So, I spend more time in Denver/Golden than SLC these days, so this could be informative.
I’ll start with my absolute go-to’s in Golden, Sherpa House and Bonfire burritos. I have never, ever been disappointed by either.
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So, I spend more time in Denver/Golden than SLC these days, so this could be informative.
I’ll start with my absolute go-to’s in Golden, Sherpa House and Bonfire burritos. I have never, ever been disappointed by either.
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What kinda eats you looking for? More Tavernetta or more Brothers Bar?
When in Golden I drink at Cannonball which usually has a good food truck.
Arvada's So Radish is dank. It's vegan but is comforting and delicious across the board. Deep can list as well.
In NW Denver:
- Hops and Pie (get detroit.)
- Get Rights and Bakery 4. (expect a line on weekend mornings)
- Fire on the Mountain (wings)
- Denver Biscuit Company (hangover breakfast)
- Hey Kiddo (when you want champers and caviar)
- Tocabe (fast casual fry bread for life.)
- Sputino (for a nice night out. Banging wine list)
- Ros Siam (good Thai)
- El Jefe (farm to table Mexican. Go for brunch).
- Kike's Red Tacos (the name isn't a slur)
- Ashkara (upscale Israeli)
- various places inside Edgewater Public Market which is actually a decent foodhall: Glady's, Konjos, Metaburger are my go to.
If you want good Vietnamese -- s. federal is your spot for both pho and bahn mi. Aurora side of town has better inexpensive east african and asian hole in the walls. If you're driving through Broomfield Burns Pub + 4 Noses are great.
Xicamiti: https://goo.gl/maps/s3nDnegGsRVyHVZ27
Rheinlanders, SWP / Stock Room, So Radish and Arvada Tavern right in a row, that's hard to beat.Quote:
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Have you had the celery root pastrami from Glady's ? That will knock your socks off.
Some other favorites:
Eat: Lady Nomada, Teocalli, Jim's Burgers, Blue Pan, Bacon Social, Cozy Cottage, Parisi, Post Oak, Vital Root
Beer: Westfax, New Image, DBC Arvada, Barquentine
After Hours: Tatarian, Williams and Graham, Berkeley Untapped
Yeah, that pastrami is -- as the kids say -- gas. Really really good.Quote:
Originally Posted by hatchgreenchile
My fave for beers in NW Denver/Wheat Ridge: New Image Wheat Ridge (IPA), Hogshead (English ales), Goldspot (wide range, quality), Crooked Stave (sours & lagers), Westfax (IPAs).
If you're willing to drive a bit further on I70 -- Cohesion lagers is probably my fave brewery in town right now.
Funny Plus in Aurora. Bummer on having to spend time in Golden and Denver
Are you kidding? I fucking LOVE riding the tech-Chunk-Gnar of the Golden trails, and I stay right at one of the trailheads. But yeah, traffic blows. Restaurant options, however, are a million times better than JH.
Tacos Jalisco on 38th
Cast Iron here in Golden, Xicamiti too. (you probably know these already)
South park guys remodeled and reopened Casa Bonita, even if the food is average I'm going next time I'm in Denver.
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James Beard Award nominated-chef Dana Rodriguez is the executive chef.
Lucky enough golden showers is full of distilleries breweries and wineries probably enough in a five mile radius to consider it the doishery capital of the Intermountain west you can bring your kids and post on social media about how dope your front range lifestyle is while getting shitty faced
Had great take out recently from Pupusas Lover on Colorado just south of 25. Also went back to Tarasco's on Federal below Alameda recently and it was as good as ever. I love their huaraches, especially the one with nopales. Great mole too
Also dim sum on the weekend at Star Kitchen is as good as it ever was precovid. The larger the group the better cuz you can sample more dishes and be sure to go early because they sell out of some of the favorites by noon
Hopefully you're not coming anytime soon as they were reported to have 100k people on the waiting list for reservationsQuote:
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You forgot about bringing your patio dog named Bear or Bella or Luna. Bonus points if it wears a bandana that matches your flatbrim. Make sure to keep your Smith Wildcats on after your bike ride so everyone at the bar knows that you get fucking rad.Quote:
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I've never been to Sherpa House but I randomly started chatting with a couple of Nepalese guys (who live in Denver) on the summit of Shavano the other day who were saying that it's their go-to for classic cuisine when they need a fix. Imma have to swing by the next time I'm over that wayQuote:
Originally Posted by rideit
On the east side:
Fruition is fantastic for a swanky dinner.
North County in Lowry is awesome. The beer garden in Lowry has good burgers.
Kassai Sushi is great and surprisingly affordable.
$40 taco salads and enchiladas? That's exactly what Denver was missing.Quote:
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Good thing Westfax is next door :)
On the Italian front, good places:
Venice Ristorante
Barolo Grill (haven't been here in a long time, but was excellent way back when)
Panzano's
Venice right on Wynkoop? agreed, really good.
They also have a Greenwood Village location which is a bit less high brow and just as good, IME.Quote:
Originally Posted by N1CK.
