Rioja

Restaurant · Union Station

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"Jennifer Jasinski and Beth Gruitch’s longtime modern Mediterranean destination in LoDo will indeed be open on Christmas Eve to offer its regular menu — think cardamom-scented pork belly with fresh garbanzo bean puree, seared venison in huckleberry jus with wild mushrooms and braised red cabbage, and fig beignets in Ruby Port reduction — along with a few holiday specials." - Ruth Tobias, Eater Staff

The Best Restaurants to Eat (and Drink) Around Denver on Christmas Eve or Day
Rioja

1431 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202 Get directions

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