Does Denver need another steakhouse? If that steakhouse is A5, it does. The restaurant from the Culinary Creative group, which also owns Bar Dough, Mister Oso, Tap & Burger and more, takes the classic steakhouse and infuses it with a modern sourcing ethos as well as fun, retro vibes.
read moreOpen since 2015, Bar Dough already feels like a longtime staple in LoHi, where the Italian eatery serves up pasta, pizza, small plates and a top-notch happy hour. The kitchen is led by chef Russel Stippich, who spent time at Frasca, Acorn and the Populist before joining the Culinary Creative restaurant group and landing at Bar Dough. Don’t skip the imported burrata, which is served with some of the best housemade bread in town.
read moreCombining a variety of Latin American culinary traditions into a tight and lively menu, Señor Bear showcases Puerto Rican, Mexican and Peruvian flavors in dishes from chef Blake Edmunds. The small eatery is filled with energy as bright as the flavors on its plates, backed by a cocktail program that includes a top-notch paloma and a happy hour with crowd favorites like the gordo crunch, inspired by a certain fast-food craving.
read moret’s usually the work of children that can transform a backyard into the likes of the deep sea, majestic jungle or the snow caps of Switzerland. This same creativity was cultivated by one of Denver’s profound restaurant groups — The Culinary Creative — when it reimagined the side yard next to Bar Dough on 32nd Ave in the LoHi neighborhood, thereby bringing us Bungalow.
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