-Mex charbroiled specialties. The margs are famous. They are so good, they are dangerous.

 › Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits

This classic rock music-playing joint offers up pasta, burgers, and salads, but it's the pizza that really draws the crowds. Order up the "Can't Stop Rockin" made with tomato sauce, pepperoni, pineapple, and extra mozzarella or the "Slow Ride" with shrimp, chicken, and roasted peppers in a Cajun cream sauce. 

 › Parma Trattoria Mozzarella Bar

Serving pastas, paninis, seafood, and pizzas with inspiration straight from Naples. Try the chef's favorite: the white pizza made with arugula, prosciutto, shaved parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil. 

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