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Updating The Eater Heatmap, July 2014

by Andra Zeppelin
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by Andra Zeppelin

Summer is here with afternoon rains, fresh local produce, and patio dining. Every week, eateries open giving the Mile High City a wide range of options for dining from casual joints to ethnic ones and special occasions ones. Often Eater gets this question: Where should I go for a drink right now? Where should I dine this week?

What's new, what's hot, where do the crowds flock to? That is what the July Heatmap is all about - this dining and drinking moment in time.

IN: Salt & Grinder, Argyll Whisky Beer, Sassafras American Eatery

OUT: The Kitchen Next Door, the Curtis Club, Guard & Grace

Have any suggestions? Any vital omissions? Leave 'em in the comments or send 'em down the tipline.


07/11/13: Added: Drakes Haus, Jax Fish House Glendale

08/01/13: Added: Le Grand Bistro and Oyster Bar, Harman's Eat & Drink

09/05/13: Added: Comida, Root Down DIA

10/03/13: Added: Acorn at The Source, Colt & Gray

11/07/13: Added: Aviano Coffee, Session Kitchen

12/05/13: Added: Sugarmill, Ste. Ellie

01/02/14: Added: Lower 48, Voodoo Doughnut

02/06/14: Added: the Bark Bar, Work & Class

03/06/14: Added: the Plimoth, the Curtis Club, Former Future Brewing Company

04/03/14: Added: Gozo, Atticus, the Roosevelt, Huckleberry Roasters

05/01/14: Added: The Kitchen Next Door, Guard & Grace, The Post Brewing Co.

06/05/14: Added: To The Wind, Bistro Barbès, the Bitter Bar

em>Editorial disclosure

· The Cocktail Heatmap: Where to Drink Right Now [EDen]
· The 38 Essential Denver Restaurants, July '14 [EDen]

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Acorn

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The wood-fired modern American cooking and the elevated craft cocktail program at Acorn have made a splash in Denver since the restaurant's opening in September. Today, the restaurant also started serving lunch.
3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216
(720) 542-3721
(720) 542-3721

Salt & Grinder

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The Highland went crazy for restaurateur Frank Bonanno's new sandwich shop as soon as it opened. Early crowd pleasers are the egg salad sandwich and the Frankie.
3609 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
303) 945-4200
303) 945-4200

Work & Class

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A square meal, a stiff drink, a fair price is the motto at the new RiNo restaurant Work & Class. With an extensive rotisserie-based menu, the restaurant features comfort food, peppered at times with Mexican influences brought by chef/owner Dana Rodriguez.
2500 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
Denver, CO, USA
Denver, CO, USA

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Argyll Whisky Beer, A Gastropub

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This new gastropub opened its doors in Uptown with great reception. Cocktails are appealing and unique, the selection of whiskys impressive, and the food created by chef John Broening a great bet.
1035 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 847-0850
(303) 847-0850

The Plimoth

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This eclectic yet approachable restaurant that opened in North City Park has quietly but swiftly acquired a loyal following. In a softy light dining room, chef Peter Ryan serves dishes grounded in classic French and Italian cuisine.
2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-1215
(303) 297-1215

Bistro Barbès

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In the quaint Park Hill neighborhood, this new restaurant owned by chef Jon Robbins brings classic French food with North African, Middle Eastern, and Spanish influences. Don't miss the octopus if it's still on the ever-changing menu. Note: on holiday break until July 8.
5021 East 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
(720) 398-8085
(720) 398-8085

Sassafras American Eatery

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The original Jefferson Park breakfast eatery is now bringing its Southern-inspired fare to East Colfax. In a more sleek decor and larger dining area, guests can get staple favorites like the po’ boys and loaded grits, as well as new dishes like the blackened market fish and housemade boudin sausage.
320 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
303-831-6233
303-831-6233

Ste. Ellie

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The bar and eatery, sister to the three year old Colt & Gray restaurant, finally opened in a sexy space with crafted cocktails and an edited food menu that is served until 1:30 a.m.
1553 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 547-7356
(303) 547-7356

To The Wind

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Chef Royce Oliveira opened this quaint bistro in March and with it he created an oasis of Parisian dining on East Colfax. The space is small, the food deceptively simple, and the atmosphere irresistible. Beware that the eatery is on vacation until July 9.
3333 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
303) 316-3333
303) 316-3333

Lower 48

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In a Ballpark location that can accommodate 98 guests Mario Nocifera and his partner, Alex Figura, are serving an eclectic mix of items ranging from chickpea fries to a braised brisket. Fermented, pickled, or smoked are descriptions you'll find in nearly every dish.
2020 Lawrence St Unit A, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 942-0262
(303) 942-0262

The Bitter Bar

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Recently reopened under sole ownership of experienced bartender James Lee, the Bitter Bar is a Boulder hotspot. Lee brought back the $8 cocktails and took the fuss of a hostess and full food menu out- it's just a neighborhood bar with great drinks.
835 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-3050
(303) 442-3050

The Post Brewing Co.

