Best of Metromix Denver 2010Restaurant
There's no doubt about it, people in Denver love to eat out. Maybe it's because it's so cold in the winter and we need some warmth in our lives. And by warmth we mean great décor, good atmosphere and a killer menu. Those are three things we searched for in the best restaurant in Denver.
And the winner is…
Magnolia Restaurant and Sushi Bar
1381 Forest Park Circle
Lafayette, CO 80026Boulder is not just for dreadies and 10-speeders, it’s also a great place to find a brightly-colored, contemporary-American chophouse with amazing food. The menu at Magnolia Steak & Seafood includes a kaleidoscope of dishes like peppered New York strip, crab cakes, roasted duck and maple and pepper glazed salmon. The walls are splashed with décor from local artists and the rooftop patio is the perfect spot to try one of their 70 wines.
Nominees
Z Cuisine
2245 W. 30th Ave.
Denver, CO 80211Neighborhood: Highlands
Just opened in January 2008, Z Cuisine is an old-school Parisian-style wine bar with small plate delights, charcuteries very much like the ones chef Patrick Dupay has been known for at various epicurean houses around the world for the past 22 years. There are several foodie favorites like French and local cheese spreads, and sinfully good desserts. It also boasts one of the most impressive wine lists in town.
Root Down
1600 W. 33rd St.
Denver, CO 80211Neighborhood: Highlands
There are various criteria to judge when your city is all “growed up.” It could be whether you have all the major sports teams (check), or it could be whence you have a multitude of significant local, non-chain restaurants. Root Down should be heralded as one of the best examples of what a truly fine local restaurant should be.
Table 6
609 Corona St.
Denver, CO 80218Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Located just near Capital Hill, Table 6 is another of those special Denver dining destinations. Not large, it sits nestled amid houses and other small businesses in a quiet, family neighborhood. The menu, while not enormous, consists of classic entrees—steak, duck, etc.—and their ever-changing nightly specials offer a nice twist on the proceedings. The wait staff is among the more professional you will find in town, and the in-house sommelier has put together a splendid wine list.
Flagstaff House Restaurant
1138 Flagstaff Dr.
Boulder, CO 80302Did you do something to tick off your significant other? Are you needing to take your prom date somewhere romantical? Wow, instead of sounding like a raving infomercial, let’s suggest the Flagstaff House for the cure. As an upscale, fine-dining experience, it sits above Boulder at 6,000 ft. and a view that will make anyone forget their worries. It’s family-owned and operated with incredible food for your taste buds. Some house specialties include roasted butternut squash soup, Maine lobster, filet mignon and king salmon. The dessert menu is Jenny Craig’s nightmare. It has everything from vanilla bean cheesecake to caramelized apples. Now if you really messed up in the relationship department, they even have retail items on sale such as a flower vase with an orchid, martini glasses and a clay tea pot. Now, go and make up. You’re welcome.
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Best of Metromix Denver 2010
What are Denver’s best restaurants, hottest bars, and favorite places? You tell us! Which brunch made you actually want to get out of bed before noon on Sunday? Whose sushi spread redefined maki? And who’s serving up Denver’s most savory slice of pizza? Check out the list of contenders and vote for your favorite in each category. We’ll tally your votes and post the winners later this month.
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ovolacto - January 12, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Again, there are so many, how can they limit the voting to so few?
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