5280 Magazine – May 2018

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WaterCourse Foods $$

Uptown Area / American This vegetarian icon has

been serving wholesome food since 1998. The zesty

soups, salads, and wraps are healthy and delicious.

Don’t miss the brunch specials. Reservations accepted

after 5 p.m. 837 E. 17th Ave., 303-832-7313. Lunch,

Dinner, Brunch

The Way Back $$

Berkeley / Seasonal After a six-month closure, the

Way Back has returned in a chic new location. Settle in

for craft cocktails and chef Jon Lavelle’s polished fare,

such as roast chicken with salsify. Reservations accepted.

3963 Tennyson St., 970-682-6888. Dinner

White Pie $$

City Park / Pizza New Haven-style pizza right here in

Denver. Pair the Porker Porkerino‚ topped with soppres-

sata, mozzarella, pickled chiles, and spicy honey‚ with a

frozen Negroni. Reservations not accepted. 1702

Humboldt St., 303-862-5323. Dinner

Williams & Graham $$$

Highland / American Disguised as a book store, Sean

Kenyon’s Denver speakeasy is one of the city’s best

cocktail destinations. Sip a seasonal cocktail and nosh

on small plates such as roasted bone marrow with

bacon jam. Reservations recommended. 3160 Tejon St.,

303-997-8886. Dinner

Wine Beer Fat $

Sloan’s Lake / Spanish Avid travelers Bili and Dan Moir

bring a curated selection of Old World wines, Belgian

beers, and Spanish tapas (inspired by Barcelona’s

storied Quimet & Quimet). Reservations not accepted.

5350 W. 25th Ave., 303-887-2946. Lunch, Dinner

25 BEST Work & Class $$$

RiNo / American This elevated meat-and-three

concept offers a unique hybrid of American and Latin

cuisine in raucous, repurposed-shipping-container digs.

Our pick: the Cajun rotisserie chicken, chickpea

croquettes, cochinita pibil, and peppers five ways.

Reservations not accepted. 2500 Larimer St., 303-292-

700. Dinner

Wynkoop Brewing Company $$

Downtown / Pub Enjoy freshly brewed beer and feast

on pub favorites such as the hanger steak or the corn

and poblano chowder at one of Denver’s original brew-

pubs. Reservations accepted. 1634 18th St.,

303-297-2700. Lunch, Dinner

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Zeppelin Station $$

RiNo / Global This 100,000-square-foot industrial-

chic food hall, located near the 38th and Blake

light-rail station, is home to eight globally inspired

food and drink vendors and two bars. Options include

Au Feu, Vinh Xuong Bakery, Aloha Poke Co.,

Namkeen, Injoi Korean Kitchen, Gelato Boy, Dandy

Lion Coffee, Big Trouble, and Kiss & Ride. Reserva-

tions not accepted. 3501 Wazee St., 720-460-1978.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Zoe Ma Ma $

Downtown / Chinese This cozy, counter-service spot

offers Chinese home-style cooking. Also try the Boulder

location. Reservations not accepted. 1625 Wynkoop St.,

303-545-6262. Lunch, Dinner

1418 LARIMER STREET Q 303.629.6927 Q GUSTERMANS.COM

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