Top of the Town 2012

If you haven’t checked out the corner of 16th and Wazee in LoDo in the past few months, you’re missing out on a mini renaissance—one that includes the newest location of the Kitchen. Denver winos should be thrilled they no longer have to trek to Boulder to savor grapes selected by sommelier Tim Wanner, who has a knack for choosing lesser-known vintners from California to Austria and pairing them perfectly with the eatery’s small-plate menu. Bonus: The Kitchen Denver offers its by-the-glass options straight from the tap (yes, you read that right), which means fresher wine and fewer bottles hitting the recycling bin. 1530 16th St., 303-623-3127, thekitchencommunity.com