Guidebook for Denver
Food Scene
Sushi Den has the freshest fish in Denver. Japanese Eggplant is one of our favorite appetizers, and a sashimi platter is always a must.
http://www.sushiden.net/our-menu/
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Sushi Den
1487 S Pearl StSushi Den has the freshest fish in Denver. Japanese Eggplant is one of our favorite appetizers, and a sashimi platter is always a must.
http://www.sushiden.net/our-menu/
Ototo has a wonderfully cozy feel. The food is great and a bit more casual than Sushi Den. We used to love sitting at the bar and ordering drinks and a bunch of small dishes on date nights. The word Ototo means "little brother" and is owned by the owner of Sushi Den and Izakaya Den.
http://ototoden.com/our-menu/
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OTOTO
1501 S Pearl StOtoto has a wonderfully cozy feel. The food is great and a bit more casual than Sushi Den. We used to love sitting at the bar and ordering drinks and a bunch of small dishes on date nights. The word Ototo means "little brother" and is owned by the owner of Sushi Den and Izakaya Den.
http://ototoden.com/our-menu/
Izakaya Den is one of the three Japanese restaurants owned by the owner of Sushi Den on S. Pearl St. It has a lively bar feel with a full Japanese fusion menu.
http://izakayaden.net/our-menu/
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Izakaya Den
1487A S Pearl StIzakaya Den is one of the three Japanese restaurants owned by the owner of Sushi Den on S. Pearl St. It has a lively bar feel with a full Japanese fusion menu.
http://izakayaden.net/our-menu/
Suerte is one of my new favorite spots to catch happy hour. Their small tacos are great (always pay $1 extra for an extra tortilla - the tacos are overflowing with goodness, enough for two tacos). The atmosphere is lively and great big windows to look out onto Pearl St.
http://qbsuerte.com/menu/
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Que Bueno Suerte
1518 S Pearl StSuerte is one of my new favorite spots to catch happy hour. Their small tacos are great (always pay $1 extra for an extra tortilla - the tacos are overflowing with goodness, enough for two tacos). The atmosphere is lively and great big windows to look out onto Pearl St.
http://qbsuerte.com/menu/
Yardbird has a great Happy Hour! Every item has a unique twist, and it is a fun place to sit at the bar and try new drinks or out on the patio near the fire-table. The savory crepes are my favorite for Brunch or Breakfast. They also have plenty to satisfy any sweet tooth.
https://birddenver.com/menu/
Bird
1529 South Pearl StreetYardbird has a great Happy Hour! Every item has a unique twist, and it is a fun place to sit at the bar and try new drinks or out on the patio near the fire-table. The savory crepes are my favorite for Brunch or Breakfast. They also have plenty to satisfy any sweet tooth.
https://birddenver.com/menu/
Duffeyroll Cafe Bakery
1290 S Pearl StOver the top sugary cinnamon rolls. Meh.
I love the diner atmosphere here. Great burgers, truffle-parmesan fries, and milkshakes! There is also a bar in the back of the restaurant. http://www.parkburger.com/menu/
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Park Burger
1890 S Pearl StI love the diner atmosphere here. Great burgers, truffle-parmesan fries, and milkshakes! There is also a bar in the back of the restaurant. http://www.parkburger.com/menu/
Super cheesy pizza. They often have lunch deals to grab and go.
http://sexy.pizza/menu/
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Sexy Pizza
1660 E 11th AveSuper cheesy pizza. They often have lunch deals to grab and go.
http://sexy.pizza/menu/
I'll be honest here... I have a love hate relationship with Kaos. I love the food, the outdoor seating is whimsical and fun, but 30-50% of the time the crust on the pizza is burnt and the service is slow. Go here if you have time to linger and are feeling lucky. The food is really great, when the pizzas are not overcooked.
https://kaospizzeria.com/menu/
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Kaos Pizza
7 Piazza MinervaI'll be honest here... I have a love hate relationship with Kaos. I love the food, the outdoor seating is whimsical and fun, but 30-50% of the time the crust on the pizza is burnt and the service is slow. Go here if you have time to linger and are feeling lucky. The food is really great, when the pizzas are not overcooked.
https://kaospizzeria.com/menu/
Stella's Coffee Haus is a great place to grab a cup of coffee or tea. Great tea selection! The counter leading up the the cashier offers a bunch of snacks, sweet and savory. It is a quiet coffee house, and many students from DU study here. WiFi available. There is outdoor seating, heat lamps, and a fire table, but also a ton of cozy or workspace seating inside.
