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THE ESSENTIALS
The most important things are always the basics — these are Eater's staples, the signature maps, updated regularly to highlight the hot spots, the new spots, the must-visit ones.
- The Heatmap: A collection of the hottest new restaurants and bars in town; this gets updated monthly.
- Eater 38: This map features 38 essential restaurants in and around Denver, spanning a variety of cuisines, price points, and neighborhoods. It is updated quarterly.
- The Cocktail Heatmap: Eleven hot new bars in town where bartenders mix some of the best drinks around.
- The Denver Brunch Heatmap: A guide to where the new and popular brunch spots around town. Need more? Here's everything you need to know about breakfast in Denver.
- The Vital Breakfast Spots to Check Out Now
- These 12 Spots Are Authentic Diners
- Denver International Airport Dining Guide — for when you're coming or going.
- Coors Field Ballpark Dining Guide: Because the Rockies go well with a hot dog and a beer.
SPECIFIC DISHES
Whatever you're searching for from pizza to tacos, Eater has it covered.
- The 20 Best Burgers in Denver
- The Guide to Denver's Best Sausages
- Where to Wrangle the Best Steak in Town
- Where to Find Acai Bowls in Denver
- Outstanding Egg Sandiwches in Denver
- The Meanest Meatiest Dishes in the City
- Stuffed Buns and Pastries From Around the World
- Where to Find Denver's Best Cubano Sandwiches
- The Ultimate Guide to Oysters in Denver
- 14 Fried Chicken Renditions to Try Before You Die
- All the Bowls of Ramen You Should Try in Denver
ALL THINGS LIQUID
- These Are Denver's Best Margaritas
- The Hottest Breweries in Denver Right Now
- 12 Spots for a Fresh Pressed Fix
- Show-Stopping Sherry Cocktails to Try Right Now
- The Ultimate Guide to Denver's Best Coffee Shops
- Happiest Hour Guide: Denver's Daily Wine Discounts
- Where to Drink Hot Chocolate in Denver
- Seven Cocktails That Bring the Heat
- Tiki Drinks Rule at These Eight Bars
- The Guide to Drinking Sake in Denver
- 15 Bloody Marys to Try in Denver
OTHER VITAL INTEL
- A Handy Guide to Chinese Food Restaurants in Denver
- Where to Dine Before a Show at the Bluebird
- Late Night Dining Guide
- Every Important Cocktail Bar Mapped
- The 38 Essential Breweries in Colorado
- Coffee Shops with Free WiFi
- The Guide to Denver's Essential Pizzerias
- Where to Dine and Drink Before a Show at the Oriental
- Guide to Eating and Drink Around the Gothic Theatre
- Epic Denver Sandwiches to Try Before You Die
- Eight Spots for a Tex-Mex Fix
TRICKS AND TIPS ON A BUDGET
- How to Ball Out on a Budget at Denver's Fanciest Restaurants
- 20 Colfax Dive Bars For Every Taste
- Cheap Fast Casual Cocktails in Denver
- The Iconic Cheap Eats Guide
- Ten Taco Tuesdays to Try in Denver
ON THE SWEET SIDE
- The Essential Denver Ice Cream Shops
- Hottest Dessert Right Now: The Chocolate Torte at Bar Dough
- Where to Find Denver's Best Doughnuts
- A Guide to Finding Churros in Denver
NEIGHBORHOODS, NEIGHBORING TOWNS
- The Expert Guide to Dining in LoHi
- The Mammoth Guide to Drinking and Eating in Boulder
- Where to Eat and Drink in the Ballpark Neighborhood
- The Ultimate Guide to Eating and Drinking in Arvada
- A Guide to Dining in Cherry Creek North
- Where to Eat and Drink in the Ballpark Neighborhood
- Dining Guide to Denver's Uptown Neighborhood
- Where to Dine in Parker
- The Dining Guide to the Berkeley Neighborhood
- Where to Eat and Drink in RiNo
KEEPING UP WITH THE NEWS
Eater Denver is updated up five or six times every weekday with breaking news stories, maps, features, guides, trend pieces and more. Here's how to best use it:
*Check the Eater Denver homepage regularly. That is the easiest way to get up-to-date new stories that show up near the top of the page. As new stories are posted, they flow down, but important coverage will stay pinned to the top. Also, check out the National site, Eater.com, for national and international food news.
*Subscribe to our newsletter, which goes out twice a week and includes links to the top stories.
*Get connected on social media: Our Facebook and Twitter accounts bring updates on new stories and more throughout the day and our Instagram page offers a wealth of local food photos.
*Dying to see what else is in the works for the local restaurant scene? Here's our spring and early summer openings guide. And here are all the restaurants that opened recently.
GET IN TOUCH
We love to hear from you with comments, reviews, or concerns. Did you notice that a new restaurant is preparing to open in your neighborhood? Those kinds of tips are much appreciated. Did you have a great meal somewhere unexpected? Praise at will! Want a super-specific restaurant recommendation? Here's how to reach us.
*Email denver@eater.com to reach the editor.
*Send a tip through the tipline, which can be anonymous or not - your choice.
*Post in the Eater forums (here's the Denver one).
Lead photo image and multiple in-line images by Adam Larkey, except lobster mac 'n cheese at Mizuna image by Rachel Greiman, pizza shot courtesy of Cart Driver, and doughnut shot courtesy of Glazed and Confuzed.