Chinook Tavern
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

265 Detroit St
Denver, CO 80206

Kendra M. writes: Chinook Tavern is the result of  crossing a mountain lodge with German fair in a chic and trendy neighborhood.  A bar filled with older gents drinking one of many brews while conversing about the days business events.  The patio area is charming, and…

Kevin Taylor
Neighborhood: Northwest, CBD

1106 14th Street
Denver, CO 80238

Cindie D. writes: This place is amazing. It is absolutely the best restaurant I have ever been to, hands down. The food is creative, sensual, and succulent.

I went with my fiance for our anniversary last week. After reading the reviews I was afraid it would be.. I…

La Cueva

9742 E. Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010

Joey T. writes: This restaurant deserves  more than 5 stars.  Is there better mexican in Denver?  I have yet to find it and I have been looking for 25 years.  I have earned this belly with La Cueva's chips and salsa's alone, then you add in the beers and incredible…

510 Retro
Neighborhood: Southwest, Capitol Hill

609 E 13th Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Tiffany C. writes: 3/25/08 update: Sad news!! Retro 510 is now closed as a storefront. However, I talked with the owner and he said they will soon have an eBay store if you are interested...

510 Retro is another of my favorite vintage stores. They have so many different…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1512 Larimer St
Space #44-R
Denver, CO 80238

Kendra M. writes: Since turning away the chocolate dipped Twinkies in Vail, I've been on a quest.  The quest for the Chocodile (hostess's version of the Chocolate dipped yellow sponge cake with creamy goodness inside).  

After classes one Wednesday, I stopped by my…

Spa Universaire
Neighborhood: Southwest, Golden Triangle

475 W 12th Ave Unit D
Denver, CO 80204

Torie M. writes: So, I don't have what one would call "any" previous experience at day spas, but my very first massage experience was amazing!  I think my masseuse had a spiderman-like quality, that enabled her to squirt lotion directly out of the heel of her hand.…

Eron Johnson Antiques
Neighborhood: Southwest, Baker

451 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Penelope W. writes: 4) Eron Johnson Antiques:  The staff of this antique store is so unbelievably friendly, even to a browser.  There are huge pieces here.  Huge wardrobes, elaborate Shakespearian carvings, Eric Clapton on the airwaves, vases, strange oil paintings.…

The Crypt
Neighborhood: Southwest, Speer

8 Broadway
Denver, CO 80238

Victoria L. writes: Nuh uh.  They got one in Denver, too???

Not as cool as Seattle, though.

Denver Book Fair
Neighborhood: Southwest, Baker

44 S Broadway
Denver, CO 80209

Penelope W. writes: Denver book Fair, like the thousands of other small bookshops along s. Broadway, the Denver book fair contains thousands of books that you may not find anywhere else but your dreams.  There is a side of the store devoted to books and yet another…

Mori Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Northwest, Five Points

2019 Market St
Denver, CO 80205

Eric S. writes: After the Westword gave this place "Best Sushi in the Last Place You'd Expect It" for 2008, I had to check it out.  I felt much more comfortable eating at this place than an up-scale sushi bar, not having to worry about getting sloppy with the soy…

Space Gallery
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

765 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80204

Vince D. writes: It's hard to stand out on Santa Fe. There are so many great art galleries here that you've really got to shine to get noticed. Space Gallery manages to do just that.

The quality of the work here is akin to that of the other galleries, but Space…

Kitchens' Ink
Neighborhood: Southwest, Lincoln Park

757 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80238

Andee H. writes: Kitchen's Ink is a great place to get some ink done. Raul is an amazing artist. He does all custom work and works days ahead to create exactly what you want. I plan on getting more work done when I have some extra money. Also they are reasonably…

The DOJA Gallery and Art Space
Neighborhood: Southwest, Baker

770 Santa Fe Dr
Denver, CO 80238

Penelope W. writes: Enter The DOJA Gallery trough a narrow flight of stairs crowded with people entering and exiting.  There is artwork on the walls next to the stairway as well as in the foyer---lettin' ya know what's goin' on here.  The space feels cramped but this…

The Fort Restaurant

19192 Highway 8
Morrison, CO 80465

Mo C. writes: Fantastic buffalo steaks, massive wine list, 22oz Microbrews, great views & Rocky Mountain Oysters on the menu, what's not to love?