1476 S Pearl St
1476 South Pearl StreetStella's Coffee Haus is a great place to grab a cup of coffee or tea. Great tea selection! The counter leading up the the cashier offers a bunch of snacks, sweet and savory. It is a quiet coffee house, and many students from DU study here. WiFi available. There is outdoor seating, heat lamps, and a fire table, but also a ton of cozy or workspace seating inside.
Nixon's Coffee House
871 Englewood PkwyCoffee shop near Louisiana/Pearl light rail station.
What can I say? Any day is a good day for ice cream! My kids love, love, love this place. It is a bit sweat for my tastes, but a great place none-the-less. On hot days, the line will be out the door.
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Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveWhat can I say? Any day is a good day for ice cream! My kids love, love, love this place. It is a bit sweat for my tastes, but a great place none-the-less. On hot days, the line will be out the door.
Great tea and atmosphere! This is a place you want to sit around in for hours and soak up the sun on the patio or crouch in a beautiful corner inside. It is not a quiet place to get work done, though. I love the spicy chai tea, and I assume the coffee is good because the place is always packed, but I am a tea drinker. It can be hard to find a seat on cooler days.
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Steam Espresso Bar
1801 S Pearl StGreat tea and atmosphere! This is a place you want to sit around in for hours and soak up the sun on the patio or crouch in a beautiful corner inside. It is not a quiet place to get work done, though. I love the spicy chai tea, and I assume the coffee is good because the place is always packed, but I am a tea drinker. It can be hard to find a seat on cooler days.
We have always found it difficult to find good Thai food in Denver. This is our go to place, if we are not heading down to Federal.
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Taste of Thailand Restaurant
2120 S BroadwayWe have always found it difficult to find good Thai food in Denver. This is our go to place, if we are not heading down to Federal.
Okay, I am not a fried chicken fan (my husband is) but this is some damn good fried chicken, whoopie pies, and anything else on that menu is some serious comfort food. Wear loose wasted pants or prepare to unbutton, unbuckle, and sprawl with complete satisfaction.
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The Post Brewing Co. - Rosedale
2200 S BroadwayOkay, I am not a fried chicken fan (my husband is) but this is some damn good fried chicken, whoopie pies, and anything else on that menu is some serious comfort food. Wear loose wasted pants or prepare to unbutton, unbuckle, and sprawl with complete satisfaction.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cajun Creole food. We've never been, but heard good things about the food.
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Lincoln's Roadhouse
1201 S Pearl StCajun Creole food. We've never been, but heard good things about the food.
I am not a beer drinker so I have not been. Food is not served inside, but on weekends there is usually a food truck parked out front.
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Platt Park Brewing Company
1875 Pearl StI am not a beer drinker so I have not been. Food is not served inside, but on weekends there is usually a food truck parked out front.
Uno Mas Taqueria y Cantina
1585 S Pearl StTacos, chips and guac, and drinks. Restaurant/bar.
This is also a restaurant, but it is one of the few places open after 10 pm on S. Pearl Street where you can go for drinks. Decent drinks and food, nothing to call home about.
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Tavern Platt Park
1475 S Pearl StThis is also a restaurant, but it is one of the few places open after 10 pm on S. Pearl Street where you can go for drinks. Decent drinks and food, nothing to call home about.
Shopping
S. Pearl Street Farmer's Market operates from late May to mid November on Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm. There are some organic meat and produce venders, other produce venders, distilleries, food trucks, crafts, and other local foods. Always live music. Kid and dog friendly. It is a great way to get a feel for the neighborhood!
http://southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market/
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South Pearl Street
South Pearl StreetS. Pearl Street Farmer's Market operates from late May to mid November on Sundays from 9 am to 1 pm. There are some organic meat and produce venders, other produce venders, distilleries, food trucks, crafts, and other local foods. Always live music. Kid and dog friendly. It is a great way to get a feel for the neighborhood!
http://southpearlstreet.com/farmers-market/
Morgans Liquors
1200 E Evans AvePearl Wine Company
1886 S Pearl StThere are two 5 Green Boxes on South Pearl St. The first is a clothing boutique. The second, farther North, is a general boutique. Very fun place to stroll through!
