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Ryan Dearth

Summer's Best: 10 Corn Dishes to Try Now

Squeeze the last sweet droplets out of summer with these 10 corn dishes.

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Late summer is a time of languid, sun-drenched days and fresh corn- lots of fresh corn. The ubiquitous golden treat is guest-starring in some of Denver's most beautifully seasonal dishes right now.

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Pizzeria Locale

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The Mais pizza at Locale showcases the golden summer kernels on a white pizza with mozzarella, creme fraiche, ham, and garlic. Available at both of the Denver locations now.

Sweet Action Ice Cream

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Encapsulate the hazy final days of summer in one frozen treat: Sweet Cow's Colorado sweet corn ice cream.

Lower48 Kitchen

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The modern Ballpark neighborhood eatery's menu is chock-full of corn dishes right now. The glazed wagyu brisket with corn "risotto" made with fregola, creamed corn, corn puree, and roasted corn is a highlight.
Corn is a staple ingredient in many of this South Broadway spot's Latin-inspired dishes. The humita dish is a standout- the traditional South American dish is like a tamale with fresh corn and served here with pork and oaxaca.
Fresh corn is among the most traditional ramen toppings. Uncle's duck ramen features a shoyu broth, arugula, fresh corn, togarashi, and soft egg.

il posto

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Il Posto's menu always features seasonal ingredients, often times tucked into house-made pastas and risottos. Try the house-made risotto served with fresh corn, Palisade peaches, and tarragon.

Colt & Gray

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For a corn-oriented feast from Colt & Gray's enticing summer menu, start with the sweet summer corn fritters served with an herb dipping sauce and try the whole roasted Idaho trout with sweet corn, farro, lardons, almonds, fennel salad, and preserved lemon.

Stoic & Genuine

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For summery seafood fare at Union Station, check out Stoic & Genuine's current menu. The scallop dish features our favorite late summer food in a custard. The dish comes with bank scallops, chanterelle and corn custard, truffle honey, and coriander blossoms.

Potager

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Potager's seasonally-inspired menu reflects the late summer months especially well with the twice baked Munson Farm corn souffle served with chilled peach soup, shaved fennel, cracked almonds, and roasted peach.

Fuel Cafe

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Fuel Cafe is currently featuring a chicken and creamed Olathe corn dish on its dinner menu. The dish is done with Boulder Natural Airline chicken breast, roasted poblano creamed corn, salsa criolla, and chive oil.

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Pizzeria Locale

The Mais pizza at Locale showcases the golden summer kernels on a white pizza with mozzarella, creme fraiche, ham, and garlic. Available at both of the Denver locations now.

Sweet Action Ice Cream

Encapsulate the hazy final days of summer in one frozen treat: Sweet Cow's Colorado sweet corn ice cream.

Lower48 Kitchen

The modern Ballpark neighborhood eatery's menu is chock-full of corn dishes right now. The glazed wagyu brisket with corn "risotto" made with fregola, creamed corn, corn puree, and roasted corn is a highlight.

Leña

Corn is a staple ingredient in many of this South Broadway spot's Latin-inspired dishes. The humita dish is a standout- the traditional South American dish is like a tamale with fresh corn and served here with pork and oaxaca.

Uncle

Fresh corn is among the most traditional ramen toppings. Uncle's duck ramen features a shoyu broth, arugula, fresh corn, togarashi, and soft egg.

il posto

Il Posto's menu always features seasonal ingredients, often times tucked into house-made pastas and risottos. Try the house-made risotto served with fresh corn, Palisade peaches, and tarragon.

Colt & Gray

For a corn-oriented feast from Colt & Gray's enticing summer menu, start with the sweet summer corn fritters served with an herb dipping sauce and try the whole roasted Idaho trout with sweet corn, farro, lardons, almonds, fennel salad, and preserved lemon.

Stoic & Genuine

For summery seafood fare at Union Station, check out Stoic & Genuine's current menu. The scallop dish features our favorite late summer food in a custard. The dish comes with bank scallops, chanterelle and corn custard, truffle honey, and coriander blossoms.

Potager

Potager's seasonally-inspired menu reflects the late summer months especially well with the twice baked Munson Farm corn souffle served with chilled peach soup, shaved fennel, cracked almonds, and roasted peach.

Fuel Cafe

Fuel Cafe is currently featuring a chicken and creamed Olathe corn dish on its dinner menu. The dish is done with Boulder Natural Airline chicken breast, roasted poblano creamed corn, salsa criolla, and chive oil.

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