LAST MONTH'S 10 HAVE ARRIVED.
We get asked all the time where our favorite spots are, so every month we're rounding up 10 places that stood out to us. No ranking, just 10 spots we think are worth knowing.
October brought us everything from longtime Denver FAVS to new discoveries, memorable bites + a few really good cocktails. Here's what made the list.
Okay, let’s get into it.
RINO
We showed up right at opening, and there was already a line. A few minutes later, the place was packed, and we understood why. Fresh seafood, hand rolls made to order + served right at the counter. If you love sushi, this spot needs to be on your list.
CURTIS PARK
Dare we say one of Denver's best delis? This longtime FAV never misses. Our go-to orders are the Italian (add pepperoncinis!) and the American. Great sandwiches, no unnecessary fuss + the kind of spot that keeps us coming back.
UPTOWN
Wood-fired pizza, locally sourced ingredients + a menu that changes weekly. Chefs Justin and Danny keep things fresh with a seasonal, farm-to-table approach. We love a spot where there's always something new to try, and the pizza is reason enough to stop by.
HIGHLANDS / WASH PARK
We've been eating at Uncle for years, and we're still convinced it might be the best ramen we've ever had. Seriously. Rich broth, incredible noodles + whatever you do, don't skip the buns or sushi as your app. One of our forever Denver FAVS.
BERKELEY
Sometimes you just want a laid-back neighborhood spot with good food, margaritas + a welcoming atmosphere. That's Billy's Inn. Mexican-inspired comfort food and the kind of place that makes it easy to turn a quick bite into a longer hang.
LODO
We might have found our new favorite cocktail bar in Denver. Tucked inside The Oxford Hotel, Cruise Room serves up martinis, oysters + some seriously good Art Deco vibes. It's one of those downtown gems we wish more people talked about.
UPTOWN
Carrot cake in latte form? Hearth understood the assignment. House-made carrot cake syrup, warm spices + cream cheese cold foam on the iced version. One of our favorite fall coffee finds, and proof that seasonal drinks can be a little more interesting than pumpkin spice.
LARIMER SQUARE
We stopped by Tamayo during Día de los Muertos season, and the festive atmosphere made an already fun downtown spot even better. Modern Mexican food, great energy + a fundido worth ordering. A solid pick for your next dinner on Larimer Square.
LODO
An everything bagel martini? You have our attention. Poka Lola's Holy Water is their creative spin on the classic martini, and it's exactly the kind of unexpected cocktail we love trying. Tucked inside Dairy Block, this spot knows how to have a little fun with its drinks.
LODO
Oysters, fried calamari + a gin martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives. Now that's our kind of happy hour. Jax is a Denver staple for a reason, and with oyster specials, shrimp + cocktail deals, it's an easy excuse to make happy hour your dinner plans.
THAT'S A WRAP ON OCTOBER'S 10.
Another month of good food, great drinks + plenty of reasons to love Denver.
We're always checking out new spots, revisiting longtime FAVS + sharing the places we think are worth knowing.
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Yas + Lo
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