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5 Green Boxes
1570 Pearl StThere are two 5 Green Boxes on South Pearl St. The first is a clothing boutique. The second, farther North, is a general boutique. Very fun place to stroll through!
The Ruffly Rose
1611 S Pearl StFlower market. Beautiful place to pick up some flowers or a plant for a loved one.
Melrose & Madison
1500 S Pearl StLovely but pricey.
Arts & Culture
On the First Friday of every month the galleries open up for Art Walk from 5:30-9:30 pm. South Pearl Street galleries honor this tradition with open doors, drinks, and treats. Santa Fe Art District has a long stretch of galleries and is packed in the warm summer months. They host food trucks, a shuttle, and some awesome art!
https://denversartdistrict.org/first-friday/
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Art Walk
Santa Fe DriveOn the First Friday of every month the galleries open up for Art Walk from 5:30-9:30 pm. South Pearl Street galleries honor this tradition with open doors, drinks, and treats. Santa Fe Art District has a long stretch of galleries and is packed in the warm summer months. They host food trucks, a shuttle, and some awesome art!
https://denversartdistrict.org/first-friday/
Amazing art museum. They have a great backpack program for kids with puzzles and games leading kids through exhibits and an activity room with hands on art fun for kids and adults, alike.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyAmazing art museum. They have a great backpack program for kids with puzzles and games leading kids through exhibits and an activity room with hands on art fun for kids and adults, alike.
Our family loves the Nature and Science Museum! They have old time dioramas, a planetarium, tons of hands on activities, technology based exhibits and videos. It is a wonderfully educational merging of the old and the new.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdOur family loves the Nature and Science Museum! They have old time dioramas, a planetarium, tons of hands on activities, technology based exhibits and videos. It is a wonderfully educational merging of the old and the new.
Architectural and historic beauty!
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Center for Colorado Women's History at the Byers-Evans House
1310 Bannock StArchitectural and historic beauty!
The fascinating history of the woman, Margaret Brown, is the focus of the tour rather than the house itself, but a must see/hear in Denver!
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Molly Brown House Museum
1340 Pennsylvania StThe fascinating history of the woman, Margaret Brown, is the focus of the tour rather than the house itself, but a must see/hear in Denver!
Having tea at the Brown Palace is more of an experience than a meal. The history of the building, the construction, remaining artifacts, and live pianist draw you back in time.
Brown Palace Coffee & Tea Co.
321 17th StHaving tea at the Brown Palace is more of an experience than a meal. The history of the building, the construction, remaining artifacts, and live pianist draw you back in time.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
1485 Delgany StContemporary. Nice cafe at the top!
This Performing Arts center has everything: symphony, Broadway performances, off Broadway performances, local theater performances, ballet, opera, educational classes, backstage tours (really interesting!) and great student discounts!
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
1101 13th StThis Performing Arts center has everything: symphony, Broadway performances, off Broadway performances, local theater performances, ballet, opera, educational classes, backstage tours (really interesting!) and great student discounts!
Amazing Opera House! The city is very old and interesting.
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Central City Opera House
124 Eureka StAmazing Opera House! The city is very old and interesting.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StSafeway
757 E 20th AveEntertainment & Activities
Games, bowling, karaoke, drinks food. Good times!
http://www.punchbowlsocial.com/location/denver
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Punch Bowl Social Denver
65 BroadwayGames, bowling, karaoke, drinks food. Good times!
http://www.punchbowlsocial.com/location/denver
Sightseeing
An outdoor ice rink is set up beside the clock tower in winter and a beer garden across the street.
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Clock Tower Events
1601 Arapahoe StAn outdoor ice rink is set up beside the clock tower in winter and a beer garden across the street.
Tours are available. There is a museum at the top, and if you are physically able, you can climb up to the top terraces. State Congress is in session January to May.
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Colorado State Capitol
200 E Colfax AveTours are available. There is a museum at the top, and if you are physically able, you can climb up to the top terraces. State Congress is in session January to May.