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How brothers Toshi and Yasu Kizaki made Sushi Den into one of Denver's most storied restaurants. 

How brothers Toshi and Yasu Kizaki made Sushi Den into one of Denver’s most storied restaurants.

After many months of eating, hours of analyzing hundreds of dishes, and untold numbers of discussions, we have compiled a list of the most compelling places to dine in Denver—and beyond. We hope our choices, and the order in which they’re ranked, incite discussion—not to mention many nights out on the town.