5280 Magazine – May 2018

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Western Daughters Butcher Shop, Caffe Figurati, and

Mondo Market. 3350 Brighton Blvd., 720-443-1135.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Spuntino $$$

Highland / Italian Enjoy the locally sourced menu at

this Italian-inspired spot. Try the seasonal pasta or any

dish with goat. Don’t miss the house-made gelato for

dessert. Reservations accepted. 2639 W. 32nd Ave.,

303-433-0949. Dinner

Stanley Marketplace $$

Aurora / Global Formerly the Stanley Aviation building,

this site is now home to a sprawling, food-centric

marketplace. Stop by and check out the offerings from

Stanley Beer Hall, Annette, Sweet Cow Ice Cream,

Comida, Logan House Coffee, Rosenberg’s Bagels &

Delicatessen, and many more. 2501 Dallas St., 720-990-

6743. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Steuben’s $$

Uptown Area / American With food like house-made

mac and cheese and fried chicken, plus retro booths,

this restaurant makes the 1950s feel right around the

corner. Also try the Arvada location. Reservations

accepted for six or more. 523 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-

1001. Lunch, Dinner

Stoic & Genuine $$$

Downtown / Seafood Impeccably fresh and creative

seafood preparations are the star of this iconic oyster

house. Sip on craft cocktails or grower champagnes as

you nosh on Alaska king crab legs, Maine lobster, and

caviar at the raw bar. For a satisfying entrée, try the

paella moderna. Reservations accepted. 1701

Wynkoop St., 303-640-3474. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Sushi Den $$$

Platt Park / Asian Sushi Den offers fresh, vibrant

seafood flown in daily from Japan and a hip, lively

scene. Sit at the bar and watch the masterful sushi chefs,

led by Toshi Kizaki, as they banter in Japanese and

work their artistry. Reservations accepted for five or

more, except Fri-Sat. 1487 S. Pearl St., 303-777-0826.

Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Sushi Ronin $$$

Highland / Japanese Sushi Ronin’s casual and

comfortable vibe complements the traditional, omak-

ase-style Japanese cuisine. For the full experience, opt

for chef Corey Baker’s seven-course tasting menu.

Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more.

2930 Umatilla St., 303-955-0741. Dinner

Sushi Sasa $$$

Downtown / Japanese Enjoy Japanese fusion cuisine‚

including sushi combos, poke bowls, noodles, and

much more‚ in a sleek, modern setting. Reservations

accepted for lunch and dinner. 2401 15th St., Ste. 80,

303-433-7272. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

Sushi-Rama $$

RiNo / Sushi This sushi joint features a fun, conveyer

belt-style dining experience. Also try the new Belleview

location. Reservations not accepted. 2615 Larimer St.,

720-476-4643. Lunch, Dinner

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Table 6 $$$

Capitol Hill Area / American This space’s warm and

cozy atmosphere extends to chef Mike Winston’s Ameri-

can bistro cuisine. Reservations accepted for five or

more. 609 Corona St., 303-831-8800. Dinner, Brunch

NEW Rolling Smoke $

Aurora / Barbecue This popular barbecue food truck

found a home at the Stanley Marketplace. Order the

Texas brisket with a side of smoked mac and cheese.

Reservations not accepted. Stanley Marketplace, 2501

Dallas St., 720-573-4142. Lunch, Dinner

Root Down $$$

LoHi / Contemporary Located in a refabbed 1950s

service station, this hip restaurant serves globally

inspired cuisine, with a focus on veggies and sustain-

able meats. Also try the DIA location. Reservations

strongly recommended. 1600 W. 33rd Ave., 303-993-

4200. Dinner, Brunch

Rosenberg’s Bagels & Delicatessen $$

Five Points / Deli Get your fix of New York-style bagels

at this Five Points deli. Don’t miss the Standard‚ a bagel

and cream cheese topped with gravlax. Also try the

Aurora location. Reservations not accepted. 725 E. 26th

Ave., 720-440-9880. Breakfast, Lunch

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Sarto’s $$$

Jefferson Park / Italian This authentic Italian restaurant

serves house-made pastas, soups, and more. Stop into

Sarto’s Pantry‚ the adjacent market‚ for grab-and-go

sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. Reservations accepted.

2900 W. 25th Ave., 303-455-1400. Dinner, Brunch

Sassafras American Eatery $$

Jefferson Park / Cajun/Southern Located in a repur-

posed Victorian home, this eatery charms. Expect to

find Southern classics such as eggs Sardou, jambalaya,

and po’ boy sandwiches. Multiple locations. Reserva-

tions are accepted from Monday to Friday. 2637 W.

26th Ave., 303-433-0080. Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Señor Bear $$$

Highland / Latin American The latest from the team

behind Bar Dough, this popular spot draws from the

vibrant and varied cuisines of Latin and South America.

Expect upscale plates such as squash mole negro.

Reservations accepted. 3301 Tejon St., 720-572-5997.

Dinner, Brunch

NEW Shake Shack $$

RiNo / American Colorado’s first Shake Shack serves

the chain’s signature smash burgers, concretes, and

crinkle-cut fries. Check out the Denver exclusive Green

Chile CheddarShack burger. Reservations not accepted.

2995 Larimer St., 720-543-8609. Lunch, Dinner

Snooze $

Ballpark / Breakfast Sip a mimosa in this hip breakfast

eatery’s chic orange booths. Choose between luxe

pineapple upside down pancakes and huevos ranche-

ros. Multiple locations. Reservations accepted Mon-Thu

for eight or more. 2262 Larimer St., 303-297-0700.

Breakfast, Lunch

Sol Mexican Cocina $$

Cherry Creek / Mexican This Baja-inspired Mexican

restaurant specializes in fresh, coastal fare. Try the beer-

battered shrimp tacos and one of the specialty

margaritas. Reservations accepted. 200 Columbine St.,

Ste. 110, 303-953-2208. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch

The Source $

RiNo / Global This food hall is home to seven distinct

eateries and bars, as well as a variety of shops. Tenants

include Acorn, Comida, the RiNo Yacht Club, Crooked

Stave Artisan Beer Project, Babette’s Artisan Breads,

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