Venezuelan cuisine takes the best of African, Indian, and European flavors to create dishes like sancocho soup, made with different meats, potatoes, plantains, and yucca.  Tuck into a hearty meal of shredded beef, rice, and fried plantains at this casual eatery. Wash your meal down with a passion fruit smoothie.

Don't miss the keftedes with lamb sauce, dolmades, and spanakopita.

This neighborhood eatery serves up top-notch burgers, such as the Frenchie, with Brie and ham, and the Croque, topped with Swiss and a fried egg. Add a milkshake, like orange creamsicle or root beer float.

Test the 40 Colorado craft beers on tap, wines, and cocktails made with Colorado liquors. Try the lobster mac and cheese or the ale-brined, slow-roasted chicken with agave-wheat cream sauce.

Root Down's Justin Cucci has done it again. Set in the former three-story Olinger Mortuary, this restaurant takes you around the world with a menu of small plates. Enjoy fabulous views of downtown while choosing from inviting menus of food and cocktails.