Had my first Rocky Mountain Oyster experience here and they aren't too bad. The buffalo ribeye was fantastic and rivals…

Colorado Petfitters
Neighborhood: Northwest, Lodo

1590 Little Raven St Unit 1002
Denver, CO 80202

Gregory P. writes: I was with my little guy today at Riverfront and went into Petfitters to check it out.  We rarely pass a dog store without venturing in.
I got him some treats and a bully.  The selection wasn't impressive at all and there wasn't anything there I…

Old Stone Church

210 Third St
Castle Rock, CO 80104

AC C. writes: Who would've thought of converting a church into a restaurant?  This history of the building is cool with a cozy ambiance.

I went with several friends so had the fortune of sampling several things.  For appetizers, had the sweet and sour calamari…

The Chocolate Berry
Neighborhood: Southwest

1890 S. Pearl St
Denver, CO 80238

mark k. writes: Since this is going to be a valentines day that I can actually say I will have a date, I went to the chocolate berry to get myself a little prepared.  My girlfriend absolutely loves chocolate and in particular, chocolate dipped fruit.
I am so excited…

Imperial Chinese
Neighborhood: Southwest, Washington Park West

431 S. Broadway
Denver, CO 80238

Matthew B. writes: Ferrari doesn't make a station wagon, and if it did I wouldn't buy it because when you buy a Ferrari you've got to buy a sports car.

Sesame Chicken is the Toyota Camry of Chinese food. It's ubiquitous, reliable and white people like it.

(Will I make…

Breaking the Mold Candle Company
Neighborhood: Southeast, Cherry Creek

3000 E 1st Ave Ste 296
Denver, CO 80206

Dustin G. writes: As a tofu and potatoes type of dude, candle places aren't particularly my bag, but I decided to give this place a try anyway.

Unlike Sandra W.s review...I definitely don't want to eat the homemade candles up so much (= vomiting scented horror) but…

Ogden Theatre
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

935 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80218

Samantha G. writes: The Ogden was a lot smaller before the remodel, and it had carpet. The new layout of the venue is well thought out but I'm not in love with the place anymore, after the reconstruction.

The new liquor license made the venue a lot more comfortable,…

Chipotle

1650 28th St
Boulder, CO 80302

David Z. writes: Just  a great place to grab a healthy burrito and chips with awesome guacamole. Yes, students get free sodas.
The 29th street location is not as well managed as the location off Rte. 36 near Superior, however.
Yes, NO LONGER owned by McDonalds, which…

Tiffany Plaza Movies 6
Neighborhood: Southeast

7400 E Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80231

Megan H. writes: Tuesdays are only $.50 at this run-down ghetto town movie house Look for the marquis as you jet by for current movies -- it's across from Tamarac Square on Hampden and in the same shopping center as Proof and Whole Foods.

Other nights, you can get in…

Omni Interlocken Resort

500 Interlocken Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021

Michael A. writes: This will only be the beginning of an ongoing post since I just checked in last night.

Decent looking hotel but questionable in terms of the little things.  The biggest knock on this place so far was the room service last night.  We arrived and…

Brothers Boards
Neighborhood: University Park, Southeast

2323 E Evans Ave
Denver, CO 80210

Penelope W. writes: "Brother to Brother"

Again, a great place to shop for snowboard accessories and boyz.  Lot's of young folk crowd these places.  A social empire.   I recommend supporitng small Colorado ski/sb companies because they have the heart of Colorado not the…

Jerry's Record Exchange
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

312 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80203

Penelope W. writes: Why not?...It's a record store and as archaic as this may actually be, records are still bigger than CD's and hipper than DJing all digital style so...why not?

Then, like many record stores Jerry's Record Exchange is stuffed to the Brim with not…

Jack Market
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

518 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Penelope W. writes: Not sure what to think...

Jack Market is like Narnia (not unlike many other Colfax "grocery" stores).  