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Fried chicken, house-brewed beers, and fresh pies pack the house day and night at the Post. This latest Dave Query/Big Red F venture is a hot spot in the small town of Lafayette.
105 W Emma St, Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 593-2066
(303) 593-2066

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Acorn

3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216
The wood-fired modern American cooking and the elevated craft cocktail program at Acorn have made a splash in Denver since the restaurant's opening in September. Today, the restaurant also started serving lunch.
3350 Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO 80216
(720) 542-3721
(720) 542-3721

Salt & Grinder

3609 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
The Highland went crazy for restaurateur Frank Bonanno's new sandwich shop as soon as it opened. Early crowd pleasers are the egg salad sandwich and the Frankie.
3609 W. 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
303) 945-4200
303) 945-4200

Work & Class

2500 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
A square meal, a stiff drink, a fair price is the motto at the new RiNo restaurant Work & Class. With an extensive rotisserie-based menu, the restaurant features comfort food, peppered at times with Mexican influences brought by chef/owner Dana Rodriguez.
2500 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205
Denver, CO, USA
Denver, CO, USA

Argyll Whisky Beer, A Gastropub

1035 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
This new gastropub opened its doors in Uptown with great reception. Cocktails are appealing and unique, the selection of whiskys impressive, and the food created by chef John Broening a great bet.
1035 E. 17th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 847-0850
(303) 847-0850

The Plimoth

2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
This eclectic yet approachable restaurant that opened in North City Park has quietly but swiftly acquired a loyal following. In a softy light dining room, chef Peter Ryan serves dishes grounded in classic French and Italian cuisine.
2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-1215
(303) 297-1215

Bistro Barbès

5021 East 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
In the quaint Park Hill neighborhood, this new restaurant owned by chef Jon Robbins brings classic French food with North African, Middle Eastern, and Spanish influences. Don't miss the octopus if it's still on the ever-changing menu. Note: on holiday break until July 8.
5021 East 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
(720) 398-8085
(720) 398-8085

Sassafras American Eatery

320 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
The original Jefferson Park breakfast eatery is now bringing its Southern-inspired fare to East Colfax. In a more sleek decor and larger dining area, guests can get staple favorites like the po’ boys and loaded grits, as well as new dishes like the blackened market fish and housemade boudin sausage.
320 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
303-831-6233
303-831-6233

Ste. Ellie

1553 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
The bar and eatery, sister to the three year old Colt & Gray restaurant, finally opened in a sexy space with crafted cocktails and an edited food menu that is served until 1:30 a.m.
1553 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 547-7356
(303) 547-7356

To The Wind

3333 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Chef Royce Oliveira opened this quaint bistro in March and with it he created an oasis of Parisian dining on East Colfax. The space is small, the food deceptively simple, and the atmosphere irresistible. Beware that the eatery is on vacation until July 9.
3333 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
303) 316-3333
303) 316-3333

Lower 48

2020 Lawrence St Unit A, Denver, CO 80205
In a Ballpark location that can accommodate 98 guests Mario Nocifera and his partner, Alex Figura, are serving an eclectic mix of items ranging from chickpea fries to a braised brisket. Fermented, pickled, or smoked are descriptions you'll find in nearly every dish.
2020 Lawrence St Unit A, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 942-0262
(303) 942-0262

The Bitter Bar

835 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
Recently reopened under sole ownership of experienced bartender James Lee, the Bitter Bar is a Boulder hotspot. Lee brought back the $8 cocktails and took the fuss of a hostess and full food menu out- it's just a neighborhood bar with great drinks.
835 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-3050
(303) 442-3050

The Post Brewing Co.

105 W Emma St, Lafayette, CO 80026
Fried chicken, house-brewed beers, and fresh pies pack the house day and night at the Post. This latest Dave Query/Big Red F venture is a hot spot in the small town of Lafayette.
105 W Emma St, Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 593-2066
(303) 593-2066

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