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25 BEST 12 at Madison $$
Congress Park / American With a menu of small
plates meant for sharing, Jeff Osaka’s cozy restaurant is
ideal for dining with a small group. Reservations
accepted. 1160 Madison St., 720-216-0190. DinnerAce Eat Serve $$
Uptown Area / Asian This Uptown restaurant and
ping-pong hall features Asian-inspired cuisine and ping-
pong tables. Reservations Accepted. 501 E. 17th Ave.,
303-800-7705. Dinner
25 BEST Acorn $$
RiNo / American Contemporary American cuisine is
served from an oak-fired oven and grill at this popular
spot. Reservations accepted. The Source, 3350 Brigh-
ton Blvd., 720-542-3721. Lunch, DinnerAfrican Grill & Bar $$$
Lakewood / African Head to this cheery African
restaurant for rich stews, fried fish, rice dishes, and
friendly service. Also try the Green Valley Ranch loca-
tion. Reservations accepted. 955 S. Kipling Pkwy.,
Lakewood, 720-229-7778. Lunch, Dinner25 BEST Annette $$
Aurora / American Enjoy a family-style menu
featuring seasonal salads, toasts, and wood-grilled
fare. Reservations accepted. Stanley Marketplace,
2501 Dallas St., Ste. 108, Aurora, 720-710-9975.
Dinner, Brunch25 BEST Arcana $$$$
Boulder / American This charming Boulder restaurant
aims to explore the roots of American heritage through
food. Pair a cider with the Colorado trout or the Cari-
bou Ranch steak. Reservations accepted. 909 Walnut
St., Boulder, 303-444-3885. Lunch, Dinner, BrunchAsh’Kara $$$
LoHi / Middle Eastern Chef Daniel Asher
offers a playful take on Middle Eastern
cuisine at this colorful, plant-bedecked
eatery. Try the saganaki. Reservations
accepted. 2005 W. 33rd, 303-537-4407.
Dinner, BrunchAvanti Food & Beverage $$
Highland / Global Visit this collective
eatery to sample new and exciting restau-
rant ideas. 3200 Pecos St., 720-269-4778.
Lunch, Dinner, BrunchB
Bamboo Sushi $$$
LoHi / Sushi This Portland-born sustainable sushi spot
will let you feel good about each bite of sashimi and
nigiri you take. Try the seared scallop with yuzu vinegar.
Reservations accepted. 715 17th St., 303-284-6600.
Dinner, Brunch25 BEST Bar Dough $$$
Highland / Italian Tuck into wood-fired pizzas and
comforting pastas at this casual gathering spot. Reser-
vations accepted. 2227 W. 32nd Ave., 720-668-8506.
Dinner, BrunchBarolo Grill $$$$
Cherry Creek / Italian Dedication to authenticity trans-
lates to the refined food and wine menus at this
award-winning restaurant. Reservations accepted. 3030
E. Sixth Ave., 303-393-1040. Dinner25 BEST Basta $$$
Boulder / Italian This wood-fired spot
offers pizzas made from house-milled
grains. Reservations accepted. 3601 Arapa-
hoe Ave., Boulder, 303-997-8775. DinnerBeast & Bottle $$$$
Uptown Area / Seasonal A sustainable
sourcing mantra permeates a menu featur-
ing everything from local lamb to giant
octopus. Reservations accepted. 719 E.
17th Ave., 303-623-3223. Dinner, BrunchBeckon $$$$
Five Points / Contemporary The Scandinavian-
influenced tasting menu at this Larimer Street spot
changes seasonally. Reservations required. 2843
Larimer St., 303-749-0020. DinnerBiju’s Little Curry Shop $
RiNo / Indian Get your fill of southern Indian food at
this curry shop. Multiple locations. Reservations not
accepted. 1441 26th St., 303-292-3500. Lunch, DinnerThe Bindery $$$$
Highland / Contemporary This eatery, market,
and bakery offers worldly fare. Reservations accepted.
1817 Central St., 303-993-2364. Breakfast, Lunch,
Dinner, BrunchBistro Barbès $$$
North Park Hill / Contemporary Jon Robbins
offers a menu inspired by the French, North African,
and Middle Eastern flavors of Barbès, the Paris
neighborhood where he lived for three years.
Reservations accepted. 5021 E. 28th Ave., 720-398-- Dinner
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