When A5 burst onto the scene in early 2022, it modernized Denver’s steak house scene with its neon decor, bolo-wearing cattle artwork, and a menu that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Case in point: the beef tartare katsu sando, raw beef tenderloin molded around a gooey quail egg, sandwiched between two slices of Japanese milk bread; and the poutine with curry gravy.
read moreIt may be bitterly cold out there, but it’s nice and toasty inside the Eater Denver Heatmap. Unlike the Eater 38, which is meant to serve as a guide to the best of the best, this regularly updated roundup aims to introduce readers to the best of the new: what’s popular, what’s promising, and what’s poised for success in the weeks to come. Included here in geographical order are 14 noteworthy restaurants and cafes that all opened, or reopened after a long hiatus, within the past six months (no earlier than August 2022).
read moreIf you’re a fan of Mediterranean food, you can’t miss Ash’Kara, a colorful and contemporary restaurant that brings “ancient food” from the Middle East and Mesopotamia to Denver. We recommend going with a party to get the full range of food they offer, from their variety of dips served with house-made, wood-fired pita, to their chicken tagine platters, sides like spiced rice, and much more. For small bites at a cheaper price, head there during happy hour from 3-5pm Monday through Sunday.
read moreEstablished in 2015, Bar Dough takes the neighborhood bar experience and elevates it by creating a wonderful menu of delicious, Italian classics like pizza and pasta. To get the most bang for your buck, we’d recommend going for happy hour from 3-5pm daily and indulging in their pizzas, from Margherita to Diavolo for only $10. If you come during dinner time, we’d highly recommend the cacio e pepe, a pasta from Rome that’s simply pecorino and freshly cracked pepper, but is delicious.
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