Top of the Town 2012

Beneath the traffic of Larimer Square lies the secret to impressing even the most discerning dinner party guests. This pie shop—now open daily—doubles as the front for the speakeasy-style Green Russell cocktail bar and fills its cases with rich, just-original-enough creations such as pineapple ricotta, caramel apple, and chocolate peanut-butter pies. Our favorite part? The sweet, almond flour crusts. Starting at 11 a.m. each day, the pie cases are loaded with three fresh-baked varieties that ring in at $20 apiece. Pick up a whole pie or order a slice and pour yourself a free cup of coffee while you wait. 1422 Larimer St., 303-893-6505, wednesdayspie.com