Williams & Graham

Behind the Books at Denver International Airport's Speakeasy

"The original Highlands speakeasy, opened in 2011, blends Prohibition-era vibes with classic cocktails and cozy, booklined entry theatrics; it’s known for hospitality driven by third-generation bartender Sean Kenyon and for specialty cocktails that have earned local and national “best of” recognition. The kitchen serves rich, adventurous plates — deviled eggs, frog legs, bone marrow and an acclaimed burger with fries finished in aioli and malt vinegar gastrique — alongside brunch staples like Hawaiian bread French toast with coconut, pineapple and hot honey, diverse breakfast sandwiches, green chili–smothered burritos and cotija-topped chilaquiles. Signature drinks include the Blackberry Sage Smash and the Great White Buffalo, and a rotating roster of Prohibition-compliant temperance drinks (for example, the Earl Grey–based My Bitter Clementine) offers sophisticated nonalcoholic choices." - Cynthia Barnes