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Mile High and Hungry Dining Map of Denver guide
Top 11 locations in Five Points, Denver
byMileHigh andHungry
Live update: Updated May 2, 2022Copy link
Copy link1. Bigsby's Folly-A Craft Winery: Food, Bar, Private Events
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MileHigh andHungry🚨 GIVEAWAY 🚨 another edition of everyone’s favorite 🍷 wednesday has us out on the patio of @bigsbysfolly ! If their wine list wasn’t enough, they revamped the food menu for the season to be bigger and better. There’s no doubt dogs are a mans best friend, but this place might be a close second 🐶
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Tucked away in RiNo and beside @zeppelinstation is the gem that is @bigsbysfolly we’re falling for them for sure. The range in wines has us tasting flavors from Napa and then their own batches. Wine and food we know are the perfect pair 😉 since we can’t have one without the other, the figs are braised in red wine and the grilled cheese has a rose jam 🤩
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The burrata has the sweetness of honey but making it into honey comb candy gives the crunch. The truffle grilled cheese has the tart rose jam to off set the earthiness. The risotto has extra creaminess from mascarpone. Sound tasty yet. We know people will be whining if they don’t win!
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2. The Source Hotel and Market Hall
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungryscream the movie or ice cream 😱🍦 both have us in the Halloween spirit! 🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 and we traded in candies for a local treat at @meltedbecool ! This spot in the @thesourcedenver twirls ice cream all the time, even in the winter 🤩 the real trick is to try their other treats like the Thai bun, chocolate chip cookies and designer cookies 🍪
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@meltedbecool have four flavor on tap at all times and they don’t mess around with chocolate and vanilla. To make it spirited we went with these witching colors, for a mint and oreo swirl. The mint even with the ghoulish color is actually more like an earthy, fresh flavor from the garden. The deep charcoal side comprises all the crushed oreos. @oreo has even made this flavor for cookies so we knew it would be stellar. All inside a black witches hat, oops we mean waffle cone 😋
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Where are you dining at the @thesourcedenver before heading for a swirl?
3. Zeppelin Station
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrytaco tuesday looks a little different this week 🤪 we went with @eastsidekingco and traded in corn tortillas for bao buns and seaweed instead. Instead of holding guac, the fried avocado 🥑 is the star or say bye to beer batter with fresh sashimi 🍣
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@zeppelinstation has many stops requiring us to come for multiple trips but this time around, we were treated like royalty 👑 at @eastsidekingco with their unique spread.
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We’re bao-ing down to beginning our meal with some buns. They’re known for the rich pork belly in a caramelized glaze but the avocado has the best of both textures with a creamy inside and crunchy coating.
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for sushi psychos like us, their hand rolls can easily pass as tacos! It’s nigiri but wrapped in a crisp seaweed shell. The salmon gets a healthy dose of “crema” the lovable sriracha mayo and they took the classic hamachi and jalapeño sashimi into this hand roll.
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Are you straying from taco tuesday? 🌮
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4. RiNo, River North Art District
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrywe’re trading in 🌮 taco tuesday 🌮 for taquito tuesday! @federalesdenver makes for a fiesta every tuesday with the lively atmosphere and libations. We couldn’t help but dunk chips in guac, take some taquitos in salsa and throwing ice shot glasses at a bell 😮
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RiNo is roaring with the energy from @federalesdenver the outdoor patio is why we want summer all year around. But it’s time to dig into the food.
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Drizzle on the queso on the nachos like it’s a smothered burrito! But our app of choice was their crispy taquito. They are a better version of a crisp taco. But the real star is the spicy salsa. The flakes of chili can be seen amidst the vibrant tomato base!
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Their variety of tacos extends from a 2.0 version of americanized crunchy tacos! The supreme combination of ground beef, sour cream, ice berg lettuce, and tomato has a place in everyone’s heart.
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The crispy potato tastes like a papas bravas within a tortilla. Our summer favorite had to be the charred blackened mahi mahi with a hint of smokiness or the mezcal marinade shrimp!
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Check out our reel for all the fun! Would you be able to hit the bell after that shot? 🍻
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5. Fish N Beer
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrywe’re suckers for a stellar happy hour and with a name like @fishnbeer_denver we had a good feeling that this spot would be one for our list 🐟 🍻 it sits over in RiNo at the east end of the city which gets us as close to the east coast as we’re gonna get.
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@fishnbeer_denver has us feeling like we’re right out on the dock with all the fresh seafood coming our way.
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We’ll take an light refreshing beer while we shoot back some oysters 🦪 maybe a real shot later 🥴 the crisp brininess of a raw oysters preps the palate but the charbroiled butter ladened beauties are ones to savor.
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This meal is super a-peelin-g because it makes us feel like we’re soaking up the side by the beach like we’re at an official seafood boil. The peel and eat shrimp comes loaded with cajun spices for a punch of cayenne and smokiness from paprika.
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they have their own rendition of spanish style octopus. They take the tender tentacles and give them a quick char for extra texture. Then toss them alongside chorizo spiced potatoes. The smoky, spicy, and sweetness of this blend is really working here. Then the bitter bite of kale rounds out the dish to keep it light.
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cheers to a vacay everyday for happy hour 🍻
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What seafood is catching your eye?
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6. Nocturne
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrya 1, a 2, a 1, 2, 3 course dinner at @nocturnedenver comes with a side of live jazz 🎼 this spot right in the art district area of Denver—RiNo—is painting a picture perfect night of fresh flavors and smooth music in a vibrant space.