You are walking along, looking for some chilled green tea, pick up some windshield wiper fluid, walking, walking, walking, and then...."where am I?…

Pauls Liquors
Neighborhood: Northeast

1131 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80218

Shiho F. writes: Been meaning to go here for months.  Love the Pink 80's style sign and I used to live on Ogden.  Went in since I was driving down Colfax from ted's Liquors and realized I needed to get more Hennesey for a friend.  I'm nice like that many people know…

Shangrila Tibet
Neighborhood: Northeast

1140 E Colfax Ave Ste B
Denver, CO 80218

Penelope W. writes: "The Gift Shop"

No English, please.  
Oils.
Purses.
Small Tibetan  statues.
Sweet lady!
Singing child (but he does have a cough).

What is this smokey smell (that is not Nag Champa)?

Zak Market
Neighborhood: Northwest, Uptown

424 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Penelope W. writes: " Cigarettes--Milk--F oods--Phone Cards & Gifts."

Interestingly nestled against the equally convenience-y, Jack's Market, Zak Market is smaller and  more humble...without the spontaneous collection of vintage baby dolls BUT with a small collection of…

Montecito Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southeast

1120 E 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80238

Lori M. writes: Trumpeting the pedigreed talents of veteran restaurateurs Mel and Janie Master and kitchen magician Adam Mali, Montcito is a fabulous addition to Sixth Avenue's blossoming restaurant row. Mail's straight-ahead California cuisine, coupled with the…

Putting Edge Mini Golf

10661 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CO 80030

Lori M. writes: At this glow-in-the-dark, indoor putting palace bedecked with a rainbow of psychedelic colors, it's easy to think you're stuck in the 60s while navigating your neon golf ball through hand-painted sets of haunted castles, twisted trees, sea creatures,…

Limon
Neighborhood: Northeast

1618 E. 17th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238

Kelly Y. writes: Yikes! I had no idea so many people disliked this place!

I went to the restaurant a long time ago before it even had its grand opening and there was a lot of chaos because they were trying to get their menu down and train their waitstaff. But I did…

The Coral Room
Neighborhood: Northwest, Highland

3489 West 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211

victoria d. writes: Very trendy atmosphere with bottomless mimosas at $9 can be dangerous. If you have a large group forget about it unless you call ahead. You'll find many groups enjoying their mimosas way too much as you have to wait for a table longer than usual.

The…

Cool River Cafe

8000 E Belleview Ave
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Jelena W. writes: I've only been here for happy hour and appetizers, but the boss takes visitors there on a regular basis. The appetizers were delicious. We got an appetizer sampler with everything from chicken wings to delicious miniature steak quesadillas. If their…

Carl's Pizza
Neighborhood: Northwest

3800 W 38th Ave
Denver, CO 80211

Doug Y. writes: Let me preface this re-write by saying this is not the best pizza in Denver by critical standards. Reviews are only opinions guided by more than stats and objectivism. For me, this is a sentimental fav. Like my first guitar was a total POS but I…

Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center

6252 W. 104th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80020

Muriel P. writes: We had our wedding there. The ceremony is in the tropical garden and there is a room next door for the reception.  The ceremony in the garden was beautiful.  The only thing is that you can not have it with many people (it is fairly small) and there…

Sunrise Cafe
Neighborhood: Northwest

4390 Sheridan Blvd
Denver, CO 80212

Gitana G. writes: I've been wanting to try this place out for a long time. The parking lot is ALWAYS full in the morning, which is a good sign.

I want a breakfast place where you can just show up in jeans and a t-shirt and not get eyed-up-and down by the customers or…

Kikis Japanese Casual Dining
Neighborhood: Southeast

2440 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80222

Joji M. writes: The reviewers for Kikis accurately describe the casual ambiance, reasonable pricing, and good service.   The restaurant reminded me of a few places I've been to in Japan where the warm service and wholesome food make your dining experience…

Smiling Moose Deli
Neighborhood: Southeast

727 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80206

Lindsey N. writes: There are 3 deli's within about 2 blocks right here on Colorado Blvd.  Seeing as both Heidi's and the Spicy Pickle looked pretty busy, I figured I'd give the Smiling Moose a try for lunch.  It was a little irritating that there were no parking spots…