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The Rolodex: Roast Coffee Bar on South PearlEat & Drink

The Rolodex: Roast Coffee Bar on South Pearl

Roast Coffee Bar in Platt Park is a small espresso counter, open at 7am daily, with Friday and Saturday evening hours.

31 October 2026Read guide
The Rolodex: Comrade Brewing Company on E Iliff AveEat & Drink

The Rolodex: Comrade Brewing Company on E Iliff Ave

Comrade Brewing pours Superpower IPA and People's Porter in a southeast Denver warehouse with a patio and rotating food trucks.

30 October 2026Read guide
The Rolodex: The Barn South Broadway in EnglewoodEat & Drink

The Rolodex: The Barn South Broadway in Englewood

A seasonal comfort food spot on South Broadway in Englewood, open 11 to 9 every day and easy to plan around.

29 October 2026Read guide
The Rolodex: MOB Coffee on Tennyson StEat & Drink

The Rolodex: MOB Coffee on Tennyson St

MOB Coffee on Tennyson St in Berkeley pours espresso drinks daily from 7am to 4pm, and it's built for laptop days or a quick cup.

28 October 2026Read guide
Split Decision: Unique Indian Cuisine vs Himchuli, Chicken Tikka MasalaEat & Drink

Split Decision: Unique Indian Cuisine vs Himchuli, Chicken Tikka Masala

Unique Indian Cuisine vs Himchuli on chicken tikka masala: same order at both spots, and the numbers pick a winner.

26 October 2026Read guide
Split Decision: The Bagel Deli vs Rosenberg's Bagels, Bagel and SchmearEat & Drink

Split Decision: The Bagel Deli vs Rosenberg's Bagels, Bagel and Schmear

The Bagel Deli vs Rosenberg's Bagels: one bagel with plain cream cheese at each, and the numbers pick a winner on paper.

24 October 2026Read guide
Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in Denver (2026)Eat & Drink

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in Denver (2026)

Not cooking this year? These are the Denver restaurants that open every Thanksgiving, from a $17 diner turkey plate to a three-course splurge.

20 October 2026Read guide
Where to Celebrate in Denver (2026): Birthday, Anniversary and Big-Night DinnersEat & Drink

Where to Celebrate in Denver (2026): Birthday, Anniversary and Big-Night Dinners

Birthday before a show, dinner after a proposal, or a solo night out for your 40th: the right Denver restaurant depends on the occasion. Here's where to book.

20 October 2026Read guide
The Best Breakfast Burritos in Denver (2026), Beyond the Usual Green Chile SpotsEat & Drink

The Best Breakfast Burritos in Denver (2026), Beyond the Usual Green Chile Spots

Denver runs on breakfast burritos. Past the classics, these are the ones people actually argue about in 2026, from a $7.55 North Denver staple to a duck-fat potato burrito.

20 October 2026Read guide
The Best Milkshakes in Denver (2026): Cereal Shakes, Souvenir Jars and Boozy MaltsEat & Drink

The Best Milkshakes in Denver (2026): Cereal Shakes, Souvenir Jars and Boozy Malts

Denver has plenty of great ice cream and surprisingly few great milkshakes. Here's the short list of places that actually do shakes well.

20 October 2026Read guide
The Best Indian Food in Denver (2026), Including the Arapahoe Road 'Curry Corridor'Eat & Drink

The Best Indian Food in Denver (2026), Including the Arapahoe Road 'Curry Corridor'

Denver's best Indian food is spread out, from Colorado Boulevard to a run of strip malls on Arapahoe Road. Here's where to go and what to order.

20 October 2026Read guide
The Best Dim Sum in Denver (2026): Cart Service, Dumpling Houses and One Famous Soup DumplingEat & Drink

The Best Dim Sum in Denver (2026): Cart Service, Dumpling Houses and One Famous Soup Dumpling

Denver has two kinds of dim sum: old-school carts off Federal and a newer wave of dumpling houses. Here's where to get both, and what to order.

20 October 2026Read guide
The Best Hot Dogs in Denver (2026): Who's Still Open and What to OrderEat & Drink

The Best Hot Dogs in Denver (2026): Who's Still Open and What to Order

Two of Denver's most recommended hot dog spots are gone. Here's where to get a great dog in 2026, from a Littleton legend to the best Chicago dog in town.

20 October 2026Read guide
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Denver Restaurant Openings & Closings: August 2026

Every confirmed Denver restaurant opening and closing in August 2026, sourced from local coverage: what's new, what's gone, and what's coming.

8 September 2026Read guide
Cooking at 5,280 (2026): Why Your Recipes Stopped WorkingEat & Drink

Cooking at 5,280 (2026): Why Your Recipes Stopped Working

Your recipes didn't stop working. The air pressure changed, and with it the temperature at which water boils, the speed at which it evaporates, and how much lift a given amount of baking powder produces.

10 August 2026Read guide
The 10 Highest-Rated Breweries in Denver Right NowEat & Drink

The 10 Highest-Rated Breweries in Denver Right Now

Every Denver brewerie with 50+ Google reviews, ranked purely by rating. Updated October 2026.

21 July 2026Read guide
The 10 Highest-Rated Restaurants in Denver Right NowEat & Drink

The 10 Highest-Rated Restaurants in Denver Right Now

Every Denver restaurant with 50+ Google reviews, ranked purely by rating. Updated October 2026.

21 July 2026Read guide
The 10 Highest-Rated Coffee Shops in Denver Right NowEat & Drink

The 10 Highest-Rated Coffee Shops in Denver Right Now

Every Denver coffee shop with 50+ Google reviews, ranked purely by rating. Updated October 2026.

21 July 2026Read guide

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