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The lights are low with the focus being captivated on the musicians holding everyone’s attention and the plates bringing the same spirit.
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We began with their burrata that spread velvety cheese over the crisp crostini laying beneath. Hidden underneath were roasted artichoke and tomatoes soaked in olive oil.
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we moved onto their fresh catch — grouper — but any seasonal white fish would pair well with the mix of charred vegetables and sweet carrot soubise. The onion ass was a hint of smokiness and saltiness that coated the dish in an innovative way.
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Since this night was such a treat! We ended on a sweet note with their deconstructed s’mores. A chocolate ganache with a hint of raspberry was topped with a toasted marshmallow as their last touch to summer. The sticks of graham cracker was the perfect scoop.
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When it’s time to get jazzy, we hit up @nocturnedenver , where do you go for a dinner and a show.
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7. RiNo, River North Art District
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungryWe know we made the RIGHT choice spending #nationalicecreamday with @rightcream ! Ever since their loaded pints started popping up on their page we knew we had to try em. With all the topping exploding off the top, we knew the sundaes would be no different 🤩
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@rightcream started in a home kitchen over a year ago and now owner-David-is still banging out pre order pints but has a walk up window for on the weekends in RiNo. His creativity is never scarce as his flavors change weekly, but we can count on the nostalgic feeling it brings.
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Looking at his pantry is like looking into a kids dream with cookies and sugary cereals galore🥵 But he definitely makes the gooey brownies and bomb biscuits from scratch.
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For the all-star week-this cracker jack sundae had all the crunch and caramel needed. The dollop of fresh homemade whip is no joke!
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Have you donated to @rightcream fundraiser for @icecreamforchange and @nokidhungry campaign? Link in the @rightcream bio 🤍
8. Uchi Denver
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrythere’s sum thing about enjoying summer in the @uchidenver garden 🪴 🌸 walking around to see the herbs and fresh produce is one thing but they’re bringing a dinner series head among the greenery for the ultimate picnic!
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We’re toasting to their ten-course experience that happens once a month—with two left in August/September!
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Chef Lucas Chandler is overseeing it all and has welcomed chefs from all over to create a magical meal. His tasting menu shows his range of cooked and raw preparations, fish and meat at the forefront, and his touches of the garden throughout. For this menu he collaborated with local chef Mackissock!
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The first course was his take on a lobster roll— a butter toasted brioche was the foundation for a bright crab with a yuzu kosho aioli that offered acid and creaminess like the maine classic does.
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His menu couldn’t go without nigiri and sashimi. His version of a ceviche had citrus notes and madai to take on all the flavor. For an asian twist on corn chowder—his lobster 🦞 and corn 🌽 chawamushi had the summery feel in a rich new way.
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The next dinner is August 5th, will you be there?
9. RiNo, River North Art District
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungryDOUGH you know what say it is? #nationaldoughnutday 🍩 can be spent with a great glazed, funky flavors, killer cake doughnut,but we need more mochi doughnuts from @dochi.denver the newest doughnut addition to Denver!
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Denver finally got their own @dochicompany after it hit both coasts in FL and Seattle!
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We’re obsessed with these cute rings. Each little mochi round is strung together and fried until the inside is chewy and the outside is crisp. It’s like a fudgey brownie or a gooey cinnamon roll.
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Their flavors change monthly but for now some of our favorites are cookie 🍪 butter topped with crumbled oreos. The ube gets an upgrade with fruity pebbles and strawberry 🍓 has crunch pieces of broken pokey!
10. Marquis Pizza
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrywe said we were KNOT going to eat pizza 🍕 twice this week... that’s why we added garlic knots 🤗! @marquis_pizza is gonna be a PIZZA our week more often as their cute walk up window makes getting slices easy.
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We almost missed it, but right downtown on Larimer is @marquis_pizza with a window rocking out pizzas on sundays and weekdays. (Come in and stay late on Friday and Sat. 🤘🏽) With a huge painted pizza sign saying eat me, the choice was easy.
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We always ask for knots when getting pizza. Theirs had a nice crisp outside but the inside was the doughy masterpiece we pray for. It was like a cookie with a hint of cookie dough still left inside. We mopped up their tomato sauce with it for the best bite.
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With pizza in the name, we couldn’t skip out! Building your own is always an option but we wanted to try their beloved flavor combos.
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BBQ & Not U is for the pineapple people but if you’re against the hawaiian then this is definitely not for you. It has spice from the banana peppers and swirls of bbq sauce.
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High on Fire 🔥 has it all. It’s a supreme with pepperoni, black olives, jalapeños (for the heat), and pockets of garlic 🤤
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How much do you have pizza 🤫?
11. Third Culture Bakery
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:MileHigh andHungrycan’t match this💚MATCHA💚from @thirdculturebakery newest matcha cafe! We had to try it all, from their fresh mixed matcha drinks to the mochi muffins and doughnuts.
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it’s right behind @uchidenver and the reflective windows can’t be missed.
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These muffins are super fudgey because of the rice flour base. Sesame is the classic and has a nutty taste similar to a peanut butter. The churros is like a snickerdoodle with its cinnamon sugar coating. The chocolate cheesecake is one bug mash up that we’re here for.
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Their doughnuts have the same base if rice flour and the frosting is where they incorporate the flavors of their Asian heritages with green matcha and purple ube.
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The matcha was hand whisked in front of us! They incorporate flavors like lychee and passion fruit to their refreshing summer drinks.
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Mochi doughnuts or muffins?
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