The 38 Essential Restaurants in Denver

"One of Denver’s only vegan restaurants also happens to be one of its coolest. Done up in fresh hues of turquoise, pink, and lemon yellow, it turns out an array of seasonal dishes that look simple on paper but prove satisfyingly complex on the plate, be it celery salad with dates and smoked almond or creste de gallo in mushroom ragu with grilled chicory. The same could be said for full- and zero-proof cocktails featuring all manner of nifty stuff, from Douglas fir brandy to spiced pumpkin; the wine list, meanwhile, naturally emphasizes small biodynamic and organic producers. Opt for a multicourse tasting Tuesday through Saturday, then come back for the completely different, and surprisingly affordable, five-course Sunday supper." - Eater Staff