ETA: They currently have one of my all-time favorites on the menu currently:
Pappardelle con Cinghiale $24.95
Homemade egg ribbon pasta with braised wild boar, root vegetables, plum tomatoes and merlot wine sauce.
Goddam that stuff is good.
Water Grill in Denver is legit.
Not one strip club buffet?
Denver is getting fancy.
Went to three great new finds so far this weekend.
Sushi Uokura (Golden)
Tacos seline (Littleton)
San Telo Market (Argentinian, Downtown Golden)
You can’t go wrong.
I did have my first very mediocre lamb vindaloo at Sherpa House, the lamb was basically just inedible gristle. :mad:
I don't see any divers or a pool at Westfax ya ding dong.Quote:
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Coriander - very solid Indian in Golden periphery (Rte 6 and Denver West/CO Mills).
(It used to be an even better Thai place — a second location of Daughter Thai in LoHi which I heartily recommend)
Abejas in downtown Golden for a classy dinner or Sunday brunch.
El Callejon arepas & pupusas - downtown Golden next to D’Deli which doesn’t need an introduction.
Sushi counter at the Golden Mill (on Clear Creek) is solid although it is exactly as fastfred and adrenalered describe
Mr Miner’s Meats at the Tributary food hall has great sandwiches for lunch. Rest of the food options there are kinda meh.
Nosu Ramen (downtown Golden) has good appetizers but ramen is just OK IMO.
Bob’s Atomic Burgers for very well executed very greasy burgers.
Santiago’s for smaller and cheaper breakfast burritos than Buttfire Burritos.
Xicamiti x1000
I’ll have to check out Sushi Uokura - thanks for the heads-up
Ouokura had a very simple menu, but everything was outstanding. Tempura dishes were light and crispy. Service was on point.
If you like Indian, check out Yak & Yeti (20 min east of Golden, on Wads). Great beer too.Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
Woody's for pizza/wings and they are opening a new Blue Pan (really good Detroit Style pizza) in Golden this summer. I'm still looking for a good burger joint. Bobs is overrated IMO.
Golden Thai and Amir Grill are also family favorites.
Golden trails suck, everyone knows that, but Aprés... I has some award-winning green chili to wash down those cold beers with.Quote:
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Jesus people. 20 posts about beer in Golden and no one has mentioned Cannonball Creek or New Terrain? Seriously. Do better. Both are excellent.
In Denver go to Cerebral or Comrade. There is not a better brewery than those two in Denver. To get better in the state one would have to go to Outer Range or Weldwerks and both are far away. Or Avery in Boulder.
Not great beer but amazing brewery: Breckenridge in Littleton. Disneyland for beer lovers. Go at least once.
Oh yeah. Liquid Mechanics in Lafayette: honorable mention.
I live a 10 minute walk away from Liquid Mechanics. I like that place.
Chen’s Kitchen next door to Tacos Seline is solid. Also wings from West Hill Grill nearby.
Taqueria La Calle, Pho 95 or Duy, US Thai, Curry Kitchen, La Chiva Columbian, The Ethiopian Restaurant on Colfax, Sukiya Ramen. On the nicer side Bon Ami for happy hour on the patio, Olivia, and Annette. For breakfast the Universal Cafe or Rise and Shine are two of my favorites.
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Somebody listed vegan food??? Did you get tired of quiche?
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This place is falling apart.
Post number 2 listed cannonball. Pay attention!Quote:
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This depends on entirely the style of beer you like. If you’re IPA focused I agree that Cerebral and Comrade are near the top. If you like lagers there are better (Cohesion, Beirstadt, Prost), if you like cask ales there are better (Hogshead), if you like big beers Burns Family Ales is better, if you like sours Trve and Crooked Stave are better breweries.
I think Cannonball is one of the better all around breweries in the metro which is why I mentioned it. New Terrain beer has always been fine but not exceptional—but the brewery setting is dope.
I know virtually nothing about Denver. I will be staying at the Origin Hotel in Westminster for a few days next week. Any recommendations for nearby breweries and restaurants? Gracias.
Bro, you gonna have a bike?
Yes, but it will be at home ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rideit
I know, I know. It is what it is.
You're in middle of suburban hell there, so I have no clue if there are any good places. Lord knows that you will have your choice of chain restaurants.
Old Town Arvada is 10-15 minutes drive, and may have good stuff, but that's out of my zone. Southern Boulder is maybe 5+ minutes further, so the Southern Sun/Under the Sun (both part of the Mountain Sun "chain") would be decent choices. Under the Sun is less hippy, slightly more elevated food. Same beer. Lucky Pie in Louisville is about the same distance and has a good tap list and good food. Liquid Mechanics in Lafayette is a minute or two further and has great beer, but rotating food trucks so no idea about the food.
The RINO area of Denver is a similar distance as Boulder and there's good stuff there too (but again, out of my zone).
My drive times may be off a little if driving during rush hour.
You’re in brewery central there. You shouldn’t have a difficult time finding what you want.Quote:
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Origin is in the new Westminster downtown, that area is a work in progress. At least they have a Sweet Bloom!
Take a short drive up 36 to Burns Pub + 4 Noses.