Chef Max Mackissock is back, baby, this time with a steakhouse for today’s tastemakers. Against a vibrant backdrop that evokes 1970s-era fern bars, he and his team are turning out not only cuts of wagyu that are to beef what foie gras is to liver but all manner of must-tries in other categories. For starters, there’s crab salad on French toast and Ben Wolven’s fabulous oyster service; for sides, Japanese milk bread rolls and roasted cauliflower in mole blanco; to drink, a selection that shakes up the standard bourbon-and-Bordeaux formula with tropical rum cocktails and fun wines from, say, Lazio and the Loire Valley.
read moreThis Latin eatery from the Culinary Creative Group (which is also behind such spots as Bar Dough and sister restaurant Mister Oso) only serves brunch on Sundays starting at 10 a.m., but that brunch is unlike any in town. The familiar gets amped way up here, with options like French toast made with brioche and topped with lime vanilla whipped cream, brown-butter syrup and a pile of chopped chile-glazed bacon; steak and eggs with a bright and herbaceous chimichurri sauce; and a sweet and savory take on a breakfast sandwich served on a Mallorca roll with ham, a fried egg, guacamole and cheese with poblano chile. Pair all that with one of the best palomas in town or a Bloody with a serious kick, and you've got a recipe for a new Sunday tradition.
read moreThis chic Cherry Creek cocktail bar could be forgiven if they poured all of their effort into the incredible liquor-based drinks they serve, but their nonalcoholic sips are anything but afterthoughts. From the Green Machine with Seedlip Grove, cucumber, ginger, and salted lemon that’s always on the menu, to the bartenders’ creative off-the-cuff creations, this is one of our favorite places to drink without, well, drinking.
read moreDiners immediately immerse themselves in a funky alternative to the average steakhouse. This comes across with their version of dogs playing poker as portraits of cows in suits and the vibrant green leaf wallpaper. A5 sheds the intimidating steakhouse atmosphere to welcome those on their way to Ball Arena, friends catching up while sitting at the bar and even the business moguls finding their next home base.
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