Hi all, Will be in Denver for the first time next month (just a few days) and would appreciate any great wine bars/restaurants to check out (staying in the Central Business District). TYVM!
not wine related, but go to meow wolf to have your mind blown
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Last time I was in Denver I had great experiences at Tavernetta and Sunday Vinyl. Theyâre both Bobby Stuckey joints. Both are downtown right at the train station. I took the train from the airport and had lunch at Tavernetta, and on my way out had lunch at Sunday Vinyl. Clara at Sunday Vinyl is super friendly and provided great hospitality!
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Dinner at Tavernetta is a great recommendation. The River North area (RINO) has blocks of artist murals you can easily walk, and a stop at Imprper City for drinks, and food trucks and coffee is a fun stop on their large patio. Drinks at Death & Co. are awesome and not far away. Recommendation can help here. Donât have wine recommendations as we hit the cocktails or local beer places.
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I hope you have a great trip! Letâs see ⌠Velvet Cellar on Wynkoop ⌠common for âbest ofâ lists is dinner at Tavernetta or (less espensive) Sunday Vinyl.
I love the food at Barolo Grill in Cherry Creek but their massive wine markup (often over 5x retail, like a $32 wine marked up to $175) is just abusive.
The Kitchen and ChoLon are great options as well. Generally excellent food and service and have always been able to find some interesting and reasonably priced wines to try.
Food: Sap Sua, Wolfâs Tailor, Safta, Fish N Beer, Denver Biscuit, Uncle
Drink: Noble Riot, ESP HiFi, Yacht Club
Beer: Cerebral, Crooked Stave, Ratio, River North
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Thanks all - will be going through and trying to squeeze in as many as possible between work meetings
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In Denver for the weekend. Hit a few shops but found nothing special. Is there a spot known for Burgundy, Piiedmont and/or Champagne?
Any updates people can offer regarding restaurants in or near the Denver area (and things to do in Mid-November, I assume a drive up into the Rockies is generally not an issue at that time absent unseasonally early heavy snow or freezing rain)?
Are the places previously recommended all still up to snuff, are there new places we should look at, etc. still determining where Iâm going to book us into a hotel just fwiw.
My wife will be there for a work event and Iâm going to join her over the weekend.
Havenât seen it mentioned, but if youâre a fan of sushi, you will find no better than Sushi Den. Far better than any Iâve had in LA or NY.
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One not mentioned here yet but getting a lot of acclaim is Sap Sua
Also another bakery / cafe not mentioned above with limited hours is Get Rights
Most everything else stands as it was. Michelin started rating Denver/CO and their takes are decent. Price points are high though compared to NYC/LA/SF for what you get, in my opinion
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Bruto was our most memorable meal. We also enjoyed Ocean Prime.
Any recommendations for Ocean Prime? My wife and I are going this Saturday and would love any input, if you have any.
Guard and Grace has consistently been good.
My family ranches in South Dakota and we raise some of the best beef in the world, our cattle have been served at the best steakhouses in the US and abroad.
Guard and Grace does it right if steakhouses are your thing.
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Were you able to find any? Feel prices are so inflated here
As far as champagne and burg, no I buy/ship all mine in from out of state. For a while some shops would get allocations of grower champs and severely underprice it against the market (Cedric Bouchard etc) but not anymore. Most everyone is way over cost + shipping of some of the better online retailers.
Bump for new info.
HRH and I will be in Denver for 2 nights in early August (1 evening and 1 full day). We will not have a car. The Rockies will be on a road trip.
Resto recs are appreciated, but we are also looking for âmust doâ activities.
Recently spent a few days in Denver. Had a nice meal at Tavernetta and if you are there on a Thursday check out the Cooper Lounge inside Union Station where they feature 1/2 price champagne all night. Lots of great bottle options including Krug which works out to below retail. They had some good appetizers as well.
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Dropping some thoughts, interested in hearing othersâ as well:
Love
- Beckon: a true michelin chefs counter experience. I havenât been in some time, but have been assured it is still excellent. Likely the best Michelin experience in Colorado. Wine list is small but excellent.
- Rougarou: New Orleans done right. The catfish, chicken skewers, and buttermilk pie live in my dreams. Simple but exciting wine list. Service is on point. Sister restaurant to the top 50 bar Yacht Club
- Sap Sua: modern Vietnamese. The scrambled egg alone is worth stopping for. They can be a little inconsistent, but Im always excited to see what theyâre doing. Wine is slim
- Olivia: my favorite Italian in Denver (more on this later). The pasta is always excellent. The wine list is appropriate, though not extensive. The service is good, but seems to have dropped a bit when they expanded.
- Alteno/Alma Fonda Fina: serious Mexican food. Not sure if Alma should have the star, its also not worth the hassle to get a seat in my opinion. It is very well priced. Alteno does everything Alma does just as well. Wine list at Alteno is solid. Mezcaleria Alma is apparently most worth a trip of all their concepts.
- Hop Alley: best Chinese in Denver (more modern). Always a great experience. Very loud if youâre hard of hearing. Wine list is fine.
Great
- MAKfam: Chinese, âtradition-inspiredâ. The food is very good. Itâs a more-hip/young type of place. Wine list is slim.
- Dan Da: Great Vietnamese at a great price. You have to brave Colfax, but itâs worth it. Donât go for the wine.
- Little Arthurs: Maybe the best premium cheesesteak Iâve had - when theyâre on point. Variable quality, but never bad. In a brewery - no wine.
- La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal: Donât go for the wine. Maybe the ambience, depending on what youâre into. Great food, stupid prices.
- Yuan Wonton: Wonderful spot, never leave disappointed. Open for lunch and happy hour⌠on some days. Check the schedule.
- Onefold: Excellent breakfast all-around. Closed after lunch.
- Cookery at Myrtle Hill: Best chicken and waffles in Denver. Iâve never been there past lunch.
Maybe Controversial
Frasca/Tavernetta: I dont think the food is great. Its just good. Service is great. Wine list is great, and expensive.
Barolo Grill: Pastas are solid, skip the mains. Also great service and an excellent wine list thatâs expensive.
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