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Where to Eat Seasonally Now That Twelve Closed

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Twelve Restaurant served its last meal on Saturday evening, and with that Denver will miss one of its favorite farm to table restaurants. The closing is bittersweet: chef Jeff Osaka will soon open Osaka Ramen and he promises to resuscitate Twelve as week in the future. But now that this Ballpark restaurant has turned off its lights, where does one find the best seasonal offerings? From locally sourced and seasonal produce these 10 spots change menus regularly to reflect the best ingredients at the peak of the season.

Note: some of these restaurants are participating in Denver Restaurant Week until August 29 and will only offer that specific menu until then.


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Fuel Cafe

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At Fuel cafe the menu changes monthly to reflect the freshest produce and changing seasons. You'll always find creative and sustainable food at this RiNo spot.
3455 Ringsby Ct, Denver, CO 80216
(303) 296-4642
(303) 296-4642

Potager

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Potager has been a staple for Denver's Capitol hill neighborhood since 1997. Potager's seasonal menu changes often and the black board specials change daily.
1109 Ogden St, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 832-5788
(303) 832-5788

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Duo Restaurant

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With over 47 Colorado partners, Duo strives to use all local ingredients whenever possible. Its own farm, Duo Urban Farms, provides the produce regularly. The menu changes seasonally and don't miss the specials.
2413 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4141
(303) 477-4141

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Frasca Food and Wine

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Frasca is one of Colorado's top restaurants with an amazing wine program and food to match. You'll find locally sourced ingredients and a menu that changes regularly to reflect the best the seasons have to offer.
1738 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-6966
(303) 442-6966

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Bistro Barbes

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This quaint Park Hill restaurant changes its menu regularly. Since the menu is influenced by classic French food with splashes of North African, Middle Eastern, and Spanish, you'll be sure to find something unique and seasonal every time.
5021 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
720-398-8085
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bittersweet

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Bittersweet is one of the only spots in Denver that guests can dine in its gardens. With over 600 sq. ft. dedicated garden space, guests can see exactly where the seasonal menu comes from daily.
500 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
(303) 942-0320
(303) 942-0320

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The Plimoth

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This neighborhood spot in west City Park offers local and seasonal ingredients with a unique twist. The menu is ever changing to highlight its unique purveyors, local farmers, and artisan producers.
2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-1215
(303) 297-1215

Black Cat

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The fresh produce on the constantly changing menu at Black Cat comes from the restaurant's farm. Chef and Owner Eric Skokan also raises his own animals for the meats used at Black Cat.
1964 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-9110
(303) 444-9110

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Fruition Restaurant

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Fruition Farms is the main source of ingredients for Fruition Restaurant. Not only is the produce is grown at the farm, Fruition Farms also has milk sheep for cheese and lamb. Be sure to make a reservation for one of Denver's favorite farm to table restaurants.
1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 831-1962
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To the Wind Bistro

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This small bistro on East Colfax, where Chef and Owner Royce Oliveira helms the burners nightly is worth every minute. The menu changes often but the atmosphere is always inviting.
3333 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
303.316.3333
303.316.3333

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Fuel Cafe

3455 Ringsby Ct, Denver, CO 80216
At Fuel cafe the menu changes monthly to reflect the freshest produce and changing seasons. You'll always find creative and sustainable food at this RiNo spot.
3455 Ringsby Ct, Denver, CO 80216
(303) 296-4642
(303) 296-4642

Potager

1109 Ogden St, Denver, CO 80218
Potager has been a staple for Denver's Capitol hill neighborhood since 1997. Potager's seasonal menu changes often and the black board specials change daily.
1109 Ogden St, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 832-5788
(303) 832-5788

Duo Restaurant

2413 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
With over 47 Colorado partners, Duo strives to use all local ingredients whenever possible. Its own farm, Duo Urban Farms, provides the produce regularly. The menu changes seasonally and don't miss the specials.
2413 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-4141
(303) 477-4141

Frasca Food and Wine

1738 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Frasca is one of Colorado's top restaurants with an amazing wine program and food to match. You'll find locally sourced ingredients and a menu that changes regularly to reflect the best the seasons have to offer.
1738 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-6966
(303) 442-6966

Bistro Barbes

5021 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
This quaint Park Hill restaurant changes its menu regularly. Since the menu is influenced by classic French food with splashes of North African, Middle Eastern, and Spanish, you'll be sure to find something unique and seasonal every time.
5021 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80207
720-398-8085
720-398-8085

bittersweet

500 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
Bittersweet is one of the only spots in Denver that guests can dine in its gardens. With over 600 sq. ft. dedicated garden space, guests can see exactly where the seasonal menu comes from daily.
500 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
(303) 942-0320
(303) 942-0320

The Plimoth

2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
This neighborhood spot in west City Park offers local and seasonal ingredients with a unique twist. The menu is ever changing to highlight its unique purveyors, local farmers, and artisan producers.
2335 E 28th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
(303) 297-1215
(303) 297-1215

Black Cat

1964 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
The fresh produce on the constantly changing menu at Black Cat comes from the restaurant's farm. Chef and Owner Eric Skokan also raises his own animals for the meats used at Black Cat.
1964 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 444-9110
(303) 444-9110

Fruition Restaurant

1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Fruition Farms is the main source of ingredients for Fruition Restaurant. Not only is the produce is grown at the farm, Fruition Farms also has milk sheep for cheese and lamb. Be sure to make a reservation for one of Denver's favorite farm to table restaurants.
1313 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
(303) 831-1962
(303) 831-1962

To the Wind Bistro

3333 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
This small bistro on East Colfax, where Chef and Owner Royce Oliveira helms the burners nightly is worth every minute. The menu changes often but the atmosphere is always inviting.
3333 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
303.316.3333
303.316.3333

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