South Beach has a lot of overrated restaurants with inflated prices serving mediocre food. The team behind Pubbelly figures it’s better to try to attract locals, and hopefully the tourists will come. The menu here is a hybrid of Puerto Rican and South Florida, with a fair amount of well-prepared and sliced sushi mixed in … Continued
In a sea of overrated, overpriced tourist traps in and around Lincoln Road, what a pleasant surprise to find biscuits, brined-and-fried chicken and pimento cheese. A solid bourbon list could keep you occupied for hours at the bar, but this true southern offering from the 50 Eggs group is well worth a side trip while … Continued
The legend. The one and only. The one place in Little Havana you’ll see older dudes in bowling shirts arguing about President Obama’s Cuban policy as much as they debate which natives are the best baseball players. You’ll score a Cuban coffee here, of course, and probably have a Cubano, some maduros, congri, mariquetas and … Continued
One of Frank Bonanno’s most unique restaurants, Bones ties in Bonanno’s classic French background with a new Asian twist. Serving French influenced Asian cuisine in a small atmosphere makes Bones an intimate dining experience.
This one-hundred percent vegetarian restaurant brings a new twist to fresh vegetarian cuisine.
Root Down strives to serve their customers the best Colorado cuisine has to offer. Their special attention to guest’s dietary needs makes this casual, boisterous restaurant a favorite to many Denverites looking for a “farm-fresh” dining experience. Root Down 1600 W 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80211; (303) 993-4200
A modern ramen shop in the heart of the Highlands. Inspired by Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York, Uncle brings well crafted, high-end ramen to the Denver area. Uncle 2215 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211; (303) 433-3263
The vintage-feeling restaurant on Pearl Street specializes in comfort food. The chef’s southern background adds to the homey feeling. Devil’s Food is probably best known for their Eggs Benedict, which has won several awards in the Denver area.
A nice little surprise in town, frequented mostly by locals, doing gastropub fare in a very casual dining room. Located in a dimly-lit strip mall, just a few blocks from the Design District, big flavors await. They rely a lot on bacon/pork products, but that’s fine with me. Deviled eggs are a great starter, and … Continued
It’s tiny – only about 250 sq. feet – but that means no freezers, and whatever they bring in the morning, is what’s being used that day. Triggerfish, cobia, grouper…you never know what the fish of the day is. They also sell fish tacos and large plates, but I say get the namesake, done Peruvian-style, … Continued
One of my favorite restaurants, anywhere. Totally worth the cab fare if you’re staying in South Beach. Located in the Design District, just over the Causeway from Mid-Beach. I’ve eaten here a handful of times, and never had a bad meal. Be sure to save room for Hedy’s desserts. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink 130 … Continued