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Friday, September 19, 2014

Where to eat in Denver?

Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Real state is booming and with the massive migration, due mostly to the promise of good paying jobs, has come the massive growth in the restaurant scene.
Denver is located in the center of the Metro area, which consist of many other cities. The city itself is divided in multiple neighborhoods, which offer different opportunities for entertainment. So the question is what to do when visiting Denver? Fun places to visit is what Denver has, however, you must be warned, unless you stay in downtown, where many great places are easy to access by foot, you, most likely, would need a car or the services of a friendly taxi company like Uber.
Public transportation is limited to the Light Rail, a train that travels from north to south along the main highway crossing the city, I-25. It also has a route which travels to Golden. The buses run around the city but the routes are long and clumsy, and your trip can take hours.With that said, let's talk about the fun.

Larimer Street
Starting in downtown Denver, a must-visit-street is Larimer Street. This street houses some of the best restaurant in the downtown area: Rioja, Bistro Vendome, Osteria Marco among some of the best. The street goes quiet for a few blocks and picks back up after 20th, near Coors Filed baseball stadium, where many restaurants have settled. Work and Class is a new favorite. A small space created from shipping containers, with an industrial meets vintage decor. However, there are many other casual places like Los Chingones or Sugar Mill.

Highlands
This neighborhood, located next to downtown Denver, offers infinite dining choices. Old Major is a big favorite. Linger with its amazing view of the city. Lola, right around the corner from Linger; and between the two The Little Ice cream, always with a vibrant crowd. A personal favorite is Z Cuisine and A Cote, next to each other, these tiny French restaurants offer great food and atmosphere.Or for more casual options visit Pinche Taco and Salt and Grinder.

Union Station
This beautifully renovated transport station, located in downtown, is the house of many great restaurants like The Kitchen next door, Mercantile, Stoic and Genuine. However, if you would like to get transported to a classic lounge with one of the best cocktail menu and wine list, then go to the Cooper Lounge on the second floor.

Denver Staples - and going strong!
Some restaurant continue to amaze diners year after year. Some favorites are:
Barolo, offering Italian cuisine with a calm and elegant atmosphere and an outstanding wine list.
Fruition, new American cuisine from chef Alex Siedel, with a lot of the ingredients coming from his farm.
Table 6, corky and delightful, offering amazing cuisine. Fun tip: Brunch on Sunday with in-house DJ.
Vesta dipping grill, a personal favorite, with a hip atmosphere and excellent cuisine.
Potager - beats to its own drum. Delicious food and great wine with a down to earth atmosphere.

Old South Pearl
This fun street offers casual dining options, coffee shops and boutique shopping. And if you love sushi then make sure to visit Sushi Den and Izakaya Den. The Sunday farmers market runs from the end of May to the end of October.

Denver is a fun city with many fun restaurants to relax after a museum visit, a hike or a day of skiing. Hope you enjoy!

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