RiNo’s Rye Society Arrives With All the Deli Comfort Foods | Eater Denver

"Inspired by his Jewish heritage and his family’s longtime Denver roots, fourth-generation Coloradan Jerrod Rosen is opening a modern deli that strives for the signature “organized chaos” of classic New York City delis. The petite cafe, decorated by Rosen’s mother with exposed brick and personal embellishments, seats 15 with a small outdoor space on the northern perimeter; guests are greeted by a large black-and-white photograph of Rosen’s Aunt Selma annotated with diagrams of the family’s Denver history dating to the 1930s, plus three painted portraits of Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, and Larry David. It’s a family affair specializing in gourmet Jewish cuisine with heirloom recipes—his grandmother’s matzah ball soup she made until she was 101—alongside modern updates: cheeky combos like the Gentile (stacks of bologna and American cheese on a brioche roll), breakfast egg bowls from veggie to honey smoked salmon with dill, cracked pepper, and lemon aioli, and sandwiches such as the Aunt Blanche made on Rosenberg’s bagels with salami, pickles, provolone, eggs, and tarragon mustard; the pickles use a 120-year-old recipe. The culinary team led by Ryan Leionen will make house condiments and soups (including chilled beet borscht and matzah ball), aunt Cindy will bake pastries like rugelach and babka, and the cafe will feature local products such as OZO Coffee, Purely Elizabeth granola, and La Belle croissants, while Rosen’s sister adds a healthy flair to made-to-order salads and grain bowls. Starting Monday, July 23, Rye Society will be open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m." - Gigi Sukin